An awesome eight week experiential-ecology series on the Natural Plant and Forest Communities of the Southern Appalachians!

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Wednesdays: March 29th - May 31st.

(No Class April 19thst and May 24th)

9:30 am to 4 pm. Asheville, NC Area.  Limited to 15 participants. Registration Is Now OPEN.    Join us for eight wonderous Wednesdays of exploring and discovering the magnificent forests of our Southern Mountains!  

In this series, we will enter and explore 12 of the verdant natural communities of our region, learning the significant ecology and plant and animal species for each. We will utilize experiential approaches in meeting each ecosystem with hands-on and sensory activities to complement lectures and discussions.     

Focus Topics include: Plant, Tree, and Mushroom ID, Delineating Ecosystems and Ecotones, Keystone Species, Ecosystem Succession, Appalachian Ecology and Wonder!

This Class is Fun, and Active.  You will learn a phenomenal amount about the forest-life of this region and end each day grateful for time well spent.  Tuition:  sliding scale (please pay as high as you are able based on your means):  $600- $900

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Payment Plans and Work Trade available.

No one turned away for lack of funds.

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For More information call or email Luke at AstoundingEarth@gmail.com

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