Engage all of your senses and learn about the art of cooking in North Carolina! On October 16, 1-4 p.m., the Orange County Historical Museum, in coordination with the…
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Coker Arbor Renovation to Begin in November
In early November, we will begin dismantling the current arbor at Coker Arboretum to prepare for renovations. If you want to snap one last photo of the existing arbor, now’s…
Up Now: Sculpture in the Garden
The 34th annual Sculpture in the Garden opened on Sunday, September 18 and runs until Sunday, December 4. Since 1988, Sculpture in the Garden has united the work of local…
Fall Plant Sale: New Members’ System and More
Purchase southeastern native wildflowers, shrubs, trees, vines, ferns, and native wildflower seeds grown at the NCBG nursery. This year, we’re implementing a new timed entry system for our Friday Members’ Sale to improve the Member experience.
Paperhand Puppet at the Forest Theatre
Paperhand Puppet Intervention has returned to the Koch Memorial Forest Theatre for their 22nd annual summer show. In The Meanwhile Clock and Other Impossible Dances, paper, cloth, and cardboard transform…
Smooth Purple Coneflower Downlisted from Endangered to Threatened
In a shift that represents a significant milestone in the recovery of smooth purple coneflower (Echinacea laevigata), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reclassifying this southeastern native wildflower from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate Program begins this Fall
The Hybrid Certificate in Therapeutic Horticulture (HCTH) begins this fall, and registration is now open! This eight-month program combines comprehensive online and in-person instruction to professionals and students in allied health, education, and design fields who wish to incorporate therapeutic horticulture into their practice.
The Paper Garden
Cynthia Woodsong volunteers at the North Carolina Botanical Garden – but not by weeding, propagating or clearing trails. Instead, she creates paper flowers and donates them to the Garden Shop or Garden educational programs.
Garden Open for Twilight Thursdays this Summer
Every Thursday evening between Memorial Day and Labor Day, we’re staying open until 8 p.m. so you can enjoy our display gardens after work and in cooler temperatures. Our exhibit…
New Edition Released: Flora of the Southeastern U.S.
This month, Alan Weakley, along with Michael Lee and the greater Southeastern Flora Team, released the 2022 edition of the Flora of the Southeastern United States (FSUS), including 90 new keys, 700 new taxa, an expanded geographic range, and more.