Wildflower or Weed?
by Heather Summer, NCBG Collections Manager I once read that the only difference between a wildflower and a weed is our perspective. Anyone who has noticed a sea of pale…
by Heather Summer, NCBG Collections Manager I once read that the only difference between a wildflower and a weed is our perspective. Anyone who has noticed a sea of pale…
…the UNC Herbarium are so critical. We’re proud of and grateful for the work of our colleagues! Read more about the Appalachian extinction hotspot in this article in The Revelator….
…listed. Luckily, for these special plant species, the Army takes protection of their natural resources and endangered species very seriously. Read more in the Center for Plant Conservation November Newsletter….
…Hybrid Program: 9-month program Watch pre-recorded lectures: 1-2 hours per month (15-30 mins per week) Home Assignments/Exercises/Reading: 30-40 mins per week Attend in-person workshops: 54 hours over 9-month span. 1…
…year. As I read her descriptions of exploring the wetlands of the headwaters of the Haw River in Guilford and Forsyth Counties I was surprised that she listed skunk cabbage…
The 32nd annual Sculpture in the Garden opened on Sunday, September 13 and will run until Sunday, December 6. This year’s show features 61 installations by 41 North Carolina artists….
The North Carolina Botanical Garden’s prescribed fire program was featured in endeavors, the research magazine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Click to view and read this…
…flowers are an abundant and preferred nectar source for numerous species of bees and butterflies, as well as ruby-throated hummingbirds. In fact, buttonbush is considered a valuable plant among beekeepers….
…to embrace it and connect with it,” she continues. “And all of a sudden they go, ‘Whoa, I’ve been treated.’” Read the full article on the Chapel Hill Magazine website….