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Little Sprouts: Hooray for Hummingbirds
North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel HillFor ages 3-5 with a participating caregiver. Zip! Zoom! Slurp! Celebrate the tiny but mighty ruby-throated hummingbird with stories, craft, play, and a garden walk to see if we can spy this fast-flying friend and its favorite flowers.
Blue Wild Indigo at Penny’s Bend
North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel HillThis hike will provide a wonderful opportunity to see rare flora at Penny’s Bend Nature Preserve, owned by the Army Corps of Engineers, and managed by the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Baptisia aberrans is an imperiled species at the state level and survives in only a small number of remnant Piedmont prairie or savanna patches. The Garden’s management practices at Penny’s Bend has favored a variety of prairie and savanna flora.
About 2 miles in length, much of this hike is on primitive trails over uneven terrain, with one short, steep climb up from the river. Wear sturdy hiking footwear and bring insect repellent, water, and a walking stick, if you ever use one.
Drop-In Discoveries: Cicada Symphony
North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel HillWelcome to the Cicada Symphony! Dive into the wild world of cicadas with us. Discover their epic lifecycle from underground dwellers to sky-high singers. Plus, craft your very own paper cicada to take home. Buzz on by for some fun!