We are honored to announce a new addition to the Arboretumās permanent art collection: Sacred Earth, a cast bronze sculpture created by Cherokee Nation member Karen Sixkiller and dedicated in memory of Joan Sandgren Bridges. Joanās family chose the Arboretum for this...
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 Arboretumās Board of Directors. This review is intended to ensure that...
Longtime members and friends of The North Carolina Arboretum, Jayne Anderson and Larry Weigel have made a significant impact on the Arboretumās programs and mission through their meaningful contributions in memory of their beloved son Eric Weigel. Inspired by Ericās...
This summer, participants in the Arboretumās Outdoor Artists Camp createdĀ art for a cause. Campers received recycled mascara wands from Wands for Wildlife, an Asheville-based nonprofit that promotes care of injured and orphaned wildlife. Wands for Wildlife inspires...
Winter Lights 2021 was our biggest and best year yet. We were able to safely return to a walk-through show, allowing visitors to explore the gardens at their own pace. The per-car ticket model, along with the new tiered ticketing system, helped us host more guests...
As we ring in the new year here at the Arboretum, weāre celebrating some of our successes from 2021. None of this would be possible without you - weāre so thankful for your continued support of our mission to cultivate connections between people, plants and places!...
This year, an animatronic elk will be joining the newly updated "Storytime at Woodland Cove" exhibit. This marks a major milestone in the collaboration with UNCA STEAM Studio and The NC Arboretum in creating animatronic characters that represent native wildlife....
What makes the Arboretum special? Certainly, the beautiful gardens and miles of trails are important. But for Bret Gorman and his daughter Katie, itās the people and their memories here that keep drawing them back.Ā Raising his daughter to love the outdoors ā and by...
The popular Wild Art Sculpture Showcase wrapped up on September 26. The exhibit featured 18 sculptures by 17 artists, which displayed vibrant and varied approaches to the theme of āWild Art.ā The sculptures were a fantastic addition to the gardens, and a big hit with...
Project EXPLORE and Outdoor Wonders and Learning (OWL) are two programs that are fulfilling the mission to ācreatively connect people, plants, and places through educationā¦ā. Project EXPLORE is a mini-grant/stipend program to help classroom teachers dive into...