Intro to Nature Journaling
Hands-on intro to nature journaling with staff guidance on core principles, inspiration from sample journals, and gentle walks to observation spots across the Arboretum. Expect sketching, note-taking, and close looking at plants and landscapes.
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Guided nature walk focused on spotting local butterflies and learning practical identification cues like wing patterns, colors, and behavior. Hands on practice using field guides while exploring the grounds for real time sightings.
Guided nature walk focused on spotting local butterflies and learning practical identification cues like wing patterns, colors, and behavior. Hands on practice using field guides while exploring the grounds for real time sightings.
Guided nature walk focused on spotting local butterflies and learning practical identification cues like wing patterns, colors, and behavior. Hands on practice using field guides while exploring the grounds for real time sightings.
Hands-on summer tree identification session on the Baker Event Lawn, using bark, leaves, branching patterns, and other field marks to recognize common local species. Expect practical tips for outdoor observation and nature literacy.
Hands-on summer tree identification session on the Baker Event Lawn, using bark, leaves, branching patterns, and other field marks to recognize common local species. Expect practical tips for outdoor observation and nature literacy.
Hands-on summer tree identification session on the Baker Event Lawn, using bark, leaves, branching patterns, and other field marks to recognize common local species. Expect practical tips for outdoor observation and nature literacy.
A guided walk focused on spotting and identifying local butterflies using field guides and key markings, with seasonal natural history notes. Learn host and nectar plant identification and simple garden strategies to attract native species, including monarchs when applicable.
A guided walk focused on spotting and identifying local butterflies using field guides and key markings, with seasonal natural history notes. Learn host and nectar plant identification and simple garden strategies to attract native species, including monarchs when applicable.
A guided walk focused on spotting and identifying local butterflies using field guides and key markings, with seasonal natural history notes. Learn host and nectar plant identification and simple garden strategies to attract native species, including monarchs when applicable.
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.
Ecology-informed gardening lessons on building robust, resilient landscapes that support diverse plant, insect, and animal communities. Two morning sessions blend theory and research into practical models for habitat focused garden design.
Ecology-informed gardening lessons on building robust, resilient landscapes that support diverse plant, insect, and animal communities. Two morning sessions blend theory and research into practical models for habitat focused garden design.
Ecology-informed gardening lessons on building robust, resilient landscapes that support diverse plant, insect, and animal communities. Two morning sessions blend theory and research into practical models for habitat focused garden design.
Guided walk through the Vance Birthplace grounds highlighting backyard and historic homestead plants, with practical identification tips and seasonal growing insights. A relaxed, beginner friendly outdoor tour blending local history with hands on plant learning.
Guided walk through the Vance Birthplace grounds highlighting backyard and historic homestead plants, with practical identification tips and seasonal growing insights. A relaxed, beginner friendly outdoor tour blending local history with hands on plant learning.
Guided walk through the Vance Birthplace grounds highlighting backyard and historic homestead plants, with practical identification tips and seasonal growing insights. A relaxed, beginner friendly outdoor tour blending local history with hands on plant learning.
Hands-on gel plate printmaking with leaves and flowers to create layered botanical monoprints, textures, and color pulls. A studio-style workshop focused on experimentation and take-home prints with guided instruction.
Hands-on gel plate printmaking with leaves and flowers to create layered botanical monoprints, textures, and color pulls. A studio-style workshop focused on experimentation and take-home prints with guided instruction.
Hands-on gel plate printmaking with leaves and flowers to create layered botanical monoprints, textures, and color pulls. A studio-style workshop focused on experimentation and take-home prints with guided instruction.
Small-group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring different forest types. Seasonal interpretation can include wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and natural history with trained volunteer guides.
Small-group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring different forest types. Seasonal interpretation can include wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and natural history with trained volunteer guides.
Small-group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring different forest types. Seasonal interpretation can include wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and natural history with trained volunteer guides.
Golden-hour garden strolls across the arboretum lawn paired with rotating sets from local and regional artists. A relaxed early-evening hang with on-site drinks only (no outside alcohol) during the Wednesday/Thursday summer series.
Golden-hour garden strolls across the arboretum lawn paired with rotating sets from local and regional artists. A relaxed early-evening hang with on-site drinks only (no outside alcohol) during the Wednesday/Thursday summer series.
Golden-hour garden strolls across the arboretum lawn paired with rotating sets from local and regional artists. A relaxed early-evening hang with on-site drinks only (no outside alcohol) during the Wednesday/Thursday summer series.
Quiet, equipment-free morning hours create a hush across gardens and forest trails for self-guided mindfulness and reflection. Wander in near-silence without leaf blowers or mowers, ideal for slow walking and nature listening.
Quiet, equipment-free morning hours create a hush across gardens and forest trails for self-guided mindfulness and reflection. Wander in near-silence without leaf blowers or mowers, ideal for slow walking and nature listening.
Quiet, equipment-free morning hours create a hush across gardens and forest trails for self-guided mindfulness and reflection. Wander in near-silence without leaf blowers or mowers, ideal for slow walking and nature listening.
Hands-on sketching session built around sketchbook practice, drawing fundamentals, and low-pressure experimentation. A community-focused afternoon workshop welcoming beginners through experienced artists for shared prompts and supportive feedback.
Hands-on sketching session built around sketchbook practice, drawing fundamentals, and low-pressure experimentation. A community-focused afternoon workshop welcoming beginners through experienced artists for shared prompts and supportive feedback.
Hands-on sketching session built around sketchbook practice, drawing fundamentals, and low-pressure experimentation. A community-focused afternoon workshop welcoming beginners through experienced artists for shared prompts and supportive feedback.
Cutting, collaging, and mixed media play turns scraps into personalized junk journals in a relaxed maker circle. Welcoming for beginners and seasoned artists alike, with time to experiment, unwind, and connect with fellow creatives.
Cutting, collaging, and mixed media play turns scraps into personalized junk journals in a relaxed maker circle. Welcoming for beginners and seasoned artists alike, with time to experiment, unwind, and connect with fellow creatives.
Cutting, collaging, and mixed media play turns scraps into personalized junk journals in a relaxed maker circle. Welcoming for beginners and seasoned artists alike, with time to experiment, unwind, and connect with fellow creatives.
Hands-on watercolor painting session focused on capturing birds with layered washes, texture, and simple composition. Expect step-by-step instruction in a working art studio, with time for practice and personalized feedback.
Hands-on watercolor painting session focused on capturing birds with layered washes, texture, and simple composition. Expect step-by-step instruction in a working art studio, with time for practice and personalized feedback.
Hands-on watercolor painting session focused on capturing birds with layered washes, texture, and simple composition. Expect step-by-step instruction in a working art studio, with time for practice and personalized feedback.
Cut, collage, and layer ephemera into personal junk journals using mixed media techniques in a laid-back maker circle. Designed for both seasoned artists and beginners, with time to unwind, experiment, and connect with fellow creatives.
Cut, collage, and layer ephemera into personal junk journals using mixed media techniques in a laid-back maker circle. Designed for both seasoned artists and beginners, with time to unwind, experiment, and connect with fellow creatives.
Cut, collage, and layer ephemera into personal junk journals using mixed media techniques in a laid-back maker circle. Designed for both seasoned artists and beginners, with time to unwind, experiment, and connect with fellow creatives.
A deep-dive geology session on the Southern Appalachian Mountains, moving from Earth’s interior and plate tectonics to mountain-building models. Mixes classroom lecture and discussion with self-guided outdoor field explorations at the arboretum.
A deep-dive geology session on the Southern Appalachian Mountains, moving from Earth’s interior and plate tectonics to mountain-building models. Mixes classroom lecture and discussion with self-guided outdoor field explorations at the arboretum.
A deep-dive geology session on the Southern Appalachian Mountains, moving from Earth’s interior and plate tectonics to mountain-building models. Mixes classroom lecture and discussion with self-guided outdoor field explorations at the arboretum.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.
Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.
Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.
A guided evening walk focused on identifying wild mushrooms along forest trails near Rice Pinnacle. Expect hands-on tips for safe foraging, habitat spotting, and seasonal fungi identification in a small-group hike.
A guided evening walk focused on identifying wild mushrooms along forest trails near Rice Pinnacle. Expect hands-on tips for safe foraging, habitat spotting, and seasonal fungi identification in a small-group hike.
A guided evening walk focused on identifying wild mushrooms along forest trails near Rice Pinnacle. Expect hands-on tips for safe foraging, habitat spotting, and seasonal fungi identification in a small-group hike.