WELCOME to our Garden! The North Carolina Botanical Garden is a "conservation garden." Our guiding mission is to inspire understanding, appreciation, and conservation of plants in gardens and natural areas and to advance a sustainable relationship between people and nature. Read our statement on Conservation & Sustainability at the Garden [PDF].
The Garden's new Education Center was officially dedicated on University Day, Oct 12, 2009. UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Holden Thorp symbolically cut a wildflower garland, while UNC Board of Trustees President Bob Winston, N.C. Governor Beverly Perdue, student intern Elinor Benami, and Garden Director Peter White watched. We are using the center for events and classes, while the finishing touches are being put on the Exhibits Hall and offices. Learn more about our new home by watching a video or viewing construction photos.
Visiting Hours and Quick Links
Weekdays: 8 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm; Sunday: 1 - 5 pm
Admission is free.
NOTE: We will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday: Nov 26 - 29.
Quick Links
The Display Gardens, Totten Center, and Education Center are located at 100 Old Mason Farm Rd in Chapel Hill. (NOT a mailing address; please see bottom of page.) PARKING MAP.
Gardening Questions?
One of our garden curators is "on call" every weekday from noon to 1 pm. Stop by or call 919-962-0522 with your gardening or native plant questions. (March - October, Orange County Master Gardeners are also on hand to answer questions from noon to 2 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays.) Read our article on "Gardening for a Drought."
The Botanical Garden is a Campus Sustainability Partner and a founding member of the Center for Plant Conservation
Last updated by Laura Cotterman on November 14, 2009 at 05:19:36 pm.
