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Spend a Day at State!

Patterson Hall 2501 Founders Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

Participating High school Juniors, Seniors and Transfer students will have the opportunity to Spend a Day at State and learn more about the College of Agriculture and Life Science! The visit includes a CALS information session, class observation (visiting students only), meeting with a faculty member in your CALS major of interest, lunch in a…

“All the Presidents’ Gardens” – N.A. Rock Garden Society Lecture

JC Raulston Arboretum 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Presented by Marta McDowell, who teaches landscape history and horticulture at the New York Botanical Garden and consults for private clients and public gardens. Timber Press published All the Presidents' Gardens, which made the New York Times bestseller list and won a 2017 American Horticultural Society book award. Lecture is cohosted by the JC Raulston…

“Groovy Gardeners” – Jr. Girl Scouts Badge Workshop at JCRA

JC Raulston Arboretum 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Tap into your inner gardener as you explore the gardens at the JC Raulston Arboretum and work toward completing your Gardener badge! Scouts will learn about different plants and gardening styles, make a dream garden collage, create an experiment to take home, and plant a container garden to care for at home. Junior Girl Scouts…

Seeds of Change Lecture

2405 Williams Hall

Tom and Carol Sinclair "Seeds of Change" Lecture presents Shaping the Future of Global Food Systems Speaker: Mr. Shay Eliaz Innovation Lead, Deloitte Consulting, NY Mr Eliaz specializes in working with agro-based clients globally to help them respond to the myriad of complex growth, technology registers, and innovation challenges present in today's competitive marketplace. His clients…

Perennial Plant Sale!

Marye Anne Fox Science Teaching Laboratory Marye Anne Fox Science Teaching Laboratory, 2791 Pillsbury Cir., Raleigh, NC, United States

Perennial Plant Sale! When: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Time: 3:00-6:00 pm Where: Marye Anne Fox Science Teaching Labs (ground floor) What: Featuring perennials for pollinators and a diverse selection not found at your box store! All methods of payment accepted. Proceeds from this event support Horticultural Science student projects.

Landscape Potential IV: Improving Curb Appeal Through Foundation Planting

JC Raulston Arboretum 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Presented by Preston Montague, Landscape Designer and Botanical Illustrator. Landscape Potential IV will introduce participants to the planning and implementation strategies design professionals use to create harmony between the house and the landscape through foundation planting. This class includes an introduction to foundation planting design, tips for successful planting, and explores the best annual, perennial,…

A Day of Self-care: Exploring Horticultural Therapy

JC Raulston Arboretum 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Presented by Pamela Chance, Horticulture Therapist Did you know that plants can be as good for your mind as they are for your body? Horticultural therapy utilizes plants in order to benefit your mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and intellectual well-being. Join Pam Chance to learn more about horticultural therapy and enjoy a day of self-care…

A Day of Self-care: Exploring Horticultural Therapy

JC Raulston Arboretum 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Presented by Pamela Chance, Horticulture Therapist. Did you know that plants can be as good for your mind as they are for your body? Horticultural therapy utilizes plants in order to benefit your mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and intellectual well-being. Join Pam Chance to learn more about horticultural therapy and enjoy a day of self-care…

Recreational Tree Climbing at the JC Raulston Arboretum

JC Raulston Arboretum 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Recreational tree climbing is coming to the JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh! Climb with your friends and family into the canopy of one of our majestic oak trees and experience the JCRA like you never have before. Patrick Brandt, founder of Piedmont Tree Climbing, will provide all the needed gear and instruction. Before you know…