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The Botanical Gardens at Asheville offers educational programs for adults and children.
| Programs for Adults: 2008 Schedule | |
| Sunday, February 10 2 - 3:30 pm |
Introduction to
the Blue Ridge Bioregion Dr. Tom Dechant, Dean of Learning Resources at A-B Tech, will review the various factors that have contributed over time, to make the Blue Ridge Bioregion what it is today. Fee: members $5; non-members $7. Please pre-register. Contact Administrative
Assistant at BGA for additional information and/or to
pre-register (828) 252-5190. |
| Saturday February 16 10 am to noon |
Pruning the
Natural Way Glenn Palmer, President Emeritus of BGA, Master Gardener, and Lead Gardening Writer for the Asheville Citizen-Times, in this timely workshop, will demonstrate pruning trees and shrubs the natural way, including a hands-on demonstration in the Gardens. A useful informational handout that provides on-going reference will be provided. Fee: members $5; non-members $7. Pre-registration is required. Contact Administrative Assistant at BGA for additional information and/or to pre-register (828) 252-5190. |
| Sunday, March 16 2 - 3:30 pm |
Honeybee-Friendly
Landscapes: Plants, Plans, and Practices Diane Almond, member of Buncombe County Beekeepers Chapter, will discuss the importance of bees as pollinators and how gardeners can plant to support bees in their life cycle. Fee: members $5; non-members $7. Please pre-register. Contact Administrative Assistant at BGA for additional information and/or to pre-register (828) 252-5190. |
| Sunday, April 6 2 - 3:30 pm |
Landscaping a
Habitat for Wildlife Kit Schmeiser and others from Mountain WILD!, a volunteer organization that strives to preserve and increase wildlife and wildlife habitat of the western North Carolina mountains through stewardship, education, conservation, and restoration of natural resources, will explain how you can register your backyard as a certified wildlife habitat. Fee: members $5; non-members $7. Pre-registration required. Contact Administrative Assistant at BGA for additional information and/or to pre-register (828) 252-5190. |
| Saturday April 19 10 am - noon |
Wildflower Walk Glenn Palmer offers an orientation on wildflower identification for beginners while leading a tour of the Botanical gardens. During the walk, participants will learn the use of guides and keys, such as the Peterson and Newcombe books. Basic botanical terms will also be introduced. Fee: members $3; non-members $5. Pre-registration required. Contact Administrative Assistant at BGA for additional information and/or to pre-register (828) 252-5190. |
| Sunday May 18 2 - 3:30 pm |
State of the
Local Watershed This program has been canceled |
| Sunday, August 17 2 - 3:30 pm |
Planting to
Maintain Habitats and Natural Communities Jay Kranyik, photographer, naturalist and chair of the BGA Horticulture Committee, will explain how selecting plants with awareness of plants' favored habitats and preferred neighbors can increase gardening success. Fee: members $5; non-members $7. Please pre-register. Contact Administrative Assistant at BGA for additional information and/or to pre-register (828) 252-5190. |
| Tuesdays,
Sept 9, 16 &23 9 am - noon |
Analyzing Your
Mountain Homestead: First Steps to Landscaping
BGA's most popular workshop is back again! This workshop has been such a success that Glenn Palmer has agreed to offer it once more for those who haven't been able to catch a seat in the previous seminars. This year's version will include new information and expanded format of three 3-hour sessions. Landscaping in our mountains means addressing steep slopes, storm water runoff, invasive plants, wildfires, wild life, and more. Before creating a landscape plan the homeowner should understand how these factors relate to his property. During this workshop, participants will produce a base site map identifying the physical features of their own homesteads that may be used in development of a landscape design. The course integrates science, common sense, and practical information of interest to gardeners and non-gardeners alike--anyone actively involved in creating a new landscape or maintaining an existing one. It is not a course on basic gardening, landscape design, or geotechnical enginerring. Workshop presenter, Glenn Palmer is President Emeritus of BGA, Master Gardener, and Leading Gardening Write for the Asheville Citizen Times. Class size is limited so personal attention can be
given. Pre-registration required by September 2,
2008. An email address for pre-course preparation assignment
is also required. Contact Administrative
Assistant at BGA for additional information and/or to
register (828) 252-5190. |
| Tuesday October 21 10 am to noonish |
Firewise
Landscaping
Wildland fires have been too common in Western North Carolina in recent years. This workshop helps the homeowner or Landscape Architect understand how landscape design affects the survivability of a home in the urban-wildland interface. Coverage includes how fires behave and how our building practices create fire hazards, such as decks that serve as heat traps. Key points include the concept of defensive zones, flammability ratings of different plants, and maintaining fire preparedness. Participants are asked to complete a Firewise survey of their own property prior to the course. Presenter Glenn Palmer has completed three basic wildfand fire suppression courses and qualified for a Red Card, the credential issued to qualified wildland firefighters. This workshop has been approved by the NC Board of
Landscape Architects for one hour of continuing education
credit. Class limit is 24. Pre-registration is required. Contact Administrative Assistant at BGA for additional information and/or to register (828) 252-5190. |