The Paper Garden

by Angelica Edwards, NCBG Communications Intern Cynthia Woodsong volunteers at the North Carolina Botanical Garden – but not by weeding, propagating or clearing trails. Instead, she creates paper flowers and…

Educational Exhibits

…of a Carolina wren, blue-gray gnatcatcher, American robin, white-eyed vireo, and more. Each nest is accompanied by an educational paragraph. Note: Collecting birds’ nests, eggs, feathers, or any other parts…

Rare Plant Recovery

Georgia indigo bush. For one of the most unique and wonderful plants in the world, Venus flytrap, our staff have teamed up with researchers from the University of North Carolina

What is Botanical Illustration?

…of the plant rather than on any scientific or informational considerations. This genre, therefore, falls beyond the scope of the core courses of the North Carolina Botanical Garden’s Certificate Program….

The Bees Are Back!

This past Saturday, the Carolina Campus Community Garden hosted the first free Honeybee Hive Tour of the year! As a seamless addition to UNC’s recent distinction as a Bee Campus…

Lifelong Longleaf Hike: Carvers Creek

…pine savanna remaining in North Carolina. Venus flytraps, pitcher plants and other carnivorous plants dot the grassy landscape under the dappled shade of longleaf pines in this Nature Conservancy Preserve….