Yesterday, Tuesday, August 15, 2017, The North Carolina Arboretum’s youth education program welcomed approximately 45 teachers for its first-ever Project OWL workshop. Project OWL (Outdoor Wonders and Learning) is a new schoolyard initiative developed by the Arboretum...
AmeriCorps, a federal program of the Corporation for National and Community Service, utilizes more than 75,000 individuals, also known as “members,” annually. These members accomplish a wide variety of tasks that align with the AmeriCorps Member Pledge: I will get...
Throughout the year, the Arboretum’s youth education department is constantly busy creating programs, events, camps and classes that encourage children to get outdoors and explore nature. Beyond just splashing in Bent Creek or hiking along the trails, the youth...
At The North Carolina Arboretum, we are fortunate to be located in of the most botanically diverse regions in America – possessing almost every native azalea species from the U.S., hundreds of native and non-native trees, and countless other flowers, shrubs and...
As the Arboretum anticipates its 30th anniversary in 2016, positive impact continues to grow on many fronts. Although we strive to provide exceptional educational and visitor experiences daily, underlying everything we do is a strategic interest in adding economic...