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Bonsai Styling Demonstration with Curator Arthur Joura

by | Jul 10, 2026

ONSITE | Sunday, March 10, 2 – 4 p.m. Many specimens in The North Carolina Arboretum bonsai collection were donated in non-showable condition. That is to say, when we received these trees they were in development as bonsai but not quite there yet. The value of these...

Contemplating Place: Seeing Beauty Awe Walk

by | Jul 10, 2026

ONSITE | Sunday, March 10, 3:30 – 5 p.m. Take a fresh look at the objects, moments and vistas that surround you during this “awe walk” led by documentary photographer Susan Patrice. The contemplative practices she teaches help you experience place through new and...

Lifelong Gardening

by | Jul 10, 2026

ONSITE | Wednesday, March 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Is gardening becoming a little more physically challenging for you as time goes by? Are you concerned about making things easier or safer in your garden? Make some smart gardening decisions and modifications with the help...

Warming Winter Spice Blends Part 1

by | Jul 10, 2026

ONSITE | Thursday, February 22, 1 – 4 p.m. Look to spice blends to brighten a bland dish and warm you during the colder months as well as provide surprising health benefits. Join Chef Nanette Davidson on this culinary adventure for a zesty introduction to the spices...

Warming Winter Spice Blends Part 2

by | Jul 10, 2026

ONSITE | Friday, February 23, 1 – 4 p.m Spice things up with this second in a series on Warming Winter Spice Blends. Part 1 isn’t a prerequisite, but we think you’ll want to join Chef Nanette Davidson on this culinary adventure for an introduction to the flavors of...

Build Your Own Bluebird Box

by | Jul 10, 2026

ONSITE | Tuesday, February 20, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Help bluebirds thrive in your area by learning how to construct and place a bluebird nest box on your property. Bluebirds actually need human intervention in order to compensate for their natural habitats being...