
Planning your Multi-Use Native Garden
Hands on three hour workshop guiding selection of native plants for pollinators, larval host insects, cut flowers, ornamental displays, and edible landscaping. Practical planning exercises focus on low maintenance, ecologically rich garden design.
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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 garden design training for preschool educators focused on playful, kid friendly school gardens that spark curiosity and outdoor learning; includes layout planning, plant selection for little learners, and classroom to garden integration.
Hands-on garden design training for preschool educators focused on playful, kid friendly school gardens that spark curiosity and outdoor learning; includes layout planning, plant selection for little learners, and classroom to garden integration.
Hands-on garden design training for preschool educators focused on playful, kid friendly school gardens that spark curiosity and outdoor learning; includes layout planning, plant selection for little learners, and classroom to garden integration.
Practical native plant and invasive removal guidance to attract and sustain songbirds, with plant lists, seasonal planting tips, and backyard habitat planning in a hands on workshop at Wild Birds Unlimited.
Practical native plant and invasive removal guidance to attract and sustain songbirds, with plant lists, seasonal planting tips, and backyard habitat planning in a hands on workshop at Wild Birds Unlimited.
Practical native plant and invasive removal guidance to attract and sustain songbirds, with plant lists, seasonal planting tips, and backyard habitat planning in a hands on workshop at Wild Birds Unlimited.

Beginner-focused botanical illustration workshop teaching line work, shading, contour composition, and pen and ink techniques across four weekly sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum with guided studio practice and plant reference studies.

Beginner-focused botanical illustration workshop teaching line work, shading, contour composition, and pen and ink techniques across four weekly sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum with guided studio practice and plant reference studies.
Beginner-focused botanical illustration workshop teaching line work, shading, contour composition, and pen and ink techniques across four weekly sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum with guided studio practice and plant reference studies.

Hands-on field identification of common Western North Carolina trees using leaf, bark, and bud characteristics plus field guides while walking arboretum trails to observe early spring leaf out; outdoor class on easy paths, beginner friendly.

Hands-on field identification of common Western North Carolina trees using leaf, bark, and bud characteristics plus field guides while walking arboretum trails to observe early spring leaf out; outdoor class on easy paths, beginner friendly.
Hands-on field identification of common Western North Carolina trees using leaf, bark, and bud characteristics plus field guides while walking arboretum trails to observe early spring leaf out; outdoor class on easy paths, beginner friendly.
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 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.
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.
Hands-on beginner workshop focused on mountain microclimates, soil preparation, and seasonal plant selection for Western North Carolina gardens. Led by Cooperative Extension educators with practical tips for starting raised beds, containers, and timing.
Hands-on beginner workshop focused on mountain microclimates, soil preparation, and seasonal plant selection for Western North Carolina gardens. Led by Cooperative Extension educators with practical tips for starting raised beds, containers, and timing.
Hands-on beginner workshop focused on mountain microclimates, soil preparation, and seasonal plant selection for Western North Carolina gardens. Led by Cooperative Extension educators with practical tips for starting raised beds, containers, and timing.

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.

Morning birding walk through the NC Arboretum gardens and trails, spotting colorful resident songbirds while learning binocular technique, purchasing recommendations, and favorite field guides; loaner binoculars available for beginners.

Morning birding walk through the NC Arboretum gardens and trails, spotting colorful resident songbirds while learning binocular technique, purchasing recommendations, and favorite field guides; loaner binoculars available for beginners.
Morning birding walk through the NC Arboretum gardens and trails, spotting colorful resident songbirds while learning binocular technique, purchasing recommendations, and favorite field guides; loaner binoculars available for beginners.

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 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.

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.
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.

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.
Walk through mixed-species plantings and propagation beds to learn agroforestry design, native plant selection, and nursery propagation techniques from horticultural science experts during a hands-on morning field tour.
Walk through mixed-species plantings and propagation beds to learn agroforestry design, native plant selection, and nursery propagation techniques from horticultural science experts during a hands-on morning field tour.
Walk through mixed-species plantings and propagation beds to learn agroforestry design, native plant selection, and nursery propagation techniques from horticultural science experts during a hands-on morning field tour.

Illustrated lecture on the natural history, ecology, and conservation of regional salamanders, covering habitat threats, monitoring methods, and community science opportunities for adult learners with practical guidance for local stewardship.

Illustrated lecture on the natural history, ecology, and conservation of regional salamanders, covering habitat threats, monitoring methods, and community science opportunities for adult learners with practical guidance for local stewardship.
Illustrated lecture on the natural history, ecology, and conservation of regional salamanders, covering habitat threats, monitoring methods, and community science opportunities for adult learners with practical guidance for local stewardship.

An 8-class gardening-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting for small to medium gardens, then turning the produce into simple, delicious meals. Includes free handouts, seeds, and a monthly group meal cooked together.

An 8-class gardening-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting for small to medium gardens, then turning the produce into simple, delicious meals. Includes free handouts, seeds, and a monthly group meal cooked together.
An 8-class gardening-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting for small to medium gardens, then turning the produce into simple, delicious meals. Includes free handouts, seeds, and a monthly group meal cooked together.
Hands on class teaching seed to table skills for culinary herbs, including planting, harvesting, drying, freezing, and simple herb infused recipes for sauces, butters, and oils. Suited for home gardeners and beginning cooks.
Hands on class teaching seed to table skills for culinary herbs, including planting, harvesting, drying, freezing, and simple herb infused recipes for sauces, butters, and oils. Suited for home gardeners and beginning cooks.
Hands on class teaching seed to table skills for culinary herbs, including planting, harvesting, drying, freezing, and simple herb infused recipes for sauces, butters, and oils. Suited for home gardeners and beginning cooks.