Friends of the Arboretum

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The Friends of the Arboretum support educational programs as well as the gardens at the New Hanover County Arboretum through both membership and fundraising.

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Love gardening? Love the New Hanover County Arboretum? Join us if you are interested in supporting this wonderful place. LEARN MORE

VOLUNTEER

There are many different ways to volunteer with the Friends of the Arboretum. LEARN MORE

DONATE

Make a donation to help with costs, maintenance and other expenses. LEARN MORE

WHO WE ARE

The Friends of the New Hanover County Arboretum (i.e. The Friends) is a non-profit, 501 c (3) fund raising organization whose purpose is to provide financial support to the New Hanover County Arboretum for the maintenance of its gardens and their improvement. Come grow with us! Friends of the Arboretum will help assure the Arboretum’s continuing development and preservation. Contributions from the Friends will be used for construction of new facilities and purchase of plant materials for the maintenance of existing gardens, as well as upgrades to the gardens.

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WEDDINGS FEATURED

You met that special someone,

fell in love,

now say "I do"

at the romantic New Hanover County Arboretum.

It is the perfect venue for an intimate garden wedding now in full bloom. We can follow the state's health guidelines while still providing a breathtakingly beautiful day.

Have your wedding in Wilmington's real hidden jewel!!!!

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

The New Hanover County Arboretum is a beautiful place to explore native plants, have a picnic, or take a relaxing walk. Children and adults alike will delite in the gardens, koi pond, picnic area and so much more!

Listen in to some of the reasons visitors love the New Hanover County Arboretum. (Click play button to start the video).

Upcoming events

Botanical Illustration Workshop with Preston Montague

31 Jul 2021 9:30 AM • The Arboretum Education Center 6206 Oleander Drive
BeFriend a Tree Committee Meeting

3 Aug 2021 4:30 PM • ZOOM Meeting
Technology Committee

13 Aug 2021 11:00 AM • ZOOM Meeting monthly

Keeping Fit and Trim in the Arboretum

5 Jun 2021 5:42 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Congratulations are in order for the maintenance crew at the Arboretum. They are led by Kevin Cassel, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor. His wonderful staff include Jamie Johnson and Joseph Gallagher, grounds maintenance, and Jordan Waters, landscape technician.

One of their recent projects was to trim dead branches off the trees in the Woodland Garden area.

The following photos will give you an appreciation of the work they perform for the benefit of the many that visit our beautiful sanctuary.

With the bucket the crew has easy access to the higher parts of the trees.

Kevin getting ready to lift up in the bucker for the tree pruning.

Kevin begins pruning.

Close up of Kevin pruning the dead branches in the Woodland Garden area.

Joey Gallagher is capturing the debris from Kevin's pruning.

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Art Display in the Gatehouse

5 Jun 2021 5:02 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Between November 2020 and May 2021 the Arboretum hosted an exhibit of the art created by Dorothy Gillespie. This exhibit marked the 100th anniversary celebrating her life and artistic contributions.

A recent donation to the Arboretum made it possible to have a piece of her art on permanent display. You can find it hanging from the ceiling of the Gatehouse.

Here is a photo of the item.

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