NC State Extension, NC Urban Forest Council, NC Forest Service and NC Wildlife Federation have joined together to form the NC Bradford Pear Bounty. The goal is to remove Bradford Pear trees. The program rewards people for removing Bradford Pears from their property by giving them a free native North Carolina tree. What's wrong with Bradford Pear trees? According to the NC Bradford Pear … [Read more...] about Bradford Pear Bounty in Wilson: Remove a Bradford Pear and Get a Free Native Tree
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Cary Arbor Day Celebration March 22
Celebrate Arbor Day with the Town of Cary on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., on the lawn of the Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, North Carolina. At this free event, enjoy: In addition, the Arbor Day celebration will be pick-up day for the free trees that Cary is offering through the My Tree, Our Tree giveaway. Learn more about and … [Read more...] about Cary Arbor Day Celebration March 22
Cut your own tulips at Dewberry Farm
A farm in the Triad, near Winston Salem and Greensboro, plants 100,000 tulip bulbs every year, as well as other spring flowers, in anticipation of visitors from all over North Carolina. Dewberry Farm is at 2585 Dewberry Farm Lane, Kernersville. It's around an hour and a half drive from Raleigh, and less for those in Durham, Orange County and Chatham County. It's well worth the drive if you love … [Read more...] about Cut your own tulips at Dewberry Farm
Wake Forest Community Garden Fair
Wake Forest Community Garden Fair is a free event on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1524 Jenkins Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Get free seeds, and take part in a seed swap. Try plant-based meal samples. Learn about: … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Community Garden Fair
Free trees for Cary residents — registration open now
Cary residents, here's a chance to beautify your yard with a FREE tree. The Town of Cary is giving residents free trees. This is an effort to add to the environmental health of the community by increasing the tree canopy. The Town of Cary is giving away 1,000 native trees. Recipients must be Cary residents. Registration is open now. Pick-up for the trees will be Saturday, March 22 … [Read more...] about Free trees for Cary residents — registration open now
Get organized! Home organization and storage products on sale right now — many more added
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If your New Year's Resolution is to get your home more organized, you might need some home organization and storage products to do it, and you might as well save some money on them! Right now, Amazon has some good deals on organization and storage products, from the kitchen to the garage to the bedroom and bath. Here are some that got our attention because of the amount they've been marked … [Read more...] about Get organized! Home organization and storage products on sale right now — many more added
Save 50% on Tickets to Downtown Raleigh Home Show January 10-12
Discover your inspiration at the Downtown Raleigh Home Show, happening from January 10 to 12, 2025, at the Raleigh Convention Center. This is the perfect event to find incredible deals, fresh ideas, and expert advice from trusted local professionals to help bring your dream home to life! For three days only, shop, compare, and save with over 200 experts in areas like kitchens and baths, flooring, … [Read more...] about Save 50% on Tickets to Downtown Raleigh Home Show January 10-12
Harvest Festival at Duke Gardens Oct. 20
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, at 420 Anderson Street, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting its Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 2024, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free event, and no registration is required. Parking fees, $2 per hour, apply. This festival takes place outdoors, at Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. The location requires traveling on a combination of paved and unpaved paths with … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival at Duke Gardens Oct. 20
Plant Fest in Hillsborough Oct 5
Orange County Master Gardeners are hosting Plant Fest on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Bonnie B. Davis Environment and Agricultural Center, 1020 US 70 West, Hillsborough, NC. This is across from the DMV office. This is a free event. PlantFest includes many activities for kids, as well as the plant sale and an art sale. The plant sale will offer many native plants, … [Read more...] about Plant Fest in Hillsborough Oct 5
FlutterFest at Prairie Ridge Ecostation Sept 28: pollinator celebration
Celebrate Take a Child Outside Week and the Worldwide Day of Play with a family-friendly celebration of our local pollinators. FlutterFest takes place Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Prairie Ridge Ecostation, 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. It's designed for families with children up to age 10. It includes walking between … [Read more...] about FlutterFest at Prairie Ridge Ecostation Sept 28: pollinator celebration
