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- I lead a variety of hikes at The North Carolina Arboretum. See the list of all the Arboretum's classes and hikes here.
- I teach botany classes as part of the Blue Ridge Naturalist and Blue Ridge Eco-Gardener certificate programs at The North Carolina Arboretum. My upcoming classes include Beginning Botany on Feb. 7, 2026 followed by a series of more in-depth botany classes throughout the spring.
- Join me (and over a hundred other leaders ) for the 76th annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in Great Smoky Mountains National Park April 22-25, 2026. The list of classes and hikes will be announced in mid-February.
- May 18-22, 2026 I'll be leading nature hikes at Snowbird Mountain Lodge near Robbinsville, NC. In early June 2026 (exact dates TBA) I'll be back to lead hikes to see the synchronous fireflies. Quite the treat! Snowbird is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy all the beauty and adventure that WNC has to offer.
- Several of my photos are featured in Sight Psalms each month. Sight Psalms is a ministry of The Upper Room (part of Discipleship Ministries of the United Methodist Church). From their website you may sign up to receive a daily email with a photo and short devotional or you may simply view previous Sight Psalms.
- I lead nature hikes for families and local organizations throughout the year. Please contact me if you'd like to me lead a hike for your group.
- NEW: I now offer nature hikes focused on a variety of spiritual disciplines. Contact me for more information.