Gardening with an Ecologic Mindset
Introductory ecological gardening class covering ecosystem principles, soil health, and plant selection to design resilient, low-maintenance landscapes; hands-on design strategies aimed at home gardeners seeking sustainable, biodiverse yardscapes.
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Hands-on workshop covering native plant selection, soil health, water-wise planting, and pollinator habitat creation, equipping home gardeners with practical, low-maintenance techniques to build resilient, wildlife-friendly landscapes.
Hands-on workshop covering native plant selection, soil health, water-wise planting, and pollinator habitat creation, equipping home gardeners with practical, low-maintenance techniques to build resilient, wildlife-friendly landscapes.
Hands-on workshop covering native plant selection, soil health, water-wise planting, and pollinator habitat creation, equipping home gardeners with practical, low-maintenance techniques to build resilient, wildlife-friendly landscapes.
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.
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.
Practical guidance on integrating native perennials, shrubs, and pollinator friendly groundcovers into suburban home landscapes, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension educators; includes site assessment, plant selection, and maintenance tips.
Practical guidance on integrating native perennials, shrubs, and pollinator friendly groundcovers into suburban home landscapes, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension educators; includes site assessment, plant selection, and maintenance tips.
Practical guidance on integrating native perennials, shrubs, and pollinator friendly groundcovers into suburban home landscapes, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension educators; includes site assessment, plant selection, and maintenance tips.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands on terrarium building workshop with demonstrations of terrarium tools and step by step instruction for creating your own mini glass ecosystem; ideal for beginners learning plant selection, layering techniques, and basic care.
Hands on terrarium building workshop with demonstrations of terrarium tools and step by step instruction for creating your own mini glass ecosystem; ideal for beginners learning plant selection, layering techniques, and basic care.
Hands on terrarium building workshop with demonstrations of terrarium tools and step by step instruction for creating your own mini glass ecosystem; ideal for beginners learning plant selection, layering techniques, and basic care.
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.
Practical workshop on landscape design principles—scale, balance, perspective, rhythm, and proportion—tailored to mountain home gardens. N.C. Cooperative Extension educators guide planning strategies and layout considerations at the Haywood County center in Waynesville.
Practical workshop on landscape design principles—scale, balance, perspective, rhythm, and proportion—tailored to mountain home gardens. N.C. Cooperative Extension educators guide planning strategies and layout considerations at the Haywood County center in Waynesville.
Practical workshop on landscape design principles—scale, balance, perspective, rhythm, and proportion—tailored to mountain home gardens. N.C. Cooperative Extension educators guide planning strategies and layout considerations at the Haywood County center in Waynesville.
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.
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.
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.
Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.
Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.
Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.
Exploratory talk on the transformative role of art and ornament in garden design, highlighting ornamental accents and placement strategies to turn landscapes from beautiful into unforgettable at a local nursery.
Exploratory talk on the transformative role of art and ornament in garden design, highlighting ornamental accents and placement strategies to turn landscapes from beautiful into unforgettable at a local nursery.
Exploratory talk on the transformative role of art and ornament in garden design, highlighting ornamental accents and placement strategies to turn landscapes from beautiful into unforgettable at a local nursery.
Resonant gongs and crystal bowls wash through the Arboretum gardens in a guided sound bath, encouraging deep relaxation and meditative listening among towering native trees and cultivated plantings.
Resonant gongs and crystal bowls wash through the Arboretum gardens in a guided sound bath, encouraging deep relaxation and meditative listening among towering native trees and cultivated plantings.
Resonant gongs and crystal bowls wash through the Arboretum gardens in a guided sound bath, encouraging deep relaxation and meditative listening among towering native trees and cultivated plantings.
Slow, guided walk through the North Carolina Arboretum exploring plant identification, animal signs, and seasonal ecology; staff naturalists tailor discussion to observations and questions, making each outing different and accessible.
Slow, guided walk through the North Carolina Arboretum exploring plant identification, animal signs, and seasonal ecology; staff naturalists tailor discussion to observations and questions, making each outing different and accessible.
Slow, guided walk through the North Carolina Arboretum exploring plant identification, animal signs, and seasonal ecology; staff naturalists tailor discussion to observations and questions, making each outing different and accessible.
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.
Hands on plant magic and herbalism workshop blending seasonal plant medicine, outdoor ritual, and nature based witchcraft practices; experiential immersion suited for beginners seeking forest based craft, ceremonial practice, and practical herbal skills.
Hands on plant magic and herbalism workshop blending seasonal plant medicine, outdoor ritual, and nature based witchcraft practices; experiential immersion suited for beginners seeking forest based craft, ceremonial practice, and practical herbal skills.
Hands on plant magic and herbalism workshop blending seasonal plant medicine, outdoor ritual, and nature based witchcraft practices; experiential immersion suited for beginners seeking forest based craft, ceremonial practice, and practical herbal skills.
Quiet morning forest immersion among pines and hardwoods with guided shinrin yoku slow walks, breathwork, and intentional reflection to set intentions and deepen sensory awareness.
Quiet morning forest immersion among pines and hardwoods with guided shinrin yoku slow walks, breathwork, and intentional reflection to set intentions and deepen sensory awareness.
Quiet morning forest immersion among pines and hardwoods with guided shinrin yoku slow walks, breathwork, and intentional reflection to set intentions and deepen sensory awareness.
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.
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Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.