Museum with worldwide art collection surrounded by 164-acre art and ecology park with trails through varied habitats and monumental works of environmental sculpture

on the NC State Fairgrounds

Collection of hybrid teas, florabundas, grandifloras, English, and tree roses

3415 Wake Forest Road Raleigh, NC 27609 (919) 872-2323

An unstaffed community park.

An interactive wildlife conservation event that will enhance a student's ability to become a responsible wildlife steward.

Raleigh Parks and Recreation community center located near North Hills shopping center. This community center is tucked away in a quite neighborhood and is adjacent to one of our city pools.

Method Road Community Center is a Raleigh Parks and Recreation facility located near NC State University and the NC State Fair Grounds. The center offers programs and special events and has a gym and outdoor play fields.

Jaycee Community Center is a Raleigh Parks and Recreation facility located near Cameron Village. The center has a gym, ball fields, and volley ball courts and hosts programs including art, senior programs, and nature programs.

Located between Raleigh, Cary, Durham and Research Triangle Park, William B. Umstead State Park is maintained by the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. This 5,577-acre park is divided into two sections, Crabtree Creek and Reedy Creek. Activities include boating, bridle trails, camping, cycling, education and special events, exhibit hall, fishing, hiking and picnicking.

Urban high school with over 2000 students in downtown Raleigh, NC. Broughton High School is an International Baccalaureate School magnet school.

An arts center offering classes in photography, painting and other fine arts.

Raleigh Parks and Recreation Community Center

The Museum is located on Bicentennial Plaza in downtown Raleigh between the Capitol and the Legislature Building, at the corner of Jones and Salisbury streets.

in the following communities: Asheville, Boone, Catawba Valley, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro, Greenville, Raleigh, Southern Pines, Wilmington and Winston-Salem

The mission of the Division of Land Resources is to promote the wise use and protection of North Carolina's land and geologic resources through scientific investigations and maps of the NC Geological Survey, and through the mining, dam safety, and sedimentation control programs of the division's Land Quality Section. Public education in the earth sciences, and technical assistance in our regulatory programs, are essential elements of our mission.

North Carolina's forest land is one of the greatest influences on the state providing great economic value and adding immeasurably to the quality of life for its citizens. The Division of Forest Resources' primary purpose is to ensure adequate and quality forest resources for the state to meet present and future needs. Forestry is the second largest industry in the state, contributing nearly $30 billion annually to the state’s economy and providing 144,000 jobs for North Carolinians (Source: NC Cooperative Extension Forestry and Forest Products Data Book, 1997).

The Division of Forest Resources is mandated and directed by Chapters 77, 113 and 143 of the North Carolina General Statutes and by Title 15, Chapter 9 of the North Carolina Administrative Code to protect, manage and develop the forest resources of the state. The processes used to accomplish this mandate involve management of existing resources, development and creation of new and better forests, and protection of these valuable resources.

The primary emphasis in conducting the programs under these objectives is directed at the 664,000 forest landowners who collectively own 11.54 million acres (69%) of the state’s 16.77 million acres of privately owned forest land. Some 454,000 owners of less than 10 acres each control 1 million acres while 210,000 owners of 10 or more acres each control 10.54 million acres. (Source: USDA Forest Service Resource Bulletin NE-138 by Birch, 1997)

The Division of Forest Resources is directly involved with forest management assistance to private landowners, reforestation services, forest fire prevention and suppression, and insect and disease control programs. The Division also is involved in the operation of tree seedling nurseries, long range forestry planning and technical development, water quality controls, urban forestry assistance, training, and support to volunteer fire departments and forestry education.

Stormwater awareness and outreach.

The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) works with the state's citizens to protect and improve outdoor, or ambient, air quality in North Carolina for the health and benefit of all. To carry out this mission, the DAQ has programs for monitoring air quality, permitting and inspecting air emissions sources, developing plans for improving air quality, and educating and informing the public about air quality issues.

The North Carolina Division of Waste Management regulates solid waste disposal, hazardous waste management, underground storage tanks and Superfund cleanups. We provide technical assistance to businesses, industries, local governments and citizens to help them reduce and better manage wastes. Our assistance helps protect and improve citizens' public health and the environment. To further our mission, the Waste Management division houses four sections which manage specific types of waste.

The North Carolina Geological Survey (NCGS) examines, describes and maps the geology and mineral resources of North Carolina and publishes these findings in NCGS reports and maps. The NCGS administers cooperative geologic mapping agreements with the US Geological Survey, other federal agencies such as the National Park Service, and other state and local government agencies.

The North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources is the agency responsible for statewide regulatory programs in surface water and aquifer protection.

DWQ's mission is to preserve, protect and enhance North Carolina's surface water and groundwater resources through quality monitoring programs, efficient permitting, responsible management, fair and effective enforcement and excellence in public service.

The agency, with central offices in Raleigh and seven regional offices located across the state, issues pollution control permits, monitors permit compliance, evaluates environmental quality and carries out enforcement actions for violations of environmental regulations.

DWQ also offers public education and resource materials for both formal and non-formal educators. The division employees a full-time outreach coordinator whose primary goal is stormwater awareness and education.

Waste Reduction & Recycling handles NC State University's waste disposal needs and is committed to fomenting a zero-waste environment by promoting a culture of sustainability.

Part of the City of Raleigh parks and facilities

The Legislative Building is home of the North Carolina General Assembly.

Recreation Resources Service (RRS) is a technical assistance program offered through a cooperative partnership between the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation and the N.C. State University Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management.

The Department of Soil Science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at NC State University provides a premiere, internationally recognized teaching and research facility for scientists and students of soil science.

Home of the North Carolina General Assembly. This facility also has a state-of-the-art rainwater harvesting system. The cafeteria also has a verimcomposting demonstration project.

The Natural Learning Initiative promotes the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience of all children and families through environmental design, action research, education, and dissemination of information. The aim of the Design Institute is to assist you and your organization in designing environments that will bring children in closer contact with nature.

Marbles Kids Museum is a hands-on, interactive museum that inspires children to be creative thinkers, active learners and confident individuals in today's world.

Raleigh Parks and Recreation community center located near downtown. This community center provides many athletic opportunities, a playground, and is adjacent to a city pool.

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

NRF protects, restores and preserves the Neuse River Basin through education, advocacy and enforcement, in order to provide clean water for drinking, recreation and enjoyment to the communities that it serves.

This Raleigh Parks and Recreation facility is located near downtown Raleigh and host a variety of programs throughout the year from athletic events to nature programs.

The Division provides two educational recycling programs - Recycle Guys and RE3.org. We adopted the Recycle Guys campaign from South Carolina for North Carolina elementary and middle school children in 2000. It includes an activity book, commercials, decals, posters, stickers, temporary tattoos and trading cards. The RE3.org campaign kicked off in 2005 for high schoolers, college students and twenty-somethings. The campaign includes bottle openers, bumper stickers, commercials, posters and t-shirts. Both campaigns use community based social marketing techniques to cause positive behavior change.

The State Energy Office is North Carolina's lead agency for energy programs and services and serves as the official source for energy information and assistance for consumers, businesses, government agencies, community colleges and schools and the residential, commercial and industrial sectors.

The State Energy Office's main areas of focus are alternative fuels; energy information and education; energy efficiency for industry and state agencies, universities, community colleges and local government; and renewable energy.