Video: Bringing Back Piedmont Prairies

  Our region, the southeastern Piedmont, is one of the fastest-growing population centers in the country. Historically, much of the Piedmont was covered by prairies – some with scattered trees…

Edward Willis Graves

…taking all my ferns with me. I located on Sand Mountain plateau, the soil of which is very sandy, and is covered principally with heavy timber. To my delight I…

Weddings

…the Reeves Auditorium, and enjoy drinks on the covered porch. See photos of past events. For receptions with fewer than 50 people, consider using half of the auditorium by renting…

2024 NC Wildflower of the Year

…up to one foot tall. Its trifoliate leaves are covered in fine hairs, giving the plant a velvety texture and appearance. Erect snoutbean is appropriately named for the small downward…

Thomas Fanning Wood

…Papers. #172, Randall Library Special Collections. Wood, Thomas F. 1881. North Carolina as a field for the naturalist. At Home and Abroad 1: [145]-151, [217]-224, [289]-291. Wood, Thomas F. 1882….

Spring Native Plant Sale

…Payment Methods You must pay for your plants at each vendor this year. There will NOT be a consolidated check-out area. Please be sure to purchase your plants BEFORE walking…

Saving the Crystal Skipper

…not available for purchase, the goal will be to encourage landowners to recognize the beauty and importance of native plants and to maintain habitat that is already in place. Restoring…

Up Now: Sculpture in the Garden

…hours (suggested donation $5), and all ages are welcome. Most sculptures are available for purchase, and a portion of proceeds benefits the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Learn more at ncbg.unc.edu/sculpture….