The JC Raulston Arboretum is a nationally acclaimed botanic garden located in Raleigh, North Carolina with one of the largest and most expansive collections of landscape plants adapted for gardens in the southeast United States. Plants are collected and evaluated in an effort to find superior plants for use in southern landscapes. Open to the public every day of the year. Free admission. Consistently ranked as one of the best things to do in Raleigh.
Join us for a free morning of tips, tricks and insights for new gardeners or those new to gardening in the South!
Jul.
8
Tue.
Nature Detectives
✽
Full—Waitlist Full
9:00
am
Jul.
8
Tue.
Garden Story Walk
✽
9:00
am
Jul.
8
Tue.
Evening Garden Stroll
"Color Trials Voting"
4:00
pm
Jul.
9
Wed.
Nature Detectives
✽
Full—Waitlist Full
9:00
am
Jul.
9
Wed.
Garden Story Walk
✽
9:00
am
Check out the JCRA's new upgraded Plant Stand when you visit. Located outside the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center, it’s a great spot to find choice and unusual plants for your garden. New plants are added throughout the week, and payments can be made using cash (no change available), checks or credit cards.
4415 Beryl Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
Open Every Day. Free Admittance.
Current Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Friday: 9:00 am–7:00 pm
Saturday–Sunday: 8:00 am–7:00 pm
No Pets or Emotional Support Animals Allowed
Service Animals Welcome
Phone: (919) 515-3132
Mailing Address:
Campus Box 7522
Raleigh, NC 27695-7522
Website Feedback: djcarey@ncsu.edu
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