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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 Rd, 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 Rd, 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 Rd, 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 Rd, 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…

Day Tripping with the JCRA to …Paul J. Ciener Botanic Garden

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

Enjoy a spring day at the Paul J. Ciener Botanic Garden in Kernersville. Adrienne Roethling, curator, will guide us through the gardens during our visit. This garden is one that keeps expanding and is a delight to visit year-round with its wide variety of bulbs, shrubs, and trees. Designs include raised beds for vegetables, a…

Farm to Fork Picnic

Fearrington Village

Get your taste buds ready for the Farm to Fork Picnic on Sunday, June 3, where some of the area’s best farmers and chefs are paired together to create delectable bite-size dishes that inspire and amaze.Bon Appétit magazine called it “the country’s best all-you-can-eat feast”! We’ll return to the beautiful grounds of Fearrington Village, where dozens…

90th NC FFA State Convention

Raleigh Convention Center 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC, United States

On June 19-21, 2018, North Carolina will celebrate 90 years of excellence with the theme I Can. We Will. The annual State Convention is the highlight event of the year for FFA members. It is the culmination of a year’s worth of events where FFA members have the opportunity to celebrate their achievements, be recognized…