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Fire School at the Calloway Forest Preserve
North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesLearn about controlled burning in longleaf pine. TNC staff will light a small controlled burn at TNC’s Calloway Forest Preserve, which is a prime example of longleaf pine forest.
Hybrid Lunchbox Talk: Current Status and Future Trends of Longleaf Pine Habitat Conservation
North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesRegister 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: Free; preregistration required The longleaf pine ecosystem is one of the most diverse and endangered habitats in North America, supporting hundreds of plant and animal...
Twilight Thursdays
North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesEvery Thursday from April 4 to June 13, we’re staying open until 7 p.m. so you can enjoy our display gardens in the evening. Our exhibit hall and Garden Shop will be open, and you’re welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy outdoors – we have lots of benches and picnic tables, plus open lawn...
Haiku in the Gardens
North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesIn 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
North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesWelcome 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
North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesFor 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 Hill, NC, United StatesThis 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 Hill, NC, United StatesWelcome 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!
Carolina Moonlight Garden Party
North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United States“The Best Party in Town!” — Gail Perry, NCBGF Director and gala planning committee member Buy Tickets You are invited to dress in your best floral attire and join us for the 12th annual Carolina Moonlight Garden Party. Enjoy live music, a sponsored opening reception, dinner on-site amongst the native wildflowers, and a spirited ‘Fund...
Visiting Artist Master Course with Vincent Jeannerot: Longleaf Pine in Watercolor and Pen and Ink
North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesIn this three-day workshop, we will explore the beauty of the longleaf pine and learn how to paint it using watercolors. We will start with a tour of the garden to get inspired and choose our own subject. During the workshop, we will focus on painting the leaves of the longleaf pine in watercolor and adding details such as cones in sepia or black pen and ink. You will also learn about cross-hatching techniques in watercolor and pen and ink through several demonstrations.