This fall and winter, we’re teaming up with the New Hope Bird Alliance to present Bird-Friendly Landscapes, a series of programs and exhibits that explores the intricate links between native…
Bird-Friendly Landscapes Program Series
Category: Education
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NatureFest – for families!
Join us on Saturday, October 19 from 1-4 p.m. for NatureFest: a FREE, family-friendly celebration of our native plants and animals! Explore the wonders of nature through fun, hands-on activity…
Bird-Friendly Landscapes Resources
Our friends at the New Hope Bird Alliance have helped us develop this list of books, videos, and articles about creating bird-friendly gardens. Stay tuned for more! Books Lawns into…
Darwin Day Lectures
Born on February 12, 1809, the same day as Abraham Lincoln, Charles Darwin was one of the most influential scientists of all time. Darwin’s theory of natural selection and…
Upcoming symposium honors the African American legacy in horticulture
The North Carolina Botanical Garden is proud to partner with the Durham County Library, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, NC A&T, and other local organizations for The African American Legacy in…
October 22: NatureFest – for Families!
Join us on Sunday, October 22 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. for NatureFest, a family-friendly celebration of our native plants and animals! From carnivorous plants to live animal encounters, native bees to…
We’re Hiring: Camp Environmental Educators!
Join our Camp Flytrap team this summer! We’re hiring two Camp Environmental Educators to help prepare for and lead our hands-on natural science camps for children. At Camp Flytrap, kids…
Planting a Pollinator Garden at the Museum of Life and Science
On Sunday, NCBG staff led the planting of a native pollinator garden with teens and their chaperones at the Museum of Life and Science as part of their Youth Climate…
What’s Your Flavor? Special Event
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…
Celebrate Earth Week with Edible Campus!
Edible Campus UNC is celebrating Earth Week by offering a new video each day, highlighting things students (and others!) can do to show the planet some love. Check back every…