NC Cooperative Extension - New Hanover County Center and Arboretum

NC Cooperative Extension - New Hanover County Center and Arboretum We give our community the tools to grow through research-based education from NC State and NC A&T University. We do not sell bottled water on site.
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With 7 acres of public gardens, we offer a place to enjoy nature while learning about the best plant species for our area. The Arboretum is committed to sustainable practices. We do have a RO water bottle filler station and encourage all visitors to bring a refillable bottle.

Mark your calendars for September 19, 2026 and get ready to shop local, native plants at these participating nurseries a...
09/04/2026

Mark your calendars for September 19, 2026 and get ready to shop local, native plants at these participating nurseries and garden centers:
• Five Oaks Nursery – 5523 Oleander Drive, Wilmington
• Farmers Supply Co – 2025 Oleander Drive, Wilmington
• The Garden Shop on Moss* – 1942 Moss Street, Wilmington
• Wild Bird & Garden* – 3501 Oleander Drive, Wilmington
• Shelton Herb Farm* – 340 Goodman Road NE, Leland
• Pender Pines Garden Center – 20949 Hwy 17, Hampstead
*Hosting multiple vendors

Next up for our Native Plant Picks: Blue Mist Flower from Shelton Herb Farm!

In the words of Alexandra at Shelton Herb Farm: "We love its graceful blue color and how it pops up along roadsides at about the same time as Goldenrod blooms. It is a wonderful mid-height ground cover for part-sun locations and spreads readily by runners, rhizomes, and seed. We use it to fill in space between taller natives to help with w**d control and add a pop of color in the fall."

A huge thank you to Shelton Herb Farm for supporting this year's festival!

🎟️ Bonus: attend one of our Speaker Nights on September 16, 17, or 18 and you'll get a ticket at the door, entering you to win gift cards to our participating nurseries!

Come support local nurseries and take home native plants for your own pollinator-friendly landscape!

Full festival details: go.ncsu.edu/nativeplantfestival2026

Think spring is the only time to plant? Think again! Fall is actually the BEST season to get new shrubs, trees, and pere...
09/04/2026

Think spring is the only time to plant? Think again! Fall is actually the BEST season to get new shrubs, trees, and perennials in the ground — cooler air + warm soil = stronger root growth, less transplant stress, and way fewer pests than summer planting. Ready to give your garden a fall glow-up? Follow the link to read the full article here: https://loom.ly/5MlYBb0

Join us for our Speaker Evening Series at the Cape Fear Native Plant Festival! We are excited to welcome horticulture ed...
09/02/2026

Join us for our Speaker Evening Series at the Cape Fear Native Plant Festival! We are excited to welcome horticulture educator and former NC State professor Bryce Lane for his presentation: "Landscapes That Save the World: The Importance of Biodiversity in the Home Garden."

• Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
• Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• Location: NHC Arboretum Education Center (6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington)

Scroll through to see what you'll learn from Bryce during this session! ➡️

🎟️ Bonus: Attend one of the evening talks and you'll get a ticket at the door entering you to win a gift card to one of our participating festival nurseries!

Full festival details: go.ncsu.edu/nativeplantfestival2026

September is packed at the N.C. Cooperative Extension New Hanover County Center & Arboretum! 🌿Highlights include:• Exten...
09/02/2026

September is packed at the N.C. Cooperative Extension New Hanover County Center & Arboretum! 🌿

Highlights include:
• Extension Master Gardener℠ interest meetings: Sept. 10 and 23
• Pesticide Safety School: Sept. 15–16
• Cape Fear Native Plant Festival: Sept. 16–20, featuring talks, shopping, and garden tours
• Southeast 4-H District S.T.E.M. Day: Sept. 26
• Micro- and Nanoplastics in NC Oysters talk: Sept. 29

📍 Find details and registration for all events: https://loom.ly/OWsp3BU

Looking to refresh your pesticide certification knowledge and prepare for your exams? Seats are still available for the ...
09/01/2026

Looking to refresh your pesticide certification knowledge and prepare for your exams? Seats are still available for the Wilmington Pesticide Safety School on Tuesday–Wednesday, September 15–16, 2026. Review Core, Ornamentals and Turfgrass, and Aquatic materials—and take the exams while you’re there!

For more information visit: https://loom.ly/d6-pQUA

Only few days left to register for Southeast 4-H District S.T.E.M. Day on Saturday, September 26, at the N. C. Cooperati...
09/01/2026

Only few days left to register for Southeast 4-H District S.T.E.M. Day on Saturday, September 26, at the N. C. Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County Center and Arboretum.

Youth ages 10–18 are invited to participate in a fun-filled day of hands-on STEM activities, learning, and exploration with 4-H members from across the Southeast District!

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: N. C. Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County Center and Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington NC 28403
Ages: 10–18 in the Southeast 4-H District
Cost: $25 per participant (includes lunch)
All youth must be 4-H Online approved!
Registration Deadline: September 11 by 5:00 p.m.
To register or for more information, contact Cecilia at [email protected].

Don’t miss out on this fun-filled day of STEM, learning, and exploration!

Join us for our Speaker Evening Series at the Cape Fear Native Plant Festival! We are excited to welcome local author an...
08/31/2026

Join us for our Speaker Evening Series at the Cape Fear Native Plant Festival!
We are excited to welcome local author and gardening expert Barbara Sullivan for her presentation: "Native Plants for Climate Change."

• Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
• Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• Location: NHC Arboretum Education Center (6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington)

Scroll through to see what you'll learn from Barbara during this session! ➡️

🎟️ Bonus: Attend one of the evening talks and you'll get a ticket at the door entering you to win a gift card to one of our participating festival nurseries!

Full festival details: go.ncsu.edu/nativeplantfestival2026

Did the fairies have a party in your lawn last night? A near perfect circle of mushrooms is often called a fairy ring an...
08/29/2026

Did the fairies have a party in your lawn last night? A near perfect circle of mushrooms is often called a fairy ring and it is a common occurrence after heavy rains. These types of mushrooms are generally harmless to your turf. The underlying fungus is simply breaking down soil organic matter, so you can either let them naturally disappear or just mow right over them.

Save the date! Join us September 16 from 6:30–8:00 PM at the NHC Arboretum Education Center for "Rooted Against the Risi...
08/28/2026

Save the date! Join us September 16 from 6:30–8:00 PM at the NHC Arboretum Education Center for "Rooted Against the Rising Tide: How Native Salt Marsh Plants Build a Resilient Coast" with Dr. Lori Sutter, part of the 11th Annual Cape Fear Native Plant Festival.

As sea levels rise, our coastal wetlands depend on their ability to keep pace. Dr. Sutter will dig into the hidden work of Spartina alterniflora below the marsh surface, and how it drives soil building, carbon storage, and long-term marsh persistence.

Head to go.ncsu.edu/nativeplantfestival2026 for tickets and more information.

Calling all curious minds ages 10–18! New Hanover County 4-H is hosting the FIRST-EVER Southeast 4-H District S.T.E.M. D...
08/28/2026

Calling all curious minds ages 10–18! New Hanover County 4-H is hosting the FIRST-EVER Southeast 4-H District S.T.E.M. Day on Sept. 26, 2026 — a full day of hands-on science, tech, engineering & math activities built for exploration, creativity, and fun!

Don't miss your chance to discover, create, and connect with fellow 4-H'ers from across the district. Read more here and grab your spot before it fills up! https://loom.ly/g8m5JZY

Address

6206 Oleander Drive
Wilmington, NC
28403

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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(910) 798-7660

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