Intro to Interpretation for Naturalists
Hands-on training in Freeman Tilden’s Principles of Interpretation, translating natural history knowledge into engaging educational talks and guided experiences. Ideal for naturalists and educators building interpretive skills for outdoor programs.
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A deep dive into Southern Appalachian fish species, covering classification, habitats, life cycles, and identifying features. Ideal for nature lovers wanting practical ecology knowledge about mountain-region waterways and freshwater biodiversity.
A deep dive into Southern Appalachian fish species, covering classification, habitats, life cycles, and identifying features. Ideal for nature lovers wanting practical ecology knowledge about mountain-region waterways and freshwater biodiversity.
A deep dive into Southern Appalachian fish species, covering classification, habitats, life cycles, and identifying features. Ideal for nature lovers wanting practical ecology knowledge about mountain-region waterways and freshwater biodiversity.
Hands-on needle felting class focused on building a textured wool landscape designed to be framed. Learn core felting techniques and composition basics while creating a finished fiber art piece to take home.
Hands-on needle felting class focused on building a textured wool landscape designed to be framed. Learn core felting techniques and composition basics while creating a finished fiber art piece to take home.
Hands-on needle felting class focused on building a textured wool landscape designed to be framed. Learn core felting techniques and composition basics while creating a finished fiber art piece to take home.
Hands-on educator training centered on beetles and classroom-ready science connections, with guided activities and discussion geared toward teaching insect diversity. Best for teachers and informal educators seeking practical lesson ideas and nature-based learning.
Hands-on educator training centered on beetles and classroom-ready science connections, with guided activities and discussion geared toward teaching insect diversity. Best for teachers and informal educators seeking practical lesson ideas and nature-based learning.
Hands-on educator training centered on beetles and classroom-ready science connections, with guided activities and discussion geared toward teaching insect diversity. Best for teachers and informal educators seeking practical lesson ideas and nature-based learning.
An interactive trail-safety talk with a local park ranger covering the 10 Essentials, emergency decision-making, and how to handle bears, snakes, off leash dogs, and unpredictable people. Practical outdoor preparedness tips for both new hikers and seasoned adventurers in a casual taproom setting.
An interactive trail-safety talk with a local park ranger covering the 10 Essentials, emergency decision-making, and how to handle bears, snakes, off leash dogs, and unpredictable people. Practical outdoor preparedness tips for both new hikers and seasoned adventurers in a casual taproom setting.
An interactive trail-safety talk with a local park ranger covering the 10 Essentials, emergency decision-making, and how to handle bears, snakes, off leash dogs, and unpredictable people. Practical outdoor preparedness tips for both new hikers and seasoned adventurers in a casual taproom setting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hands on playground safety training focused on spotting hazards, assessing equipment and surfacing, and creating safer outdoor play spaces. Geared toward childcare professionals and caregivers responsible for children’s outdoor learning environments.
Hands on playground safety training focused on spotting hazards, assessing equipment and surfacing, and creating safer outdoor play spaces. Geared toward childcare professionals and caregivers responsible for children’s outdoor learning environments.
Hands on playground safety training focused on spotting hazards, assessing equipment and surfacing, and creating safer outdoor play spaces. Geared toward childcare professionals and caregivers responsible for children’s outdoor learning environments.
Hands-on forestry stewardship training focused on snag creation and management to support healthy forests and wildlife habitat. Field-based learning with practical conservation techniques and peer connection in the Mountains Region.
Hands-on forestry stewardship training focused on snag creation and management to support healthy forests and wildlife habitat. Field-based learning with practical conservation techniques and peer connection in the Mountains Region.
Hands-on forestry stewardship training focused on snag creation and management to support healthy forests and wildlife habitat. Field-based learning with practical conservation techniques and peer connection in the Mountains Region.
Imaginative creative-writing session built around playful prompts and page-turning story ideas in a supportive group setting. Expect quick writes, sharing (optional), and craft tips to spark new scenes, characters, and drafts.
Imaginative creative-writing session built around playful prompts and page-turning story ideas in a supportive group setting. Expect quick writes, sharing (optional), and craft tips to spark new scenes, characters, and drafts.
Imaginative creative-writing session built around playful prompts and page-turning story ideas in a supportive group setting. Expect quick writes, sharing (optional), and craft tips to spark new scenes, characters, and drafts.
Hands-on eco printing with fresh botanicals to create naturally dyed, leaf-imprinted patterns on both paper and fabric. Learn basic bundling and steaming techniques and leave with one-of-a-kind organic textures and color.
Hands-on eco printing with fresh botanicals to create naturally dyed, leaf-imprinted patterns on both paper and fabric. Learn basic bundling and steaming techniques and leave with one-of-a-kind organic textures and color.
Hands-on eco printing with fresh botanicals to create naturally dyed, leaf-imprinted patterns on both paper and fabric. Learn basic bundling and steaming techniques and leave with one-of-a-kind organic textures and color.
Hands-on training in digital literacy support and the people skills needed to coach others through everyday tech challenges. Learn how to connect community members with local resources and provide practical, nontechnical guidance.
Hands-on training in digital literacy support and the people skills needed to coach others through everyday tech challenges. Learn how to connect community members with local resources and provide practical, nontechnical guidance.
Hands-on training in digital literacy support and the people skills needed to coach others through everyday tech challenges. Learn how to connect community members with local resources and provide practical, nontechnical guidance.
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.
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.
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.
Nighttime moth watching and identification during National Moth Week, guided by naturalist photographer Sharon Mammoser. Learn moth diversity and ecology while observing species up close at a signup only location, with a kid friendly option.
Nighttime moth watching and identification during National Moth Week, guided by naturalist photographer Sharon Mammoser. Learn moth diversity and ecology while observing species up close at a signup only location, with a kid friendly option.
Nighttime moth watching and identification during National Moth Week, guided by naturalist photographer Sharon Mammoser. Learn moth diversity and ecology while observing species up close at a signup only location, with a kid friendly option.
Hands-on studio workshop focused on self portraiture as visual storytelling, guiding participants through concept development and image-making techniques. Expect creative prompts and supportive critique geared toward building expressive, narrative-driven portraits.
Hands-on studio workshop focused on self portraiture as visual storytelling, guiding participants through concept development and image-making techniques. Expect creative prompts and supportive critique geared toward building expressive, narrative-driven portraits.
Hands-on studio workshop focused on self portraiture as visual storytelling, guiding participants through concept development and image-making techniques. Expect creative prompts and supportive critique geared toward building expressive, narrative-driven portraits.
Professional development workshop for educators centered on black bear ecology and North Carolina wildlife. Expect hands on learning activities, field based discussion, and classroom ready resources for teaching conservation and coexistence.
Professional development workshop for educators centered on black bear ecology and North Carolina wildlife. Expect hands on learning activities, field based discussion, and classroom ready resources for teaching conservation and coexistence.
Professional development workshop for educators centered on black bear ecology and North Carolina wildlife. Expect hands on learning activities, field based discussion, and classroom ready resources for teaching conservation and coexistence.
Practical training on trauma-informed approaches that shift from “what’s wrong?” to “what happened?” while decoding behavior in youth settings. Expect actionable strategies for supportive responses, safety, and relationship-centered de-escalation.
Practical training on trauma-informed approaches that shift from “what’s wrong?” to “what happened?” while decoding behavior in youth settings. Expect actionable strategies for supportive responses, safety, and relationship-centered de-escalation.
Practical training on trauma-informed approaches that shift from “what’s wrong?” to “what happened?” while decoding behavior in youth settings. Expect actionable strategies for supportive responses, safety, and relationship-centered de-escalation.
Late-night moth watching with sheets, UV lights, and bait stations to attract nocturnal “jewels” for up-close viewing and photography. Learn DIY ways to find moths at home plus natural history tips while exploring the Arboretum after dark.
Late-night moth watching with sheets, UV lights, and bait stations to attract nocturnal “jewels” for up-close viewing and photography. Learn DIY ways to find moths at home plus natural history tips while exploring the Arboretum after dark.
Late-night moth watching with sheets, UV lights, and bait stations to attract nocturnal “jewels” for up-close viewing and photography. Learn DIY ways to find moths at home plus natural history tips while exploring the Arboretum after dark.
Free info session outlining Story Parlor & Inward & Artward’s Creative Facilitator Training certification tracks, with details on the Fall Intensive and Monthly Immersion cohorts. Ask questions, compare schedules, and connect with prospective facilitators.
Free info session outlining Story Parlor & Inward & Artward’s Creative Facilitator Training certification tracks, with details on the Fall Intensive and Monthly Immersion cohorts. Ask questions, compare schedules, and connect with prospective facilitators.
Free info session outlining Story Parlor & Inward & Artward’s Creative Facilitator Training certification tracks, with details on the Fall Intensive and Monthly Immersion cohorts. Ask questions, compare schedules, and connect with prospective facilitators.
Hands-on session on building a “second brain” to capture notes, organize ideas, and turn scattered thoughts into a reliable knowledge system. Expect practical workflows for digital note taking, creativity boosts, and peer discussion.
Hands-on session on building a “second brain” to capture notes, organize ideas, and turn scattered thoughts into a reliable knowledge system. Expect practical workflows for digital note taking, creativity boosts, and peer discussion.
Hands-on session on building a “second brain” to capture notes, organize ideas, and turn scattered thoughts into a reliable knowledge system. Expect practical workflows for digital note taking, creativity boosts, and peer discussion.
A reflective small-group circle centered on shared humanity and resilience during uncertain times. Expect gentle facilitation, mindful conversation prompts, and quiet space for connection and personal grounding.
A reflective small-group circle centered on shared humanity and resilience during uncertain times. Expect gentle facilitation, mindful conversation prompts, and quiet space for connection and personal grounding.
A reflective small-group circle centered on shared humanity and resilience during uncertain times. Expect gentle facilitation, mindful conversation prompts, and quiet space for connection and personal grounding.