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.
Please note that although the Arboretum is temporarily closed, it is hosting online events. Please scroll down for a schedule.
When it’s open 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.
Upcoming Events
These are online events. Please follow each link for information on how to register and watch.
Tour: “The Old Northeast Quadrant of the Arboretum—Highlights, History, and Future Renovations”
Tuesday, January 5th, 2021
1 p.m.
Free
The northeastern quadrant of the Arboretum is the oldest section of the Arboretum dating back to 1976 and the plantings are among the oldest, too. Many visitors miss this area during their visit opting for the themed gardens instead. Join Doug on this tour of this lessor visited area of the Arboretum and learn about its history and what we have planned for the future and see some of its most outstanding plants.
Gardening in the South
Saturday, February 6th, 2021
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Free
Free online program for new gardeners, or gardeners new to growing plants in North Carolina. Sponsored by Leaf & Limb.
Gardening in the South is back for new and experienced gardeners alike! Join us for a series of presentations that are guaranteed to expand your horizons. This winter’s speaker lineup includes:
Danesha Seth Carley, Ph.D. of NC State University, presenting “Let’s Talk Pollinator Gardening: Plan, Plant, and Maintain Successful and Beautiful Pollinator Gardens”
Basil Camu of Leaf & Limb, presenting “Four Ways To Make Your Trees Happy + Two Critical Errors to Avoid”
Bill Fonteno, Ph.D. of NC State University, presenting “Good Garden Soil: Build It and They Will Come”
Advance registration is required. Instructions will be provided to registered participants via e-mail before the program is scheduled to take place.
Upcoming Events in the Triangle -- both virtual and in-person
Check out our full events calendar, where you can enter any date, or look at the events for the next few days here:Sunday, January 24, 2021
Monday, January 25, 2021
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Virtual