Connections in Nature
Story driven exploration of interrelationships in the natural world using illustrated visuals and hands-on activities led by Eric Young at the North Carolina Arboretum, inviting curious learners and families to observe ecological connections.
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Guided arboretum walks for reflective nature journaling, combining field sketching, poetic observation, and basic scientific note-taking across multiple botanical sites with optional prompts and instruction from arboretum staff.
Guided arboretum walks for reflective nature journaling, combining field sketching, poetic observation, and basic scientific note-taking across multiple botanical sites with optional prompts and instruction from arboretum staff.
Guided arboretum walks for reflective nature journaling, combining field sketching, poetic observation, and basic scientific note-taking across multiple botanical sites with optional prompts and instruction from arboretum staff.
Hands-on outdoor play for children and families exploring the Arboretum’s woods with fairy house and gnome home building, stick fort construction, pond life exploration, and nature storytelling to spark imaginative learning.
Hands-on outdoor play for children and families exploring the Arboretum’s woods with fairy house and gnome home building, stick fort construction, pond life exploration, and nature storytelling to spark imaginative learning.
Hands-on outdoor play for children and families exploring the Arboretum’s woods with fairy house and gnome home building, stick fort construction, pond life exploration, and nature storytelling to spark imaginative learning.
Illustrated lecture tracing Blue Ridge ecosystems from the Ice Age to the present, examining paleoclimate-driven shifts in native plants and animals and implications for contemporary conservation.
Illustrated lecture tracing Blue Ridge ecosystems from the Ice Age to the present, examining paleoclimate-driven shifts in native plants and animals and implications for contemporary conservation.
Illustrated lecture tracing Blue Ridge ecosystems from the Ice Age to the present, examining paleoclimate-driven shifts in native plants and animals and implications for contemporary conservation.
Twilight forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) among Blue Ridge mountain hemlocks and rhododendron at The North Carolina Arboretum, guided slow walks emphasizing sensory awareness, breathwork, and grounding to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Twilight forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) among Blue Ridge mountain hemlocks and rhododendron at The North Carolina Arboretum, guided slow walks emphasizing sensory awareness, breathwork, and grounding to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Twilight forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) among Blue Ridge mountain hemlocks and rhododendron at The North Carolina Arboretum, guided slow walks emphasizing sensory awareness, breathwork, and grounding to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Weeklong spring break program for youth exploring forest trails, gardens, and hands-on nature activities—wildlife observation, plant identification, and basic outdoor skills. Includes creative nature journaling, team games, and stewardship projects.
Weeklong spring break program for youth exploring forest trails, gardens, and hands-on nature activities—wildlife observation, plant identification, and basic outdoor skills. Includes creative nature journaling, team games, and stewardship projects.
Weeklong spring break program for youth exploring forest trails, gardens, and hands-on nature activities—wildlife observation, plant identification, and basic outdoor skills. Includes creative nature journaling, team games, and stewardship projects.
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.
Hands on beginner botanical drawing classes teaching line work, shading, and pen and ink techniques while exploring composition, contour, and contrast across four Tuesday morning sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum.
Hands on beginner botanical drawing classes teaching line work, shading, and pen and ink techniques while exploring composition, contour, and contrast across four Tuesday morning sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum.
Hands on beginner botanical drawing classes teaching line work, shading, and pen and ink techniques while exploring composition, contour, and contrast across four Tuesday morning sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum.
Interactive natural history talk about Southern Appalachian snakes, turtles, and lizards led by naturalist Carlton Burke at The North Carolina Arboretum, focusing on identification, habitats, and ecological roles of regional reptiles.
Interactive natural history talk about Southern Appalachian snakes, turtles, and lizards led by naturalist Carlton Burke at The North Carolina Arboretum, focusing on identification, habitats, and ecological roles of regional reptiles.
Interactive natural history talk about Southern Appalachian snakes, turtles, and lizards led by naturalist Carlton Burke at The North Carolina Arboretum, focusing on identification, habitats, and ecological roles of regional reptiles.
Interactive lunchtime briefing on Western North Carolina weather and climate extremes, detailing forecasting methods, model interpretation, and local impact assessment for planners and curious residents at the North Carolina Arboretum.
Interactive lunchtime briefing on Western North Carolina weather and climate extremes, detailing forecasting methods, model interpretation, and local impact assessment for planners and curious residents at the North Carolina Arboretum.
Interactive lunchtime briefing on Western North Carolina weather and climate extremes, detailing forecasting methods, model interpretation, and local impact assessment for planners and curious residents at the North Carolina Arboretum.
Gentle guided nature walk for young naturalists at the WNC Nature Center, exploring habitats, spotting native wildlife, and taking part in hands on animal themed activities designed for preschool and early elementary kids.
Gentle guided nature walk for young naturalists at the WNC Nature Center, exploring habitats, spotting native wildlife, and taking part in hands on animal themed activities designed for preschool and early elementary kids.
Gentle guided nature walk for young naturalists at the WNC Nature Center, exploring habitats, spotting native wildlife, and taking part in hands on animal themed activities designed for preschool and early elementary kids.
Gentle guided forest bathing among budding trees at the North Carolina Arboretum, using sensory mindfulness practices to support spring renewal and the embodiment of winter’s dreams into intention and growth.
Gentle guided forest bathing among budding trees at the North Carolina Arboretum, using sensory mindfulness practices to support spring renewal and the embodiment of winter’s dreams into intention and growth.
Gentle guided forest bathing among budding trees at the North Carolina Arboretum, using sensory mindfulness practices to support spring renewal and the embodiment of winter’s dreams into intention and growth.
Quiet, guided forest bathing among mature pines and rhododendrons, blending gentle movement, deep breathwork, and mindful sensory awareness for a restorative afternoon of nature immersion.
Quiet, guided forest bathing among mature pines and rhododendrons, blending gentle movement, deep breathwork, and mindful sensory awareness for a restorative afternoon of nature immersion.
Quiet, guided forest bathing among mature pines and rhododendrons, blending gentle movement, deep breathwork, and mindful sensory awareness for a restorative afternoon of nature immersion.
Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.
Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.
Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.
Slow, guided walking meditation and qigong through lush gardens, combining breath awareness, sensory attention, and gentle flowing movement along shaded paths and seasonal plantings to cultivate grounded presence in nature.
Slow, guided walking meditation and qigong through lush gardens, combining breath awareness, sensory attention, and gentle flowing movement along shaded paths and seasonal plantings to cultivate grounded presence in nature.
Slow, guided walking meditation and qigong through lush gardens, combining breath awareness, sensory attention, and gentle flowing movement along shaded paths and seasonal plantings to cultivate grounded presence in nature.
Hands on junior zookeeper session where children ages 5 to 12 meet an animal ambassador and practice keeper tasks, including feeding, enrichment and habitat care, at WNC Nature Center; adult attendance and advance registration required.
Hands on junior zookeeper session where children ages 5 to 12 meet an animal ambassador and practice keeper tasks, including feeding, enrichment and habitat care, at WNC Nature Center; adult attendance and advance registration required.
Hands on junior zookeeper session where children ages 5 to 12 meet an animal ambassador and practice keeper tasks, including feeding, enrichment and habitat care, at WNC Nature Center; adult attendance and advance registration required.
Acoustic, nature-inspired kids' music with sing-alongs and hands-on instrument play amid wooded outdoor surroundings; family-friendly activities encourage sensory exploration of bird calls, percussion, and movement for young children.
Acoustic, nature-inspired kids' music with sing-alongs and hands-on instrument play amid wooded outdoor surroundings; family-friendly activities encourage sensory exploration of bird calls, percussion, and movement for young children.
Acoustic, nature-inspired kids' music with sing-alongs and hands-on instrument play amid wooded outdoor surroundings; family-friendly activities encourage sensory exploration of bird calls, percussion, and movement for young children.
Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
Hands on, instructor led ribbed basket workshop with Carleigh Fairchild at the North Carolina Arboretum, teaching rib technique and weaving fundamentals to craft a nature-inspired handwoven basket to take home.
Hands on, instructor led ribbed basket workshop with Carleigh Fairchild at the North Carolina Arboretum, teaching rib technique and weaving fundamentals to craft a nature-inspired handwoven basket to take home.
Hands on, instructor led ribbed basket workshop with Carleigh Fairchild at the North Carolina Arboretum, teaching rib technique and weaving fundamentals to craft a nature-inspired handwoven basket to take home.
Spring-themed storytime for kids at a historic mountain homestead, blending read-aloud tales with light learning about the Vance Birthplace grounds. A relaxed afternoon outing suited to preschool and early elementary families.
Spring-themed storytime for kids at a historic mountain homestead, blending read-aloud tales with light learning about the Vance Birthplace grounds. A relaxed afternoon outing suited to preschool and early elementary families.
Spring-themed storytime for kids at a historic mountain homestead, blending read-aloud tales with light learning about the Vance Birthplace grounds. A relaxed afternoon outing suited to preschool and early elementary families.