Adventure Scientists Butternut Tree ID Field Day
Hands-on field day at the NC Arboretum testing tree ID skills for the Adventure Scientists Butternut Tree Project. Work alongside FHNC and arboretum staff on citizen-science data collection and species verification outdoors.
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Intro botany class exploring how plants survive and reproduce using modified leaves, stems, and roots. Learn core plant structure and function with practical examples in an arboretum setting suited to beginners.

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Hands-on landscape design fundamentals in a two-part class covering design principles, site assessment, and planning for sustainable, aesthetically appealing yards. Expect practical guidance on creating and managing landscapes in an arboretum learning setting.

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A family friendly NC Moth Week night of self paced discovery with lightsheeting stations that draw moths in for close viewing and ID practice. Learn moth ecology and take guided night tours to spot nocturnal wildlife.

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Small group guided hike through the North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring different forest types. Volunteer naturalists share seasonal highlights like wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local natural history.

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Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

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Practical seed-saving instruction focused on preserving favorite plant varieties and strengthening local biodiversity. Expect a hands-on, community-minded gardening skills session with take-home know-how for future growing seasons.
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Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.

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Hands-on color mixing practice with a color wheel, building primary, secondary, and intermediate hues into a take-home set of color trials. Explore grayscale, monochromatic and analogous palettes, and neutrals in a focused afternoon workshop.

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Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

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