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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. Beginning Botany will be offered again in July. After that, a series of more in-depth botany classes will follow, with a different one each month.
- For the past several years I have lead nature hikes at Snowbird Mountain Lodge near Robbinsville, NC. This year I also lead hikes to see the synchronous and blue ghost fireflies. Quite the treat! Snowbird is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy all the beauty and adventure that WNC has to offer. Stay tuned for next year's dates!
- Join me (and over a hundred other leaders ) for the 77th annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in Great Smoky Mountains National Park April 7-10, 2027. Registration for the multitude of hikes, classes, and other programs will open in early 2027.
- Each month, look for my photos in Sight Psalms, a daily devotional pairing a photo with a short message. (Offered as a ministry of The Upper Room through Discipleship Ministries of the United Methodist Church.) Visit their website to sign up for the daily email or to browse the archive of past devotions.
- I lead nature hikes for families and local organizations throughout the year. Please contact me if you're interested in me leading a hike for your group.
- I also offer nature hikes focused on a variety of spiritual disciplines. Contact me for more information.