THE NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM GROWING IN MIND€¦ · The North Carolina Arboretum Society assists the Arboretum in its mission to connect people with plants through education, exhibition

GROWING IN MINDTHE NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM

Adult Educational Programs August 2018 – February 2019

AUGUST page

21 Fall Flora Identification A: A SIX-WEEK CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

22 Fall Flora Identification B: A SIX-WEEK CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 29 Painted Wings: Butterflies and Moths: A FOUR-WEEK CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

29 Water Systems: A FOUR-WEEK CLASS . . . . . . . . . .11

30 Meet the Box Turtle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

30 Meteorology of the Blue Ridge A: A FIVE-WEEK CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

31 Shorebirds: CLASS AND FIELD TRIP . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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6 Calligraphy Sampler: A FOUR-WEEK CLASS . . . . . 6 6 Flower Arranging: Confidence and Creativity: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 7 Geology of the Blue Ridge: A FIVE-WEEK CLASS AND FIELD TRIP . . . . . . . . . .12 8 Building a Better Monarch Garden . . . . . . . . .18 11 Sumi-e: A SIX-WEEK CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 14 Hidden Science Behind the Night Sky . . . . . .12

15 Exploring Watercolor A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

16 Deep Relaxation: Restorative Yoga Nidra A . . 5

16 Fall Migration of Birds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

17 Salamander Diversity in the Blue Ridge . . . . .13

18 Botanical Latin for Gardeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

19 Ecology of the Blue Ridge: A SIX-WEEK CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

21 Fall Gardening Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

22 Making a Hearth Broom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 22 Hiking and Haiku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

24 Hawks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 25 Five Element Chi Gong: AN EIGHT-WEEK CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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10 Duck Day: A FIELD TRIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 12 Winter Tree Identification A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

16 Methods of Eco-Gardening: A THREE-WEEK CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 18 Unwind and Renew: A Mind-Body Wellness Retreat: A THREE-DAY CLASS . . . . . . . . . 5

22 Gardening in a Changing Climate . . . . . . . . . .22

23 Winter Gardening Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 23 Cougars and Coyotes in the Blue Ridge . . . . .16

24 Winter Plants of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

26 Exploring Watercolor C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 26 Understanding Lichens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 29 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom: A FOUR-DAY CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 FEBRUARY page

5 Poets of the Blue Ridge: A THREE-WEEK CLASS . . .9

5 Growing and Using Culinary Herbs . . . . . . . .23 6 Treasures of the Winter Night Sky . . . . . . . . .14 19 Build Your Own Bluebird Box . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 20 Winter Tree Identification B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 27 Build a Rustic Wren House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

28 Meteorology of the Blue Ridge B: A FIVE-WEEK CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

28 Learning from Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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30 Drystone Benches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 31 Principles of Eco-Gardening: A THREE-WEEK CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 31 Aquatic Habitats: A TWO-WEEK CLASS . . . . . . . .15

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2 Watercolor: The Tools We Use A THREE-DAY CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

7 All About Blackbirds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 7 New Science of Human-Animal Relationships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 8 Topography and Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 9 Improve Your iPhone Photography: A TWO-DAY CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 9 Weather for Gardeners: A TWO-WEEK CLASS . . .21

9 Wildlife in the Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

16 Climate Resilient Fruit and Vegetable Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 17 Intermediate Watercolor Intensive . . . . . . . . . . 8

27 Wreathmaking A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 28 Wreathmaking B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

DECEMBER page

1 Tea Discovery Workshop and Tasting . . . . . . 5

4 Trail Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 5 Pets and Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

5 Winter Birding in the Carolinas . . . . . . . . . . . .15 8 Exploring Watercolor B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 9 Deep Relaxation:Restorative Yoga Nidra B . . 5

12 Fire in the Sky: The Mystery and Lure of Comets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

SEPTEMBER continued page

28 Bird Feeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 29 Camelia sinensis: History and Cultivation of the Tea Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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2 Cityscape and Landscape in “Look Homeward Angel”: A FOUR-WEEK CLASS . . . 7 2 Gardening on Slopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 2 Climate Change Science: A FOUR-WEEK CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 3 Drystone Flatwork Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

3 Warblers in the Fall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 3 Creative Nature and Outdoor Photography: A THREE-DAY CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 5 Creating a Native Woodland Garden . . . . . . .19 6 So You Think You Want a Greenhouse: CLASS AND FIELD TRIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 8 Landscapes of the French Broad River Watershed: A FIELD TRIP . . . . . . . . . . . .14 9 Treasures of the Fall Night Sky . . . . . . . . . . . .14 16 Lettering for Sketchbooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 17 Fall Plants of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

17 Wildlife Rehabilitation: CLASS AND FIELD TRIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

19 Approaches to Planting Design: Mountain Archetypes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

20 Nature of Drawing: Autumn Sketchbook: A TWO-DAY CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 22 Botany Basics: AN EIGHT-SESSION CLASS . . . . . . .14

23 Fall Color and Native Tree ID A . . . . . . . . . . .15 23 Japanese Maples and Companion Plants . . . .20 25 Bonsai Exhibition Garden in Autumn . . . . . .20 27 Mosses and Liverworts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

28 Fall Color and Native Tree ID B . . . . . . . . . .15

CLASS SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . at a GLANCE New Classes

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The North Carolina Arboretum Society assists the Arboretum in its mission to connect people with plants through education, exhibition and demonstration, while continuing to create purposeful, engaging experiences that foster a love of lifelong learning .

2018 HORTICULTURE INDUSTRY

INTEGRATED PESTMANAGEMENTSYMPOSIUM

8th Annual Symposium in conjunction with North Carolina Cooperative Extension

Keynote Speaker Dr. Rose BuitenhuisInnovations in IPM: The Future is Now

Thursday, September 27, 2018 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Registration fees Early bird discount through September 7 $80 Member / $85 Non-member After September 7 $90 Member / $95 Non-member Lunch and snacks included in fee

REGISTER online or call 828.665.2492 to register by phone.

Thank You to our Community Sponsors!

Biobest USA Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park CLASS SCHEDULE at a GLANCE 3

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Deep Relaxation: Restorative Yoga Nidra A Instructor: Jenne Sluder Sunday, September 16; 2 to 4 p.m. $24 Member / $29 Non-member Limit: 12 studentsDeep Relaxation: Restorative Yoga Nidra B Instructor: Jenne Sluder Sunday, December 9; 2 to 4 p.m. $24 Member / $29 Non-member Limit: 12 studentsYoga Nidra is a guided lying-down exercise that induces full-body relaxation and strong states of awareness . Each session will begin with very gentle tension-relieving stretches for neck, shoulders and low back, followed by reclining “restorative” poses with soothing live music . The session culminates in a 45-minute Yoga Nidra experience . The various elements of the workshop taken together can assist in getting a good start to the fall season or ease holiday stress . These practices are highly accessible, ideal for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, and require only an ability to get down onto the floor and back up again unassisted . Seated stretches can be done with the support of a chair if needed . Mats and other props will be supplied or you may bring your own .

Five Element Chi Gong AN EIGHT-WEEK CLASS

Instructor: M. King Goslin Tuesdays, September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13; 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. $98 Member / $108 Non-member Limit: 12 studentsThe five elements represent the energy in nature and also in each individual . In the practice of chi gong, each of the five elements—wood, fire, earth, metal, and water—is connected to an internal organ as well 4 FALL / WINTER 2018

HEALTH and WELLNESSSPECIAL EVENT

Gardening on the Historic Biltmore Estate Lessons for Today’s Gardens

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flavor profiles of tea are determined by the way in which the tea master prepares the harvested leaves . A tasting menu will cover the six main styles of tea production and variations within each style . A slideshow of photos from tea sourcing trips will accompany the tasting, allowing students to explore the cultures and traditions behind this ancient beverage .

Unwind & Renew: A Mind-Body Wellness RetreatA THREE-DAY CLASS

Instructors: Jenne Sluder and Rebecca Caldwell Friday, January 18; 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, January 19; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, January 20; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $159 Member / $169 Non-member Limit: 12 studentsLike painting or playing an instrument, releasing cumulative stress is a skill that can be honed through practice . This weekend retreat is an immersion into gentle mind-body practices to release muscular tension, calm the nervous system, digest emotional distress, and de-clutter the mind . Expect very gentle stretching and breath-based movement, guided progressive relaxations, personal journaling, mindful group sharing, and indoor/outdoor contemplative practices . Excerpts from the speeches of Martin Luther King Jr . will offer a reflection on the power of practicing care for ourselves as a skillful means to deepen our sensitivity and attentiveness to others and the world .

as a body system and positive and negative emotions . In this class, students will practice gentle chi gong movements that harmonize the five element energy in the body to support physical, emotional and spiritual well-being . This class is suitable for beginners and those with some experience in chi gong and may be done seated or standing . Wear comfortable clothing .

New Science of Human-Animal Relationships Instructor: Hal Herzog Wednesday, November 7; 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. $34 Member / $39 Non-member Limit: 24 studentsFrom the “humanization” of pets to the rise of the animal rights movement, recent years reflect the explosion of interest in our complicated relationships with animal species . This class is an introduction to the field of anthrozoology, the new science of human-animal interactions . The first hour will focus on how biology, culture, and the quirks of human psychology affect the way we think about other species . In the second hour, the class will examine current research on our relationships with companion animals including topics such as the evolution of pet-keeping, the impact of pets on human health, and the reason for booms and busts in the popularity of some dog breeds .

Tea Discovery Workshop and Tasting Instructor: Miles Cramer Saturday, December 1; 1 to 3 p.m. $34 Member / $39 Non-member Limit: 24 studentsIn this introductory course, students will taste and discuss tea, the stimulating beverage derived from the Camellia sinensis plant . The differences found in

EVENTSSip ‘n Smell — August 23, 2018 Monarch Butterfly Day — September 8, 2018 Carolina Bonsai Expo — October 13 - 14, 2018Winter Lights — November 16 – December 31, 2018Great Backyard Bird Count — February 16, 2019

BAKER EXHIBIT CENTERMaking Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance May 26 – September 3, 2018 Reclaimed Creations: Artwork by Sayaka Ganz September 22, 2018 - January 6, 2019 In the Dark — January 26 - May 12, 2019

EDUCATION CENTER GALLERYNature Across the Carolinas: Fiber Art by Mary Stori, Judy Simmons and Kate Weston July 28 - September 16, 2018Blue Ridge Fiber Show September 22, 2018 - January 6, 2019Cross Pollination: Fiber, Clay and Photography January 12 - April 4, 2019

FALL / WINTER 2018 EVENTS and EXHIBITS

A Talk with Parker AndesBiltmore Estate’s

Horticulture Director

Thursday, September 13; 6 to 8 p.m.

Open to the public; Free admissionPrior registration requested; Space is limited

Parking fees for non-members applyTwo hour elective credit for the BREG Certificate

In the late 1880’s, George Vanderbilt began working with Frederick Law Olmsted to lay out the vision for his estate in Western North Carolina . He asked Olmsted to design an oasis that he and his family and friends could enjoy, but also a working estate, drawing on the latest in scientific knowledge to manage farms and woodlands . Olmsted laid out the estate roads, fields, pastures, gardens and conservatory and, in turn, brought in Gifford Pinchot, America’s first forester, who would write the first forestry management plan . Andes will present some of the original design ideas that Biltmore strives to maintain today and will offer considerations for contemporary application in today’s landscapes . Looking at form and function, he will bring Biltmore’s garden spaces down to scale and will share wise words for managing any size landscape . This event is free; however donations to The North Carolina Arboretum Society are welcomed .

Lettering for Sketchbooks Instructor: Catherine Langsdorf Tuesday, October 16; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. $49 Member / $59 Non-Member Limit: 16 studentsLettering can be a wonderful addition to journals, nature sketchbooks or cards . This introductory class is a fun session on how to get creative with letters and learn techniques . Students will draw a basic alphabet of capital letters and practice ways to adjust the basic form to create fresh styles . Breaking down the steps to each letter will help even the most hesitant person find a relaxing, creative outlet . No previous lettering experience is needed . All materials are provided .

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Calligraphy Sampler A FOUR-WEEK CLASS

Instructor: Catherine Langsdorf Thursdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27; 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. $89 Member / $99 Non-Member Limit: 16 studentsThis class offers an opportunity to sample three different calligraphy styles . Students will focus on a different hand—Uncial, Italic and Blackletter—for each of the first three weeks of class . Basic beginning instruction and guidance in using the broad-edge (chisel) tool will give students a foundation in executing calligraphy . The final week will give students concerted time to practice one style of their choice . No previous experience is needed . A supply list will be provided upon registration .

Flower Arranging: Confidence and Creativity Instructor: Niki Irving Thursday, September 6; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. $74 Member / $79 Non-Member Limit: 20 studentsLearn basic floral design principles and express your creativity while making a floral centerpiece . The instructor’s goal is to empower students to buy a bundle of flowers from a local farm or grocery store and have the confidence to create something spectacular . This is also the class for those planning a DIY wedding or other special event to gain skills for designing flowers . No prior experience is necessary . Flowers and vases are included in the course registration fee .

Sumi-e A SIX-WEEK CLASS

Instructor: Diana Christopherson Tuesdays, September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16; 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. $89 Member / $99 Non-Member Limit: 12 studentsEnjoy learning Sumi-e, which is also known as Japanese ink painting . It is a beautiful style of painting that is exemplified by the artistic use of fundamental brush strokes of simple lines and dots . This technique of painting is centuries old and has been handed down from one master teacher to another . It is a relaxing discipline that provides an escape from our everyday hectic world . This class is suitable for beginners and for students who want to continue their study . The new student supply fee is approximately $45; continuing students may purchase a sumi-e paper pad from the teacher .

Exploring Watercolor A Instructor: Susan Lingg Saturday, September 15; 1 to 4 p.m. $58 Member / $68 Non-Member Limit: 16 studentsExploring Watercolor B Instructor: Susan Lingg Saturday, December 8; 1 to 4 p.m. $58 Member / $68 Non-Member Limit: 16 studentsExploring Watercolor C Instructor: Susan Lingg Saturday, January 26; 1 to 4 p.m. $58 Member / $68 Non-Member Limit: 16 studentsThese classes offer new and useful information on tools and techniques in applying paints that are unique to watercolor . Beginning and intermediate

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painters are welcome to take one class or build their skills by taking all three . Using a limited palette, students will practice blending shapes and colors and study the techniques of laying transparent glazes, negative painting, spattering, and adding texture to create depth in their paintings . All supplies are included in the course fees .

Making a Hearth Broom Instructor: Marlow Gates Saturday, September 22; 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. $69 Member / $79 Non-Member Limit: 10 studentsStarting with a raw handle, students will weave and stitch an old Appalachian-style hearth broom . All materials will be provided, but students should bring a pocket knife if they have one, wear long pants and sturdy shoes . Moderate hand strength is required for this activity .

Hiking and Haiku Instructor: Thomas Rain Crowe Saturday, September 22; 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. $47 Member / $57 Non-Member Limit: 12 studentsThis class is for writers and walkers of all levels and will focus on stimulating the faculties of observation, memory and creativity . Along with instruction on the literary art of Japanese haiku poetry, the class will include a short walk on the Arboretum grounds to develop awareness of the natural world and will close with a sharing of the day’s writings . Students should bring a lunch and their preferred writing tools and journals .

Cityscape and Landscape in “Look Homeward Angel”A FOUR-WEEK CLASS

Instructor: Tom Rash Tuesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. $89 Member / $99 Non-Member Limit: 20 studentsThis class will discuss Thomas Wolfe’s highly autobiographical novel “Look Homeward, Angel,” in which Wolfe expresses both his love of and ambivalence about growing up in Asheville . The romantic and realistic elements of the novel will be explored through close readings of sections detailing his perception of Asheville’s cityscape and landscape . The culminating activity will be a visit to the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, the house in which Wolfe spent most of the years prior to his leaving Asheville at the age of fifteen .

Creative Nature and Outdoor PhotographyA THREE-DAY CLASS

Instructor: Rick Daley Wednesday, October 3; 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, October 4; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, October 5; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $135 Member / $145 Non-Member Limit: 12 studentsMoving beyond the traditional grand scenic, this workshop will help students learn ways to see more creatively and take more inspirational photographs . The class will include classroom demonstrations, photography practice in the garden and a review of student work . The class will work with composition, light and ideas that enhance vision and style . From realism to abstraction, intimate landscapes to in-camera movement to demonstrations of creative use in post-processing, this class will benefit photographers of all levels .

Adobe Photoshop LightroomA FOUR-DAY CLASS

Instructor: Lynne Buchanan Tuesday - Friday, January 29 - 31, February 1; 12:15 to 4:15 p.m. $229 Member / $239 Non-Member Limit: 8 studentsAdobe Photoshop Lightroom CC Classic is specifically designed to help photographers organize, process, and share their images . Students will use their own computers and their image files to establish their personal Lightroom catalog . This class is designed to help participants develop a workflow that keeps them organized . Lightroom contains seven modules, but “Library” and “Develop” will be the focus of this class . Students will be sent more information about getting image files ready to import into Lightroom . No prior experience is necessary .

Poets of the Blue RidgeA THREE-WEEK CLASS

Instructors: Brent Martin, Rebecca Caldwell and Tom Rash Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19; 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. $79 Member / $89 Non-Member Limit: 20 studentsCultivate a deeper understanding and appreciation of the poetry inspired in and by these mountains . Each meeting of this readings class will center on an acclaimed poet and teacher – Robert Morgan, Fred Chappell and Kathryn Stripling Byer . The class will also discuss contemporary poets each laureate has mentored and influenced, who continue to practice their craft with voices distinct and diverse, in ways that distill the essence of this region .

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Watercolor: The Tools We Use A THREE-DAY CLASS

Instructor: Elizabeth Ellison Friday - Sunday, November 2 - 4; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $149 Member / $159 Non-Member Limit: 16 studentsThis three-day foundation-building course is for people who have always wanted to paint in watercolor and for those who feel that they are struggling with the medium . A lecture on color theory and composition will begin the class . The instructor will offer a number of demonstrations and allow students some hands-on practice . The course will allow ample time for participants to experience as many techniques as possible, to practice and build their skills and to ask plenty of questions . A list of supplies required for the class will be sent to students upon registration .

Improve Your iPhone PhotographyA TWO-DAY CLASS

Instructor: Lynne Buchanan Friday - Saturday, November 9 - 10; 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. $79 Member / $89 Non-Member Limit: 12 studentsThey say the best camera is the one you have with you, and the iPhone camera is an excellent device for making wonderful images of the world while you’re on the go . Students in this class will be invited to explore and become proficient in capturing images, making albums and using apps to make their images stand out . The class will include a slideshow and hands-on practice the first day . During the second day, the class will share images and work on processing with Snapseed to improve image quality . If time permits, there may be an opportunity for additional shooting .

Intermediate Watercolor Intensive Instructor: Susan Lingg Saturday, November 17; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $78 Member / $88 Non-Member Limit: 12 studentsStudents who have enjoyed introductory classes and intermediate students alike will build skill and confidence with the tools and techniques of watercolor . The day includes demonstrations and time for students to complete a series of smaller studies . Students may bring sketches, photographs and other collected images for inspiration and reference, then work with the instructor on composition, studying line and shape . The class will offer opportunities to deepen familiarity with mixing colors and to explore the application of masking fluid and glazes . A list of supplies and sources for purchase will be sent to students upon registration .

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Wreathmaking A Instructor: Clara Curtis Tuesday, November 27; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $78 Member / $88 Non-Member Limit: 24 studentsWreathmaking B Instructor: Clara Curtis Wednesday, November 28; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $78 Member / $88 Non-Member Limit: 24 studentsJoin Clara Curtis, the Arboretum’s senior director for mission delivery, in this class to learn how to make a festive holiday wreath . Participants will learn classic wreath making methods and create a full-sized door wreath using the hand-wrapped bundle method . Students will also learn an easy bow tying method . All wreath-making materials will be provided including a variety of fragrant greenery, ribbon and natural accent materials . Students should bring their own floral clippers .

Trail Cameras Instructor: Tanya Poole Tuesday, December 4; 10 a.m. to Noon $34 Member / $39 Non-Member Limit: 20 studentsThis class is intended to introduce participants to trail cameras and their many uses for exploring and monitoring wildlife populations or just to see who is visiting the backyard . Participants will learn how to program and deploy a variety of popular trail cameras, as well as how to download and interpret trail camera photos . The class will also explore citizen science opportunities such as the Candid Critters program and discuss the use of trail cameras in research conducted by NC Wildlife Resources Commission staff .

Nature of Drawing: Autumn SketchbookA TWO-DAY CLASS

Instructor: Preston Montague Saturday - Sunday, October 20 - 21; 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. $139 Member / $149 Non-Member Limit: 20 studentsDesigned for enthusiasts with little to no artistic training, this foundation course focuses on creating accurate and beautiful botanical illustrations . Participants will learn basic observation and drawing techniques with pen and pencil and will use colored pencils to apply vibrant color . Though designed for beginners, students with more intermediate skills are encouraged to join in . Students are asked to bring sketchbooks, colored pencils, #2 pencils, erasers, a pencil sharpener and micron pens . An optional text is “Botanical Illustration with the Eden Project” by Rosie Martin .

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The North Carolina Arboretum is proud to offer the Blue Ridge Naturalist Certificate of Merit program which presents educational offerings on a variety of natural history topics . The courses provide ways to learn about the Southern Appalachian ecosystem and present opportunities to develop environmental awareness and to explore our mountains . For those interested in developing skills and knowledge as a naturalist, the program offers a Certificate of Merit curriculum that includes a series of core courses in zoology, botany, geology, ecology and plant identification with elective classes in butterflies, birds, mushrooms, etc .

Students in the Blue Ridge Naturalist Certificate of Merit program attend 236 hours of education classes and conduct a 30-50 hour final project . The curriculum is designed to be completed in a minimum of 24 months, dependent on class schedule and instructor availability . Most students will need additional time to finish the program . There is a 75% minimum attendance requirement to receive credit for classes taken in pursuit of the Blue Ridge Naturalist Certificate.

There is a nonrefundable $55 application fee .

Registration is open and more details are available through the Arboretum website . Email ejohnson@ncarboretum .org or call 828 .665 .2492 for more information .

BRN Core Lecture Studies116 hours consisting of the following seven classes: Ecology of the Blue Ridge 24 Geology 12 Meteorology 12 Water Systems 12 Botany Basics 20 Zoology of the Blue Ridge 24 Natural History Interpretation 12

Core Field Studies84 total hours

Native Tree Identification — Trees of the Blue Ridge12 hours consisting of the following four classes: Spring Season 3 Summer Season 3 Fall Season 3 Winter Season 3 Native Plants/Flora of the Blue Ridge 72 hours consisting of the following three classes: Spring 24 Summer 24 Fall 24

Electives 36 hours in any combination of natural history classes

Final Project 30 to 50 hours independent project

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Fall Flora Identification A A SIX-WEEK CLASS

Instructor: Scott Dean Tuesdays, August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 18, 25; 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $188 Member / $198 Non-Member Limit: 12 students Core requirement for BRN CertificateFall Flora Identification B A SIX-WEEK CLASS

Instructor: Scott Dean Wednesdays, August 22, 29, September 5, 12,19, 26; 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $188 Member / $198 Non-Member Limit: 12 students Core requirement for BRN CertificateIn this field class, students will learn to identify native mountain flora using a non-technical keying system while studying the characteristics of plant families, the basics of plant community ecology, and the natural and the cultural history of the flora of the Blue Ridge . The focus is on fall wildflowers and becoming familiar with more technical dichotomous keys as a means of identification . “Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide” and “Wildflowers of Tennessee, the Ohio Valley and the Southern Appalachians” are recommended as references .

Painted Wings: Butterflies and Moths A FOUR-WEEK CLASS

Instructor: Carlton Burke Wednesday, August 29, September 5, 12, 19; 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. $99 Member / $109 Non-Member Limit: 20 students 12 hours elective credit for BRN CertificateWestern North Carolina has an abundance of butterfly and moth species and this class will focus on identification and understanding their life cycles . Methods of attracting them to the home landscape will also be covered . Participants should dress for walking outside on Arboretum property and should bring binoculars .

Water SystemsA FOUR-WEEK CLASS

Instructor: Tom Southard Wednesdays. August 29, September 5, 12, 19; 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. $139 Member / $149 Non-Member Limit: 14 students Core requirement for BRN CertificateWho does not love the sound of running waters in our creeks and rivers? Explore the importance of healthy natural water systems and the connection between watersheds and groundwater . Topics include the hydrologic cycle, how a watershed area flows and interacts with the surrounding land, and assessment and improvement of water systems management . Participants will gain knowledge about stream restoration techniques that could be used in their own backyards or neighborhoods . Students should wear shoes that can get wet and bring a hand lens, paper and pencil .

The following classes qualify for Criteria II (Outdoor Instructor-led Experiences) credit:

Fall Flora Identification 10 Painted Wings: Butterflies and Moths 10 Water Systems 10 Meteorology of the Blue Ridge 10 Shorebirds 10 Geology of the Blue Ridge 10 Salamander Diversity 2 Ecology of the Blue Ridge 8 Hawks 3 Landscapes of the French Broad River Watershed 5 Botany Basics 10 Fall Tree Identification 3 Mosses and Liverworts 6 Aquatic Habitats 6 Winter Birding 2 Duck Day 3

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Meteorology of the Blue Ridge B A FIVE-WEEK CLASS

Instructor: Tom RossThursdays, February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28; 9:30 a.m. to Noon$119 Member / $129 Non-MemberLimit: 24 students

Core requirement for BRN CertificateThis class looks at the science of weather forecasting with an emphasis on weather patterns in Western North Carolina . Discussion will include weather folklore, predicting and tracking the weather, and understanding local and worldwide climate data . The class will learn about extreme weather events such as floods, droughts, tornadoes and hurricanes, how to “read” the sky using a cloud chart, and how to analyze a surface pressure chart . Long-range forecasting, climate variability, computer models used in forecasting and climate information in the electronic age will also be addressed . Each student will receive hand-outs and a copy of the National Audubon Society’s “Field Guide to North American Weather .”

Shorebirds CLASS AND FIELD TRIP

Instructor: Simon ThompsonFriday, August 31; 1 to 4 p.m.$44 Member / $49 Non-MemberLimit: 20 students

Three hours elective credit for BRN CertificateWe normally associate shorebirds with the beach, but a nice selection of transient waders can be observed here in the mountains . After a classroom presentation on the anatomy of shorebirds and how to identify them, the class will head out into the field to discover which birds are migrating through the area .

Meet the Box Turtle Instructor: Carlton Burke Thursday, August 30; 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. $44 Member / $49 Non-Member Limit: 20 students Three hours elective credit for BRN CertificateBox turtles are familiar to just about anyone who spends time outdoors, but many people are unaware of their ongoing decline in the wild . In this class students will learn all about box turtles including their feeding, nesting and breeding habits, legal status, threats to their survival, and how they fit into the ecological community of woodland wildlife . Students will get to visit and interact with various box turtles in order to understand these gentle reptiles and learn what can be done to ensure their continued well-being in the wild .

Meteorology of the Blue Ridge A A FIVE-WEEK CLASS

Instructor: Tom Ross Thursdays, August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 27; 9:30 a.m. to Noon $119 Member / $129 Non-Member Limit: 24 students Core requirement for BRN Certificate

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Geology of the Blue Ridge A FIVE-WEEK CLASS AND FIELD TRIP

Instructor: Steve YurkovichFridays, September 7, 14, 21, 28; 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; October 5; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.$139 Member / $149 Non-MemberLimit: 16 students

Core requirement for BRN Certificate Explore the geologic history of the Southern Appalachian Mountains . Each weekly class builds on the previous week and leads to an understanding of mountain formation . The course will begin with a discussion of the earth’s interior and plate tectonics, then progress to a current model for formation of the Southern Appalachians . This will be followed by an overview of common earth materials and will conclude with a discussion of the surficial processes that have shaped these old mountains . The last meeting on October 5 will be a field trip .

Hidden Science Behind the Night SkyInstructor: Steve Martin Friday, September 14; 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.$44 Member / $49 Non-MemberLimit: 24 studentsThree hours elective credit for BRN Certificate

This class will look at the science behind the stars, clusters, nebulae and other wonders in the evening sky visible to the naked eye or with binoculars . Current science headlines and the opportunity to explore the nature, origin and life stories of many astronomical objects and phenomena of the night sky will help participants understand the universe we are a part of . The class will also discuss the basics of stargazing and reading star maps . No background in science or astronomy is necessary .

Fall Migration of BirdsInstructor: Simon ThompsonSunday, September 16; 1 to 4 p.m.$44 Member / $49 Non-MemberLimit: 20 studentsThree hours elective credit for BRN Certificate

Where do summer birds go in the fall? And who are those winter newcomers arriving in our fields and forests? What happens if birds go off course? This class explores the answers to these questions and more, unraveling the complex patterns of bird migration . Students will learn about the life cycles and flight paths of warblers, vireos, tanagers, thrushes and sparrows .

Salamander Diversity in the Blue RidgeInstructor: Patrick BrannonMonday, September 17; 1 to 4 p.m.$44 Member / $49 Non-MemberLimit: 24 studentsThree hours elective credit for BRN Certificate

The Southern Appalachians mountains are one of the most biologically diverse regions in the temperate world, and more species of salamanders exist here than anywhere else in the world . The class will begin with a lecture focusing on the biology of salamanders, reasons for the enormous diversity in this region and threats to salamander species . After the lecture, weather permitting, the class may go for a walk to search for different species and investigate distributional patterns of salamander species that coexist in a stream .

Ecology of the Blue Ridge A SIX-WEEK CLASS

Instructor: Dan LazarWednesdays, September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24; 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.$178 Member / $188 Non-MemberLimit: 20 studentsCore requirement for BRN and BREG Certificates

Discover why the Southern Appalachians are home to more tree species than all of Europe . Learn how ants and whitetail deer determine where trilliums grow . Students will discuss the lingering effects of extinct ice-age animals on today’s landscape and uncover the complex interactions between familiar organisms and their natural environment . The course meets for indoor lectures during the first five weeks and concludes with a field trip, weather permitting .

HawksInstructor: Carlton BurkeMonday, September 24; 9:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.$59 Member / $69 Non-MemberLimit: 20 studentsFour hours elective credit for BRN Certificate

Hawks, falcons and the other daytime raptors are the most visible of our birds of prey and continually delight both novice and expert bird watchers . Participants will learn about the hawks, falcons and eagles that can be observed in Western North Carolina, meet one or more live captive education raptors in the classroom, and then carpool to a nearby location on the Blue Ridge Parkway to look for migratory hawks that are passing through the area during the autumn months . Students should dress appropriately for the field trip .

Bird FeedingInstructor: Chris JaquetteFriday, September 28; 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.$44 Member / $49 Non-MemberLimit: 20 studentsThree hours elective credit for BRN Certificate

This is a crash course on all things relating to feeding birds . Learn about the different seed blends, feeders and hardware to successfully attract birds . The class will cover the seed preferences of the various species in the area as well as deterrents for seed-stealing squirrels and bears .

Climate Change Science A FOUR-WEEK CLASS

Instructor: Deke Arndt and NCEI StaffTuesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23; 10 a.m. to Noon$59 Member / $69 Non-MemberLimit: 32 studentsEight hours elective credit for BRN Certificate

Join scientists from the National Center for Environmental Information (NCEI) to learn how climate and climate change shape the seasons, the weather, extreme events, and about our preparedness for these events . The course covers four main areas: 1) basic climate and climate change, including what drives the seasons, climate, and what is known about climate past and present; 2) climate change and variability, including how scientists know the climate is changing, and how “teleconnections” like El Niño” shape our seasons; 3) climate and weather, including how climate is, and is not shaping extreme events; 4) adaptation, including strategies used to prepare for a changing climate . The instructor will be joined by visiting instructors from NCEI and the Asheville community .

Warblers in the FallInstructor: Simon ThompsonWednesday, October 3; 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.$44 Member / $49 Non-MemberLimit: 20 studentsThree hours elective credit for BRN Certificate

North Carolina is home to more than 40 species of warblers, which are among the most brilliantly colored and tuneful of the North American songbirds . This class will provide an informative and enjoyable overview of warblers, allowing students opportunities to identify the birds and their distinctive songs .

Landscapes of the French Broad River Watershed A FIELD TRIP

Instructor: Steve YurkovichMonday, October 8; 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.$59 Member / $69 Non-MemberLimit: 14 studentsFour hours elective credit for BRN Certificate

This field trip will examine the erosive and depositional features generated by streams and how these features are affected by the underlying geology . The trip will highlight valleys, rapids, waterfalls and floodplains produced by moving water in the French Broad Basin as the group carpools to sites along the French Broad, the Brevard Fault, and on the Blue Ridge Parkway, beginning and ending at the Arboretum . Students should pack a lunch and drinks for the daylong trip and plan on carpooling . Students should wear appropriate clothing for the weather and higher elevations .

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Treasures of the Fall Night Sky Instructor: Steve MartinTuesday, October 9; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.$44 Member / $49 Non-MemberLimit: 24 studentsTwo hours elective credit for BRN Certificate

Treasures of the Winter Night Sky Instructor: Steve MartinWednesday, February 6; 10 a.m. to Noon$44 Member / $49 Non-MemberLimit: 24 studentsTwo hours elective credit for BRN Certificate

Discover the constellations, bright stars, planets and deep sky objects that fill the evening skies during the fall and winter seasons . The class covers the basic use of planispheres and star charts to assist in navigating the night sky with binoculars and small telescopes . The fall class will include a stargazing experience on the Arboretum grounds, weather permitting . The winter class will include an optional stargazing gathering during that evening . All ages and backgrounds are welcome . No previous astronomy or observing experience is required .

Wildlife Rehabilitation CLASS AND FIELD TRIP

Instructor: Carlton BurkeWednesday, October 17; 9:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. $68 Member / $78 Non-MemberLimit: 15 studentsFour hours elective credit for BRN Certificate

In our modern world, wild animals face many dangers, often due to hazards created by man . In the classroom participants will learn about the hazards to wildlife, the role of the licensed wildlife rehabilitator, the legal requirements of working with wild animals, and what to do if encountering an injured or orphaned wild creature . After the classroom introduction and discussion, participants will carpool to the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at Lees-McCrae College in Banner Elk, N .C ., for a picnic and a tour behind the scenes .

Botany Basics AN EIGHT- SESSION CLASS

Instructor: Alexandra HollandMondays and Wednesdays, October 22, 24, 29, 31, November 5, 7, 12, 14; 9:30 a.m. to Noon$188 Member / $198 Non-MemberLimit: 20 studentsCore requirement for BRN and BREG Certificate Programs

Plants can make their own food, pull water hundreds of feet in the air against gravity, and trick insects and other animals into helping them reproduce . They track the sun, recoil at a touch and warn other plants of danger . This class explores all these phenomena and more to look at the basics of plant structure, function, evolution, classification and ecology . The class format is primarily lecture with hands-on activities and

short walks outside to discuss practical applications of botanical principles . Handouts will be emailed to students for optional printing .

Fall Color and Native Tree Identification AInstructor: Carlton BurkeTuesday, October 23; 1 to 4 p.m.$44 Member / $49 Non-MemberLimit: 20 studentsCore requirement for BRN Certificate

Fall Color and Native Tree Identification B Instructor: Marc WilliamsSunday, October 28; 1 to 4:30 p.m.$44 Member / $49 Non-MemberLimit: 20 studentsCore requirement for BRN Certificate

Many trees in Western North Carolina combine to create the spectacular foliage color show during the autumn months . This class covers the biology of what causes seasonal color change and teaches participants how to identify trees in autumn by their colored leaves, fruit and other botanical characteristics .

Mosses and Liverworts Instructor: Jim GoldsmithSaturday, October 27; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.$59 Member / $69 Non-MemberLimit: 12 studentsSix hours elective credit for BRN Certificate

This class will be divided between walks around the Arboretum and classroom discussion of the characters and terminology necessary to identify common species of mosses and liverworts . Participants will learn collection techniques and look at examples from this area . Students should dress comfortably for walking some Arboretum trails and bring paper and pencil and a hand lens if available . NATURAL HISTORY 15

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Aquatic Habitats A TWO-WEEK CLASS

Instructor: Tom SouthardWednesdays, October 31, November 7; 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.$59 Member / $69 Non-MemberLimit: 12 studentsSix hours elective credit for BRN Certificate

We all know what dragonflies look like, but have you ever seen the wingless water dwelling nymph stage? Many insects such as mayflies, stoneflies and caddisflies begin their life in the water . This class is a hands-on exploration of aquatic habitats and the invertebrates that call them home . Studying their life cycles and sampling various parts of a watershed can reveal a great deal about the health of water ecology locally and throughout the region . Students should wear boots and bring a hand lens and notebook .

All About BlackbirdsInstructor: Aaron SteedWednesday, November 7; 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.$39 Member / $49 Non-MemberLimit: 16 studentsThree hours elective credit for BRN Certificate

Blackbirds are incredibly varied in size, shape, color and behavior and include several species that are unexpected . Did you know that orioles are blackbirds? How about meadowlarks? Become familiar with and learn to differentiate between crows, ravens, grackles, starling and cowbirds

Winter Birding in the CarolinasInstructor: Simon ThompsonWednesday, December 5; 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.$44 Member / $49 Non-MemberLimit: 20 studentsThree hours elective credit for BRN Certificate

The winter season offers easy birding when foliage is not obscuring the view and when many spring and summer migrants are in warmer regions . Exciting birding occurs in Western North Carolina as flocks of winter ducks move into our area to feed and rest in the area’s lakes and reservoirs, cryptically-colored sparrows call from the thickets and open fields, and raptors become obvious . This class will meet at the Arboretum and, weather permitting, visit a nearby winter birding location . Dress accordingly for outdoors .

Fire in the Sky: The Mystery and Lure of Comets

Instructor: Steve MartinWednesday, December 12; 10 a.m. to Noon$34 Member / $39 Non-MemberLimit: 24 studentsTwo hours elective credit for BRN Certificate

Throughout history comets have been mysterious harbingers of both doom and good fortune . This class will explore the history and mythology of comets along with modern scientific understanding of their nature, origins and importance . Basic stargazing skills will be covered to help participants find and observe Comet Wirtanen, which may be the brightest comet in recent years, and similar comets in the December night skies . No previous astronomy or observing experience is required .

Duck Day A FIELD TRIP

Instructor: Simon ThompsonThursday, January 10; 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.$44 Member / $49 Non-MemberLimit: 20 studentsThree hours elective credit for BRN Certificate

All ducks do not look the same! This class will visit several of the area’s better lakes for identifying ducks and other waterfowl . Winter is by far the best time of the year for viewing waterfowl in the mountains, and many of the birds should be in full color in anticipation of the upcoming breeding season . Males are the easiest to identify, but the class will spend time deciphering the cryptic plumages of those look-alike females as well . The class will meet at Lake Julian . Students should wear weather-appropriate clothing for the outdoors .

Winter Tree Identification AInstructor: Marc WilliamsSaturday, January 12; 1 to 4:30 p.m.$44 Member / $49 Non-MemberLimit: 20 studentsCore requirement for BRN Certificate

Winter Tree Identification BInstructor: Carlton BurkeWednesday, February 20; 1 to 4 p.m.$44 Member / $49 Non-MemberLimit: 20 studentsCore requirement for BRN Certificate

Trees take on a whole new dimension in winter and this is particularly true for deciduous species . Identifying and observing trees in winter can be a fun and rewarding activity . In this class, students will view trees in the landscape and woodland and learn to identify them based on silhouette, bark, twigs and other characteristics . Participants will receive the booklet “Winter Tree Finder .” Students should wear weather-appropriate clothing for being outdoors .

Cougars and Coyotes in the Blue RidgeInstructor: Carlton BurkeWednesday, January 23; 1 to 4 p.m.$44 Member / $49 Non-MemberLimit: 20 studentsThree hours elective credit for BRN Certificate

Cougars, mountain lions or panthers: Whatever they are called, these large native cats are elusive and interesting for any number of reasons . Sightings continue to be reported, yet they are thought to have disappeared from the Southern Appalachians years ago . Coyotes, on the other hand, are more prevalent throughout much of eastern North American in recent decades . How did these canines come to inhabit a new geographical region? Why are

eastern coyotes so much bigger than their cousins found in the western United States, their ancestral homelands? This class considers both fact and folklore surrounding these mysterious mammals . Understanding Lichens

Instructor: Jennifer LoveSaturday, January 26; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.$59 Member / $69 Non-MemberLimit: 20 studentsFive hours elective credit for BRN Certificate

Lichens are mysterious organisms that fascinate people . This class allows students to delve into the enchanting world of lichens to learn about their basic ecology, identification, natural history and how they are used as biological indicators . Students will learn the characteristics of different growth forms and be able to recognize different reproductive structures and conspicuous features that are helpful in identifying lichens to genus and species .

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The North Carolina Arboretum is proud to offer the BLUE RIDGE ECO-GARDENER Certificate of Merit program presenting courses on gardening topics that explore ecosystem-based gardening . Ecological gardening is a way of thinking about gardens and landscapes in which gardens are no longer seen as a collection of plants, but a community with complex interdependencies between plants, soils, environment and animals . This certificate program explores the ecological principles at play in creating and managing healthy, self-sustaining landscapes . Anyone may take the Blue Ridge Eco-Gardener classes, but for those interested in developing their skills and knowledge in sustainable gardening, the certificate of merit curriculum includes a series of core courses on sustainable landscape design, botany, ecology and seasonal plants, as well as elective classes in areas particularly interesting to the candidate .

Overview of BREG ProgramStudents in the Blue Ridge Eco-Gardener Certificate of Merit program will complete 120 contact hours from education classes which consists of 75 hours of core classes and required electives and 45 hours of electives . The curriculum can be completed in a minimum of 24 months, dependent on class schedule and instructor availability . Some students may need a longer time to complete the entire 120 hours . There is no requirement for a final project . There is a 75% minimum attendance requirement to receive credit for classes taken in pursuit of the Blue Ridge Eco-Gardener Certificate of Merit.

There is a nonrefundable $55 application fee .

Registration is open and more details are available through the Arboretum website . Email ejohnson@ncarboretum .org or call 828 .665 .2492 for more information .

BLUE RIDGE ECO-GARDENER certificate of merit program

BREG Core Lecture Studies 75 hours Principles of Ecological Gardening 9 Methods of Ecological Gardening 9 Winter Seasonal Gardening Tasks 2 Spring Seasonal Gardening Tasks 2 Summer Seasonal Gardening Tasks 2 Fall Seasonal Gardening Tasks 2 Spring Plants of Interest 3 Summer Plants of Interest 3 Fall Plants of Interest 3 Winter Plants of Interest 2

Landscape Design Class 9 Botany for Gardeners 6 Latin for Gardeners 2 Ecology 12 Gardening in a Changing Climate 3 Pollinators 3 Wildlife and the Garden 3

General Electives 45 hours Elective classes may be selected from classes on hardscape, edibles, seedsaving, grasses, green infrastructure, ergonomics, selected plant groups, and more. Electives may be taken in any combination and used to concentrate on the area of interest and will be clearly identified in the class descriptions.

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Building a Better Monarch GardenInstructor: Adam M. BakerSaturday, September 8; 10 a.m. to Noon$44 Member / $49 Non-memberLimit: 28 studentsPollinator credit for BREG Certificate

Do monarchs actually use small gardens? How does garden design influence the discovery and colonization by monarchs and monarch predators? What type of milkweed is best for monarchs? For bees? This class focuses on the conservation of the charismatic monarch butterfly and other imperiled pollinators from a backyard garden perspective . Topics covered include current conservation initiatives, the importance of citizen science involvement and pollinator foraging and host plant locating theories . The instructor will offer insights on how to attract monarchs and other pollinators to home gardens . Take your knowledge of monarch gardening to the next level and enjoy Monarch Day at The Arboretum .

Botanical Latin for GardenersInstructor: Phil RoudebushTuesday, September 18; 1 to 3 p.m.$34 Member / $39 Non-memberLimit: 24 studentsCore requirement for BREG Certificate

It is easy to fall for the poetry and charm of common plant names . Who can resist the romance of plants with names like “loves-lie-bleeding,” “forget-me-not” or “morning-noon-and-night”? However, when understood and used appropriately, botanical Latin can help in understanding the origin of a plant or important characteristics such as its form, color, shape or size . Based on the book “Latin for Gardeners,” this class will explore the reasons to use Latin for plant names and how to use botanical Latin to improve gardening efforts .

Fall Gardening TasksInstructor: Geoffrey SteenFriday, September 21; 10 a.m. to Noon$34 Member / $39 Non-memberLimit: 24 studentsCore requirement for BREG Certificate

Winter Gardening TasksInstructor: Clara CurtisWednesday, January 23; 1 to 3 p.m.$34 Member / $39 Non-memberLimit: 24 studentsCore requirement for BREG Certificate

Most garden maintenance takes place from spring into fall but a garden needs attention all year . Timing is critical to certain garden tasks . Each seasonal class offers tips, projects and considerations for activities like fertilizing, planting, pruning, pest control, planning, preparation, clearing and cleaning for year-round gardening .

Camelia sinensis: History and Cultivation of the Tea Plant

Instructor: Miles CramerSaturday, September 29; 10 a.m. to Noon$34 Member / $39 Non-memberLimit: 24 studentsTwo hours elective credit for BREG Certificate

Camellia sinensis is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia . Its leaves, when discerningly picked and skillfully dried, produce tea, the second most consumed beverage in the world . Since the plant was first discovered to produce the stimulating beverage over 4500 years ago in China, nations all over the world have developed their own unique tea culture and methods of production . This class delves into the storied history of Camellia sinensis and the many ways the plant is cultivated while giving students an opportunity to taste and learn about different styles of tea .

Gardening on SlopesInstructor: Nina ShippenTuesday, October 2; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.$44 Member / $49 Non-memberLimit: 24 studentsThree hours elective credit for BREG Certificate

Many people living in Western North Carolina have to deal with exposed slopes on their property . Left unattended, slopes become hazardous eyesores with ever-worsening erosion that can threaten the structures, plants, roadways and stream-beds below . This class looks at remedies to correct and prevent eroding slopes, how to measure and assess them, and how to use plants and/or retaining walls as methods for slope stabilization . Indicators for the need for professional engineering and construction interventions will be discussed . Students may bring photos of their slopes for class discussions .

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Drystone Flatwork InstallationInstructor: Joe DinwiddieWednesday, October 3; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.$134 Member / $144 Non-memberLimit: 10 studentsFive hours elective credit for BREG certificate

This class will be a unique opportunity to work with a master craftsman to install a permanent fixture at the Arboretum that will be enjoyed by visitors for years to come . Safely learn the science, art and methodologies to construct a permanent area of stone paving in front of the Education Center as well as the steps, tools, time and budget you need to complete your own project . This class is suitable for beginners or more experienced students . Participants should bring snug-fitting work gloves, safety glasses, a basic mason’s hammer and water and wear sturdy footwear .

Creating a Native Woodland GardenInstructor: Lisa WagnerFriday, October 5; 10 a.m. to Noon$34 Member / $39 Non-memberLimit: 24 studentsTwo hours elective credit for BREG Certificate

The plants that grow in our native forest communities provide a wonderful plant palette for creating diverse and beautiful woodland gardens . Spring wildflowers such as bloodroot, foamflower, black cohosh, woodland phlox and Solomon’s seal are native garden favorites, while shrubs and trees in the mid- and upper canopy create a beautiful supporting framework . The class will cover the process of creating a native woodland garden, including how to choose appropriate species for a site .

So You Think You Want a Greenhouse CLASS AND FIELD TRIP

Instructor: Peter GentlingSaturday, October 6; 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.$49 Member / $59 Non-memberLimit: 24 studentsFour hours elective credit for BREG Certificate

For gardeners who are considering “building up” their gardening space and capabilities, a greenhouse provides a wonderful year-round addition to the home landscape . A greenhouse doesn’t have to be lavish or elaborate, but it is a major commitment that requires constant attention and maintenance . This informative class will provide a foundation for all your greenhouse aspirations, beginning with a behind-the-scenes guided tour of the Arboretum’s public and production greenhouses . The class concludes with a visit to a long-established landscape integrating extensive gardens with a working greenhouse for a tour, talk and a demonstration . Students should wear shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather and pack a lunch for a garden picnic .

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Approaches to Planting Design Mountain Archetypes

Instructor: Preston MontagueFriday, October 19; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.$44 Member / $49 Non-memberLimit: 24 studentsThree hours elective credit for BREG Certificate

Context is a big consideration for landscape design . The mountains of southern Appalachia provide a rich source of natural and cultural history that can be contextualized in the landscape to sync one’s garden with the surrounding environment as well as provide layers of narrative . This class will look at how mountain archetypes can help solve design challenges from a property masterplan to the perfect mailbox garden .

Japanese Maples and Companion PlantsInstructor: Tom RossTuesday, October 23; 9:30 to Noon$44 Member / $49 Non-memberLimit: 24 studentsTwo hours elective credit for BREG Certificate

Properly selected and placed, Japanese maples, roses and conifers can be showpieces that electrify gardens or landscapes . Students will explore the various types and classifications of Japanese maples and learn about selection, cultivation and care . Thirty different cultivars of Japanese maples, suitable for planting in Western North Carolina, will be on display with emphasis on fall foliage . Also discussed will be companion evergreens for Japanese maples and cold-hardy tropicals will grow in this climate . Students will receive a Japanese maple seedling or a conifer upon completion of the class .

The Arboretum’s Bonsai Exhibition Garden in Autumn CURATOR’S TALK AND TOUR

Instructor: Arthur JouraThursday, October 25; 5 to 6:30 p.m.$12 Member / $17 Non-memberLimit: 30 students

Established in October 2005, the Bonsai Exhibition Garden is a signature feature of The North Carolina Arboretum and a unique environment displaying up to 50 specimens at a time . Traditional Asian bonsai subjects such as Japanese maple and Chinese elm are shown alongside diverse species from other parts of the world . Of particular importance are the plants native to the Blue Ridge region, including American hornbeam, red maple and eastern white pine, which enable the Arboretum to bring the thousand-year tradition of bonsai home to the mountains of Western North Carolina . Accompany Bonsai Curator Arthur Joura on this after-hours tour of the garden for a personal and informative overview of the art of bonsai and the Arboretum’s own creative approach to it . Deciduous trees in the collection will likely be ablaze with the colors of the season!

Drystone BenchesInstructor: Joe DinwiddieTuesday, October 30; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.$134 Member / $144 Non-memberLimit: 10 studentsFive hours elective credit for BREG certificate

Safely learn the science, art and methodologies to work with large blocks of stone as well as the steps, tools, time and budget you need to complete your own project . This class will be a unique opportunity to work with a master craftsman to build and install several stone benches at the Arboretum that will be

enjoyed by you and other visitors for years to come . This class is suitable for beginners or more experienced students . Participants should bring snug-fitting work gloves, safety glasses, a basic mason’s hammer and water and wear sturdy footwear .

Principles of Eco-Gardening A THREE-WEEK CLASS

Instructor: Nina ShippenWednesdays, October 31, November 7, 14; 1 to 4 p.m.$88 Member / $98 Non-memberLimit: 20 studentsCore requirement for BREG Certificate

Ecological gardening is a way of thinking about the created designed landscape in which gardens are no longer seen as a collection of plants, but a community with complex interdependencies between plants, soils, environment and animals . Students will learn macro ecological concepts such as niche, competition and succession that can be applied anywhere and will explore the ecological principles at play in creating and managing a healthy, self-sustaining garden and landscape . The 20 HORTICULTURE and LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Fall Plants of InterestInstructor: Clara Curtis Wednesday, October 17; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.$34 Member / $39 Non-memberLimit: 20 studentsCore requirement for BREG Certificate

Winter Plants of InterestInstructor: Clara CurtisThursday, January 24; 1 to 4 p.m.$34 Member / $39 Non-memberLimit: 20 studentsCore requirement for BREG Certificate

These classes, a combination of presentation and exploration, will focus on plants that are at their best in fall and winter . Many gardeners neglect thinking about fall and winter because their perception of the garden at that time is that it is dead . Your landscape can still look good after a few frosts . And some plants will offer superb fall foliage or reveal colorful stems or sculptural forms after the leaves are gone . Join this class for a talk and walk about the seasonal plantings and plants in the Arboretum gardens .


class will include a survey of trees, shrubs and forbs and the use of ecologic perspectives in their placement in a landscape . This course serves as a prerequisite for Methods of Eco-Gardening and offers a framework through which to understand other courses that are included in the BREG certificate program .

Topography and MapsInstructor: Drake FowlerThursday, November 8; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.$49 Member / $59 Non-memberLimit: 20 studentsFour hours elective credit for BREG Certificate

This class will explore all things related to topography including how to read and interpret topography lines on a map and how to distinguish features such as ridges, valleys, rivers and flat areas . These skills are useful when thinking about changing the grade in your yard or when taking a hike and trying to interpret the landscape . The class will also discuss how to do a simple grading plan and use in-class activities to understand how to balance your cut and fill .

Weather for Gardeners A TWO-WEEK CLASS

Instructor: Tom RossFriday, November 9, 16; 9:30 a.m. to Noon$59 Member / $69 Non-memberLimit: 24 studentsFive hours elective credit for BREG Certificate

This class looks at the relationships between weather and gardening in the Carolinas . Wide variations in elevation and geography create a number of micro climates across North and South Carolina . While Western North Carolina is not in a favored location for tornadoes like the upstate and piedmont regions of South Carolina, it’s nevertheless prone to damaging thunderstorms with hail . Topics include winter weather, frost and freeze dates, growing season lengths, floods, droughts and other weather factors that affect growing season here . Home weather stations useful in monitoring area weather conditions will also be discussed .

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Wildlife in the GardenInstructor: Lisa WagnerFriday, November 9; 10 a.m. to Noon$34 Member / $39 Non-memberLimit: 24 studentsWildlife and Garden credit for BREG Certificate

Whether your landscape supports birds, butterflies, chipmunks or frogs, gardening for nature is a way to create resilient landscapes that support a diversity of wildlife . The instructor will share experiences using native plants to create functional ecological gardens and will recommend excellent native species to use in Western North Carolina . Focus will also be given to the benefits of promoting habitat diversity .

Climate Resilient Fruit and Vegetable Gardening

Instructor: Laura LengnickFriday, November 16; 1 to 4 p.m.$44 Member / 49 non-memberLimit: 24 studentsThree hours elective credit for BREG Certificate

Climate change will have an unavoidable impact on traditional ways of growing fruits and vegetables in the garden . This course teaches how to design and manage the garden to enhance functional and response diversity – two key qualities that can help reduce the need for irrigation, fertilizer and pesticides, improve crop quality, and sustain yields no matter the weather . Learn how to reduce climate risk in the garden through better design and management strategies that build soil quality and utilize cover crops, dynamic crop rotation and climate-smart fruit and vegetable cultivars .

Pets and PlantsInstructor: Phil RoudebushWednesday, December 5; 1 to 3 p.m.$34 Member / $39 Non-memberLimit: 24 studentsTwo hours elective credit for BREG Certificate

Cats and dogs are exposed to plants and plant materials in the garden, home environment and as part of their normal diet . Many plants, materials derived from plants and horticultural products are safe for pet animals to consume or be exposed to but many can create potential hazards . This class will discuss how plants and plant materials found in the garden or home may adversely affect pet animals and provide practical tips for keeping pets safe around plants and gardens .

Methods of Eco-Gardening A THREE-WEEK CLASS

Instructor: Nina Shippen Wednesdays, January 16, 23, 30; 1 to 4 p.m.$88 Member / $98 Non-memberLimit: 20 studentsCore requirement for BREG CertificatePrerequisite: Principles of Eco-Gardening

Topics in this class include the ecology-based methods used in design, site assessment, planting, and management of a garden . The class will consider gardening with site conditions that are frequently encountered in Western North Carolina, such as slopes, drought and water management, and will explore what it means to garden in an era of rapid climate change . This course is the second part of a foundation class for the BREG certificate and offers a framework through which to understand other courses that are included in the certificate program .

Gardening in a Changing ClimateInstructor: Laura LengnickTuesday, January 22; 1 to 4 p.m.$44 Member / $49 Non-memberLimit: 24 studentsCore requirement for BREG Certificate

Bringing dramatic variations in temperature and precipitation patterns, creating disruptions in phenology and even requiring adjustments to plant hardiness zones, climate change will have an impact on traditional ways of gardening . Learn how climate change is already changing ways of gardening in Western North Carolina . This course will provide an overview of the many new tools that will help gardeners in creating a climate-resilient garden: Learn about evaluating climate risk, monitoring climate-related changes to plant and animal behavior, reducing the garden’s carbon footprint, and managing for the high response and recovery capacity needed to maintain the health of a garden no matter the weather .

Growing and Using Culinary HerbsInstructor: Phil RoudebushTuesday, February 5; 1 to 3 p.m.$34 Member / $39 Non-memberLimit: 24 studentsTwo hours elective credit for BREG Certificate

Delicious and aromatic herbs are commonly grown in gardens and containers for a variety of uses . This class will provide general information about growing herbs in the home garden with a focus on those used for culinary purposes . Ideas about how to process and use culinary herbs year round will be discussed, and recipes for making various types of herb pesto, vinegars, butters, rubs and oils will be shared .

Build Your Own Bluebird BoxInstructor: Joe SandersTuesday, February 19; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.$69 Member / $79 Non-memberLimit: 15 studentsWildlife and Garden credit for BREG Certificate

Bluebirds actually need human intervention in order to compensate for their natural habitats being overtaken by non-native species . This class gives an informative overview of the bluebird and its life cycle . Students will build their own cedar nest box of the type that has proven popular with bluebirds . No carpentry experience is required . Students take home a completed bluebird nest box, mounting pole and written information on attracting bluebirds to their property . Supplies are provided; however students will need to bring a hammer and work gloves and wear sturdy shoes and clothing for a walk into the Arboretum gardens where a new nest box will be installed .

Build a Rustic Wren HouseInstructor: Carlton BurkeWednesday, February 27; 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.$69 Member / $79 Non-memberLimit: 15 studentsWildlife and Garden credit for BREG Certificate

Even in the midst of winter, the resident birds of Western North Carolina are busy getting ready for the nesting season . The Carolina wren looks for little nooks and crevices close to human homes in which to build tunnel-like nests made of mosses and other materials . This class focuses on these fascinating little songsters and students will build a durable, wooden wren house, which will serve as both a wren nesting location year after year and also as a winter refuge . Supplies are provided; however students will need to bring a hammer and work gloves .

Learning From TreesInstructor: Arthur JouraThursday, February 28; 4 to 6 p.m.$12 Member / $17 Non-memberLimit: 30 students

What makes trees so compelling? Long the potent symbol of myths and fables across cultures, the source of inspiration for poets and philosophers, and now the subject of exciting new research by foresters and biologists, trees apparently have something to teach us . In this abundantly illustrated lecture, Arboretum Bonsai Curator Arthur Joura considers trees for the fascinating organisms they are, while examining the attraction they have for the human imagination . Why do old trees and trees with unusual shapes seem to be of particular interest? The art of bonsai will make an appearance, but this is not a bonsai program . It is instead a contemplation on a possible hidden reason for the deep and meaningful connection felt by so many people when in the presence of trees .


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Parker Andes serves as the horticulture director at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, overseeing the forestry programs and all historic and non-historic landscapes on the 8000-acre estate . He ensures these acres meet the mission of preserving Biltmore as a privately owned, profitable, working estate . Andes has worked at Callaway Gardens as director of horticulture and previously at Longwood Gardens and Busch Gardens . He received his bachelor’s degree in plant and soil sciences from West Virginia University .

Deke Arndt is the chief of the climate monitoring branch at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) in Asheville . He has been with NCEI since 2009 and has been the lead or co-lead editor of the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society’s annual State of the Climate series for over five years . Arndt holds the bachelor’s and master’s degrees in meteorology from the University of Oklahoma .

Adam Baker is completing his doctorate at the University of Kentucky, working in the landscape entomology lab under the direction of Dr . Daniel A . Potter . Baker studies pollinator ecology and conservation in the urban landscape . His work focuses on conservation of the iconic monarch butterfly from a small garden perspective .

Patrick Brannon is the Nature Center director at the Highlands Biological Station in Highlands, N .C . He holds a master’s degree in biology from Appalachian State University and has published research on the ecology of salamanders and small mammals . He worked for many years as an environmental educator for N .C . 4-H and later as a herpetology and mammal technician for the Virginia Museum of Natural History .

Lynne Buchanan has photographed landscapes and water across the United States and in Iceland, Patagonia, the Falklands, and Bangladesh among other places . Her award-winning photography has been exhibited in numerous solo and group exhibitions in museums and galleries . Her book, “Florida’s Changing Waters,” is planned for release in the fall of 2018 by George F . Thompson Publishing . Buchanan holds a master’s degree in art history from George Washington University and worked at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D .C .

Carlton Burke is a naturalist and educator who operates Carolina Mountain Naturalists, specializing in presenting live animal and nature programs for area schools, summer camps and many other organizations including the Arboretum, where he has been a popular instructor for many years . He was the curator of exhibits at the Western North Carolina Nature Center for over 25 years and is a state and federally licensed wildlife rehabilitator .

Rebecca Caldwell is a writer, educator and counselor in Asheville . Drawing on expressive arts therapy and ecotherapy, Caldwell leads workshops on writing and making expressive journals . She has taught literature and writing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Clemson University and Western Carolina University .

Diana Christopherson studied the Japanese brush painting techniques of sumi-e for over 25 years under the tutelage of Reiko Ito Shellum, a Japanese master teacher of the Nanga School . Christopherson taught at Northern Dakota County TriDistrict Community Education from 2008 to 2012 .

Miles Cramer has been working in the tea industry for the last decade with Dobra Tea, a full-service tea house that imports directly from tea gardens all over the world . In his work he has traveled to tea gardens in Asia and learned firsthand from tea masters about cultivation, production and tea culture . He teaches educational workshops throughout the southeast, introducing people to the deep heritage and joy of drinking high-quality tea .

Thomas Rain Crowe is an award-winning poet and an internationally-published author of 30 books, including the multi-award winning book of nonfiction “Zoro’s Field: My Life in the Appalachian Woods .” He has been an editor of major literary and cultural journals and anthologies and is founder and publisher of New Native Press (www .newnative .wordpress .com) . He lives in the Tuckasegee watershed of Jackson County .

Clara Curtis is the senior director for mission delivery at The North Carolina Arboretum . She holds a bachelor’s degree in horticultural science from N .C . State University . Her designs for the Arboretum’s Quilt Garden, container gardens and seasonal and permanent landscapes are featured for the 23nd season in 2018 and have been featured on UNC-TV and with the Emmy® Award winning Show, “In the Garden with Bryce Lane” , Our State magazine and by the Associated Press . Curtis received the American Public Gardens Association’s Award of Merit this year for her career achievements .

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Rick Daley is a professional photographer with an interest in creative vision through photography . He has taught numerous workshops at the Arboretum and at other institutions, and his work has been featured in many national shows . He enjoys working with photographers at every level, from novices to professionals, who want to explore more creative ways of photographing the world around us .

Scott Dean, a native of the southern Appalachians, earned a degree in biology from UNC Asheville . Dean has been a featured speaker at the Great Smoky Mountain National Park Wildflower program and has led walks for the Cullowhee Native Plants Conference, UNC Asheville’s annual Wildflower Pilgrimage, and the Western North Carolina Nature Center .

Joe Dinwiddie has been leading workshops on drystone masonry since 2001 . His mission is to empower and inspire others by teaching globally-informed drystone masonry, to share images of stonework and to leave a legacy of stone installations . He is a certified instructor by the Drystone Walling Association of Great Britain .

Elizabeth Ellison is a professional artist with a gallery and studio in Bryson City, N .C . She is noted for depicting the varied wildflowers, animals, and landscapes of the region . Her pen-and-ink drawings and watercolor washes accompany the writing of her husband George Ellison . Together they have published a number of books, including “Blue Ridge Nature Journal” and “Mountain Passages .” Ellison has exhibited widely and she continues to enjoy teaching students of all levels .

Drake Fowler is the Arboretum’s chief business officer and chief operations officer . Fowler is a licensed landscape architect in North Carolina and has managed the offices for one of the country’s top design firms . As a landscape architect, he has worked in city planning, site master planning, complete street design, wayfinding, and low impact design . His projects have won national awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects and are certified platinum for leadership in energy and environmental design .

Marlow Gates is a second generation broom maker residing in Leicester, N .C . He has been a full time broom maker since graduating from North Carolina State University in design . He demonstrates and teaches regularly at the John C . Campbell Folk School, Biltmore House and the Southern Highland Handicraft Guild and is currently training the third generation of family broom makers .

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Susan Lingg is a full-time artist who has been studying and sharing the watercolor medium through demonstrations, exhibits and teaching since the 1980s . The fluidity and transparency of watercolor drives her to new explorations of light, color and texture, and she enjoys enabling others to access their own creativity in watercolor and papermaking . Her work can be seen online at watercolorsbysusan .com

Jennifer Love is the Macon County Schools STEM Coordinator . She has been participating in a lichen distribution database in Georgia . She has taught her basic lichen class at the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at the Arboretum, Tremont, and Coweeta Hydrologic Lab . Love and her husband Jason enjoy searching for these unique and complicated organisms while exploring their North Carolina home .

Brent Martin lives in the Cowee community in Western North Carolina, where he and his wife Angela run Alarka Institute, a nature, literary and art-based business that offers workshops and field trips . He holds a master’s in history from Georgia State University and is a recipient of the Southern Environmental Law Center’s Southern Environmental Leadership Award . He has authored four poetry and nonfiction chapbooks and his poetry and essays have been published in regional and national journals . He recently completed a two-year term as Gilbert-Chappell Distinguished Poet for the West .

Steve Martin is an astronomer and educator who taught at colleges and universities for more than 25 years . He has lectured on light pollution and its effects on the environment and has offered stargazing and introductory astronomy workshops domestically and internationally . He was formerly the supervisor of the Williams College observatory, where he participated in research expeditions around the world to study and observe solar eclipses .

creating seasonally-inspired arrangements for weddings and special events . She has studied with many internationally acclaimed floral designers and teaches floral design classes and workshops on the farm throughout the growing season .

Chris Jacquette is a lifelong bird feeder who has lived in Asheville since 1988 . He was owner with Simon Thompson of Wild Birds Unlimited in south Asheville, which was a busy place to make a living and where he learned so much about what to do and what not to do from customers . Observation is a great teacher and after all these years Chris is still feeding birds despite the bears .

Arthur Joura has been the bonsai curator at the Arboretum since 1992 and oversaw the design and development of the Arboretum’s Bonsai Exhibition Garden . Joura studied bonsai with some of the leading bonsai authorities in the United States and in Japan . He has toured extensively as a lecturer and teacher, and has been featured on UNC-TV and in numerous regional and national publications for his work with the collection . Joura continues to administer the annual Carolina Bonsai Expo at the Arboretum .

Catherine Langsdorf began her pursuit of calligraphy in 1987 for the purpose of addressing her own wedding invitations . Langsdorf is the sole proprietor of Long Village Studio, working with clients on one-of-a-kind lettering projects . She studies and teaches a variety of lettering styles and has published instructional articles in calligraphic journals . Her art has been featured in a number of books and can be seen online at longvillagelettering .blogspot .com

Dan Lazar served for many years as the director of education at the Western North Carolina Nature Center, followed by several years as executive director of the Colburn Earth Science Museum . Dan has a degree in forest biology from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry and has been an instructor in the Blue Ridge Naturalist program since 2005 .

Laura Lengnick is an award-winning soil scientist and author of “Resilient Agriculture: Cultivating Food Systems for a Changing Climate .” She has been a sustainable food systems researcher, activist and educator for almost 30 years . A lifelong gardener, Lengnick currently cultivates a diverse mix of vegetable, fruit, medicinal, culinary and ornamental plants using biointensive and permaculture practices on her two-acre mini-farm in Buncombe County .

Peter Gentling tends extensive gardens and a greenhouse with his wife Jasmin at their home in Asheville . The pair have traveled to gardens all over the world, continuing to collect inspiration for creating a harmonious landscape in every season . Gentling served on the board of The North Carolina Arboretum Society for a number of years . Before his retirement, Gentling practiced surgery in Western North Carolina for 35 years . Now he applies surgical precision to plant propagation in his greenhouse .

Jim Goldsmith has been interested in identifying plants and fungi for many years . He studied mosses and liverworts with regional experts at several intensive workshops, including Highlands Biological Station and the Smoky Mountain Field School, and through walks at the Great Smoky Mountains Wildflower Pilgrimage .

M. King Goslin has been teaching Tai Chi since 2010 . Her teachers include Bob Feesor, Caroline Demoise, Master Wu Wen Ching, Dr . Russell Smiley, Dr . Paul Lam and most recently Sifu Dan Jones . She teaches ongoing classes at the YMCA and at the Arboretum and delights in learning, sharing her discoveries and teaching others what is possible .

Hal Herzog is a professor emeritus of psychology at Western Carolina University . He has been conducting research on human-animal interactions for over 30 years including studies of the moral worlds of animal activists, the use of animals in science, and the impact of pets on human health and happiness . He has also written for newspapers and magazines such as the New York Times, the Washington Post, Wired, and Time Magazine . His book “Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why It’s so Hard to Think Straight About Animals” has been translated into nine languages, and he writes the blog “Animals and Us” for Psychology Today magazine .

Alexandra Holland graduated from Duke University and earned her master’s degree in botany from the University of Texas at Austin . She was in the first class of students to be certified as Blue Ridge Naturalists and has a passion for getting children excited about the natural world .

Niki Irving owns and operates Flourish Flower Farm, where she and her husband grow specialty and heirloom cut flowers on 28 acres . The daughter of a landscaper and tree farmer, Irving has a lifelong love of growing flowers and holds the belief that flowers make the world a more beautiful, enjoyable place . Irving operates a boutique floral design studio,

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Preston Montague is an artist, educator and landscape designer who developed a passion for the natural world while growing up in the rural foothills of Virginia . He works in Raleigh, focusing on projects that spark curiosity about nature and encourage stronger relationships between people and their environment . Montague’s latest body of work, “Codex Carolinum”, is a series of didactic botanical illustrations using art and storytelling to foster natural science literacy, which can be viewed on this website: www .carolinanaturalist .com .

Tanya Poole is the Project WILD Coordinator and has served as the Southern Mountain Education Specialist for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission for 14 years . She previously taught elementary school grades . She holds a master’s of science in environmental education from Montreat College and a bachelor of science in elementary education and biology from Western Carolina University .

Tom Rash graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a degree in English and completed his master’s in English at Clemson University . A book reviewer and essayist, he has taught English and writing at Clemson University, A-B Tech Community College, and Shaw University . Rash has worked as a freelance editor since 1985 and is currently the owner and managing editor of Asheville Editing . He is completing a documentary film titled “A Prayer for Coherence,” recording the lasting influence of reading Thomas Wolfe’s “Look Homeward, Angel” on contemporary writers .

Tom Ross is a meteorologist who is retired from federal service . He was a senior forecaster at Accu-Weather, Inc ., for nearly 10 years before starting work in 1985 with the National Climatic Data Center . He was involved in climate monitoring for several years, creating and updating a monthly popular “Climate Watch” series . He owns High Country Nursery, specializing in growing Japanese maples, conifers, roses and other fine landscape plants and trees in Fairview, N .C .

Phil Roudebush is a retired veterinarian who taught in several veterinary schools and conducted research in the animal health industry . Roudebush was an extension master gardener in Shawnee County, Kan ., where he enjoyed maintaining large vegetable and herb gardens, a pumpkin patch, a water garden and a 30-acre native grass hay pasture . He is an extension master gardener volunteer intern in Buncombe County .

Joe Sanders has been working with bluebird restoration for over 25 years and is currently a county representative for the North Carolina Bluebird Society . He has taught classes to numerous community garden groups and currently monitors nest boxes during the nesting season, including those on the Arboretum grounds .

Nina Shippen practices residential landscape and garden design through her company Gardeniña, which focuses on coupling the principles of healing gardens with sound ecologic practices to create satisfying gardens for her clients . A graduate of the landscape design program at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies, she has lived and gardened in Transylvania County since 2005 .

Jenne Sluder is a qualified mental health professional certified through the International Association of Yoga Therapists as a trauma-sensitive therapeutic yoga instructor . She holds a master’s in transpersonal psychology: ecopsychology from Naropa University and specializes in mind-body approaches to improving mental and physical health . An Asheville native, Jenne works with individuals and with groups engaging somatic (body-based), contemplative (mindfulness-based), ecological (nature-based), and compassion-based practices .

Tom Southard has a degree in plant science and forestry from Rutgers University . Prior to moving to the mountains in 2010, he worked extensively in stream assessment, aquatic ecology education and stream habitat restoration with the South Branch Watershed Association based in Flemington, New Jersey . He is also a volunteer stream monitor for sites in the French Broad River Basin .

Aaron Steed received his Bachelor of Science in general biology from UNC Asheville and has birded nationally and internationally . He worked with Audubon North Carolina, searching for piping plover nesting sites and with Texas A&M performing territory mapping and monitoring of golden-cheeked warblers and black-capped vireos in the hill country of Texas . He spent several seasons working for Southern Appalachian Raptor Research (SARR), learning the art of passerine and raptor banding and hawk-watching at Big Bald Banding Station in Mars Hill, N .C .

Geoffrey Steen is a tree enthusiast and an agroforester . He got his start in the high deserts of California on a vegetable and peach operation and graduated from Warren Wilson College with a Bachelor of Science in forestry and agriculture . Steen has presented programs on agroforestry nationally and internationally . He is the proprietor of Raven Ridge Farmscapes .

Simon Thompson is an international birding expert originally from Suffolk, England, who has called Western North Carolina home for the last 10 years . He spent six months in China studying crane and birds of prey migration as a member of the British China Crane Watch expedition . Thompson is the director of the Ventures Nature Travel program in Tryon, N .C . Visit birdventures .com and asheville .wbu .com .

Lisa Wagner served as director of education at the South Carolina Botanical Garden at Clemson University for almost 20 years, where she taught and lectured on a variety of topics . A plant ecologist who holds a doctorate in botany from the University of California Berkeley, Wagner is a passionate gardener, interested in native plants and designing gardens that are wildlife friendly and sustainable . Her blog, Natural Gardening, can be seen at www .naturalgardening .blogspot .com .

Marc Williams is an ethnobiologist who has taught hundreds of classes about plants, people, other life forms and their interface . His training includes a Bachelor of Arts in environmental studies/sustainable agriculture and a Master of Arts in Appalachian studies/sustainable development . He is the executive director of Plants and Healers International and has spent more than 17 years working at various restaurants and farms .

Steve Yurkovich is a professor emeritus at Western Carolina University . For 40 years he was an educator in the geosciences program and researcher in Appalachian geology . He holds a doctorate from Brown University and is a licensed N .C . Professional Geologist . Yurkovich has produced a number of research publications related to the geology of Western North Carolina and has led classes and field trips for numerous school, civic, environmental and professional groups .

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THREE WAYS TO REGISTER:

1 ONLINE at www .ncarboretum .org . Click on Education and Programs, then Adult Education Classes . Classes can also be accessed by clicking on calendar entries . Select a class to view the description . Before proceeding to register, make sure to create an account or sign in using the blue bar on the top right of the page . Once you are signed in (your account email address is now displayed in the blue bar), proceed to register for the class completing the required billing and payment information .

2 CALL during business hours Monday through Friday 9 a .m . to 5 p .m . at 828 .665 .2492 to reach the Registrar and pay with your credit card . We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express . Please note that this phone may not be staffed when you call, but messages will be returned within one business day . 3 DROP BY the Arboretum during business hours Monday through Friday 9 a .m . to 5 p .m . and register in person with your check or credit card .

SIGN UP EARLY! Classes fill quickly . Check online to see the latest additions to classes . Class fees are due at registration; space in a class cannot be held without payment . You will receive a confirmation via the email address you provide . If you have questions please contact the Arboretum Registrar at 828 .665 .2492 .

PROGRAM POLICIES Each individual Arboretum Society member may register for Adult Education courses at the discounted member program fee . Guests and family members do not qualify for the discount and should be registered at the non-member fee . Household and higher level members may register household members at the member fee . The program registration fee includes the Arboretum parking fee for all participants who are not Arboretum Society members . Arboretum Society members always park free . Please note that many Arboretum courses are held outdoors and may require walking a moderate distance in a variety of weather situations . If you have any questions about a program’s physical requirements, please call the Adult Education Coordinator at 828 .665 .2492 . The Adult Education programs are for adults ages 18 and over . The North Carolina Arboretum

strives to offer a quality educational experience for each registered student and class sizes reflect this policy . Registered students may not bring an unregistered guest of any age to class . Classes are held rain or shine . However, if severe weather threatens, please check online or call 828 .665 .2492 . Delayed openings and closings will be announced on the Arboretum website and phone message .

CANCELLATION POLICY If you must cancel your registration for a class, you will receive an 85% refund if notice is received at least eight calendar days before the class begins . No refunds are made less than eight calendar days before the class starts or after the class has begun . In the event that the Arboretum must cancel a class, you will be notified by phone or email, and you will receive a full refund . Your payment for your class reserves your seat, helps us to confirm the class and officially engage the instructor . If you cannot attend and it is too late to cancel and receive an 85% refund, you may choose to send an alternate person in your place . If you are late for class, your seat will still be available for you . We do not transfer a registered student’s seat to last minute/walk-in students . Partial refunds or transfers are not available for unattended sessions of a single class or a class series . By registering online, over the phone, by mail, or in person, you are agreeing to the Arboretum’s eight day cancellation policy outlined above and liability waiver viewable online under the Adult Education section on the Arboretum website .

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NEW CLASSES THIS ISSUE:

Tea Tasting

Pets and People and Plants

Cougars and Coyotes

So You Think you Want a Greenhouse?

Making a Hearth Broom

Trail Cameras

Poets of the Blue Ridge

above and cover detail: Lynne Buchanan, Vines in the Mist Horizon (cover detail), photograph. See class descriptions on pages 8 and 9.

from left: Marlow Gates, Hearth Broom. See class description on page 7. The Arboretum’s Bonsai Exhibition Garden in Autumn. See page 20 for more information.

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