by Abby Cantrell | Sep 11, 2019 | Nature, The Arboretum
Every fall, as the air turns cooler and the leaves begin to look like they are ready for a change, the sky is dotted with monarch butterflies. For as long as anyone can remember, they have been making this trip across the Blue Ridge Mountains, taking advantage of...
by Abby Cantrell | Aug 8, 2019 | Impact, Nature, The Arboretum
It was a whirlwind adventure for The North Carolina Arboretum’s ecoEXPLORE team: visiting 10 state parks in 10 days. They began with animal encounters at Chimney Rock State Park and a salamander meander at nearby Rumbling Bald. From there they and their...
by Abby Cantrell | Jul 23, 2019 | Horticulture & Landscape, Nature, The Arboretum
Fifty years ago this month, Apollo 11’s trip into space produced Neil Armstrong’s July 20, 1969, walk on the moon, along with historic awe-inspiring photographs of the moon, earth and the surrounding cosmos. In 1980, astrophysicist Carl Sagan brought the story of our...
by Whitney Smith | May 22, 2019 | Horticulture & Landscape
As Memorial Day approaches, we can think of many activities, traditions and events that will take place over the three-day weekend. A retreat to the lake, a family cookout, the opening of the community pool, these are just some of the memories that come to my mind...
by Whitney Smith | Apr 22, 2019 | Community, Nature
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...
by Whitney Smith | Dec 12, 2018 | Community, The Arboretum
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...
