Garden Discovery Hours

Saturday, July 25, 2026 — 11 am - 1 pm

a JCRA volunteer interacts with youth visitors in a hands-on activity

Garden Discovery Hours is a free, walk-up program featuring hands-on activities and informal discovery experiences inspired by seasonal topics in the garden. Visitors of all ages are invited to stop by, explore, ask questions, and engage with the activities at their own pace.

Program location varies within the garden. On the day of the event, please see the sign at the Visitor Center to find out where we are set up.

In case of inclement weather, this program may be canceled without advance notice.

Age: All ages welcome.
Cost: Free.
Registration: No registration is required for this program.
Location: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606.
Directions: Click here for directions.
Parking: Free parking is available at the JC Raulston Arboretum and along Beryl Road.
Questions: Contact the JCRA Education Team at jcraprograms@ncsu.edu for more information about this program.