The North Carolina Arboretum is an affiliate institution of the University of North Carolina. Guided and self-led educational opportunities are at the heart of the Arbroretum's mission. Guided garden walks, bonsai garden tours and other adult educational opportunities, along with Segway property tours, are offered on a routine basis. Other adult education programs are offered and are promoted seasonally. A summer-long youth discovery day camp program runs from June through early August, and includes topics for children grades pre-k through 7th grade on wilderness skills, field botany, wildlife biology, ecology and heritage. School field trip programs that meet NC Science Competencies are offered for pre K through 12th grade on topics such as local wildlife, stream ecology, weather and climate, botany, air quality and dendrology. Seasonal rotating exhibits also include additional guided programs. Self guided visits are also available, and may include teaching materials. Other programs such as scout advancement programs, "Wee Naturalist" program for pre-k children and parents as well as birthday parties are also offered to the public.
Events
Introduction to Gardening in Western North Carolina: a 2-part series
Thursday, Sep 2, 2010 1 PM to 3 PM
Thursday, Sep 9, 2010 1 PM to 3 PM
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Creating Habitats for Pollinators
Tuesday, Sep 14, 2010 12 PM to 4 PM
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Fall Container Gardening
Wednesday, Sep 15, 2010 10 AM to 12 PM
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Dry Stack Stone: Principles and Practice
Thursday, Sep 16, 2010 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
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Meet Your Mushrooms: The Good, The Bad, and The Deadly
Saturday, Sep 18, 2010 9 AM to 10:15 AM
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Recycling and Composting with Mushrooms
Saturday, Sep 18, 2010 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
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Cooking with Mushrooms
Saturday, Sep 18, 2010 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM
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Medicinal Mushrooms for Immunity and Well-being
Saturday, Sep 18, 2010 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
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Growing Your Own Shiitake Mushroooms
Saturday, Sep 18, 2010 2:45 PM to 4 PM
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Mountain Herpetology: a 4-week series
Tuesday, Oct 5, 2010
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Bird Migration Walk
Tuesday, Oct 19, 2010 9 AM to 10:30 AM
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Dry Stack Stone: Principles and Practice
Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
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Winter Container Gardening
Thursday, Nov 4, 2010 10 AM to 12 PM
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Advanced Lichens: Delving Deeper
Saturday, Nov 20, 2010 9 AM to 2 PM
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MissionLocated in the inspirational Southern Appalachian Mountains, the North Carolina Arboretum cultivates connections between people and plants through creative expressions of landscape demonstration, education, economic development, conservation and research.
Cost of Programs/AdmissionThere is a $6.00 per car parking fee Wednesdays through Mondays. Many adult programs offered on a routine basis are free of charge. Two free youth programs are offered to NC schools each week, by registration only and on selected topics for selected grades. Other school groups programs are offered at a fee of $5.00 per students, with no charge for adults or parking when preregistered. Other fees for other programs may apply. Please inquire
FeaturesThe arboretum features world-class garden and landscape exhibits, a bonsai garden, production greenhouse, and over 10 miles of hiking and biking trails.
AccessibilityAll buildings and many outdoor areas are wheelchair accessible.
Specific Locations ServedNone.
AdditionalYouth programs should be booked as soon as possible, as they are in high demand. All youth groups must pre-register.
Eco Region(s)Blue Ridge (Ecoregion 66)
River Basin(s)French Broad River Basin
Related Topics
- Amphitheater
- Biking Trail
- Bus Parking
- Conference Facilities
- Dogs Allowed
- Educational Laboratory
- Environmental Education Center
- Environmental Education Organization
- Exhibits
- Food Services
- Garden
- Gift Shop
- Hiking Trail
- Meeting Rooms
- Permanent Education Staff
- Resource Library
- Restrooms
- Volunteer Opportunities or Service Learning
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