Adult Education Classes - The North Carolina Arboretum

After the stress of the holidays, January is the month for recentering, starting fresh and setting a new rhythm for the year ahead. From deep relaxation and restorative yoga to journaling and photography, ring in the decade with a dose of relaxation, self appreciation and intention at The North Carolina Arboretum.

Look for a full calendar of classes and special events in the next issue of GROW magazine coming to members’ mailboxes in January.

Focus on wellness in the new year with our upcoming Adult Education offerings.

Upcoming Classes

The Sky is Falling! Meteor Showers and How to See Them – Thursday, December 12; 10 a.m. to Noon; Optional field experience Friday, December 13; 7 to 8 p.m.

Deep Relaxation: Solstice Yoga Nidra – Sunday, December 22; 2 to 4 p.m.
Deep Relaxation: Yoga Nidra A — Sunday, January 19; 2 – 4 p.m.

Unwind & Renew: A Mind-Body Wellness Retreat — Friday, January 24; 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. & Saturday, January 25; 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Making a Coptic Journal — Saturday, January 25, & Sunday, January 26; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

BioForest Immersion A — Sunday, January 26; 1 – 3:30 p.m.
Herbal Self Care — Sunday, February 9; 1 – 3 p.m.

Clear Mind, Relaxed Body: Meditation and Your Health — Wednesdays, February 19, 26, March 4, 11, 18, 25; 3 – 4:30 p.m.

The Enveloping Landscape: Contemplative Photography in Practice — Friday, February 14; 4 – 6:30 p.m. & Saturday, February 15; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Words that Serve: Writing for Self-Awareness and Mindfulness — Saturday, February 22; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The North Carolina Arboretum’s Adult Education Programs attract some of the region’s leading experts to teach close to 200 classes on a range of topics each year. Course descriptions are listed in GROW, a publication combining the Arboretum’s newsletter and Adult Education catalog, which comes out three times a year. New classes are added throughout the year. Click on individual class titles above for full course descriptions, information on the instructor and to register online.

Classes fill up quickly, so be sure to register and pay in advance. A wait list is maintained for any class that is full. Please be sure to add your name to the list and you will be contacted if a space comes available or, in the case of high demand, an additional section is added. North Carolina Arboretum Society members receive a discount on class registration fees. By registering, participants agree to the Cancellation Policy and Liability Waiver.

For more information or to notify us of cancelling your registration, please contact Adult Education Programs at 828-665-2492 or email AdultEducation@ncarboretum.org.