Little Sprouts: Salamander, Wake Up!

…the mysterious lives of the spotted and marbled salamanders that live at the Garden through animal encounters, stories, craft, and a visit to a real vernal pool to search for…

Mordecai Elisha Hyams

…through blockade runners.”1 Hyams was discharged from the Confederate Army on 20 April 1862 in Yorktown, Virginia. Hyams not only never returned to Florida, but also changed careers to botany….

Jumping the Gap with Northern Wireweed

…the gap between states. Ruth’s golden-aster (Pityopsis ruthii in the Aster Family) has been documented from southeastern Tennessee, but never found in neighboring North Carolina. Dwarf greenbriar (Smilax pumila in…

Little Sprouts: Hooray for Hummingbirds

…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. NOTE: Little Sprouts…

School’s Out Camp: Winter Wonders

…the natural wonders of winter at the Garden. Search for animal signs, birdwatch, play games, and then warm up with hot cocoa and enjoy winter-themed stories and crafts. Register Here…