The North Carolina Botanical Garden is part of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We have been a leader in native plant conservation and education in the southeastern United States for more than 30 years. We are committed to providing programs for the public around themes of botany, nature study, gardening, conservation, and more. We are a public garden and strive to serve all members of the public through our educational, informational, and therapeutic programs.
Newsletter
North Carolina Botanical Garden Newsletter
Published six times a year. Free to members.
GrEEn Center
Features Include
Native Landscaping
Water Efficiency
54,000 Gallon Capacity Rainwater Cisterns
Bioretention Ponds
Reclaimed Water
Water Efficient Landscaping
No Potable Water Used for Irrigation
Energy Efficiency
Photovoltaic Panels
Geothermal Heating/Cooling
Recycling Program
Composting Program
Environmentally Friendly Education Center (LEED Platinum Certification Pending)
HealthEE Center
Trails
Streamside Trail: 0.5 miles, Moderate Difficulty, unpaved;
Oak Hickory Trail: 0.75 miles, Moderate Difficulty, unpaved
Health Exhibits
Medicinal Herb Garden located on the premises
ArtsEE Center
Art Collection
Rotating art exhibit which changes every 2 months
Sculpture in the Garden show which runs from September through mid-November.
Art Integration
Artwork is presented at the North Carolina Botanical Garden to enable visitors to see nature from an artist's viewpoint.
Art Programs
Sculpture in the Garden guided tour
Events