Growing the Future
The North Carolina Arboretum grows more than just the beautiful native plant species enjoyed by over 275,000 visitors annually...
We grow green jobs. The Arboretum is the driving force behind the Bent Creek Institute (BCI), fostering the growth of the region's natural product and integrative medicine industries.
The Arboretum also leads the Centers for Environmental and Climatic Interaction (CECI) to support Asheville as it becomes a national center for climate change information.
We grow green minds. The Arboretum's Olmsted Initiative promotes leadership in environmental sustainability, related economic development and science literacy through plant-centered education, exhibition and demonstration.
We grow green communities. The Arboretum's many partnerships have made us an invaluable community resource. From universities and schools, to economic development nonprofits, we are working every day to strengthen our North Carolina communities.
FEATURE EXHIBIT
January 22 - May 9, 2010
Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The North Carolina Arboretum brings new meaning to doo doo during a new hands-on science exhibit at the
Build homes, hide from your enemies, hide your babies, attract mates, send messages, cool off and yes, some even eat it!
$2.00 for youth ages 5 - 18
$3.00 for Adults
Members FREE Admission
School Group Chaperones FREE Admission