JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, aims to introduce, display, and promote plants that diversify the American landscape, as well as educate visitors and provide a living laboratory for research.
It’s free to visit. The Arboretum hosts many events and activities. Some are free and some have a cost associated with them. The cost for many events is low, $5, and free for Arboretum members. You can see all of the events on the calendar.
The adjacent Plant Delights Nursery division sells more than 1,600 different perennials to satisfy even the most jaded gardener. Visit Juniper Level Botanical Garden to see why keen gardeners from around the world plan their vacations to include a visit here.
Juniper Level Botanical Garden and Plant Delights Nursery are only open to the public eight weekends each year for Open Garden and Nursery Days. During these open days, no visit requests are needed, although it helps the garden to know if you’ll be bringing a large bus group so they can properly reserve the needed parking space.
Friday, March 6th, 2020
10:30 a.m.
Free for Arboretum family members, $5.00 per child for nonmembers (no charge for accompanying adult)
Come see the early blooms of spring on a story walk through the Arboretum’s gardensMeet at the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center ready for a fun time outside. We will follow the story through the gardens and end up at the Education Yurt for a fun craft to take home.Please come dressed for the weather as this program will be primarily outdoors. Parent or caregiver stays with child during the program.Space is limited to 12 children. Advance registration is highly recommended.
Gardening with a Bunch of Pricks—Hardy Cactus for North Carolina
Thursday, March 12, 2020 – 7:30 pm–9:00 pm
Free for Friends of the JC Raulston Arboretum members, NC State University students (with ID), and Department of Horticultural Science faculty and staff, all others $5.00
Talk will be at the Ruby C. McSwain Education Center. Advance registration is not available. Check-in available at the door.
Friends of the Arboretum Lecture with Tony Avent, Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden
Raulston Blooms, including 20th Annual Birdhouses and Beyond Competition
Saturday, April 4, 2020
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Free for members and college students with college identification, $5.00 for nonmembers, $10.00 per family
We’re rolling out the red carpet for members, home gardeners, families, and children by offering a day that’s packed with garden and nature activities, shopping, and outdoor fun.
Enjoy
- JCRA Spring Plant Sale – access to exceptional unusual plants
- Mr. Maple – East Flat Rock, North Carolina
- Pine Knot Farms – Clarksville, Virginia
- Superior Plants Nursery – Benson, North Carolina
- Green Hill Farm – Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Wood Thrush Native Plant Nursery – Floyd, Virginia20th Annual Birdhouses and Beyond Competition
- Gardening talks – learn from the experts
- Educational displays and demonstrations
- Hands-on fun for children and families
- Invited artists and crafters
- Food trucks and NC State Howling Cow ice cream cups
Schedule of Events
10:00 am All Activities Open
- JC Raulston Arboretum Plant Sale – Great Lawn
Superior Plants Nursery, Pine Knot Farms, Mr. Maple, Green Hill Farm , and Wood Thrush Native Plant Nursery – Great Lawn - Educational Displays and Demonstrations – Great Lawn
- Artists and Crafters – Great Lawn
- Food Trucks – Great Lawn
- Family Fun (Scavenger Hunt Begins Here) – The Yurt
- 20th Annual Birdhouses and Beyond Competition , Howling Cow Ice Cream, and Used Book Sale – Ruby C. McSwain Education Center
10:30 am Garden Talk
11:30 am Garden Talk
12:30 pm Garden Talk
2:00 pm Garden Talk
4:00 pm All Activities Conclude
Proceeds from Raulston Blooms! benefit the daily operations of the JC Raulston Arboretum.
Monday, April 27th, 2020
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Free for Friends of the JC Raulston Arboretum members, NC State University students (with ID), and Department of Horticultural Science faculty and staff, all others $5.00
Gardening Adventures with Extension Master Gardener Volunteers. “DIY—Purchasing and Installing Healthy Plants” presented by Rachel Strauss, Wake County Extension Master Gardener
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