Native Plant Festival: Native Garden Tour

Schedule

Sun Sep 21 2025 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension | Wilmington, NC

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Tour 11 native gardens—meet ambassadors, ask questions, and get inspired during this special Native Plant Festival event!
About this Event

Join us for this special Native Plant Festival event—Native Garden Tours hosted by the ! Explore 11 native plant landscapes throughout New Hanover County and discover how native plants can transform ordinary yards into vibrant, eco-friendly habitats. Nature at Home Ambassadors will be stationed at each location to answer your questions and share tips on landscaping with natives. Whether you’re new to native gardening or looking to expand your plant palette, this self-guided tour offers inspiration at every stop.

Please remember: A ticket is required for each individual attending the tour and tickets are limited!

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NC State University will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Gabriella de Souza, [email protected]. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 15 days before the event.

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Where is it happening?

New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, United States

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Tickets

USD 10.00

N.C. Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County

Host or Publisher N.C. Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County

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