Garden Discovery Hours: Perfect Pairs

In Person

Saturdays, February 7 and 21, 2026 — 11:00 am—1:00 pm

Celebrate the season of love by discovering some of nature's most fascinating partnerships!

ruby-throated hummingbird feeding from a pink flower.

During this month's Garden Discovery Hours, we'll explore how plants and their pollinators rely on one another. From flowers with colors, shapes, and scents that attract certain pollinators, to bees, birds, and butterflies that help plants reproduce as they search for food.

These are free, walk-up activities designed for visitors of all ages. Stop by anytime during the two-hour window to try a hands-on activity, explore themed materials, and ask questions. Staff and volunteers will be available to guide your curiosity.

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
Need directions? Click here.
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.