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Sacred Earth
We are honored to announce a new addition to the Arboretum’s permanent art collection: Sacred Earth, a cast bronze sculpture created by Cherokee Nation member Karen Sixkiller and dedicated in memory of Joan Sandgren Bridges. Joan’s family chose the Arboretum for this...
New parking fee changes coming March 1 , 2026. Here’s Why:
Beginning March 1. 2026, the parking fee at The North Carolina Arboretum is changing to $25 per vehicle. Changes to the parking fee at the Arboretum are generally reviewed every two years by the Arboretum’s Board of Directors. This review is intended to ensure that...
Richard R. Ransom Library Memorial Tribute
The North Carolina Arboretum is honored to announce the naming of the Richard R. Ransom Library, located on the second floor of the Education Center. This meaningful tribute was made possible through the generosity of Mary Rubin, whose heartfelt gift in memory of her...
New Life in the Azalea Collection: Thank you to B.W. Wells and CFWNC
New Life in the Azalea Collection: Thank you to B.W. Wells and CFWNC 9-11-2025 Carson Ellis, National Native Azalea Collection Curator The first time I was able to visit the Native Azalea Collection after Hurricane Helene, our staff hadn’t begun to open up Bent Creek...
“Nature’s Throne” Sculpture Donated by Artist Linda Pannullo
We are excited to announce a new addition to the Arboretum’s permanent art collection: Nature’s Throne, a vibrant mosaic sculpture generously donated by Asheville artist Linda Pannullo. Located in the Education Center Plaza, Nature’s Throne invites visitors of all...
The Native Azalea Collection: Bloom Watch 2025
Bloom season for the Native Azalea Collection is here and Curator of the Arboretum’s National Native Azalea Collection Carson Ellis, along with Native Azalea Collection Assistant Madison McDowell, are keeping an eye on the plants as they begin to blossom. Read on for...
We’re Opening!
A special note on reopening at The North Carolina Arboretum: UPDATED Monday Dec. 30, 2024: The North Carolina Arboretum will resume regular gate entrance fees beginning Thursday, Jan. 2. The standard daily entrance fee for non-members is $20 per vehicle....
Bloom Watch: The Azalea Collection 2024
Bloom season for the Azalea collection is fast approaching, and Curator of the Arboretum’s National Native Azalea Collection Carson Ellis is keeping an eye on the plants as they begin to blossom. Read on for her weekly updates on what’s blooming in the garden. ...
Another Successful Songbird Season in North Carolina
For the past six years, Wild Bird Research Group (WBRG), a nonprofit dedicated to avian research, has been running a MAPS (Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship) banding station at The North Carolina Arboretum just south of Asheville. Each summer WBRG has the...
2023 Year in Review
Happy New Year from The North Carolina Arboretum! As we go into the new year, we want to take a look back at 2023. It was a BIG year here at the Arboretum! Bloom with a View We launched an all-new event in partnership with IGMPR. The inaugural Bloom with a View was a...