Presented by the George Masa Foundation, this exhibition features the 30 winners of the 2026 Youth Conservation Photography Prize. The program invites young people from across the country to explore and express their connection to the natural world through photography inspired by the legacy of George Masa. May 1-31, 2026.
Join us February 14 for a day celebrating all things birds at the Arboretum! Guests can indoor a live raptor presentation, guided bird walks, and a bird art market with local artists.
The North Carolina Arboretum, The Big Crafty, and ArtsAVL partner to offer The Little Crafty, an intimate craft market celebrating regional artists, nature-inspired making, and the creative spirit of Western North Carolina. Taking place Saturday, February 7 and Sunday, February 8, from 1–6 p.m. in the Arboretum’s Auditorium, The Little Crafty will feature a carefully curated group of artists whose work draws inspiration from the natural world — botanicals, landscapes, wildlife, and the handmade traditions of the Blue Ridge.
The North Carolina Arboretum, The Big Crafty, and ArtsAVL partner to offer The Little Crafty, an intimate craft market celebrating regional artists, nature-inspired making, and the creative spirit of Western North Carolina. Taking place Saturday, February 7 and Sunday, February 8, from 1–6 p.m. in the Arboretum’s Auditorium, The Little Crafty will feature a carefully curated group of artists whose work draws inspiration from the natural world — botanicals, landscapes, wildlife, and the handmade traditions of the Blue Ridge.