Lectures

Learn from noted horticulturists and top industry professionals in our popular JCRA lectures. From new plant introductions, green industry trends, and exotic exploration trips in search of new plants, we cover a variety of timely, cutting edge topics that appeal to both home and professional gardeners.

Along with specially scheduled lectures, our Friends of the Arboretum Lecture series covers the entire spectrum of horticulture. Many lectures are offered online, or are recorded and shared to our YouTube channel.

Upcoming Lectures

North American Rock Garden Society (Piedmont Chapter) Lecture
Cohosted by the Piedmont Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society and the JC Raulston Arboretum
"Hidden Gems of the Southern Blue Ridge Escarpment"
Ryan Schiller
Saturday, September 21, 2024 – 10:00 am

Friends of the Arboretum Lecture
"Gardens of Growth: the Role of Nature at High Point University"
Jason Lattier, Ph.D. and Emma Martone
Thursday, October 10, 2024 – 6:30 pm

North American Rock Garden Society (Piedmont Chapter) Lecture
Cohosted by the Piedmont Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society and the JC Raulston Arboretum
"The Cradle of Southern U.S. Horticulture in My Grandmother's Backyard in China"
Jerry Yu
Saturday, October 19, 2024 – 10:00 am

North American Rock Garden Society (Piedmont Chapter) Lecture
Cohosted by the Piedmont Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society and the JC Raulston Arboretum
"The Pleasures, Perils and Pains of Plant Hunting Both Near and Far"
Greg Paige
Saturday, November 23, 2024 – 10:00 am