BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/asheville-nc/src-19179.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - asheville-nc BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sound Bath DTSTART:20260905T140000Z DTEND:20260905T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019775-1788602400-1788607800@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Sound Bath\nwith Asheville Wellness Tours \nSaturday\, Septemb er 5  |  10 – 11:30 am \nRegister Here!\n  \nExperience the magic of Sound Baths in the Gardens. While relaxing amongst the flora\, be soothed by the sounds of unique instruments used to reset your nervous system. Thi s 60-minute pause from your day-to-day will be nestled in the gardens of T he NC Arboretum: a nature home away from home. If it’s raining\, don’t worry. There is a beautiful indoor space with large windows overlooking t he forest so you can still soak in the magic without being actually soaked . \nYour ticket grants you access into The NC Arboretum (feel free to expl ore their exhibits afterwards!). You can bring your own mat or borrow one of ours for $5. \nAsheville Wellness Tours offers customizable wellness an d yoga retreats and experiences in the mountains of Western North Carolina . While our mission is to help you reconnect with yourself\, with others\, and with nature\, we’re also here to have fun! We love to intertwine in teresting\, insightful\, and rejuvenating experiences so you can enjoy a t ruly meaningful time here in beautiful Asheville. \n●  Members: Remembe r to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discou nt! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a ful l listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here ! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We are committed to fostering a diver se\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier fo r you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n ●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/sound-bath-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Guided Trail Walk DTSTART:20260905T140000Z DTEND:20260905T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019625-1788602400-1788609600@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Hit the trails and learn more about The North Carolina Arboret um’s botanically diverse forest with a guided trail walk! April through October\, this free hiking program is led by trained volunteer guides who take small groups of participants along woodland trails and through a vari ety of forest types. Depending on the season and each guide’s area of ex pertise\, topics of discussion may include wildflowers\, plant and tree id entification\, natural history and more. \nGuided trail walks are limited to 15 people\, including the guide\, and are not recommended for guests un der 16 years of age. Groups depart from the Baker Visitor Center Lobby on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.. \nWalks last 1.5 – 2.5 hours\, are approximately one to two miles in length. As this prog ram is held rain or shine\, all participants should dress appropriately fo r the weather. \nThere is no pre-registration\; walks are first-come first served and sign up sheets are located in the Baker Visitors Center. \nWal ks are FREE\; however\, donations to The North Carolina Arboretum Society are appreciated. Regular parking fees apply. Arboretum Society Members alw ays park free. \nKnow Before You Go\n\nGuided Trail Walks are not recommen ded for guests under 16 years of age.\nGuided Trail Walks are rain or shin e and all participants should be dressed comfortably and for the weather.\ nHikes cover 1-2 miles and last 1.5-2 hours.\nWell-behaved leashed pets ar e welcome to accompany their owners. In the rare case that a pet is disrup tive or negatively impacts the experience\, the pet and its owner may be a sked to excuse themselves from the guided walk. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/guided-trail-walk-3/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Salamander Diversity in the Southern Appalachians DTSTART:20260905T170000Z DTEND:20260905T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019744-1788613200-1788622200@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Salamander Diversity in the Southern Appalachians\nwith Patric k Brannon \nSaturday\, September 5  |  1 – 3:30pm \nBRN – Elective \ nRegister Here!\n  \nThe southern Appalachians are one of the most biolog ically diverse regions in the temperate world. More species of salamanders exist in these mountains than anywhere else\, and nowhere are they more a bundant. Participants will be presented a lecture focusing on biology and ecology of salamanders\, biogeography\, reasons for the enormous diversity in this region\, and local threats to species diversity. Afterwards\, stu dents will analyze and graph data to observe how different species coexist in streams. Weather permitting\, we will then search the Arboretum ground s to observe species in the wild. \nPatrick Brannon is an independent natu ralist and educator. He holds a M.S. in Biology from Appalachian State Uni versity\, and has performed research on the ecology of salamanders and sma ll mammals. For the past 22 years he was Outreach Coordinator at the WCU H ighlands Biological Station\, where he taught courses on amphibians and ma mmals as part of the UNC Institute for the Environment Program at HBS\, in addition to many K-12 school programs and educator workshops. \n●  Mem bers: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n ●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We are committed to fo stering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will s ee what kind of assistance we can provide. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●   Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/salamander-diversity-in-the-southern-app alachians-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Wildflowers of the NC Arboretum DTSTART:20260909T170000Z DTEND:20260909T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019726-1788958800-1788969600@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Fall Wildflowers of the NC Arboretum\nwith Lauren Lampley \nWe dnesday\, September 9  |  1 – 4pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Core \ nRegister Here!\n  \nInterested in learning how to identify wildflowers? Join Lauren on this walk around the Arboretum property where we will go ov er different ways of identifying plants and different families of flowers. Some flowers are very difficult to identify to species and some are relat ively easy so we will talk about how to get as close as possible with tool s we can easily carry into the field. We will be using Newcomb’s guide t o key out some of the less common flowers but will focus on learning how t o look closely at flowers to identify them. \nThis program will take place outside and will follow easy trails and paved walkways. Dress for the wea ther and prepare to be outside for the entire program time. \nLauren Lampl ey began her career at Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation as a Pa rk Naturalist which solidified Lauren’s interests in ecology and a passi on for teaching others. She has led walks and hikes in a variety of subjec ts from Geology to Birding and especially enjoys learning and teaching abo ut our local ecology. She currently works at the NC Arboretum as the Adult Education Coordinator managing all the programming hosted through the Adu lt Education Department. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo cod e upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Educat ion Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FA Qs. \n●  We are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete t his scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provid e. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Educa tion Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arbor etum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/fall-wildflowers-of-the-nc-arboretum-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Arbor Evenings DTSTART:20260909T213000Z DTEND:20260910T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019680-1788975000-1788985800@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:music,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Arbor Evenings 2026\nJune 10 – September 17\, 2026\nBaker Ev ent Lawn\nSip and stroll through the gardens in the glow of the golden hou r\, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! Arbor Evenings runs Wednesdays and Thursdays June 10 through Sep tember 17\, 2026 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. \n  \n  \n**Please note: Outside alcohol is prohibited on the campus of The North Carolina Arboretum.** \n There is no additional cost to attend ArborEvenings beyond our standard pa rking fee. As always\, Arboretum Society members and their accompanying gu ests can enter for FREE (guests must be in member vehicles to receive free entry). Proceeds from Arbor Evenings help support The North Carolina Arbo retum Society and further advance the Arboretum’s mission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n5:30 – 8:30: Angela Easterling & Brandon Turner (Not quite countr y & not quite folk! Angela\, a unique and engaging songwriter\, brings roo tsy\, refreshing\, and homespun tunes with her duo partner\, Brandon)\nEnj oy dinner from a rotating selecting of food trucks!\n\nScheduled performan ces are subject to change.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView upcoming dates here. \n Support for this event series is generously provided by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z LOCATION:Baker Event Lawn URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/arbor-evenings-35/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Plein Air Painting in the Gardens DTSTART:20260910T130000Z DTEND:20260910T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019705-1789030800-1789038000@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Plein Air Painting in the Gardens\nwith Erika Busse \nThursday \, September 10  |  9am – 11pm \nRegister Here!\n  \nThere is no bett er way to relax and connect with your creative side and nature than en ple in air painting. In this class\, artist Erika Busse will teach you how to paint an original Appalachian inspired artwork outside at the beautiful No rth Carolina Arboretum. She will take you through each step of the paintin g process\, all skill levels are welcomed and all supplies are provided. \ nThis program will take place outside and will follow easy trails and pave d walkways. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time. \nErika Busse moved to Asheville in 2017 after graduating f rom the University of Alabama with degrees in art and business. She is a s mall business owner of her full time artist business\, sharing mountain in spired painting and printmaking with the world. She has been teaching plei n air painting classes since 2021. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adult education@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Ad ult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Ch eck our FAQs. \n●  We are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our A dult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting th e NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of ou r classes open for registration here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/plein-air-painting-in-the-gardens-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Awakening Creativity — An Introductory Workshop DTSTART:20260910T133000Z DTEND:20260910T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019696-1789032600-1789039800@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Awakening Creativity — An Introductory Workshop\nWith Cather ine Willows \nThursday\, September 10  |  9:30 – 11:30 am \nRegister H ere!\n  \nCreativity lives innately within us all—our natural capacity to imagine\, envision new possibilities\, and bring fresh energy into our lives. In this two-hour introductory workshop\, you’ll be invited into a different kind of art-making: not focused on skill or product\, but on ex pression from within. \nHeld in sacred space and in communion with nature\ , we’ll explore intuitive painting\, journaling\, and reflective practic es to quiet the mind and awaken your inner creative self—helping you see what may not have been fully acknowledged\, and allowing inspiration\, cl arity\, and joy to arise. \nMany participants are surprised by what unfold s—the unexpected that emerges through the process itself. This introduct ory session lays the foundation for future workshops. \nNo art experience is needed—just an open spirit and a willingness to explore and students are encouraged to bring their journals with them if they would like to. \n Catherine Willows is a Registered Nurse\, Certified Functional Medicine He alth Coach\, and Transformational Creativity Coach\, and founder of Willow s Coaching and Consulting. While holding sacred space\, she guides adults in awakening their inner creativity — moving beyond the demands of daily life into greater flow\, self-discovery\, and joy through intuitive art-m aking processes. Catherine believes creativity and our connection to the n atural world are deeply interwoven  — both vital pillars of wellbeing\, supporting nervous system regulation and inner equanimity\, and together essential for living a meaningful\, embodied life aligned with purpose and authentic expression. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@nc arboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Educatio n Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs . \n●  We are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning co mmunity. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete thi s scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Educati on Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboret um more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \n  \nSee all of our class es open for registration here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/awakening-creativity-an-introductory-wor kshop/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Blooms in a Hoop: Beginner Embroidery Workshop DTSTART:20260910T160000Z DTEND:20260910T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019745-1789041600-1789056000@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Blooms in a Hoop: Beginner Embroidery Workshop\nwith JeanAnne Taylor \nThursday\, September 10  |  12 – 4pm \nRegister Here!\n  \nS tudents will learn basic techniques of hand embroidery\, as well as inform ation on needle sizes\, types of floss\, and appropriate fabric. I will de monstrate how to do the embroidery stitches\, then work one on one if nece ssary for students to understand. I will provide a supply kit for the stud ents. They will have a finished (or mostly finished) project to take home. \nJeanAnn Taylor loves to be creative with words\, watercolors\, hooks\, yarn\, dancing\, gardening\, fabric\, and thread. As an award-winning embr oidery artist\, she combines her love of nature with original embroidery d esigns. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout t o receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org w ith questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at t he North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We ar e committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship f orm and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directl y? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registra tion here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/blooms-in-a-hoop-beginner-embroidery-wor kshop/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Arbor Evenings DTSTART:20260910T213000Z DTEND:20260911T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019708-1789061400-1789072200@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:music,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Arbor Evenings 2026\nJune 10 – September 17\, 2026\nBaker Ev ent Lawn\nSip and stroll through the gardens in the glow of the golden hou r\, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! Arbor Evenings runs Wednesdays and Thursdays June 10 through Sep tember 17\, 2026 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n**Please not e: Outside alcohol is prohibited on the campus of The North Carolina Arbor etum.** \nThere is no additional cost to attend ArborEvenings beyond our s tandard parking fee. As always\, Arboretum Society members and their accom panying guests can enter for FREE (guests must be in member vehicles to re ceive free entry). Proceeds from Arbor Evenings help support The North Car olina Arboretum Society and further advance the Arboretum’s mission. \n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n5:30 – 8:30: Elizabeth McCorvey & Lefty Carmean (Mixing fid dle\, violin\, banjo\, and the cello)\nScheduled performances are subject to change.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView upcoming dates here. \nSupport for this eve nt series is generously provided by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z LOCATION:Baker Event Lawn URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/arbor-evenings-37/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:River Systems of the Blue Ridge DTSTART:20260911T160000Z DTEND:20260911T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019746-1789128000-1789142400@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:River Systems of the Blue Ridge\nwith Anton DuMars \nFriday\, September 11  |  12 – 4pm \nBRN – Core \nRegister Here!\n  \nWater is essential to life but is also a powerful agent of change. Rivers\, thro ugh both daily processes and catastrophic floods\, shape Earth’s surface through erosion and sediment transport. In River Systems of the Blue Ridg e\, we will investigate how the Broad River changes character and shapes t he landscape along its course from the headwaters\, through the Piedmont\, and onto the Atlantic Ocean. \nAnton DuMars\, a resident of Black Mountai n\, NC\, is an adjunct professor at the College of Charleston. His geologi cal interests include fluvial\, deltaic\, and coastal processes. Ideally\, he’s spending time on a hiking trail or aboard his sailboat. \n●  Me mbers: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n ●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We are committed to fo stering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will s ee what kind of assistance we can provide. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●   Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/river-systems-of-the-blue-ridge-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:History and Archaeology of the Arboretum DTSTART:20260911T170000Z DTEND:20260911T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019701-1789131600-1789142400@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:History and Archaeology of the Arboretum\nwith Bob and Mary No el \nFriday\, September 11  |  1 – 4pm \nRegister Here!\n  \nThe land that makes up The North Carolina Arboretum has been home to different hum an groups over a span of more than 15\,000 years. It has had many uses and been shaped by those who lived here. This walk\, led by archaeologists Bo b and Mary Noel\, will give participants a chance to see and hear about pa st occupants of this land\, and even a little history about how it became the state’s Arboretum. \nBob and Mary Noel both had long careers as arch aeologists with the US Forest Service. Bob worked mostly in North Carolina where he recorded thousands of sites on national forest lands here. Most of Mary’s archaeological work was in Idaho and Ohio. Both of them have b een active in living history programs as well\, most recently with the Her itage Alliance in Jonesborough\, Tennessee. The Noels now have a consultin g firm and still do archaeological survey projects. Mary can be found work ing at the Arboretum’s Baker Information desk several days a week\, shar ing her knowledge of local trails\, gardens and history. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  Se e a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboret um here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a bar rier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagr am! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Inter ested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/history-and-archaeology-of-the-arboretum / X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Guided Trail Walk DTSTART:20260912T140000Z DTEND:20260912T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019626-1789207200-1789214400@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Hit the trails and learn more about The North Carolina Arboret um’s botanically diverse forest with a guided trail walk! April through October\, this free hiking program is led by trained volunteer guides who take small groups of participants along woodland trails and through a vari ety of forest types. Depending on the season and each guide’s area of ex pertise\, topics of discussion may include wildflowers\, plant and tree id entification\, natural history and more. \nGuided trail walks are limited to 15 people\, including the guide\, and are not recommended for guests un der 16 years of age. Groups depart from the Baker Visitor Center Lobby on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.. \nWalks last 1.5 – 2.5 hours\, are approximately one to two miles in length. As this prog ram is held rain or shine\, all participants should dress appropriately fo r the weather. \nThere is no pre-registration\; walks are first-come first served and sign up sheets are located in the Baker Visitors Center. \nWal ks are FREE\; however\, donations to The North Carolina Arboretum Society are appreciated. Regular parking fees apply. Arboretum Society Members alw ays park free. \nKnow Before You Go\n\nGuided Trail Walks are not recommen ded for guests under 16 years of age.\nGuided Trail Walks are rain or shin e and all participants should be dressed comfortably and for the weather.\ nHikes cover 1-2 miles and last 1.5-2 hours.\nWell-behaved leashed pets ar e welcome to accompany their owners. In the rare case that a pet is disrup tive or negatively impacts the experience\, the pet and its owner may be a sked to excuse themselves from the guided walk. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/guided-trail-walk-3/2026-09-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Forest Bathing: A Harvest Season Retreat DTSTART:20260912T140000Z DTEND:20260912T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019704-1789207200-1789218000@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:outdoors,wellness DESCRIPTION:Forest Bathing: A Harvest Season Retreat\nwith Asheville Welln ess Tours \nSaturday\, September 12  |  10am – 1pm \nRegister Here!\n   \nCelebrate abundance\, balance and equilibrium during this immersive m orning nature connection retreat. During this seasonal transition\, we’l l mark the threshold between summer and fall\, honoring the Earth’s boun tiful harvest while slowing our pace\, awakening our senses\, and practici ng embodied acts of gratitude. Honoring this liminal fifth season\, connec ting with ourselves\, each other\, and the more-than-human-world\, nourish ing the relationships that sustain and connect us. \nYour guide\, Christa Hebal\, will lead you on a gentle journey through the forest\, weaving min dfulness\, breathwork\, forest bathing and nature therapy together for a r estorative morning on some of the trails less traveled at the North Caroli na Arboretum. We’ll celebrate the experience with a community Earth offe ring\, followed by a wild-foraged tea ceremony and snacks. Bring an open m ind and an open heart. All are welcome. Presented through Adult & Continui ng Education Programs in collaboration with Asheville Wellness Tours. \nCh rista Hebal is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide by the Associat ion of Nature and Forest Therapy. Born and raised in the mountains of nort heast Tennessee\, she has lived in Asheville for 24 years. Christa has an adventurous heart\, and loves to help others encounter wholeness through e mbodiment and nature connection practices. She has had a professional body work practice for 18 years as a nationally certified Massage Therapist\, a nd is also a practitioner of Ortho-Bionomy®\, Usui Reiki Master\, Certifi ed Pediatric Massage Therapist\, Clinical Aromatherapist\, and Certified T raditional Herbalist. She is also certified in CPR and Wilderness First Ai d. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to rec eive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with q uestions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the No rth Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We are com mitted to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form a nd we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. \n●  Follow us o n Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Di scord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Do nate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/forest-bathing-a-harvest-season-retreat/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hawkwatch at Grandfather Mountain DTSTART:20260916T130000Z DTEND:20260916T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019747-1789549200-1789570800@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Hawkwatch at Grandfather Mountain\nwith Lauren Lampley \nWedne sday\, September 16  |  9 am – 3 pm \nBRN – Elective \nRegister Here !\n  \nEver wonder where our migratory hawks go in the wintertime? Join A rboretum and Grandfather Mountain staff on a day filled with scanning the skies for these migratory birds. There is a chance to see hundreds of migr atory hawks as they fly by the mountain on their way south for the winter. During this day we will also talk about the different types of hawks and other birds of prey that migrate following the Appalachian Mountains. \nTh is program provides transportation to and from the class location using ou r minibus. We will meet at the Arboretum and return to the Arboretum. If y ou prefer to meet us there\, you will want to let us know and we will tell you where to meet. \nThis program will take place outside and will follo w rocky paths onto the Linville Peak area. Those uncomfortable with crossi ng the bridge can set up a chair on the building side of the bridge but wo uld not be present for the main counting. Bring your own chair or cushion to sit on the rocks and your binoculars or spotting scope if you have one. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program ti me with no shade. Bring a lunch and/or snacks or plan to leave the group t o purchase food from Mildred’s Grill located at the Museum down the moun tain a bit. \nLauren Lampley began her career at Grandfather Mountain Stew ardship Foundation as a Park Naturalist which solidified Lauren’s intere sts in ecology and a passion for teaching others. She has led walks and hi kes in a variety of subjects from Geology to Birding and especially enjoys learning and teaching about our local ecology. She currently works at the NC Arboretum as the Adult Education Coordinator managing all the programm ing hosted through the Adult Education Department. \n●  Members: Rememb er to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member disco unt! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a fu ll listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum her e! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We are committed to fostering a dive rse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier f or you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind o f assistance we can provide. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n ●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/hawkwatch-at-grandfather-mountain-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Arbor Evenings DTSTART:20260916T213000Z DTEND:20260917T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019709-1789579800-1789590600@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:music,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Arbor Evenings 2026\nJune 10 – September 17\, 2026\nBaker Ev ent Lawn\nSip and stroll through the gardens in the glow of the golden hou r\, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! Arbor Evenings runs Wednesdays and Thursdays June 10 through Sep tember 17\, 2026 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n**Please not e: Outside alcohol is prohibited on the campus of The North Carolina Arbor etum.** \nThere is no additional cost to attend ArborEvenings beyond our s tandard parking fee. As always\, Arboretum Society members and their accom panying guests can enter for FREE (guests must be in member vehicles to re ceive free entry). Proceeds from Arbor Evenings help support The North Car olina Arboretum Society and further advance the Arboretum’s mission. \n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n5:30 – 8:30: Nicole Kestler Duo (Lively jazz standards)\nEn joy dinner from a rotating selecting of food trucks!\nScheduled performanc es are subject to change.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView upcoming dates here. \nSuppo rt for this event series is generously provided by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z LOCATION:Baker Event Lawn URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/arbor-evenings-38/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Geology of the Blue Ridge Field Class DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019722-1789642800-1789664400@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Geology of the Blue Ridge Field Class\nwith Anton DuMars \nThu rsday\, September 17  |  11am – 5pm \nBRN – Core \nRegister Here!\n   \nOn this Field Experience\, we will observe and interpret evidence of Appalachian mountain-building events. Participants can put their hands on a 380+/- million-year-old pluton and observe their post-uplift weathering\ , jointing\, and exfoliation. In addition\, participants observe and inter pret river processes\, transport\, and depositional environments of sedime nts derived from up-gradient sources. The experience includes on-site geol ogic map reading and interpretation. \nThis off-site program has stops in the Pisgah Forest near Brevard NC along The Pisgah Highway including Danie l Ridge and the Davidson River. \nThis program provides transportation to and from the class location using our minibus. We will meet at the Arboret um and return to the Arboretum. If you prefer to meet us there\, you will want to let us know and we will tell you where to meet. \nThis program wi ll take place outside and will follow easy to moderate trails. Dress for t he weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time. \nAnton DuMars\, a resident of Black Mountain\, NC\, is an adjunct professor at th e College of Charleston. His geological interests include fluvial\, deltai c\, and coastal processes. Ideally\, he’s spending time on a hiking trai l or aboard his sailboat. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo co de upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation @ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Educa tion Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our F AQs. \n●  We are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provi de. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Educ ation Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arbo retum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/geology-of-the-blue-ridge-field-class-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tour des Trees DTSTART:20260917T180000Z DTEND:20260917T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019776-1789653600-1789662600@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Tour des Trees\nSeptember 17\, 2026 from 2 pm to 4:30 pm\nOn S eptember 17th The NC Arboretum will be hosting the Tour des Trees cyclists and organizers for an afternoon of presentations open to the public. The Tour des Trees is an annual long-distance cycling adventure which serves a s the primary public outreach and community engagement event for Tree Rese arch and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund). Since 1992\, Tour des Trees riders have cycled through communities in the U.S.\, Canada\, and the U.K .\, planting trees\, educating children and shining a light on the work do ne by arboriculture professionals and the importance of science-based tree care.  The 2026 Tour des Trees will take place from Saturday\, September 12 to Friday\, September 18. \nThe programs here at the Arboretum will st art at 2 pm with an Ask the Arborist presentation and a special kids progr am will start at 3:45 pm with Professor Pricklethorn. Definitely don’t m iss the fun and educational programs that will take place during this even t! The event is free for Arboretum members and included with the parking f ee for non-members. \nThese programs will take place in the Auditorium wit hin the Education Center. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/tourdestrees/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Arbor Evenings DTSTART:20260917T213000Z DTEND:20260918T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019710-1789666200-1789677000@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:music,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Arbor Evenings 2026\nJune 10 – September 17\, 2026\nBaker Ev ent Lawn\nSip and stroll through the gardens in the glow of the golden hou r\, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! Arbor Evenings runs Wednesdays and Thursdays June 10 through Sep tember 17\, 2026 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n**Please not e: Outside alcohol is prohibited on the campus of The North Carolina Arbor etum.** \nThere is no additional cost to attend ArborEvenings beyond our s tandard parking fee. As always\, Arboretum Society members and their accom panying guests can enter for FREE (guests must be in member vehicles to re ceive free entry). Proceeds from Arbor Evenings help support The North Car olina Arboretum Society and further advance the Arboretum’s mission. \n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n5:30 – 8:30: The Fabulous DB Cooper (Americana\, Classic Ro ck\, and Classic Country)\nScheduled performances are subject to change.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nView upcoming dates here. \nSupport for this event series is generously provided by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z LOCATION:Baker Event Lawn URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/arbor-evenings-39/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:How Plants Grow: A Close Look at Plant Growth and Structures DTSTART:20260918T170000Z DTEND:20260918T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019752-1789736400-1789741800@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:How Plants Grow: A Close Look at Plant Growth and Structures\n with Alexandra Holland \nFriday\, September 18  |  1 – 2:30pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Elective \nRegister Here!\n  \nBuilding on Beginn ing Botany\, this class examines the variety of plant cells and tissues\, how they are organized to support plant functions\, and how they mature as a plant grows. We’ll explore the structural similarities and difference s between plants as small as a trout lily and as large as a white oak.  P rerequisite:  Beginning Botany \nAlexandra Holland has a passion for gett ing people excited about the natural world through classes\, hikes\, and p hotography.  She graduated from Duke University and earned her master’s degree in botany from the University of Texas at Austin.  While in Texas \, Alexandra managed the UTEX Culture Collection of Algae at UT Austin and volunteered with education programs at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower C enter.  Upon moving to Asheville\, she began volunteering with the NC Arb oretum’s youth education programs.  In 2008 she was in the first class of students to be certified as Blue Ridge Naturalists.   Alexandra teach es botany classes at the NC Arboretum and leads nature hikes in Western NC for groups of all ages. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo cod e upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Educat ion Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FA Qs. \n●  We are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete t his scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provid e. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Educa tion Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arbor etum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/how-plants-grow-a-close-look-at-plant-gr owth-and-structures-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Landscape Design Fundamentals (2-sessions) DTSTART:20260918T170000Z DTEND:20260918T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019748-1789736400-1789745400@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Landscape Design Fundamentals (2-sessions)\nwith Jennifer Verp rauskus \nFriday\, September 18  |  1 – 3:30pm \nFriday\, September 25   |  1 – 3:30pm \nBREG – Core \nRegister Here!\n  \nStudents will l earn the fundamentals of landscape design in a two-part class that introdu ces participants to design principles\, site assessment and planning\, amo ng other topics. Gain a better understanding of what comes into play in cr eating and managing sustainable and aesthetically appealing landscapes. We will also brush on some basic permaculture design practices. You will com e away empowered to be more creative\, instinctive\, decisive and purposef ul in understanding good design and more adept at recognizing what’s not . \nJennifer Verprauskus is a North Carolina Licensed Landscape Architect and a Permaculture Design Certificate Holder. She studied Landscape Archit ecture at the University of Massachusetts & Cal Poly. Since graduating\, s he has traveled the world to help people grow trees and their own food. Sh e is the founder of both UpBeet Landscapes and BareRoot Designs\, PLLC. \n ●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questi ons. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North C arolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We are committe d to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. \n●  Follow us on Fac ebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord ! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/landscape-design-fundamentals-2-sessions / X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Guided Trail Walk DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019627-1789812000-1789819200@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Hit the trails and learn more about The North Carolina Arboret um’s botanically diverse forest with a guided trail walk! April through October\, this free hiking program is led by trained volunteer guides who take small groups of participants along woodland trails and through a vari ety of forest types. Depending on the season and each guide’s area of ex pertise\, topics of discussion may include wildflowers\, plant and tree id entification\, natural history and more. \nGuided trail walks are limited to 15 people\, including the guide\, and are not recommended for guests un der 16 years of age. Groups depart from the Baker Visitor Center Lobby on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.. \nWalks last 1.5 – 2.5 hours\, are approximately one to two miles in length. As this prog ram is held rain or shine\, all participants should dress appropriately fo r the weather. \nThere is no pre-registration\; walks are first-come first served and sign up sheets are located in the Baker Visitors Center. \nWal ks are FREE\; however\, donations to The North Carolina Arboretum Society are appreciated. Regular parking fees apply. Arboretum Society Members alw ays park free. \nKnow Before You Go\n\nGuided Trail Walks are not recommen ded for guests under 16 years of age.\nGuided Trail Walks are rain or shin e and all participants should be dressed comfortably and for the weather.\ nHikes cover 1-2 miles and last 1.5-2 hours.\nWell-behaved leashed pets ar e welcome to accompany their owners. In the rare case that a pet is disrup tive or negatively impacts the experience\, the pet and its owner may be a sked to excuse themselves from the guided walk. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/guided-trail-walk-3/2026-09-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Using Hedgerows in your Garden Design DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221453Z UID:1778780019753-1789812000-1789819200@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Using Hedgerows in your Garden Design\nwith Nina Shippen \nSat urday\, September 19  |  10 am – 12 pm \nBREG – Core \nRegister Here !\n  \nThis class looks at how you can transform your property lines from tangles of invasive plants and poison ivy into environmental powerhouses with four season beauty. We will review the historic use of hedgerows and their ecologic value\, provide appropriate shrubs and trees that may be us ed in a variety of growing conditions\, and detail the process of planting \, building\, and maintaining your hedgerow. Our privet hedges that deline ate property lines can be interpreted as modern expressions of the hedgero ws that people have used throughout history to define property boundaries\ , enclose livestock\, and control erosion. \nNina Shippen practices reside ntial landscape and garden design through her company Hidden Road Landscap e Design\, which focuses on coupling the principles of healing gardens wit h sound ecologic practices to create satisfying gardens for her clients. A graduate of the landscape design program at the Radcliffe Institute for A dvanced Studies\, she has lived and gardened in Transylvania County since 2005. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org wit h questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the c ost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship for m and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. \n●  Follow u s on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registrati on here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221453Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/using-hedgerows-in-your-garden-design-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monarch Butterfly Day DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T003224Z UID:1778780019717-1789812000-1789830000@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:community,education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Monarch Butterfly Day\nSeptember 19\, 2026\n10:00 a.m. – 3:0 0 p.m.\nJoin us at The North Carolina Arboretum on Sept 19th for a day ded icated to the Monarch Butterfly! \nEach fall the last of the year’s mona rchs pass through Western North Carolina during their winter migration to Mexico\, so what better time to celebrate!? From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.\, enjoy vendors with monarch themed activities\, crafts and activities in t he Playing Woods\, a StoryWalk\, dance demonstrations\, and several guided pollinator walks Check back soon for more information! \nSponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T003224Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/monarch-butterfly-day-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Reptiles of Western North Carolina DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183725Z UID:1778780019755-1789819200-1789833600@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Reptiles of Western North Carolina\nwith Carlton Burke \nSatur day\, September 19  |  12 – 4pm \nBRN – Core \nRegister Here!\n  \n The Southern Appalachian Mountain region hosts an interesting combination of cold-blooded reptiles\, based largely on various factors such as the di verse mountain elevations and the unique forest and other habitat types. S pecies here range from the endangered and threatened Bog Turtle and Timber Rattlesnake to more common species such as the Black Rat Snake and Northe rn Fence Lizard. Participants in this class will learn about the various r eptile species in western North Carolina\, their life cycles and habitats\ , and threats and conservation efforts in place to protect them. In additi on\, some live mountain reptiles will be joining us as special guests. \nC arlton Burke is a naturalist and educator who operates Carolina Mountain N aturalists\, an educational service which offers wildlife and nature educa tional programs throughout western North Carolina. He also was on the staf f of the western North Carolina Nature Center in Asheville for over 25 yea rs as the Curator of Exhibits. Carlton co-hosts a weekly radio program NAT URE NEWS and is also a NC state and federally licensed wildlife rehabilita tor. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to r eceive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We are c ommitted to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the co st of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registratio n here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183725Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/reptiles-of-western-north-carolina-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Autumn Mind-Body Wellness Retreat DTSTART:20260922T140000Z DTEND:20260922T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T003411Z UID:1778780019706-1790071200-1790092800@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Autumn Mind-Body Wellness Retreat\nwith Jenne Sluder \nTuesday \, September 22 |  10 am – 4pm \nRegister Here!\n  \nSet aside a day f or quiet reflection and renewal at the North Carolina Arboretum in Ashevil le\, centering themes from the poetry of W.S. Merwin. Calm your mind\, ref resh your spirit\, and relax your body and nervous system with a gentle im mersion into mind-body centering practices both indoors and in nature. Exp ect slow\, mindful yoga and qigong\, guided meditation\, progressive relax ation + sound bath\, contemplative readings from W.S. Merwin\, and time fo r personal journaling and quiet time in nature. All mind-body practices wi ll be gentle and accessible\, including the choice to do any seated moveme nts or meditations in a chair or on a cushion according to your own body ’s needs. \nJenne Sluder\, MA C-IAYT holds a Master’s in Transpersonal Psychology: Ecopsychology from Naropa University. She is a certified yoga therapist\, mind-body specialist\, and meditation instructor. Jenne is al so an environmental educator and spent her undergrad years working and stu dying under the direct mentorship of Thomas Berry and Joseph Cornell at th e Center for Education\, Imagination\, and the Natural World\, continuing her studies in nature-based rites of passage with the School of Lost Borde rs and the Earth-Based Institute. An Asheville native\, Jenne works one-on -one with individuals and with groups using mindfulness-based\, nature-bas ed\, and compassion-centric mind-body therapies towards personal and colle ctive well-being. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarbor etum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Pro grams at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n ●  We are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning commun ity. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this sc holarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. \n ●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T003411Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/using-hedgerows-in-your-garden-design/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Proper Plant Installation Demo DTSTART:20260922T140000Z DTEND:20260922T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T003411Z UID:1778780019750-1790071200-1790092800@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Proper Plant Installation Demo\nwith N.C. Cooperative Extensio n\, Buncombe County Center \nThursday\, September 17 | 1 – 4 pm \nBREG – Elective \nRegister Here!\n  \n\n\nJoin us for a hands-on demonstrati on of how to properly install plants utilizing the PPLG garden at the NC A rboretum! \n\n\n\n\nMaster the Art of Planting: A Hands-On Landscape Insta llation Demo \nWant your landscape investments to thrive for decades\, not just seasons? Join us for an interactive demonstration on proper plant in stallation! We’ll cover the critical do’s and don’ts of plant establ ishment\, revealing how simple mistakes made during planting can cause maj or headaches—and plant decline—down the road. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \ n\nSite Selection & Analysis: Matching the right plant to the right place .\nSoil Preparation & Testing Protocols: Building a healthy foundation fr om the ground up.\nTools of the Trade: Essential gear for efficient\, pro fessional planting.\nLive Installation Demo: Step-by-step techniques to e nsure long-term root health and growth.\n\nContinuing Education Credits: \ nCredits have been applied for ISA Arborist\, Certified Plant Professional (CPP)\, and NCLC certifications. Specific credit categories will be updat ed upon approval. \nDirections: Arrive at the NC Arboretum and proceed fro m the gatehouse. Take a right turn onto Greenhouse Way and drive down to t he end of the road. Go around the traffic circle and park in the lot attac hed to the traffic circle under the trees beside the greenhouse. \n*Funds generated from this event will fund green industry educational supplies an d support offering future training events. \n\n\n●  Follow us on Facebo ok & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \ n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T003411Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/proper-plant-installation-demo/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Long-term Effects of Hurricane Helene on Southern Appalachian Ecos ystems DTSTART:20260923T170000Z DTEND:20260923T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T183607Z UID:1778780019756-1790168400-1790175600@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Long-term Effects of Hurricane Helene on Southern Appalachian Ecosystems\nwith Dan Lazar \nWednesday\, September 23  |  1 pm – 3 pm \nBRN – Core  |  BREG – Elective \nRegister Here!\n  \nIt has been two years since hurricane Helene ravaged the ecosystems of Western North C arolina\, uprooting trees and causing major flooding along mountain rivers and streams. How have the animals and plants of the affected areas respon ded to this historic event?  Where do songbirds go to escape hurricane wi nds?  How can fish and aquatic invertebrates tolerate such massive floodi ng?  What factors determine which trees are toppled and which survive?  We will investigate the long-term effects of Hurricane Helene on the natur al plant and animal communities of Western North Carolina during this illu strated lecture followed by a short walk on Arboretum grounds to observe t he ongoing recovery of hurricane-damaged areas. \nDan Lazar served for man y years as the director of education at the Western North Carolina Nature Center\, followed by several years as executive director of the Colburn Ea rth Science Museum. Dan has a degree in forest biology from the State Univ ersity of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry and has b een an instructor in the Blue Ridge Naturalist program since 2005. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Caroli na Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a clas s is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n ●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to t he ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T183607Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/long-term-effects-of-hurricane-helene-on -southern-appalachian-ecosystems/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Healthy Soil for Healthy Crops DTSTART:20260924T170000Z DTEND:20260924T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003418Z UID:1778780019757-1790254800-1790265600@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Healthy Soil for Healthy Crops\nwith Mark Dempsey \nThursday\, September 24  |  1 pm – 4 pm \nBREG – Soil Health Core \nRegister H ere!\n  \nCome learn about how soil works and how to improve soil health. We will cover the basics of soil\, the critical role of organic matter\, how to sample soil and interpret a nutrient test\, and what actions you ca n take to make your soil better. Drawing from research and on-farm experie nce\, the class emphasizes practical\, science-based strategies for improv ing soil health\, reducing erosion\, and building resilient farming system s. \nMark Dempsey works with the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association as conservation specialist and soil health educator. His background includes more than 15 years of research and education in soil microbiology\, no-til l farming\, cover crops\, and sustainable agriculture systems. He teaches practical\, science-based approaches to improving soil health\, soil funct ion\, and long-term farm resilience. \n  \n●  Members: Remember to ent er your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Emai l adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listin g of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questi ons? Check our FAQs. \n●  We are committed to fostering a diverse\, sup portive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assista nce we can provide. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Joi n our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in suppor ting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee al l of our classes open for registration here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003418Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/healthy-soil-for-healthy-crops/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Walking Meditation & Qigong DTSTART:20260925T130000Z DTEND:20260925T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T183510Z UID:1778780019758-1790326800-1790330400@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Walking Meditation & Qigong\nwith Jenne Sluder \nFriday\, Sept ember 25  |  9 – 10am \nRegister Here!\n  \nEnjoy a slow\, mindful wa lking meditation through the gardens\, practicing breath awareness and sen sory attention to touch the deep peace and simple wonders of quiet time in nature. This session begins with a series of gentle and easy Qigong movem ents to clear the mind\, release tension\, support the body and brain’s natural healing processes\, and generate a sense of inner calm. \nThis pro gram will take place outside and will follow easy trails and paved walkway s. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time. \nJenne Sluder\, MA C-IAYT holds a Master’s in Transpersonal Psych ology: Ecopsychology from Naropa University. She is a certified yoga thera pist\, mind-body specialist\, and meditation instructor. Jenne is also an environmental educator and spent her undergrad years working and studying under the direct mentorship of Thomas Berry and Joseph Cornell at the Cent er for Education\, Imagination\, and the Natural World\, continuing her st udies in nature-based rites of passage with the School of Lost Borders and the Earth-Based Institute. An Asheville native\, Jenne works one-on-one w ith individuals and with groups using mindfulness-based\, nature-based\, a nd compassion-centric mind-body therapies towards personal and collective well-being. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checko ut to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.o rg with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  W e are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarsh ip form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. \n●  Fo llow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more dir ectly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for regi stration here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T183510Z URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/walking-meditation-qigong-sept2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Plant Sale and Market DTSTART:20260925T140000Z DTEND:20260925T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T003224Z UID:1778780019711-1790330400-1790348400@ncarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education,food,market,music DESCRIPTION:Fall Plant Sale and Market\nSeptember 25-26\, 2026\n10:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m.\nCalling all garden lovers! Join us on Friday and Saturday\, September 25 and 26 for our annual Fall Plant Sale and Market! The Market features unique plants grown in The North Carolina Arboretum’s Producti on Greenhouse and includes over 30 local growers and businesses. \nShop an outstanding collection of annuals\, perennials and crafts to the sounds o f live music! \nJoin us on Friday and Saturday in the Education Center fro m 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.for a free adult education class. \nOn Saturday \, September 26 join us at The Kids Corner hosted by The Extension Master Gardeners of Buncombe County. \nThe Arboretum’s standard $25 parking fee applies for all non-members. Interested in joining as a member? Join toda y! \nVendors\nAppalachian DiviniTEA\nAsheville Blue Ridge Rose Society\nAw Shucks Gourmet Popcorn\nBear Necessities Farm\nBellyfull Plants Nursery\n Blazing Star Flowers**\nBlooms of Kindness\nBotanical Tortoise Co\nBridge & Tunnel Coffee Co.\nBuncombe County Extension Master Gardeners\nEchoes of the Forest\nFlower Moon Nursery\nHigh Country Nursery\nHomegrown Tropical s\nImladris Farm\nKindland Farms\nKW Edible Landscaping Nursery\nMak8ng st uff\nMilkweed Meadows Farm\nMossy Path Studio\nNature Creations Plaster Ca sting\nOpen Hearts Art Center\nReems Creek Nursery\nResin8light\nSaturnia Farm*\nShiny Hand Soap Co\nSkipping Pibble Designs\nSloth and Crow Wood Cr aft*\nSoil & Sun Studio\nSolstice Handmade\nTanager Plants\nThe Artful Pla nt\nThe Farm Connection\nThe Turquoise Tortuga\nWehrloom Honey*\nWell Seas oned Table\n\n* Friday only\n**Saturday only LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T003224Z LOCATION:Arboretum Tent | Parking Bay #3 URL:https://ncarboretum.org/event/fall-plant-sale-and-market-3/2026-09-25/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Carolina Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncarboretum.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR