North Carolina Arboretum

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Blue Ridge Fiber Show in Education Center through November [MORE]
Holiday "Tea by the Trees" event now taking reservations for afternoon tea December 4, 5, 11, 12 [MORE]
Guided Trail Walks offered at 1 p.m. November 23, 28 and 30 [MORE]
Now hosting Green Weddings year-round! [MORE]
Arboretum Holiday Hours Schedule announced [MORE]
The Savory Thyme Cafe is now closed Monday-Friday, open weekends (weather-permitting) through February. Call ahead for more information at 828-665-2492.

“Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders.” - Henry David Thoreau
If you’ve been to Arboretum in the past few years, there’s a good chance your experience was partly made possible by a Community Partner – a local organization that has stepped up to provide support for the Arboretum’s mission-based work. You might not be able to see the many ways our Community Partners contribute, but the support they offer sows seeds for a bright future.
Each year more than 370,000 visitors experience the Arboretum’s gardens, trails, exhibits, shows and expos, educational programs, demonstrations and lectures for all ages. Our ability to meet our mission and enrich our visitor experience is made possible by our community of supporters– from members, volunteers and staff to state and local funds, tribute gifts, grants, and Community Partners.
It’s a Natural Partnership

Growing a relationship for community success might just include your business support at The North Carolina Arboretum. [READ MORE at our Cultivating Connections blog]

The 1762 Cherokee and British Delegations
Archaeological materials excavated from eighteenth-century Cherokee sites, historical documents, and period artifacts with illustrations and artwork tell the story of two powerful nations... [MORE]