Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County

09/27/2021

Photos from Airlie Gardens's post

09/13/2021

Bee-ginner's Guide to Planting for Pollinators - Airlie Gardens

Bee-ginner's Guide to Planting for Pollinators - Airlie Gardens

Join Airlie Garden’s Educators for an introduction on creating your own Pollinator Garden! Make your landscape an oasis for butterflies, bees, and everything in between. We will explore our butterfly house and pollinator gardens to get an up close look at pollinating insects and some of their favo...

09/08/2021

We are accepting vendor applications through September 17, 2021 for the next FOOD TRUCK RODEO to be held on Sunday, October 31, 2021 from 12-5pm at Long Leaf Park! Vendors must be a food truck, trailer or cart (with wheels). Complete the application at https://forms.gle/WkXGNG6iN28T7LA96 for your chance to be a part of this awesome event! For complete vendor information visit http://nhcparksconservancy.org/food-truck-rodeo-vendor.../

We are accepting vendor applications through September 17, 2021 for the next FOOD TRUCK RODEO to be held on Sunday, October 31, 2021 from 12-5pm at Long Leaf Park! Vendors must be a food truck, trailer or cart (with wheels). Complete the application at https://forms.gle/WkXGNG6iN28T7LA96 for your chance to be a part of this awesome event! For complete vendor information visit http://nhcparksconservancy.org/food-truck-rodeo-vendor.../

09/02/2021

NHCGov: Parks & Gardens Newsletter

NHCGov: Parks & Gardens Newsletter

NHCGov: Parks & Gardens Newsletter New Hanover County sent this bulletin at 09/02/2021 12:00 PM EDT New Hanover CountyParks & Gardens News Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Parks & Gardens Projects New Hanover County Parks & Gardens is excited to be working on several new pro...

08/19/2021

Echo Farms Park Survey

Your feedback is very important! Take the survey and let us know how we're doing at Echo Farms Park.

08/14/2021

Food Truck Rodeo- August 15, 2021 - Google My Maps

Want to know where your favorite food truck will be at tomorrow's Food Truck Rodeo? Check out our interactive food truck map: https://bit.ly/2XuWntp

Food Truck Rodeo- August 15, 2021

08/11/2021

Give your input and help the City of Wilmington develop their Parks, Recreation and Open Space Comprehensive Plan!

Our friends at City of Wilmington Parks & Recreation are currently working on their Parks, Recreation and Open Space Comprehensive Plan and are looking to gather input from the community. If you'd like to participate, they're holding in-person and virtual public meetings on Thursday, August 12th. Learn more at https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/parks-recreation-comprehensive-plan

08/03/2021

NHCGov: Parks & Gardens Newsletter

NHCGov: Parks & Gardens Newsletter

NHCGov: Parks & Gardens Newsletter New Hanover County sent this bulletin at 08/02/2021 03:41 PM EDT New Hanover CountyParks & Gardens News August 2021 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Food Truck Rodeo at Ogden Park Join us on Sunday, August 15th from 12-5pm as the Food Truck...

07/01/2021

NHCGov: Parks & Gardens Newsletter

Check out Parks & Gardens' July newsletter!

Parks are the center of so many experiences and memories. Our local parks are often our first experiences in nature or our introduction to a favorite hobby or physical activity. They are places to gather with friends and family, spaces to celebrate life's special moments and spots of respite and hea...

06/28/2021

We’re looking for lifeguards to work at Echo Farms Park pool! Minimum age is 15 and the YMCA will train and provide lifeguard certification. Pay is $8.50/hour. Message us if you’re interested in this opportunity. #NHCparks #EchoFarmsPark

06/25/2021

It's National Pollinator Week: Could native plant gardening help save the bees?

It's National Pollinator Week: Could native plant gardening help save the bees?

National Pollinator Week is a celebration of bees, wasps, butterflies, moths — and yes, even flies. These indispensable little insects are vital to agriculture, the economy, and essentially human existence. But pollinator populations have been declining for decades. Fortunately, you can help these...

06/15/2021

It's time for Part Two of the NC Tress and Storms webinar series available for homeowners ... Response & Recovery: Now that the Storm has Passed, Plan for the Future -- In this session, you will be guided through a typical clean-up response once the storm has passed. What damage might you encounter? What kind of assistance can you expect from your arborist? We will share insights into what trees can be readily saved and what trees may require removal. Finally, we will help you think about future planting projects, and how to work with your arborist to develop a long-term plan for proper tree management that will keep your landscape healthy and beautiful for years to come, no matter what the storms may bring.
📢REGISTER for Part 2 - Response & Recovery: Now that the Storm has Passed, Plan for the Future📢
Thursday, June 17 @ 7:00 p.m.
https://www.ncufc.org/event.php?id=70

06/09/2021

Grounds Maintenance Worker

If you or someone you know is interested in a career with New Hanover County Parks & Gardens, then check out this job posting for Grounds Maintenance Worker! There are two positions currently available.

The Parks & Gardens Department is seeking a customer focused grounds maintenance worker to assist in our goal of providing safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing parks and facilities to the citizens and visitors of New Hanover County. The preferred candidates will have a pesticide applicators...

06/04/2021

NHCGov: Parks & Gardens Newsletter

NHCGov: Parks & Gardens Newsletter

Read across the County is a summer program celebrating families, diversity and our county's unique outdoor environment! The program aspires to bring people of different backgrounds and ages together for a community-wide summer of reading, and encourages individuals and families to get outside in nat...

06/04/2021

Great news! The Echo Farms Pool opens tomorrow at 1pm!

The Echo Farms Pool is opening Saturday, June 5th with Public Swim/Lap Swim from 1:00pm - 5:00pm! The full schedule of hours and activities begin Monday, June 7th. Learn more at https://www.ymcasenc.org/locations/branch/echo-farms-pool/.

05/28/2021

Unfortunately, the pool at Echo Farms Park will not open tomorrow (Saturday, May 29) as we had hoped. We are working hard to get the pool opened as soon as possible. We will post the opening date here and on our website at Parks.NHCgov.com as soon as we know. Thank you for your patience.

05/19/2021

The TRASH MOB is cleaning up North College Road this morning! #NHCparks #Volunteer #TrashMob

05/17/2021

At today's regular meeting, #NHCgov Commissioners adopted a resolution officially changing the name of Battle Park to Hanover Pines Nature Park. The "passive park" design was completed in December 2020 and construction will begin in the next few years. Learn more: bit.ly/3ofS9iu

05/03/2021

NHCGov: Parks & Gardens Newsletter

NHCGov: Parks & Gardens Newsletter

May 15th is Kids to Parks Day- a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday in May. The day promotes discovery and exploration in the great outdoors in our local, state and national parks. On May 15th, we encourage you to get outdoors and explore your county parks! New Ha...

04/21/2021

Watch out for the TRASH MOB on Carolina Beach Rd! They’re picking up litter this morning till 11:30am.

04/19/2021

Trees help with stormwater management in our communities. Leafy canopies help reduce erosion by intercepting falling rain, branches and trunks increase surface area for rain to land and evaporate, and roots take up water and create soil conditions that promote infiltration. Trees help reduce flooding and erosion! #NCForestsUnited #NCEarthDay2021

04/18/2021

Spending time near trees impacts mental health by increasing energy level, while decreasing blood pressure and stress. People exposed to areas with good canopy cover have been shown to experience a third less psychological stress. Go sit under a tree and improve your mood! #NCForestsUnited #HealthyTreesHealthyLives #NCEarthDay2021

04/02/2021

NHCGov: Parks & Gardens Newsletter

NHCGov: Parks & Gardens Newsletter

April is here and it is officially splashpad season! The splashpad at Long Leaf Park is scheduled to open on Thursday, April 1 and will be open daily 9am-sunset through October. The splashpad has a water wheelchair available for use by children whose mobility devices cannot tolerate moisture. Contac...

04/01/2021

What a great way to kick off Plant an Azalea Week- 77 azaleas planted at Airlie Gardens and funded through our partnership with the Cape Fear Garden Club and the Plant an Azalea cards! We are so thankful for the support of the Cape Fear Garden Club, County Commissioners, and Airlie Gardens volunteers!

03/30/2021

Walking Trails | Parks & Gardens | Parks | North Carolina

Walking Trails | Parks & Gardens | Parks | North Carolina

Walking just 30 minutes a day can help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, improve blood pressure and sugar levels, reduce the risk of certain cancers and improve your ... Read More »

03/30/2021

The Importance of Urban Trees

The Importance of Urban Trees

03/23/2021

Medical Providers Are Taking Nature Therapy Seriously

Scientists and medical providers are becoming increasingly impressed by how the simple act of spending time outdoors in a natural setting can lead to improved physical and mental health.

Especially in communities where green space is scarce, people who fill “park prescriptions" can boost immunity and reduce anxiety.

03/19/2021

North Carolina Arbor Day

North Carolina Arbor Day

Ranger Carrie McCullen and Smokey Bear share a special Arbor Day message from Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest located in Elizabethtown (Bladen County).

03/18/2021

All county parks locations and facilities will close at 4pm today in advance of expected severe weather. Learn more at http://ow.ly/l72Y50E2qpR

03/16/2021

NC Arbor Day Week Activities | Parks | Parks & Gardens | Parks | North Carolina

NC Arbor Day Week Activities | Parks | Parks & Gardens | Parks | North Carolina

In 1967, the state legislature designated the first Friday following March 15 as Arbor Day in North Carolina. This year, NC Arbor Day will be March 19, 2021, and Wilmington ... Read More »

03/16/2021

The TRASH MOB is meeting tomorrow at 10am to clean up litter in Porters Neck (weather permitting). We will be meeting in the parking lot at First Baptist Church Scotts Hill- 8800 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411. We provide all the supplies. Learn more at http://nhcparksconservancy.org/?page_id=462 #TrashMob #NHCparks #NHCgov #volunteer

The TRASH MOB is meeting tomorrow at 10am to clean up litter in Porters Neck (weather permitting). We will be meeting in the parking lot at First Baptist Church Scotts Hill- 8800 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411. We provide all the supplies. Learn more at http://nhcparksconservancy.org/?page_id=462 #TrashMob #NHCparks #NHCgov #volunteer

03/15/2021

Photos from New Hanover County Parks & Gardens's post

03/08/2021

Over 1 million pounds of roadside litter collected this year

The Parks Conservancy's TRASH MOB is proud to be a part of North Carolina's litter clean-up efforts! Everyone can do their part to help keep litter off our streets by:

• Securing their loads before driving. Unsecured trash can fly from a vehicle and end up as roadside litter.
• Trash should be held onto until it can be disposed of properly. Keep a litter bag in your vehicle so you can properly dispose of trash later.
• Recycle whenever possible. Recycling protects our environment, saves landfill space and keeps the community clean.

As part of its litter removal efforts, N.C. Department of Transportation crews, contractors and volunteers have now collected more than 1 million pounds of litter from roadsides statewide this year.

03/08/2021

Join the TRASH MOB this Saturday from 9-10:30am and help us pick up litter on Harris and Gordon Roads. We will meet at Parkwood Park- 4827 Canetuck Rd, Wilmington, NC 28411. We will provide all the supplies. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Contact [email protected] to sign up. Learn more at http://nhcparksconservancy.org/?page_id=462 #NHCparks #NHCgov #Volunteer #TrashMob

Join the TRASH MOB this Saturday from 9-10:30am and help us pick up litter on Harris and Gordon Roads. We will meet at Parkwood Park- 4827 Canetuck Rd, Wilmington, NC 28411. We will provide all the supplies. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Contact [email protected] to sign up. Learn more at http://nhcparksconservancy.org/?page_id=462 #NHCparks #NHCgov #Volunteer #TrashMob

03/02/2021

NHCGov: Parks & Gardens Newsletter

NHCGov: Parks & Gardens Newsletter

Airlie Gardens is looking for artists and sponsors for our 9th Annual Art Exhibit. It's Owl Good will feature 10 oversized, 4-foot-tall, fiberglass owl models decorated by artists and placed throughout the gardens July-December. Artist designs will be selected based on creativity, craftsmanship, use...