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Geology of the Blue Ridge I

Geology of the Blue Ridge I

by | Aug 6, 2026

Geology of the Blue Ridge I With Anton DuMars Thursday, August 13  |  12 – 4pm BRN – Core Register Here!   This is the first class of a two-part Geology course that explores the geologic history of the Southern Appalachian Mountains with lecture...
Birding for Beginners

Birding for Beginners

by | Aug 6, 2026

Birding for Beginners with Shane Myers Tuesday, August 4  |  9 – 10:30am BRN – Elective REGISTER HERE Join us on this birding walk around the NC Arboretum gardens and trails in search of our most colorful residents. We will go over best practices for using...
*CANCELLED* Carolina Bonsai Expo

*CANCELLED* Carolina Bonsai Expo

by | Aug 6, 2026

Please note: As part of precautionary efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the 2020 Carolina Bonsai Expo has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to be able to put on this event in future years! The North Carolina Arboretum’s 25th annual...
*CANCELED* Asheville-Blue Ridge Rose Society Exhibition

*CANCELED* Asheville-Blue Ridge Rose Society Exhibition

by | Aug 6, 2026

*Please Note:* Due to the uncertainty of the situation surrounding COVID-19 or the coronavirus, the 2020 Asheville-Blue Ridge Rose Society Exhibition has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you will consider joining us at next year’s...
Monarch Butterfly Day

Monarch Butterfly Day

by | Aug 5, 2026

Monarch Butterfly Day September 19, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Join us at The North Carolina Arboretum on Sept 19th for a day dedicated to the Monarch Butterfly! Each fall, the last monarch butterflies of the year pass through Western North Carolina on their...