Wednesday Walk: Pilot Mountain State Park

Pilot Mountain State Park 1792 Pilot Knob Park Rd, Pinnacle, North Carolina

Left to Right: Dreamy Duskywing, Brown Elfin, Juvenal's Duskywing, and Gemmed Satyr We will meet at the top of the mountain near the restrooms. We recommend bringing a packed lunch and beverages. Binoculars and camera will come in handy for this walk. No need for sunscreen or bug spray. We will be walking through grasses, […]

Wednesday Walk: Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Sarah P. Duke Gardens 420 Anderson St, Durham, North Carolina

We will start off our series of Wednesday Walks at Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham. Meet up will be at the Visitor's Center near the main entrance. You can dress for comfort while walking the pathways at this botanical garden. Binoculars aren't necessary to get a good look at butterflies. We suggest bringing a […]

Wednesday Walk: JC Raulston Arboretum

JC Raulston Arboretum 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, North Carolina

Meet up will be outside the visitor’s center. Paths through the garden are easily navigated by any kind of footwear. Be sure to bring with you any necessities you might need to have an enjoyable walk. Amenities at the location include public restroom and water fountains. The arboretum is within driving distance of restaurants of […]

Wednesday Walk: NCBG

NCBG 100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Meet up for this walk will be in the plant sale area near the Visitor's Center. On this walk you can opt to dress for comfort as the pathways are easy to walk. There are public restrooms and a water fountain in the Visitor's Center. There are numerous restaurants near the Gardens. Parking is free. […]

Wednesday Walk: Eno River State Park

Eno River State Park 6101 Cole Mill Rd, Durham, North Carolina

Left to Right: Harvester, Lily-leaf twayblade, Dusted Skipper, and happy toad Meet up is in the parking lot at the end of the road into the park, near the restrooms. Note that the time of this walk is different from other Wednesday Walks. We will start at 11 AM. Please wear sturdy or hiking shoes […]

Wednesday Walk: Picture Creek Barrens

McDonald's Butner 1543 NC-56,, Butner, North Carolina

Left to Right: Rattlesnake master (Eryngium yuccifolium), Tall barbara's buttonns (Marshallia legrandii), False indigo (Baptisia australis), Downy wood mint (Blephilia ciliata), Smooth coneflower (Echinacea laevigata). Meet up for this walk will be at the Butner McDonald's off of I-85N as the access location for this site has no address. We will be parked at the […]

Wednesday Walk: August 3, 2022

NCBG 100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Join John for this week's Wednesday Walk held at the NC Botanical Gardens. All ages welcome, no experience necessary as John will teach you how to identify butterflies as you walk through the gardens. We strongly suggest you bring with you water or other hydrating beverages. This walk is subject to cancellation due to weather. […]

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FINAL DAYS TO SHOP
May 25 - 27
12 - 5 PM

Plants are available for in-person shopping only at our location in Hillsborough.