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Herbarium Identifies Ten New Species in July
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Cultivating Community through Therapeutic Horticulture
By Emilee Weaver, Therapeutic Horticulture Program Manager Therapeutic horticulture (TH) is a treatment intervention that uses plants and nature-based activities to work towards a participant’s personal health and wellness goals….
Twilight Thursdays Begin August 17
After a break over the summer, Twilight Thursdays are back this fall! Every Thursday from August 17 to September 28, we’re staying open until 7 p.m. so you can enjoy…
Walter Lane Barksdale
(23 November 1914 – 26 December 1996)1,2 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Herbarium (NCU) curates 11 fungal specimens and over 600 vascular plant specimens collected by Walter…
Arbor Renovation Party at the Dead Mule
Celebrate the arbor renovation project of the Coker Arboretum. Hosts Matt and Rosemary Putnam are continuing the tradition of David Robert to bring together the community at the Dead Mule Club to support the Coker…
Joseph Hicks Pyron
(17 September 1905 – 27 May 1987)3 The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Herbarium (NCU) has only a few specimens collected by Joseph H. Pyron. Most vascular plant collections…
Winter in the Garden Programs
Enjoy the peaceful holiday splendor of the Garden as we celebrate the end of the year with a craft market, guided tours, and more throughout the season. Holiday Shopping Our…
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…
Exsi-whatee?!: (Most) Everything You Wanted to Know about Exsiccati but were Afraid to Ask
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Herbarium (NCU) has about 800,000 specimens, and some of these are components of exsiccati. We curate specimens belonging to over 90 exsiccati……
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.