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Plantsmen’s Tour: Peak of Winter Bloom

Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

"Peak of Winter Bloom" Douglas Ruhren, Gardens Manager February usually is the peak of winter bloom, from tiny treasures such as bulbs to trees and shrubs. We will look at the floral highlights of the season. Cost: Free for members, $5.00 for nonmembers. Registration: Advance registration is not available.

Plantsmen’s Tour: Winter Potpourri with Mark Weathington

Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

"Winter Potpourri" with Mark Weathington, JC Raulston Arboretum Director. There's a smorgasbord of plants looking exceptional from perennials and early bulbs to evergreen shrubs and flowering trees. We'll take a look at the showiest plants at the Arboretum which are welcoming in the new year.

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Plantsmen’s Tour: Mahonia and Their Kin

Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

"Mahonia and Their Kin" Mark Weathington, Director Many mahonias and other members of the Berberidaceae family are beautiful ornamental plants. Join Mark Weathington on this tour as he discusses some of his favorite mahonias (Mahonia), barberries (Berberis), barrenwort (Epimedium), nandina (Nandina), and Mayapples (Podophyllum). Cost: Free for members, $5.00 for nonmembers. Registration: Advance registration is not available.…

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Arboretum Guided Tour

Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Sunday, March 3, 2019 – 2:00 pm–3:00 pm Sunday, March 10, 2019 – 2:00 pm–3:00 pm Sunday, March 17, 2019 – 2:00 pm–3:00 pm Sunday, March 24, 2019 – 2:00 pm–3:00 pm Sunday, March 31, 2019 – 2:00 pm–3:00 pm Guided tours are available to the public free of charge every Sunday at 2:00 pm from March–October. Join one of the JCRA's…

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Plantsmen’s Tour: Monocot Madness

Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

"Monocot Madness" Mark Weathington, Director "Mono" means one and "cot" is short for cotyledon, but don't let this technical term keep you away from this tour featuring some of the JC Raulston Arboretum's favorite and most showy monocots. Monocots include some of the most familiar and favorite plants including grasses, lilies, orchids, palms, agaves, gingers,…

JC Raulston Arboretum Guided Tour

Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Guided tours are available to the public free of charge every Sunday at 2:00 pm from March–October. Join one of the JCRA's volunteer tour docents and learn about the Arboretum's plants, people, history, future, and mission in a one-hour guided walk through the JCRA's collections and gardens. Arrangements may be made for private guided tours…

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JC Raulston Arboretum Guided Tour

Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Guided tours are available to the public free of charge every Sunday at 2:00 pm from March–October. Join one of the JCRA's volunteer tour docents and learn about the Arboretum's plants, people, history, future, and mission in a one-hour guided walk through the JCRA's collections and gardens.

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Seventh Annual Spring Egg Hunt

Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Tuesday, March 27, 2018 – 10:00 am–3:00 pm Wednesday, March 28, 2018 – 10:00 am–3:00 pm Thursday, March 29, 2018 – 10:00 am–3:00 pm Friday, March 30, 2018 – 10:00 am–3:00 pm Saturday, March 31, 2018 – 10:00 am–2:00 pm Welcome spring this year with the Seventh Annual Spring Egg Hunt! The fun starts on Tuesday, March 27 and stays…

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Arboretum Guided Tour

Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Sundays, March–October – 2:00 pm Guided tours are available to the public free of charge every Sunday at 2:00 pm from March–October. Join one of the JCRA's volunteer tour docents and learn about the Arboretum's plants, people, history, future, and mission in a one-hour guided walk through the JCRA's collections and gardens. Arrangements may be made for private…

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Yoga in the Gardens

Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

"Sunset Vinyasa Flow" Cecily Smith, Yogi Wednesday, September 13, 2017 – 6:30 pm–7:45 pm Wednesday, September 20, 2017 – 6:30 pm–7:45 pm Wednesday, September 27, 2017 – 6:30 pm–7:45 pm Come out for a chill flow accompanied by soothing tunes and a beautiful view of the Finley-Nottingham Rose Garden. We will focus on movement and breath, and listening…

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