Thanksgiving is just around the corner (tomorrow, actually!) and there is so much to be thankful for this year. In Western North Carolina, the fall season shined brightly with beautiful, colorful foliage, and Asheville kicked off the holiday season last weekend with...
Calling all nature (smart phone) lovers! Do you love Western North Carolina and all of its natural beauty? Do you find yourself taking photos of plants or animals that you encounter on your hikes? Do you love to WIN competitions while also supporting scientific...
The holidays have always been a popular time here in Asheville and WNC. This is when George Vanderbilt officially opened his grand Biltmore Estate to family and friends with a lavish party on Christmas Eve in 1895. That tradition of hospitality continues through the...
A surprise snowstorm early in December turned Western North Carolina into a winter wonderland for a few days, and while the snow has melted and the sky is now Carolina blue, the wonder is still with us. The winter holidays have always been a popular time here in...
The holidays provide countless ways to incorporate plants into your gift-giving and other festivities. Below you will find five creative ways to celebrate the holidays and support The North Carolina Arboretum’s mission of cultivating connections between people and...
The dog days of summer are coming to a close, and the recent blast of cool, crisp air is evidence that fall is certainly upon us. As we wind down from summer vacations, evening cookouts and trips to the lake, we gear up for summer’s final “hurrah” with Labor Day...
Next Wednesday, August 2, The North Carolina Arboretum will debut its new outdoor concert series and light show, Summer Lights. Open nightly from 9:00 to 10:45 p.m., Summer Lights will feature a specially designed projected light show that is synchronized to music...
Year-round, the mountains of Western North Carolina and Asheville are a beautiful place to visit and live. Fall brings changing leaves, winter finds snow on the mountain tops and spring provides crisp, cool air for a morning hike amongst blooming trees and flowers....
As temperatures rise and plants continue to emerge throughout Western North Carolina, so does the list of activities, events and festivals for locals and tourists to enjoy. From Mother’s Day celebrations, to recreational outings, to weekend festivities, there is a...
Throughout February, The North Carolina Arboretum is celebrating everything from the love of birds to lovebirds. From the Great Backyard Bird Count and adult education classes about our feathered friends to a special Valentine’s brunch and wedding planning, we have...