Summer Wildflowers of the NC Arboretum
Hands-on wildflower identification walk with naturalist Lauren Lampley through Arboretum trails, focusing on plant families, field marks, and practical tools for narrowing down tricky species. Ideal for beginner to intermediate plant enthusiasts.
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A free small group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, moving across different forest types. Seasonal interpretation focuses on wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and local natural history with trained volunteer guides.
A free small group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, moving across different forest types. Seasonal interpretation focuses on wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and local natural history with trained volunteer guides.
A free small group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, moving across different forest types. Seasonal interpretation focuses on wildflowers, plant and tree identification, and local natural history with trained volunteer guides.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hands-on native cut-flower gardening workshop focused on planning, growing, and harvesting blooms for the vase, then arranging them into fresh seasonal bouquets. Hosted in a botanical garden setting with practical, take-home techniques for sustainable floral design.
Hands-on native cut-flower gardening workshop focused on planning, growing, and harvesting blooms for the vase, then arranging them into fresh seasonal bouquets. Hosted in a botanical garden setting with practical, take-home techniques for sustainable floral design.
Hands-on native cut-flower gardening workshop focused on planning, growing, and harvesting blooms for the vase, then arranging them into fresh seasonal bouquets. Hosted in a botanical garden setting with practical, take-home techniques for sustainable floral design.
Hands-on adult field course exploring Grandfather Mountain’s distinct natural communities, with guided observation of plant life, habitats, and ecological patterns. Expect outdoor learning on the landscape through focused field study and discussion.
Hands-on adult field course exploring Grandfather Mountain’s distinct natural communities, with guided observation of plant life, habitats, and ecological patterns. Expect outdoor learning on the landscape through focused field study and discussion.
Hands-on adult field course exploring Grandfather Mountain’s distinct natural communities, with guided observation of plant life, habitats, and ecological patterns. Expect outdoor learning on the landscape through focused field study and discussion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A slow, sensory forest bathing experience unfolds on the Arboretum’s lush trails, blending mindful walking with quiet reflection and deep nature connection. Expect a calm, restorative afternoon outdoors guided by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing experience unfolds on the Arboretum’s lush trails, blending mindful walking with quiet reflection and deep nature connection. Expect a calm, restorative afternoon outdoors guided by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing experience unfolds on the Arboretum’s lush trails, blending mindful walking with quiet reflection and deep nature connection. Expect a calm, restorative afternoon outdoors guided by Asheville Wellness Tours.
Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
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 outdoor science and nature-skills programming for youth at Linville, featuring guided trail exploration, wildlife identification, and habitat investigations designed for beginner naturalists and family participation.
Hands-on outdoor science and nature-skills programming for youth at Linville, featuring guided trail exploration, wildlife identification, and habitat investigations designed for beginner naturalists and family participation.
Hands-on outdoor science and nature-skills programming for youth at Linville, featuring guided trail exploration, wildlife identification, and habitat investigations designed for beginner naturalists and family participation.
A guided 5K walk through the NC Arboretum’s ethnobotany route, mixing well groomed trails with moderate hills and stair climbs. Starts at the Baker Visitor Center with restrooms available; walking poles may be helpful.
A guided 5K walk through the NC Arboretum’s ethnobotany route, mixing well groomed trails with moderate hills and stair climbs. Starts at the Baker Visitor Center with restrooms available; walking poles may be helpful.
A guided 5K walk through the NC Arboretum’s ethnobotany route, mixing well groomed trails with moderate hills and stair climbs. Starts at the Baker Visitor Center with restrooms available; walking poles may be helpful.
Guided foraging walk focused on identifying edible wild plants and mushrooms, with practical tips for safe harvesting and responsible land ethics. Hands-on learning’s natural areas highlights seasonal flavors and local ecology.
Guided foraging walk focused on identifying edible wild plants and mushrooms, with practical tips for safe harvesting and responsible land ethics. Hands-on learning’s natural areas highlights seasonal flavors and local ecology.
Guided foraging walk focused on identifying edible wild plants and mushrooms, with practical tips for safe harvesting and responsible land ethics. Hands-on learning’s natural areas highlights seasonal flavors and local ecology.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
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 guidance for turning a traditional lawn into a thriving native meadow, with practical tips on site prep, planting, and long term maintenance. Learn plant choices that support pollinators and boost biodiversity in a botanical garden setting.
Hands on guidance for turning a traditional lawn into a thriving native meadow, with practical tips on site prep, planting, and long term maintenance. Learn plant choices that support pollinators and boost biodiversity in a botanical garden setting.
Hands on guidance for turning a traditional lawn into a thriving native meadow, with practical tips on site prep, planting, and long term maintenance. Learn plant choices that support pollinators and boost biodiversity in a botanical garden setting.
Hands on field study in a high elevation cloud forest focused on mushroom ecology and fungi identification. Expect guided observation, note taking, and practical ID techniques while hiking and exploring damp, mossy microhabitats.
Hands on field study in a high elevation cloud forest focused on mushroom ecology and fungi identification. Expect guided observation, note taking, and practical ID techniques while hiking and exploring damp, mossy microhabitats.
Hands on field study in a high elevation cloud forest focused on mushroom ecology and fungi identification. Expect guided observation, note taking, and practical ID techniques while hiking and exploring damp, mossy microhabitats.
Hands-on family foraging lessons in the woods, focusing on identifying wild edible plants and safe harvesting practices. A guided nature walk blends kid-friendly ecology education with practical outdoor skills.
Hands-on family foraging lessons in the woods, focusing on identifying wild edible plants and safe harvesting practices. A guided nature walk blends kid-friendly ecology education with practical outdoor skills.
Hands-on family foraging lessons in the woods, focusing on identifying wild edible plants and safe harvesting practices. A guided nature walk blends kid-friendly ecology education with practical outdoor skills.