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Little Sprouts: Hooray for Hummingbirds
North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel HillBlue Wild Indigo at Penny’s Bend
North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel HillDrop-In Discoveries: Cicada Symphony
North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel HillWeek of Events
Hybrid Lunchbox Talk: Current Status and Future Trends of Longleaf Pine Habitat Conservation
Hybrid Lunchbox Talk: Current Status and Future Trends of Longleaf Pine Habitat Conservation
Register Here with Colette DeGarady, Longleaf Pine Whole System Director, The Nature Conservancy Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024 Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET Location: Virtual and in Reeves Auditorium Fee:...
Haiku in the Gardens
Haiku in the Gardens
In this workshop, participants will engage in the meditative practice of writing haiku in the gardens. Haiku master Basho first advocated that we “learn about pines from the pine, and about bamboo from the bamboo.” Dwelling in nature is important to acquire haiku naturally. While there’s flora present, we can also pay attention to that subtle something like a swift breeze, a sonorous bird, unseen, or the aging tree. We will review the aesthetics of contemporary haiku writing and compose haiku on a traditional ginko walk through the gardens. All haiku experience levels are welcome, beginners too.
Drop-In Discoveries: Cicada Symphony
Drop-In Discoveries: Cicada Symphony
Welcome 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!
Little Sprouts: Hooray for Hummingbirds
Little Sprouts: Hooray for Hummingbirds
For 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
Blue Wild Indigo at Penny’s Bend
This 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
Drop-In Discoveries: Cicada Symphony
Welcome 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!