THE GROWING IN MIND Adult Educational Programs August 2017 – February 2018 FALL / WINTER 2017 WEEKEND EVENTS 2017 FALL / WINTER EXHIBITS Please check the Arboretum website for times and changes in the schedule. Open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

EXHIBIT CENTER BAKER EXHIBIT CENTER Bonsai Expo and GARDENS October 14 – 15, 2017 Spirit of Place: Artwork by Elizabeth Ellison Winged Wonders Watercolor and Oil on Canvas Winter Lights May 13 – October 29, 2017 May 27 – September 4, 2017 November 17 – December 31, 2017 CAROLINA This indoor butterfly exhibit features a chrysalis- Utilizing both western and oriental techniques, 6 – 10 p.m. rearing chamber and a walk-through butterfly house Ellison depicts wildflowers, animals, human in- Walk through a winter wonderland and experience CRAFT DAY where visitors can meet a host of local butterfly habitants and landscapes of the Smokies region the Arboretum’s nationally known gardens in a new species, including monarchs, swallowtails and more. and beyond. Spirit of Place represents Ellison’s light. Tickets can be purchased at www.ncwinter- Saturday, September 23, 2017 The Arboretum gardens will be planted with a myriad immersion in the natural world and her connec- lights.com. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Arboretum of annual and perennial butterfly plants. tion to the southern Appalachian environment.

save the date Wicked Plants: The Exhibit CRAFT DEMONSTRATIONS EDUCATION CENTER GALLERY September 16, 2017 – January 7, 2018

2018 GROWING COLOR: ART & CRAFT VENDORS The North Carolina Arboretum’s popular, one-of- Michael Oppenheim Natural Dyes from Plants A Year in the Life of a Mountain Bog a-kind traveling exhibit, Wicked Plants, returns to MUSICAL PERFORMANCES Photography by Michael Oppenheim the Arboretum this fall. Inspired by author Amy Thursday, March 8, 2018 July 15 – October 1, 2017 Stewart’s best-selling book “Wicked Plants: The Opening reception and demonstration Discover new southern Appalachian tradi- Weed that Killed Lincoln’s Mother and other Bo- of indigo process with Michel Garcia tions at this juried art and craft sales event Romantic Realism tanical Atrocities,” this fun-filled, family-friendly Wednesday evening, March 7, 2018 featuring work of western North Carolina’s Ernestine Bucking — Oil, Acrylic and Watercolor exhibit gives visitors a safe, hands-on experience artists and craftsmen. October 7, 2017 – January 7, 2018 with some of the world’s most harmful plants and Keynote: Michel Garcia, botanist, chemist, dyer and diabolical botanicals. naturalist and founder of Le Jardin Conservatoire de Dream Silks Plante Tinctoriales (Botanical Garden of Dye Kathy Goodson — Painted Silk Roots of Wisdom: Plants), a horticultural resource for chemists, nat- January 13 – April 22, 2018 Native Knowledge. Shared Science. ural dye researchers, and botanists. He has been January 27 – May 6, 2018 instrumental in revitalizing the natural dye scene Exhibit program support provided in part The North Carolina Arboretum Society Roots of Wisdom showcases ways in which the tra- in France and abroad. Michel’s efforts have been by our Community Partners: assists the Arboretum in its mission to ditional knowledge of indigenous peoples and

pivotal to cultivating a greater understanding of B.B. Barns Garden, Gift and Kathy Goodson connect people with plants through edu- cutting-edge sciences are being applied to the natural dye history and teaching more sustainable Landscape Company cation, exhibition, and demonstration, challenges that face society today. Four indige- adaptations for current practice. Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park while continuing to create purposeful, nous communities, including the Eastern Band iHeartMedia Asheville engaging experiences that foster a love of of Cherokee Indians, share inspiring stories of Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty lifelong learning. Registration will open September 15. Please check environmental and cultural restoration. the Arboretum website for more information after REACH Veterinary Specialists September 15. RomanticAsheville.com Travel Guide 2 FALL / WINTER 2017 Smoky Mountain Living Magazine FALL / WINTER 2017 3 2017 horticulture industry ipm speaker bios INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM Craig R. Adkins is an area specialized agent emeritus with and walnut twig beetle. He is actively involved with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, serving 33 years Southern Nursery IPM Working Group, has written PLENARY SESSION prior to his retirement. His programming efforts focused numerous articles about pest management and developed 9:00 - 9:15 a.m. — Welcome and Announcements GREENHOUSE TRACK A on assisting the nursery and greenhouse industries in the IPM apps for mobile devices. He has received several 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. — Keynote Speaker JC Chong, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. — Cory Tanner, foothills region of the state in the areas of green industry honors and awards for his work. Forward to the Next Chapter in Greenhouse, Creating a Successful Greenhouse IPM Program production, best management practices and integrated Nursery and Landscape IPM 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. — Craig Adkins, pest management. He graduated from North Carolina Charlie McKenzie was the production manager for Tawaga State University in ornamental horticulture with bachelor’s 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. — Break and Opportunity to Starting Clean/Staying Clean in the Greenhouse in New Mexico, where he spearheaded a and master’s degrees. bio-control program early in his career. A graduate of the Cory Tanner the urban horticulture program team View Beneficial Insects 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. — Lunch University of Georgia, he is now a crop protection and leader with the Anderson County Cooperative Exten- 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. — Stephen Pettis, Identifying and Dr. Juang-Horn (JC) Chong joined Clemson University health advisor for Biobest USA. His experience with diverse sion Service. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s at BREAKOUT SESSIONS Protecting Beneficial Insects while Controlling in 2007 to develop the turf and ornamentals entomology crop production and integrated pest management make Clemson University and is currently pursuing his doctorate Participants May Rotate Between the Sessions Harmful Insects program. He worked at the University of Georgia for his him an excellent resource for those who want to increase in entomology. Tanner has written numerous horticultural 2:15 - 2:30 p.m. — Break and Opportunity to entomology advanced degrees focusing on the manage- their knowledge of using beneficial insects and bio controls. columns and fact sheets and provides statewide program-

Susan Rhew ment of the Madeira mealybug in greenhouse ornamental LANDSCAPE and NURSERY TRACK View Beneficial Insects matic leadership for extension agents. production. Chong has a wide range of research interests, Inga Meadows is a North Carolina Cooperative Extension 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. — Stanton Gill, Invasive Ambrosia 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. — Debbie Palumbo-Sanders, and his ultimate goal is to develop integrative management associate for vegetables and herbaceous ornamentals. Her Dr. Mark Windham is a professor and distinguished chair Thursday, September 28, 2017 Beetles that are Decimating our Nursery and Establishing a Dip Protocol for Early Intervention in your Pest Management Program (A Hands-on programs against insects and mites that damage turf grass background is in plant disease diagnostics, ornamental of ornamental pathology at the University of Tennessee. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Landscape Trees and the Best Control Tactics Demonstration is Part of this Presentation) and ornamental plants. His current research and extension plant pathology, forest pathology, and Phytophthora Windham’s research emphases include diseases of African 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. — Mark Windham, projects focus on understanding the biology, ecology and species. Meadows manages the plant pathology lab at the violets, azaleas, black walnut, crape myrtle, dogwoods,

Registration fees Resistance in Ornamentals: Our Arsenal management of scale insects, boring insects, spider mites, Mountain Horticulture Crops Research Station. She hydrangeas, ornamental grasses, and roses. He has Early bird discount of Disease Resistant Plants Continues to Grow GREENHOUSE TRACK B eriophyid mites and their biological control. He was received her bachelor’s in botany at Oregon State Univer- released eight disease resistant dogwood cultivars and through September 7 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. — Lunch 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. — Suzanne Wainwright-Evans, awarded his doctorate in entomology from the University sity and master’s in plant and environmental science at holds six patents. Windham has authored more than 200 $70 Member / $75 Non-member 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. — Bill Klingeman, Thousand Cankers What’s New in Biocontrols of Georgia. Clemson University. publications and co-edited a text book for introductory After September 7 of Walnuts in Eastern U.S.: A Research Based 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. — Stanton Gill, Thrips in plant pathology. His current projects involve epidemi- $80 Member / $85 Non-member Overview and Monitoring Guide and Update Greenhouse and Perennials: The Most Cost Effective Dr. Stanton Gill is the University of Maryland extension Debbie Palumbo-Sanders is a technical services specialist ology and management of rose rosette disease, foliar specialist in IPM Nursery and Greenhouse Management for Bioworks and currently manages internal trials, runs Lunch and snacks included in fees on New IPM Resources for Ornamental Plant Biological and the Newest and Lowest Risk Pesticides diseases of hydrangea, and thousand cankers disease of Management in Southeast Nurseries and Landscapes for their Control at Central Maryland Research and Education Center in product compatibility testing, and is part of the technical black walnut. Ellicott City, Maryland. He has conducted many field services team advising on product use questions. Palumbo- This symposium is for professionals in the 2:15 - 2:30 p.m. — Break and Opportunity to 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. — Lunch trials to evaluate pest control and low risk pesticides on Sanders graduated from Cornell University with a bach- Suzanne Wainwright-Evans is an entomologist special- horticulture and landscape industry and is View Beneficial Insects 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. — Inga Meadows, The Identification commercial crops. Over his long career he has presented elor’s in plant sciences and master’s in plant pathology izing in integrated pest management. She has been hosted by The North Carolina Arboretum 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. — JC Chong, Pest Identification Walk and Management of Greenhouse Diseases at the international, national and state levels and served from the University of Arkansas. involved in the green industry for more than 25 years in conjunction with North Carolina Coop- in Arboretum Gardens and Cory Tanner, Disease 2:15 - 2:30 p.m. — Break and Opportunity to many professional associations. Highly published, Gill is with a primary focus on biological control and proper erative Extension. Identification Walk in Arboretum Gardens View Beneficial Insects featured in books and publications with subjects focused Stephen Pettis is the Henderson County commercial pesticide use. She is a graduate of the University of 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. — Charlie McKenzie, on insect, disease and bio controls. and consumer extension agent. He holds a bachelor’s Florida with degrees in entomology and environmental degree in horticulture and a master’s in plant protection horticulture. Wainright-Evans consults and speaks in- THANK YOU TO OUR Beneficials: Moving Beyond the Basics Dr. Bill Klingeman is a professor in the plant sciences and pest management from the University of Georgia. ternationally on controlling pests and is the owner of COMMUNITY PARTNERS department at the University of Tennessee. Klingeman’s AND SYMPOSIUM SPONSORS! Pettis has worked as a nursery grower, a greenhouse Buglady Consulting, a business celebrating 16 years of ALL GROUPS research is focused on IPM of common and emerging manager and arborist as well as a county agent in two service to the industry. Biobest USA 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. — Pesticide Credits Issued insect pests and nursery weeds as well as tree-boring insects counties in Georgia. Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park 4 IPM SYMPOSIUM 2017 IPM SYMPOSIUM 2017 5 CLASS SCHEDULE at a GLANCE New Classes ANNOUNCING BLUE RIDGE ECO-GARDENER AUGUST page OCTOBER page NOVEMBER CONTINUED page certificate of merit program 28 Beginning Birding...... 15 3 Designing a Landscape for Life: 14 Meteorology of the Blue Ridge A:

29 Tai Chi All Year Session 1: A FIVE-WEEK CLASS...... 8 A FIVE-WEEK CLASS...... 18 Joshua Lohmann A FOUR-WEEK CLASS...... 20 4 Water Systems: A FOUR-WEEK CLASS...... 16 16 Botanical Latin for Gardeners...... 9 4 Warblers...... 16 16 Feldenkrais Method: Posture and Balance. . .20 Core Lecture Studies SEPTEMBER page 5 Dry-Stack Stone: Principles and Practice. . .8 18 Exploring Watercolor B...... 12 75 hours 5 Geology of the Blue Ridge: 5 Landscapes of the French Broad: 21 Floral Design for the Thanksgiving Table. . 10 Introduction to Ecological A FIVE-WEEK CLASS...... 15 A FIELD TRIP...... 17 28 Wreath Making A...... 10 Gardening Part One: Principles 9 5 Sumi-e A: A SIX-WEEK CLASS ...... 11 6 Introduction to Digital Photography: 29 Wreath Making B...... 10 Introduction to Ecological 9 Shinrin Yoku: Forest Bathing ...... 20 A THREE-DAY CLASS...... 12 Gardening Part Two: Methods 9 14 Spiders of the Blue Ridge...... 15 7 Make and Illuminate Paper: DECEMBER page

15 Stone in the Garden...... 8 A TWO-DAY CLASS...... 12 2 Holiday Paste Paper Play: Cards and Tags. .13 Overview of BREG Program Winter Seasonal Gardening Tasks 2 16 Hiking and Haiku...... 11 17 Sumi-e B: A SIX-WEEK CLASS ...... 11 2 Winter Lights and Night Photography: Students in the Blue Ridge Eco-Gardener Certificate Spring Seasonal Gardening Tasks 2 16 Making Better Digital Images...... 11 17 Botany Basics: AN EIGHT-SESSION CLASS. . . . 17 A TWO-DAY CLASS...... 13 Cathy Hennessy of Merit program will complete 120 contact hours Summer Seasonal Gardening Tasks 2 16 Fall Birding in the Blue Ridge: 20 Treasures of the Fall Night Sky...... 17 3 Rolled Beeswax Candles ...... 13 from education classes which consists of 75 hours of Fall Seasonal Gardening Tasks 2 A FOUR-WEEK CLASS...... 15 21 Nature of Drawing: Autumn Sketchbook: 9 Exploring Watercolor C ...... 12 The North Carolina Arboretum is proud to launch core classes and required electives and 45 hours of 20 Ecology of the Blue Ridge: A TWO-DAY CLASS...... 12 the BLUE RIDGE ECO-GARDENER Certificate electives. The curriculum can be completed in a min- Spring Plants of Interest 3 A SIX-WEEK CLASS...... 16 24 Fall Color and Native Tree JANUARY page of Merit program presenting educational offerings imum of 24 months, dependent on class schedule Summer Plants of Interest 3 21 Owl Prowl...... 16 Identification A...... 17 11 Duck Day: A FIELD TRIP...... 19 on gardening topics that explore ecosystem based and instructor availability. It is very possible that Fall Plants of Interest 3 25 Fall Migration of Birds ...... 16 24 Tai Chi All Year Session III: 17 Song and Sense: gardening. Ecological gardening is a way of think- some students will need a longer time to complete Winter Plants of Interest 2 26 Hawk Watch...... 16 A FOUR-WEEK CLASS...... 20 Writing with Winter Trees...... 13 ing about gardens and landscapes in which gardens the entire 120 hours. There is no requirement for a 26 Silk Reeling: Spiraling Energy of Tai Chi: 26 Japanese Maples, Evergreens and Selected 17 Introduction to Ecological Gardening are no longer seen as a collection of plants, but a final project. There is a 75% minimum attendance Landscape Design Class 9 AN EIGHT-WEEK CLASS...... 20 Unusual Plants...... 9 Part Two: Methods: A THREE-WEEK CLASS. .10 community with complex interdependencies be- requirement to receive credit for classes taken in pursuit Botany for Gardeners 6 26 Tai Chi All Year Session II: 27 Wildlife Rehabilitation: 27 Understanding Lichens...... 19 tween plants, soils, environment, and animals. of the Blue Ridge Eco-Gardener Certificate of Merit. Latin for Gardeners 2 A FOUR-WEEK CLASS...... 20 A CLASS AND FIELD TRIP...... 17 27 Winter Tree Identification A...... 19 This certificate program explores the ecological Ecology 12 29 Optimizing Your Lot 28 Mosses and Liverworts...... 18 30 Come as You Are Yoga: principles at play to help you understand how to For more information and application visit: Gardening in a Changing Climate 3 for Maximum Enjoyment...... 8 29 Fall Color and Native Tree A FOUR-WEEK CLASS...... 20 create and manage a healthy, self-sustaining land- ncarboretum.org/education-programs/certifications Pollinators 3 30 Exploring Watercolor A...... 12 Identification B...... 17 scape and will cover the fundamentals of sustainable There is a $55 application fee. Wildlife and the Garden 3 FEBRUARY page gardening and landscape design. Anyone may take NOVEMBER page 6 Growing and Using Culinary Herbs. . . . .10 the Blue Ridge Eco-Gardener classes but for those Questions? Email [email protected] General Electives 1 Introduction to Ecological Gardening 7 Handmade Paper Valentines...... 13 interested in developing their skills and knowledge or call 828.665.2492. 45 hours Part One: Principles: A THREE-WEEK CLASS. . .9 20 Build Your Own Bluebird Box...... 19 in sustainable gardening, the certificate of merit Elective classes may be selected from classes on 1 Reading the Forest: A TWO-WEEK CLASS. . . . 18 21 Treasures of the Winter Night Sky. . . . . 19 curriculum includes a series of core courses on top- hardscape, edibles, seedsaving, grasses, green 2 Woodpeckers...... 18 21 Winter Tree Identification B...... 19 ics as introduction to eco-gardening, sustainable infrastructure, ergonomics, selected plant groups, 8 Bird Feeding Basics...... 18 27 Meteorology of the Blue Ridge B: landscape design, botany, ecology and seasonal and more. Electives may be taken in any combina- 9 Edible Landscaping...... 9 A FIVE-WEEK CLASS...... 18 plants, as well as elective classes in areas particularly tion and used to concentrate on the area of interest 6 CLASS SCHEDULE at a GLANCE interesting to the candidate. BLUE RIDGE ECO-GARDENER CERTIFICATE 7 and will be clearly identified in the class descriptions.

HORTICULTURE and LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Stone in the Garden Designing a Landscape for Life Introduction to Ecological Gardening Edible Landscaping Instructor: Doug Dearth A FIVE-WEEK CLASS Part One: Principles Instructor: Geoffrey Steen Friday, September 15; Instructor: Tamara Graham A THREE-WEEK CLASS Thursday, November 9; 1 to 3 p.m. 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Instructor: Nina Shippen $27 Member / $37 Non-member $48 Member / $58 Non-member 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, November 1, 8, 15; 1 to 4 p.m. Limit: 16 students Limit: 16 students $138 Member / $148 Non-member $78 Member / $88 Non-member Learn what sweet abundance is possible on a small This five-hour course begins with classroom discussion Limit: 24 students Limit: 20 students patch of ground. With practical how-to recommen- and a slide presentation about using stone to enhance The national “Landscape for Life” program, based on Ecological gardening is a way of thinking about the dations for growing and siting, this class will help the garden and solve many common landscape the principles of the Sustainable SITES Initiative™, created designed landscape in which gardens are no students gain confidence for cultivating a variety of problems. Participants will be introduced to several teaches how to transform landscapes of any scale— longer seen as a collection of plants, but a community fruits and vegetables and discover what wild edibles basic principles and techniques for using stone and whether a suburban lot, a 20–acre farm, a school- with complex interdependencies between plants, soils, might already be present in the garden. The class brick for retaining and free-standing walls, pathways yard, or the common area of a condominium—into environment, and animals. Part One will introduce fulfills two hours of elective credit for the Blue and steps, benches, rockeries, theme gardens, defining beautiful and healthy environments that also benefit Japanese Maples, Evergreens macro ecological concepts such as niche, competition Ridge Eco-Gardener Certificate. landscape spaces and erosion control. The class the surrounding community. This hands-on series and Selected Unusual Plants and succession that can be applied anywhere and will concludes with a walking tour of the Arboretum provides guidance for planning a sustainable, eco- Instructor: Tom Ross explore the ecological principles at play in creating and Botanical Latin for Gardeners grounds to view and assess examples of various hard- friendly landscape design, and serves as an ideal Thursday, October 26; 9:30 a.m. to Noon managing a healthy, self-sustaining garden and land- Instructor: Phil Roudebush scape projects. The class provides four hours of elective framework to help identify, plan and develop an $37 Member / $47 Non-member scape and will include a review of the major plant Thursday, November 16; 10 a.m. to Noon credit for the Blue Ridge Eco-Gardener Certificate. independent project to meet the requirements for Limit: 24 students communities of western North Carolina such as $27 Member / $37 Non-member the Blue Ridge Naturalist certificate. This class Properly selected and placed, Japanese maples and oak-hickory, rich cove, and balds, and the forces that Limit: 24 students Optimizing Your Lot fulfills the landscape design requirement for the conifers can be showpieces that electrify gardens or form them. The class will include a survey of trees, “What’s in a name?” It is easy to fall for the poetry for Maximum Enjoyment Blue Ridge Eco-Gardener Certificate. landscapes. Students will explore the various types shrubs, grasses, and forbs and their use in residential and charm of common plant names. Who can resist Instructor: Geoffrey Steen and classifications of Japanese maples and learn settings, and the use of ecologic perspectives in their the romance of plants with names like “loves-lie- Friday, September 29; 10 a.m. to Noon Dry-Stack Stone: Principles and Practice about selection and care. Thirty different cultivars placement. This course serves as a prerequisite for Part bleeding,” “forget-me-not” or “morning-noon-and- $27 Member / $37 Non-member Instructor: Doug Dearth of Japanese maples suitable for planting in western Two: Methods and offers a framework through which night.” However, when understood and used Limit: 16 students Thursday, October 5; 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. North Carolina will be on display with emphasis on to understand other courses that are included in this appropriately, botanical Latin can help in under- This class enables property owners to plan well for $129 Member / $139 Non-member fall foliage colors. The class will include hands-on program. The class fulfills a core requirement for the standing the origin of a plant or important things home or land improvement, no matter the size of Limit: 10 students identification of Japanese maples and conifers at the Blue Ridge Eco-Gardener Certificate. like its form, color, shape or size. Based on the book the lot, from one tenth of an acre to a small farm. After a classroom discussion of basic principles and Arboretum and of specimens provided by the in- “Botanical Latin for Gardeners,” this class will This class focuses on optimizing a site by learning techniques for working with stone and consider- structor. Additional topics covered will be selecting explore the reasons to use Latin for plant names and about many of the aspects that will need to be con- ations for planning retaining and free-standing companion evergreens for Japanese maples and cold how to use botanical Latin to improve gardening sidered, including home and garden siting, identi- stone walls, the class will move outside for hands-on hardy tropicals including the basjoo banana that efforts. The class fulfills a core requirement for the fying beauty spots and installing landscape features. practice building a dry-stack retaining wall on the will grow in the region’s climate. Class partici- Blue Ridge Eco-Gardener Certificate. Arboretum grounds. Participants should bring pants will receive a Japanese maple seedling or a work gloves, sturdy footwear and water. The class conifer upon completion of the class. The class provides four hours of elective credit for the Blue fulfills two hours of elective credit for the Blue Ridge Eco-Gardener Certificate. Ridge Eco-Gardener Certificate.

8 HORTICULTURE and LANDSCAPE DESIGN HORTICULTURE and LANDSCAPE DESIGN 9 FINE ART and CRAFT

Wreath Making A Sumi-e A Hiking and Haiku Instructor: Clara Curtis tion class for the Blue Ridge Eco-Gardener certifi- A SIX-WEEK CLASS Instructor: Thomas Rain Crowe Tuesday, November 28; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. cate, and offers a framework through which to Instructor: Diana Christopherson Saturday, September 16; 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. $78 Member / $88 Non-member understand other courses that are included in this Tuesdays, September 5, 12, 19, 26, $47 Member / $57 Non-Member Limit: 24 students program. Introduction to Ecological Gardening October 3, 10; 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Limit: 15 students Wreath Making B Part One: Principles is required before enrolling this $89 Member / $99 Non-Member This class is for writers and walkers of all levels Instructor: Clara Curtis class and candidates for the certificate should take Limit: 12 students and will focus on stimulating the faculties of ob- Wednesday, November 29; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this class as early as possible in their coursework. The Sumi-e B servation, memory and creativity. There will be $78 Member / $88 Non-member class fulfills a core requirement for the Blue Ridge A SIX-WEEK CLASS instruction on the literary art of Japanese haiku Limit: 24 students Eco-Gardener Certificate. Instructor: Diana Christopherson poetry and the class will include a short walk on Join the Arboretum’s senior director for mission Tuesdays, October 17, 24, 31, the Arboretum grounds to develop awareness of delivery, Clara Curtis, in this class where students Growing and Using Culinary Herbs November 14, 28, December 5; the natural world. The class will close with a class will make a festive holiday wreath. Participants will Instructor: Phil Roudebush 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. sharing of the writing completed during the day. Diana Christopherson learn classic wreath-making methods and create a Tuesday, February 6; 1 to 3 p.m. $89 Member / $99 Non-Member Bring writing tools and lunch. full-sized door wreath using the hand-wrapped $27 Member / $37 Non-member Limit: 12 students bundle method. Students will also learn an easy Limit: 24 students Enjoy learning this beautiful style of painting that Making Better Digital Images Floral Design for the Thanksgiving Table bow tying method. All wreath-making materials Delicious and aromatic herbs are commonly grown is exemplified by the artistic use of fundamental Instructor: Robert Priddy Instructor: Theresa Clower will be provided including a variety of fragrant in gardens and containers for a variety of uses. This brush strokes of simple lines and dots. Sumi-e is a Saturday, September 16; 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 21; 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. greenery, ribbon and natural accent materials. class will provide general information about growing discipline that is relaxing and provides an escape $37 Member / $47 Non-Member $95 Member / $105 Non-member Students should bring their own floral clippers. herbs in the home garden with a focus on those used from our everyday hectic world. This technique of Limit: 12 students Limit: 20 students for culinary purposes. Ideas about how to process painting is centuries old and has been handed down From camera phone to full-size digital camera, the Learning to create a dramatic centerpiece using Introduction to Ecological Gardening and use culinary herbs year-round will be discussed from one master teacher to another. Beginning and basics of photography are the same. Learning to see richly textured berries, nuts, and flowers can be fun. Part Two: Methods including recipes for making various types of herb continuing students may take either or both classes. the light, frame the image, and capture the moment This morning class covers techniques for securing A THREE-WEEK CLASS pesto, vinegars, butters, rubs and oils. The class New student supplies fee is approximately $45; is at the heart of making better images. This class is these unusually shaped elements in a design. Table Instructor: Nina Shippen fulfills two hours of elective credit for the Blue continuing students can purchase a sumi-e paper for photographers of all levels using any type of dig- size, correct proportion and harmonious color com- Wednesdays, January 17, 24, 31; 1 to 4 p.m. Ridge Eco-Gardener Certificate. pad from the teacher. ital camera and will emphasize what to consider binations will be discussed. Each participant will $88 Member / $98 Non-member before ‘pushing the button.’ Topics to be covered create a holiday design to take home and enjoy. No Limit: 20 students include exposure, lighting, composition, and image experience is needed. All flowers, containers and Prerequisite: Introduction to Ecological storage and organization. Students will see images other materials will be provided. Participants should Gardening Part One and talk about what works and why. Students Susan Rhew bring their own floral clippers. Topics in this class include the ecology-based should bring their own cameras and instruction methods used in design, site assessment, planting, manuals if available. and management of a garden. The class will consider gardening with site conditions that are frequently encountered in western North Carolina, (slopes, drought, and water management) and will explore what it means to garden in an era of rapid climactic 10 HORTICULTURE and LANDSCAPE DESIGN change. This course is the second part of a founda- FINE ART and CRAFT 11 Exploring Watercolor A Holiday Paste Paper Play: Cards and Tags Instructor: Susan Lingg Instructor: Rebecca Caldwell Saturday, September 30; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 2; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $58 Member / $68 Non-Member $75 Member / $85 Non-Member Limit: 16 students Limit: 16 students Exploring Watercolor B This class offers a day of creative play learning all Instructor: Susan Lingg about paste paper, a 500 year-old technique for Saturday, November 18; 1 to 4 p.m. making designs on paper with pigmented starch Rick Daley Susan Lingg Rebecca Caldwell $58 Member / $68 Non-Member paste. Students will learn to make simple handmade Limit: 16 students tools to create vibrant designs on sheets of paper for Exploring Watercolor C This class is designed for beginning photographers will learn how to add decorative elements such as use in producing holiday cards, envelopes and Rolled Beeswax Candles Instructor: Susan Lingg who are interested in developing basic skills in leaves, flowers and seeds to their paper. Students wrapping papers. Included is a demonstration on Instructor: Kate Stockman connecting relationships sustained in and around Saturday, December 9, 1 to 4 p.m. photography using a digital camera. No experience will also build the wood structure support of the using paste papers to make original small books for Sunday, December 3; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. trees. Classroom time will include warming cups of $58 Member / $68 Non-Member is necessary. The focus of the class will be in two lamp and learn simple electrical wiring. Lighting holiday gift giving. Paste and paper will be supplied. $37 Member / $47 Non-Member and prompts to deepen the conversation. Limit: 16 students broad areas: technical skills and creative devel- the lamps will be the finale of the class. Supplies The instructor will provide a list of items to bring, Limit: 20 students Optional course reading is Haskell’s “The Songs These classes offer new and useful information on opment. Mixing classroom instruction and field are included. Students may bring pressed flowers, such as squeegees, wide-toothed combs, stamps Combining a hands-on project with useful informa- of Trees: Stories from Nature’s Great Connectors.” tools and techniques to learn the range of possibili- exercises in the Arboretum gardens, students leaves and other flat found items for decoration. and more. tion, this class covers a range of topics on all things Students should wear clothing appropriate for an ties in applying paints that are unique to watercolor. will learn about camera controls and basic photo bee-related, including beeswax production and the outdoor walk and bring lunch, journals and writing Beginning and intermediate painters are welcome composition. Students will need to bring their Nature of Drawing: Autumn Sketchbook Winter Lights and Night Photography important distinctions between bee, wasp and hornet and sketching supplies. to take one class or learn together over all three own digital cameras, preferably with interchange- A TWO-DAY CLASS A TWO-DAY CLASS stings. Students will learn to create a hand-rolled classes in the series. Using a limited palette, students able lenses, along with the instruction manual and Instructor: Preston Montague Instructor: Rick Daley beeswax candle to take home along with instruction Handmade Paper Valentines will practice blending shapes and colors and study accessories, including lens, batteries and memory Saturday-Sunday, October 21 – 22; Saturday, December 2; 2:30 to 8 p.m. and handouts for making more of these lovely, Instructor: Pam Granger Gale the techniques of laying transparent glazes, negative cards. A tripod is helpful and recommended but 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. December 3; 9:30 a.m. to Noon naturally honey-scented candles at home. Wednesday, February 7; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. painting, spattering, and adding texture to create not required. $130 Member / $140 Non-Member $137 Member / $147 Non-Member $57 Member / $67 Non-Member depth in their paintings. All supplies are included in Limit: 20 students Limit: 10 students Song and Sense: Limit: 12 students the course fees. Make and Illuminate Paper Designed for enthusiasts with little to no artistic Night time and low-light photography form the Writing with Winter Trees The world of handmade paper is the focus of this A TWO-DAY CLASS training, this foundation course focuses on creating foundation of this course. Students will develop Instructor: Rebecca Caldwell class on creating beautiful papers to share with Introduction to Digital Photography Instructor: Pam Gale accurate and beautiful botanical illustrations. Par- their skills in painting with light and photographing Wednesday, January 17; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. life’s loved ones. Students will learn a brief history A THREE-DAY CLASS Saturday, October 7; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ticipants will learn basic observation and drawing fireworks, street scenes at night and moonlight. The $47 Member / $57 Non-Member of papermaking and practice the motion of dipping Instructor: Robert Priddy Sunday, October 8; 2 to 3:30 p.m. techniques with pen and pencil and will use colored evening session will be a chance to photograph the Limit: 16 students the mold and deckle into the pulp and then press- Friday, October 6; 1 to 4 p.m. $85 Member / $95 Non-Member pencils to apply vibrant color. Though designed for Arboretum’s Winter Lights event. A review of This writing class will allow students to spend a ing. Once comfortable with the process, students Saturday, October 7; 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Limit: 12 students beginners, students with more intermediate skills students work is a highlight of the second day. mindful day attending to the particular stories will begin creating one-of-a-kind Valentines, adding Sunday, October 8; 1 to 4 p.m. Enter the world of handmade paper in this two- are encouraged to join in. Students are asked to Students will bring their own photography equip- that trees have to share. In listening, says biolo- leaves, flowers, lace and other flat found materials. $158 Member / $168 Non-Member day class focused on creating beautiful papers that bring sketchbooks, colored pencils, #2 pencils, ment; a tripod is preferred but is not required. gist David Haskell, we learn what endures and Most supplies are included. Students may bring Limit: 12 students will become the sides for a lamp. The class offers a erasers, a pencil sharpener and micron pens. An what connects us in conversation with all of life’s pressed flowers, leaves and other flat decorative brief history of papermaking as students practice optional text is “Botanical Illustration with the community. Time outside will be spent on the elements to use in their creations or to share with the motion of dipping the mold and deckle into Eden Project” by Rosie Martin. Carolina Mountain Trail and other areas of the the class. 12 FINE ART and CRAFT the pulp and pressing it onto blankets. Students Arboretum, allowing students to observe the inter- FINE ART and CRAFT 13 BLUE RIDGE NATURALIST NATURAL HISTORY certificate of merit program Beginning Birding Spiders of the Blue Ridge Instructor: Simon Thompson Instructor: Carlton Burke The North Carolina Arboretum is proud to offer the Monday, August 28; 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Thursday, September 14; 1 to 4 p.m. Blue Ridge Naturalist Certificate of Merit program $37 Member / $47 Non-Member $47 Member / $57 Non-Member which presents educational offerings on a variety of Limit: 20 students Limit: 20 students natural history topics. The courses provide ways to Core Lecture Studies Birding is the fastest growing hobby in the country. Spiders are misunderstood and feared creatures of learn about the Southern Appalachian ecosystem and 116 hours consisting of the following seven classes: The emphasis in this three-hour class is on learning our mountains but are absolutely essential in the present opportunities to develop environmental Ecology of the Blue Ridge 24 how to identify the region’s birds by their songs, ecology of our forests. This class teaches students to awareness and to explore our mountains. For those Geology 12 plumage and behavior. Practical information on identify many of the region’s most common spiders, Meteorology 12

interested in developing skills and knowledge as a Jonathan Marchal choosing and using the best binoculars, books and learn about their amazing life cycles, and gain an naturalist, the program offers a Certificate of Merit Water Systems 12 field guides on the market will be addressed. This apppreciation of these amazing invertebrates. The curriculum that includes a series of core courses in Botany Basics 20 class fulfills three hours of elective credit for the class will move outddoors to search for spiders in zoology, botany, geology, ecology and plant identi- Zoology of the Blue Ridge 24 Joshua Lohmann Blue Ridge Naturalist Certificate. their natural habitats and will observe live spiders in fication with elective classes in butterflies, birds, Natural History Interpretation 12 the classroom. This class fulfills three hours of elec- mushrooms, etc. north carolina Geology of the Blue Ridge tive credit for the Blue Ridge Naturalist Certificate. Core Field Studies environmental education A FIVE WEEK CLASS Students in the Blue Ridge Naturalist Certificate 84 total hours certification program Instructor: Steve Yurkovich Fall Birding in the Blue Ridge of Merit program attend 236 hours of education Tuesdays, September 5, 12, 19, 26; A FOUR-WEEK CLASS classes and conduct a 30-50 hour final project. The Native Tree Identification — Trees of the Blue Ridge The following classes qualify for Criteria II 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Instructors Marilyn Kolton & Louis Dwarshius curriculum is designed to be completed in a min- 12 hours consisting of the following four classes: (Outdoor Instructor-led Experiences) credit: October 3; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, September 16; 9:15 to 11 a.m., imum of 24 months, dependent on class schedule Spring Season 3 $130 Member / $140 Non-Member September 23, 30, October 7; 8 to 11 a.m. and instructor availability. Most students will need Summer Season 3 All About Bluebirds 3 Limit: 16 students $98 Member / $108 Non-Member additional time to finish the program. There is a Fall Season 3 Bird Songs 3 Explore the geologic history of the Southern Appa- Limit: 20 students 75% minimum attendance requirement to receive Winter Season 3 Birding 101 6 lachian Mountains. Each weekly class builds on the Fall is the most exciting season for birders. Oppor- credit for classes taken in pursuit of the Blue Ridge Butterflies and Moths 10 previous week and leads to an understanding of tunities abound for sighting migrants flying south as Naturalist Certificate. Native Plants/Flora of the Blue Ridge Geology of Blue Ridge 5 mountain formation. The course will begin with a they stop to feed and rest. Students will learn the 72 hours consisting of the following three classes: Native Ferns 6 discussion of the earth’s interior and plate tectonics, birds that reside in our area year round as well the For more information and application visit: Spring 24 Pine Primer 3 then progress to a current model for formation of birds passing through each season. Participants will ncarboretum.org/education-programs/certifications Summer 24 Sparrows 3 the Southern Appalachians. This will be followed learn bird identification skills and have several oppor- There is a $55 application fee. Fall 24 Spring Flora 10 by an overview of common earth materials and will tunities to develop them during field trips to various Spring Birding 10 conclude with a discussion of the surficial processes habitats. This class fulfills eight hours of elective Questions? Email [email protected] Electives Spring Tree 3 that have shaped these old mountains. The last credit for the Blue Ridge Naturalist Certificate. or call 828.665.2492. 36 hours in any combination of natural history classes Spring Wildlflower Walk 3 meeting on October 3 will be a field trip. This Summer Flora 10 Joshua Lohmann class fulfills a core requirement for the Blue Ridge Final Project Summer Tree ID 3 Naturalist Certificate. 30 to 50 hours independent project Tree Trek 6

14 BLUE RIDGE NATURALIST & NCEE CERTIFICATES NATURAL HISTORY 15 Blue RidgeNaturalistCertificate. This classfulfillsfourhours of electivecreditforthe to callinandobserveone or moreresidentowls. “Owl Prowl”bycarpooling toanearbywoodland live owls. In the evening the class will conduct an learn todissectowlpelletsandmeetoneormore in western North Carolina and their natural history, students willlearnaboutthevariousspeciesfound elusive birds of our eastern forests. In the classroom, Owls areamongthemostinterestingbutalso Owl Prowl Eco-Gardening Certificate. Ridge NaturalistCertificateandfortheBlue This classfulfillsacorerequirementfortheBlue concludes withafieldtrip,weatherpermitting. organisms andtheirnaturalenvironment.Theclass uncover thecomplexinteractionsbetweenfamiliar extinct ice-ageanimalsontoday’slandscapeand grow. Studentswilldiscussthelingeringeffectsof ants and whitetail deer determine where trilliums to moretreespeciesthanallofEurope.Learnhow Discover whytheSouthernAppalachiansarehome A SIX-WEEKCLASS Ecology oftheBlueRidge 16 Limit: 15students $68 Member/$78Non-Member 3 to6p.m.and810 Thursday, September21; Instructor: CarltonBurke Limit: 20students $178 Member/$188Non-Member Wednesdays, September20,27, Instructor: DanLazar NATURAL HISTORY October 4,11,18,25;12:45to4:45p.m. tive credit for the Blue Ridge Naturalist Certificate. tive creditfor the BlueRidgeNaturalistCertificate. for thefieldtrip. Thisclassfulfillsfourhours ofelec- through thearea.Studentsshould dressappropriately nearby locationtolookformigratory hawksthatpass live raptorsintheclassroom, andthencarpooltoa pants willlearnaboutthesebirds,meet oneormore delight both novice and expert bird watchers. Partici the most visible of our birds of prey and continually Hawks, falcons,eaglesandtheotherdaytimeraptorsare Hawk Watch credit fortheBlueRidgeNaturalistCertificate. sparrows. Thisclassfulfillsthreehoursofelective paths ofwarblers,vireos,tanagers,thrushesand Students willlearnaboutthelifecyclesandflight unraveling thecomplexpatternsofbirdmigration. explores theanswerstothesequestionsandmore, What happensifbirdsgooffcourse?Thisclass are thosewinternewcomersinourfieldsandforests? Where do summer birds go in the fall? And who Fall MigrationofBirds Limit: 20students $58 Member/$68Non-Member Tuesday, September26;9a.m.to2p.m. Instructor: CarltonBurke Limit: 20students $37 Member/$47Non-Member Monday, September25; 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Instructor: SimonThompson

- Steve Yurkovich the BlueRidgeNaturalist Certificate. This classfulfillsthreehours ofelectivecreditfor identify thebirdsandtheir distinctivesongs. of warblers,allowingstudentsopportunitiesto provides aninformativeandenjoyableoverview tuneful oftheNorthAmericansongbirds.Thisclass warblers, amongthemostbrilliantlycoloredand North Carolinaishometomorethan40speciesof Warblers Ridge NaturalistCertificate. This classfulfillsacorerequirementfortheBlue can getwetandbringahandlens,paperpencil. neighborhoods. Studentsshouldwearshoes that niques thatcouldbeusedintheirownbackyardsor will gainknowledgeaboutstreamrestorationtech- ment of water systems management. Participants the surroundingland,andassessmentimprove- cycle, howawatershedarea flowsandinteracts with and groundwater.Topicsincludethehydrologic systems andtheconnectionbetweenwatersheds Explore theimportanceofhealthynaturalwater A FOUR-WEEKCLASS Water Systems Limit: 20students $37 Member/$47Non-Member p.m. October 4;9:15a.m.to12:15 Wednesday, Instructor: SimonThompson Limit: 14students $120 Member/$130Non-Member Wednesdays, October4,11,18,25; Instructor: TomSouthard 9:15 a.m.to12:15p.m. principles. Handouts will be emailed to students for principles. Handouts willbeemailedtostudents for discussions of practicalapplicationsof botanical ily lecturewith hands-onactivities,short walks and classification and ecology. The class will be primar- the basicsofplantstructure, function, evolution, danger. Exploreallthesephenomena andlookat the sun,recoilatatouch,and warnotherplantsof animals into helping them reproduce. They track dreds of feet into the air, and trick insects and other Plants canmaketheirownfood,pullwaterhun- AN EIGHT-SESSIONCLASS Botany Basics credit fortheBlueRidgeNaturalistCertificate. elevations. Thisclassfulfillsthreehoursofelective wear appropriateclothingfortheweatherandhigher daylong trip and plan on carpooling. Students should tum. Studentsshouldpackalunchanddrinksforthe Ridge Parkway, beginning and ending at the Arbore French Broad,theBrevardFault,andonBlue Broad Basinasthegroupcarpoolstositesalong floodplains produced by running water in the French trip willhighlight valleys,rapids,waterfalls and features areaffectedbytheunderlyinggeology.The tional features generated by streams and how these This field tripwillexaminethe erosive anddeposi- A FIELDTRIP Landscapes oftheFrenchBroad Limit: 20students $188 Member/$198Non-Member Tuesdays andThursdays, Instructor: AlexandraHolland Limit: 14students $57 Member/$67Non-Member Thursday, October5;9:15a.m.to3:30p.m. Instructor: SteveYurkovich November 2,9,14;9:30a.m.toNoon October 17,19,24,26,31, - causes seasonal colorchangeandteaches partici- months. This class covers the biology of what spectacular foliage color show during the autumn Western NorthCarolina combinetocreatea Many treesintheAppalachian Mountainsof Fall ColorandNativeTreeIdentificationB Fall Color and Native TreeIdentification A for theBlueRidgeNaturalistCertificate. pants. Thisclassfulfillstwohoursofelectivecredit evening stargazinggatheringisofferedtopartici- shower inNovemberwillbediscussed.Anoptional Comet) and theoftenspectacularLeonidmeteor meteor shower(containingpiecesofHalley’s The best way to view the peak of the Orionids the nightskywithbinocularsandsmalltelescopes. of planispheresandstarchartstoassistinnavigating night sky.Amorningclasswillreviewthebasicuse and deep sky objects that are treasures of the fall Discover theconstellations,brightstars,planets, Treasures oftheFallNightSky

the BlueRidgeEco-GardenerCertificate. ment fortheBlueRidgeNaturalistCertificateand optional printing.Thisclassfulfillsacorerequire- Limit: 20students $37 Member/$47Non-Member Sunday, October29;1to4p.m. Instructor: MarcWilliams Limit: 24students $27 Member/$37Non-Member Friday, October20;10a.m.toNoon Instructor: StephanMartin Limit: 20students $37 Member/$47Non-Member Tuesday, October24;1to4p.m. I nstructor: CarltonBurke Blue RidgeNaturalist Certificate. class fulfillsfourhoursof elective creditforthe a picniclunchandpeekbehind thescenes.This at Lees-McCraeCollegein BannerElk,N.C.,for carpool totheMay Wildlife Rehabilitation Center After theclassroomdiscussion, participantswill countering aninjuredororphanedwildcreature. working withwildanimals,andwhattodoifen- wildlife rehabilitator,thelegalrequirementsof hazards wildlifeface,theroleoflicensed the classroom participants will learn about the dangers oftenduetohazardscreatedbyman.In In our modern world, wild animals face many A CLASSANDFIELDTRIP Wildlife Rehabilitation the BlueRidgeNaturalistCertificate. teristics. Thisclassfulfillsacorerequirementfor colored leaves,fruitandotherbotanicalcharac- pants howtoidentifytreesinautumnbytheir Limit: 15students $68 Member/$78Non-Member Friday, October27;9a.m.to5p.m. Instructor: CarltonBurke NATURAL HISTORY

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Joshua Lohmann Mosses and Liverworts Duck Day Winter Tree Identification A Instructor: Jim Goldsmith A FIELD TRIP Instructor: Marc Williams Saturday, October 28; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Instructor: Simon Thompson Saturday, January 27; 1 to 4 p.m. $57 Member / $67 Non-Member Thursday, January 11; 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. $37 Member / $47 Non-Member Limit: 15 students $37 Member / $47 Non-Member Limit: 20 students This workshop will be divided between field trips Limit: 20 students Winter Tree Identification B around the Arboretum and classroom discussion of Woodpeckers Meteorology of the Blue Ridge A In defense of ducks, they don’t all look the same! Instructor: Carlton Burke the characters and terminology necessary to identify Instructor: Simon Thompson A FIVE-WEEK CLASS This class offers a morning out around Asheville to Wednesday, February 21; 1 to 4 p.m. common species of mosses and liverworts. Partici- Thursday, November 2; 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Instructor: Tom Ross several of the area’s better lakes for identifying $37 Member / $47 Non-Member pants will learn collection techniques and look at $37 Member / $47 Non-Member Tuesdays, November 14, 21, 28, ducks and other waterfowl. Winter is by far the best Limit: 20 students common mosses and liverworts of this area. Students Limit: 20 students December 5, 12; 9:30 a.m. to Noon time of the year for waterfowl in the mountains of Trees take on a whole new dimension in winter. Arboretum gardens where a new nest box will be should dress comfortably for walking some Arbore- The seven species of woodpeckers here in western $98 Member / $108 Non-Member North Carolina, and many of the birds should be in This is particularly true for deciduous species. installed. This class provides three hours of elective tum trails and bring a hand lens if available, paper North Carolina range from the tiny downy to the Limit: 24 students full breeding colors in anticipation of the upcoming Identifying and observing trees in winter can be a credit for the blue Ridge Naturalist Certificate and and pencil. This class fulfills six hours of elective huge pileated. This morning class offers an in-depth Meteorology of the Blue Ridge B breeding season. Males are the easiest to identify, fun and rewarding activity. In this class, students credit for wildlife and the gardening requirement credit for the Blue Ridge Naturalist Certificate. study of this fascinating group of birds. Why do A FIVE-WEEK CLASS but the class will spend time deciphering the cryptic will view trees in the landscape and woodland and for the Blue Ridge Eco-Gardener Certificate. woodpeckers drum on gutters? Are they really Instructor: Tom Ross plumages of those look-alike females as well. The learn to identify them based on silhouette, bark, Reading the Forest “eating” the house? Class discussion will provide Tuesdays, February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27; class will meet at Lake Julian. Students should wear twigs and other characteristics. Participants will Treasures of the Winter Night Sky A TWO-WEEK CLASS opportunities to clear up common misconcep- 9:30 a.m. to Noon weather-appropriate clothing for being outdoors. receive the booklet “Winter Tree Finder.” This Instructor: Stephan Martin Instructor: Tom Hatley tions. This class fulfills three hours of elective $98 Member / $108 Non-member This class fulfills three hours of elective credit for class fulfills a core requirement for the Blue Ridge Wednesday, February 21; 10 a.m. to Noon Wednesdays, November 1, 8; credit for the Blue Ridge Naturalist Certificate. Limit: 24 students the Blue Ridge Naturalist Certificate. Naturalist Certificate. $27 Member / $37 Non-Member 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This class looks at the science of weather forecasting Limit: 24 students $87 Member / $97 Non-Member Bird Feeding Basics with an emphasis on weather patterns in western Understanding Lichens Build Your Own Bluebird Box Winter is one of the best times of year to explore the Limit: 12 students Instructor: Aaron Steed North Carolina. Discussion will include weather Instructor: Jennifer Love Instructor: Joe Sanders treasures of the night sky because of the incredible This class will introduce patterns on the landscape Wednesday, November 8; folklore, predicting and tracking the weather, and Saturday, January 27; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, February 20; 1 to 4 p.m. number of brilliant stars, constellations, and visible today that reflect the imprint of history and cul- 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. understanding local and worldwide climate data. $57 Member / $67 Non-Member $57 Member / $67 Non-Member nebulae. The constellation Orion and the Great tures. Participants will gain a deeper understanding $37 Member / $47 Non-Member The class will learn about extreme weather events Limit: 20 students Limit: 15 students Orion Nebula, a star-forming region 1300 light of Southern Appalachian land histories evident on Limit: 20 students such as floods, droughts, tornadoes and hurricanes, Lichens are mysterious organisms that have fasci- Bluebirds actually need human intervention in years from Earth, can be seen by the naked eye in their favorite hiking spot or backyard. Each session This is a crash course on all things relating to feed- how to “read” the sky using a cloud chart, and how nated people for years. This class allows students to order to compensate for their natural habitats being winter. In the morning hours, the class will review will consist of class time and a short hike on the ing birds. Learn about the different seed blends, to analyze a surface pressure chart. Long-range fore- delve into the enchanting world of lichens to learn overtaken by non-native species. This class will give the basic use of planispheres and star charts to learn Arboretum property and nearby. Each student will feeders and hardware to successfully attract birds. casting, climate variability, computer models used about their basic ecology, identification and natural a history of the bluebird and its lifecycle and will let to navigate the night sky and about what is visible receive a copy of the book “Forest Forensics” by The class will cover the seed preferences of the in forecasting and climate information in the elec- history. Students will learn the characteristics of students build their own cedar nest box of the type in binoculars and small telescopes. During the eve- Tom Wessels which will be the text for this class. various species in the area as well as deterrents for tronic age will also be addressed. Each student different growth forms and be able to recognize that has proven popular with bluebirds. No carpen- ning an optional stargazing gathering will be offered Participants should wear shoes and clothing suitable seed-stealing squirrels and bears. This class fulfills will receive hand-outs and a copy of the National different reproductive structures and conspicuous try experience is required. Students take home a for participants. All are welcome and no previous for short hikes. This class fulfills four hours of elec- four hours of elective credit for the Blue Ridge Audubon Society’s “Field Guide to North American features that are helpful in identifying lichens to completed bluebird nest box, mounting pole, and astronomy or observing experience is required. This tive credit for the Blue Ridge Naturalist Certificate. Naturalist Certificate. Weather.” This class fulfills a core requirement for genus and species. Students will also learn how written information on attracting bluebirds to their class fulfills two hours of elective credit for the Blue the Blue Ridge Naturalist Certificate. lichens are used as biological indicators. This property. Supplies are provided; however students Ridge Naturalist Certificate. class fulfills five hours of elective credit for the will need to bring a hammer and work gloves and 18 NATURAL HISTORY Blue Ridge Naturalist Certificate. wear sturdy shoes and clothing for a walk into the NATURAL HISTORY 19 HEALTH and WELLNESS ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTORS New Instructor

Carlton Burke is a naturalist and educator who lives in Mills magazines and books from Alaska Air to the Encyclopedia of the state’s first land steward and served as the Sequoyah Distin- Tai Chi All Year Shinrin Yoku: Forest Bathing River, N.C., Carlton operates Carolina Mountain Naturalists, Zoos. His exhibits have included the International Color guished Professor in Cherokee Studies at Western Carolina FOUR-WEEK SESSIONS Instructor: Lisa Quatrale which specializes in presenting live animal and nature programs Exhibit, the Washington, D.C. Gallery of Photography, LA University. for area schools, summer camps and many other organizations Digital Exhibits, Texas Tech College, and many others. Instructor: Tony Smith Saturday, September 9; 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. including the Arboretum where he has been a popular instructor Alexandra Holland graduated from Duke University and Tuesdays; 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. $47 Member / $57 Non-member for many years. He was the curator of exhibits at the Western Doug Dearth is a stone mason with his own business, Dry earned her master’s degree in botany from the University of Session I: August 29, September 5, 12, 19 Limit: 15 students North Carolina Nature Center for over 25 years and is a state Ridge Stone, in Weaverville, N.C., Doug builds dry-stack walls, Texas at Austin. She was in the first class of students to be and federally licensed wildlife rehabilitator. steps, walks, patios, and rockeries. He is a longtime Arboretum certified as Blue Ridge Naturalists and can’t imagine living any- Session II: September 26, October 3, 10, 17 This morning session introduces students to Shinrin instructor, a certified National Wildlife Federation habitat where else besides these amazing mountains. Session III: October 24, 31, November 7, 14 Yoku, a restorative practice originating in Japan that Feldenkrais Method: Posture and Balance Rebecca Caldwell is a writer, educator and counselor in Ashe- steward and trained “muddy water watcher.” $48 Member / $58 Non-member emphasizes soaking in the sounds, scents and sights Instructor: Jacquie Wollins ville. Drawing on expressive arts therapy and eco therapy, Beth Ross Johnson is the adult education coordinator at Rebecca leads workshops on writing and making expressive Pam Granger Gale is a retired art teacher with 31 years of the Arboretum. She is a registered yoga teacher through Limit: 12 students of nature for slowing the body, stilling the mind and Thursday, November 16; 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. journals. She also serves as the adult education assistant at the experience teaching all ages and various media with a special Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level and has worked with Take tai chi to the next level by practicing every opening the heart. Participants will experience walk- $67 Member / $77 Non-member North Carolina Arboretum. interest in papermaking and marbling. She has a bachelor’s in art many newcomers to yoga. week in the Arboretum gardens. The tai chi form is ing on the Arboretum grounds in a slow, relaxed and Limit: 20 students education from Limestone College and studied papermaking at ® Diana Christopherson has been studying the Japanese brush Penland School of Crafts and at Asheville Bookworks. Pam Marilyn Kolton and Louis Dwarshius are frequent teachers from a 72nd generation Taoist Master. Instruction mindful way, ending with an informal tea ceremony. The Feldenkrais Method is based on using gentle, painting techniques of sumi-e for over 25 years under the teaches classes at the John C. Campbell Folk School, and Eco of birding and wildflower courses and lead many nature hikes. is tailored for new or returning students to progress Students should wear comfortable clothing and shoes mindful movement to increase ease and range of tutelage of Reiko Ito Shellum, a Japanese master teacher of Depot where she also exhibits her work. Both are certified Blue Ridge Naturalis and past presidents of at their own pace. There will be three sessions, each for walking outside as weather permits. motion, improve flexibility and coordination, and the Nanga School. She taught at Northern Dakota County local Audubon societies. Marilyn has been contributing writer to TriDistrict Community Education from 2008 to 2012. Jim Goldsmith has been interested in identifying plants and the Illinois Audubon Society magazine and is a past board mem- four weeks long. Students should wear comfortable reduce stress. This one-day class introduces partici- fungi for many years. He has studied mosses and liverworts with ber of the Asheville based Elisha Mitchell Audubon society. clothing for practicing outside as weather permits. Silk Reeling: Spiraling Energy of Tai Chi pants to this body-centered method through a series Theresa Clower is the owner of THERESA Floral Design, regional experts at several intensive workshops, including courses Louis is a board member of the Asheville Botanical Gardens. a special-event floral design studio established in 1996 and at the Highlands Biological Station, The Smoky Mountain Field AN EIGHT-WEEK CLASS of guided lessons—slow, gentle explorations of located in Newark, Del. She teaches in the Floral Design Pro- School, and walks at the Wildflower Pilgrimage. Dan Lazar served for many years as director of education at the Instructor: M. King Goslin movement that can be done by anyone at any level. gram at Longwood Gardens in Kennett, Square, Pa. Theresa is a Western North Carolina Nature Center, followed by several Tuesdays, 10 to 11 a.m. Students will discover how to achieve a solid stance, multiple award winner at the world-renowned Philadelphia M. King Goslin has been teaching Tai Chi since 2010. Her years as executive director of the Colburn Earth Science Flower Show, a member of the prestigious American Institute of teachers include Bob Feesor, Caroline Demoise, Master Wu Museum. Dan has a degree in forest biology from the State September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 a more erect spine and enhanced breathing for Floral Design and a Certified Floral Designer. Wen Ching, Dr. Russell Smiley, Dr. Paul Lam and most recently University of New York College of Environmental Science November 7, 14 greater vitality. Bring a lunch, a bath towel, yoga Sifu Dan Jones. Currently she teaches ongoing classes at the and Forestry and has been an instructor in the Blue Ridge $88 Member / $98 Non-member or exercise mat if you have one and wear com- Thomas Rain Crowe is an award-winning poet and an interna- YMCA and at the Arboretum and delights in learning, sharing Naturalist program since 2005. tionally-published author of 30 books, including the multi-award her discoveries and teaching others what is possible. Limit: 12 students fortable clothing. winning book of nonfiction “Zoro’s Field: My Life in the Susan Lingg is a full-time artist and has been studying and Silk reeling is an essential part of all systems of tai Appalachian Woods,” an historical novel “The Watcher: Like Tamara Graham is an Asheville-based landscape designer. In sharing the watercolor medium since the 1980s through chi training which helps practitioners develop the Come as You Are Yoga Sweet Bells Jangled” and several collections of poems including her 18 years of practice in western North Carolina, she has demonstrations, exhibits and teaching. The fluidity and trans- “Radiogenesis” and “The Laugharne Poems,” published in Wales worked on the design of landscapes across a broad range of scales, parency of watercolor drives her to new explorations of light, beautiful, graceful movements of nature upon A FOUR-WEEK CLASS in 1997 by Carreg Gwalch. He has been an editor of major liter- from new communities, streetscapes and parks to schoolyard color and texture, and she enjoys enabling others to access their which tai chi is based. Learning silk reeling deepens Instructor: Beth Johnson ary and cultural journals and anthologies and is founder and habitats and private residences. In addition to her work in design, own creativity in watercolor and papermaking. Her work can the practice of other standard tai chi forms in that Tuesdays, January 30, February 6, 13, 20; publisher of New Native Press (www.newnativepress.org). He is Tamara partners with area environmental organizations to be seen on her website watercolorsbysusan.com. a longtime resident of the Southern Appalachians and lives in the facilitate numerous stream enhancement, reforestation and it loosens the joints and enables freedom of move- 10 to 11 a.m. Tuckasegee watershed of Jackson County in western N.C. greenway projects in the region. Prior to teaching at the Arboretum, Jennifer Love is a middle school science teacher who has been ment. Developed by Sifu Dan Jones, this sequence $32 Member / $42 Non-member Tamara taught courses in sustainable site planning and design at participating in a lichen distribution database in Georgia for Clara Curtis is senior director for mission delivery at the North Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Graduate Program in Sustainability the past four years. Jennifer enjoys searching for these unique Limit: 10 students full of spiraling energy can be enjoyed seated or Carolina Arboretum. She has over 30 years’ experience in public Studies and Haywood Community College’s Natural Resources and complicated organisms and has taught her basic lichen class standing and is suitable for all levels of experience. Begin or continue yoga practice with this four session horticulture and floral design. Her designs for the Arboretum’s Management Department. at the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, the Students should wear comfortable clothing. series. Because many associated with the Arboretum quilt garden, container gardens and seasonal and permanent Arboretum and Coweeta Hydrologic Lab. landscapes are featured for their 21st season in 2017. Tom Hatley has written and taught about the interaction of are gardeners or hikers, special attention will be paid people and the landscape, particularly in Appalachian landscapes, to hands and feet. Mats and props will be supplied or Rick Daley is a professional outdoor photographer for 15 years, for 40 years. He holds a master’s degree from Yale School of you may bring your own. Although this class is open Rick has taught both private students (novice to professional) Forestry and Environmental Studies and a doctorate in colonial and at art institutions, notably the Sedona Art Center where he history from Duke. He received the Nature Conservancy’s to beginners, students should be able to get on and has been on the faculty for 10 years. His work has appeared in National Land Stewardship Award in 1983 after working as

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Stephan Martin is an astronomer and educator who taught garden, herb garden, pumpkin patch, water garden and a 30-acre golden-cheeked warblers and black-capped vireos in the hill astronomy at colleges and universities for more than 25 years. He native grass hay pasture. He is an extension master gardener country of Texas. He spent several seasons working for South- THREE WAYS TO REGISTER: PROGRAM POLICIES has lectured on light pollution and its effects on the environment volunteer intern in Buncombe County. ern Appalachian Raptor Research (SARR), learning the art of Each individual Arboretum Society member may and has offered stargazing and introductory astronomy work- passerine and raptor banding and hawk-watching at Big Bald 1 ONLINE at www.ncarboretum.org. Click on register for Adult Education courses at the discounted shops domestically and internationally. He was formerly the Joe Sanders has been working with bluebird restoration for Banding Station in Mars Hill, N.C. supervisor of the Williams College observatory, where he over 25 years and is currently a county representative for the Education and Programs, then Adult Education member program fee. Guests and family members do participated in research expeditions around the world to North Carolina Bluebird Society. He has taught classes to Geoffrey Steen is an agro-forester, a tree enthusiast and proprietor Classes. Classes can also be accessed by clicking on not qualify for the discount and should be registered study and observe solar eclipses. numerous community garden groups and currently monitors of Raven Ridge Farmscapes. He got his start in the high deserts of calendar entries. After selecting a class of interest, at the non-member fee. Household and higher level nest boxes during the nesting season, including those on the California on a vegetable and peach operation and graduated from Preston Montague is an artist, educator, and landscape designer Arboretum grounds. Warren Wilson College with a bachelor of science in forestry and create an account or sign in using the blue bar on members can register household members at the who developed a passion for the natural world while growing up agriculture. Geoffrey is an engaging instructor and has presented

the top right of the page before adding it to your member fee. Joshua Lohmann in the rural foothills of Virginia. He works in Raleigh, N.C., Nina Shippen practices residential landscape and garden design programs on agro-forestry nationally and internationally. cart. Proceed to register for the class completing the The program registration fee includes the Arbo- focusing on projects that spark curiosity about nature and through her company Gardeniña, which focuses on coupling encourage stronger relationships between people and their the principles of healing gardens with sound ecologic prac- Simon Thompson transaction with your credit card. retum parking fee for all participants who are not environment. Preston’s latest body of work, Codex Caroli- tices to create satisfying gardens for her clients. A graduate of Simon is an international birding expert who happens to call Arboretum Society members. Arboretum Society CANCELLATION POLICY num, is a series of didactic botanical illustrations using art and the landscape design program at the Radcliffe Institute for Asheville home. Originally from Suffolk, , he has lived storytelling to foster natural science literacy and can be found Advanced Studies, she has lived and gardened in Transylvania in North Carolina for more than 10 years. He spent six months members always park free. If you must cancel your registration for a class, at www.carolinanaturalist.com. County since 2005. in China studying crane and birds of prey migration as a member Your member discount will appear Please note that many Arboretum courses are you will receive an 85% refund if notice is received of the British China Crane Watch expedition. Simon is director at checkout. held outdoors and may require walking a moderate at least eight calendar days before the class begins. Robert Priddy graduated from the Rocky Mountain School of Tony Smith is well known to Arboretum regulars as operations of the Ventures Nature Travel program in Tryon, N.C., and is Photography and studied nature photography with world- manager of the Savory Thyme Café. He has been studying co-owner of Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in Arden, N.C. distance in a variety of weather situations. If you No refunds are made less than eight calendar days renowned photographers Galen Rowell, George Wuerthner, Shaolin Kung Fu since 1976 and began training in Tai Chi Visit birdventures.com and asheville.wbu.com. have any questions about a program’s physical before the class starts or after the class has begun. In Will Clay, and Stan Osolinski. The focus of his work is nature under various teachers in 1984. He was certified to teach two 2 CALL during business hours Monday through requirements, please call the Adult Education the event that the Arboretum must cancel a class, photography in North Carolina and the Appalachian Mountains. of the three styles of Ni family Tai Chi in 1994 and has been Marc Williams an instructor, competitor and judge in Kung Fu and Tai Chi An ethnobiologist, Marc has taught hundreds of classes about Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 828.665.2492 to reach Coordinator at 828.665.2492. you will be notified by phone or email, and you will Lisa Quatrale is a nature and forest therapy guide certified for many years. plants, people, other life forms and their interface. His training the Registrar and pay with your credit card. We Classes are held rain or shine. However, if severe receive a full refund. by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and includes a bachelor of arts in environmental studies/sustainable accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American weather threatens, please call the Arboretum phone Your payment for your class reserves your seat, Programs based in Santa Rosa, California. In her work as a guide, Tom Southard has a degree in plant science and forestry from agriculture and a master of art in Appalachian studies/sustainable permaculture/trail/architectural designer, educator and artist, Rutgers University. Prior to moving to the mountains in 2010, development. He is the executive director of Plants and Healers Express. Please note that this phone may not be number for recorded updates. If the Arboretum helps us to confirm the class and officially engage Lisa is committed to healing people’s inner and outer landscapes he worked extensively in stream assessment, aquatic ecology International and has spent more than 17 years working at staffed when you call, but messages will be returned property is closed, a recording will be left on the the instructor. If you cannot attend and it is too late one walk and one garden at a time with her practice, The Way education and stream habitat restoration with the South Branch various restaurants and farms. He has traveled throughout 24 within one business day. main phone number. of Wildland. Watershed Association based in Flemington, New Jersey. He is countries in North/Central America and Europe and all 50 of to cancel and receive an 85% refund, you may also a volunteer stream monitor for sites in the French Broad the United States. The Adult Education programs are for adults choose to send an alternate person in your place. If Tom Ross is a meteorologist who recently retired from federal River Basin. 3 DROP BY the Arboretum during business ages 18 and over. The North Carolina Arboretum you are late for class, your seat will still be available service. He was senior forecaster at Accu-Weather Inc., for nearly Jacquie Wollins retired to western North Carolina after hours Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and ten years before he began his federal service in 1985 at the Kate Stockman is a multi-media artist who delights in several decades as a provider of physical therapy, the Feldenkrais strives to offer a quality educational experience for for you. We do not transfer a registered student’s National Climatic Data Center. Tom has been involved in teaching about the natural world through hands-on creating. She Method® and craniosacral therapy. In recent years she has given register in person with your check or credit card. each registered student and class sizes reflect this seat to last minute/walk-in students. educational and community outreach during his entire career. has taught at the John C. Campbell Folk School previously and classes at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNC Asheville policy. Registered students may not bring an unreg- Partial refunds or transfers are not available for He was also involved in climate monitoring for several years has designed and taught numerous retreats and private playshop utilizing the Feldenkrais Method® as well as functional medita- creating and updating a monthly popular “Climate Watch” offerings for over 20 years. Kate’s jewelry, handmade books and tion based upon the Silva Method. SIGN UP EARLY! Classes can fill quickly. Check the istered guest of any age to class. unattended sessions of a single class or a class series. series. He currently teaches weather and climate and gardening paper arts are represented by various galleries throughout the online calendar of classes to see the latest additions to By registering online, over the phone, by mail, in the local area. He owns High Country Nursery specializing Southeast. Steve Yurkovich is professor emeritus at Western Carolina classes which may not appear in this printed catalog. or in person, you are agreeing to the Arboretum’s in growing Japanese maples, conifers, roses and other fine land- University. For 40 years he was an educator in the geosciences scape plants and trees in Fairview, N.C. Aaron Steed has been interested in birds and natural history program and researcher in Appalachian geology. He holds a Class fees are due at registration; space in a class eight day cancellation policy outlined above and his entire life. He received his bachelor of science in general doctorate from Brown University and is a licensed N.C. Pro- cannot be held without payment. You will receive a liability waiver viewable online under the Adult Phil Roudebush is a retired veterinarian in small animal practice. biology from the University of North Carolina at Asheville in fessional Geologist. Steve has produced a number of research confirmation via the email address you provide. If Education section on the Arboretum website. He taught in several veterinary schools and did research, product 2010 and has birded all over the southeastern U.S. as well as publications related to the geology of western North Carolina. development and technical communication in the animal health New Mexico, Colorado and Texas. He has worked with Audu- He has led geology classes and field trips for numerous professional you have questions please contact the Arboretum industry. Phil was an extension master gardener in Shawnee bon N.C. searching for piping plover nesting sites and with and environmental groups, K-12 students, civic groups, and for Registrar at 828.665.2492. County, Kansas, where he enjoyed maintaining a large vegetable Texas A&M performing territory mapping and monitoring of the Arboretum.

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