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The Friends Calendar

The calendar provides a listing of The Friends Board Meetings, Executive Committee Meetings, Activities (i.e. Annual Members Meeting) and Upcoming Fundraising Events




Upcoming events

  • Use of Arboretum Facilities and Grounds

    • 13 Mar 2023
    • 30 Jun 2024
    • Arboretum

    Reservations for the use of  any of the Arboretum facilities and grounds can be made through June 30, 2024. 

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  • "Sip, Savor, Shop" Friday Night Opening Reception

    • 13 Oct 2023
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • NHC Arboretum
    • 297


    2023 Art in the Arboretum 

    Opening Reception tickets

     Friday, October13th  5-8pm 

     “Sip, Savor, and Shop” Friday Night Opening Reception

    Please join us for a fabulous evening that will provide
    a variety of activities to open the 28    th annual Art in the Arboretum.
    It will be a night of friends, drinks, food provided by Art Centered Catering,
    live music by El Jaye Johnson, and an amazing collection of 75 artisans throughout the 7-acres of gardens.  

    The $35 tickets can be purchased online by clicking https://form.jotform.com/232494609007154


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  • Limited Edition VIP Pass for Art Sales Discounts - General Public

    • 13 Oct 2023
    • 5:00 PM
    • 15 Oct 2023
    • 4:00 PM
    • Arboretum
    • 125

    VIP Limited Edition Art Discount Pass

    For the General Public

     

    The Limited Edition VIP Art Discount Pass is a new feature of this year's
    Art in the Arboretum Festival, Oct. 13-15.
    This special purchase is limited to 250 people.
    It comes with a Wilmington Art Association sponsored canvas tote bag,
    a 2023 Art in the Arboretum enamel pin,
    and a 10% discount on all art you purchase all weekend!

    Only $25 per Pass or $20 for Members

         

    Tickets can be purchased online by clicking the link

    https://form.jotform.com/232495046463156

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  • Limited Edtion VIP Pass for Art Sales Discounts - Members Only

    • 13 Oct 2023
    • 5:00 PM
    • 15 Oct 2023
    • 4:00 PM
    • Arboretum

    VIP Limited Edition Art Discount Pass

     

    Art Purchases
    at 10% off all weekend
    with t    he Limited Edition VIP Art Discount Pass.
    This is a new feature of the 2023 Art in the Arboretum Festival.
    This special purchase is limited to 250 people.
    It comes with a Wilmington Art Association sponsored canvas tote bag,
    a 2023 Art in the Arboretum enamel pin,
    and a 10% discount on all art you purchase all weekend.      

         

    If you are a current Friends member,
     pay $20 for the VIP Art Discount Pass 


    Non-members pay $25 per VIP Art Discount Pass

    Tickets can be purchased online by clicking on the REGISTER box.



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Past events

20 May 2023 Gardeners on the Go - Fuquay-Varina
27 Feb 2023 Friends Executive Committee Meeting via ZOOM
25 Feb 2023 73rd Camellia Festival Show & Sale
13 Feb 2023 Friends Board Meeting
12 Feb 2023 Hearts & Flowers
28 Jan 2023 Friends Annual General Meeting
24 Jan 2023 Presentation on Climate Change Gardening
26 Dec 2022 Friends Executive Committee Meeting
3 Dec 2022 Arboretum Gift Shop Special Sale
28 Nov 2022 Friends Executive Committee Meeting
5 Nov 2022 27th Annual Art in the Arboretum Show and Sale
1 Nov 2022 Friends of the Arboretum board meeting
31 Oct 2022 Friends Executive Committee Meeting
15 Oct 2022 4-H Pumpkin-Palooza
9 Oct 2022 Bonsai Exhibit, Sales & Auction
4 Oct 2022 Friends of the Arboretum board meeting
26 Sep 2022 Friends Executive Committee Meeting
17 Sep 2022 Native Plant Festival
6 Sep 2022 Friends of the Arboretum board meeting
29 Aug 2022 Friends Executive Committee Meeting
2 Aug 2022 Friends of the Arboretum board meeting
25 Jul 2022 Friends Executive Committee Meeting
5 Jul 2022 Friends of the Arboretum board meeting
3 Jul 2022 Bonsai Workshop
27 Jun 2022 Friends Executive Committee Meeting
18 Jun 2022 Juneteenth
7 Jun 2022 Friends of the Arboretum board meeting
30 May 2022 Friends Executive Committee Meeting
3 May 2022 Friends of the Arboretum board meeting
27 Apr 2022 Master Gardener Plant Sale - Friends Members Only
25 Apr 2022 Friends Executive Committee Meeting
23 Apr 2022 iPhone Photography Workshop
16 Apr 2022 A Botanical Illustration Workshop
5 Apr 2022 Friends of the Arboretum board meeting
28 Mar 2022 Friends Executive Committee Meeting
27 Mar 2022 Go Fish
26 Mar 2022 Big Bloomer Nursery Field Trip
16 Mar 2022 Alliance for Cape Fear Trees
1 Mar 2022 Friends of the Arboretum Board Meeting
28 Feb 2022 Friends Executive Committee Meeting
22 Jan 2022 Friends Day
6 Nov 2021 Meet the Artists Social
6 Nov 2021 Meet the Artists Invitees
5 Nov 2021 Art in the Arboretum Show
2 Nov 2021 BeFriend a Tree Committee Meeting
1 Nov 2021 Art Crew Sign Up
21 Oct 2021 Art in the Arboretum Committee Meeting
16 Oct 2021 4-H Pumpkin-Palooza
16 Oct 2021 iPhone Photography Workshop
5 Oct 2021 BeFriend a Tree Committee Meeting
3 Oct 2021 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
16 Sep 2021 Art in the Arboretum Committee Meeting
10 Sep 2021 Technology Committee
10 Sep 2021 BeFriend a Tree Sale 2021
7 Sep 2021 BeFriend a Tree Committee Meeting
19 Aug 2021 Art in the Arboretum Committee Meeting
17 Aug 2021 Executive Committee Meeting - FOA
13 Aug 2021 Technology Committee
3 Aug 2021 BeFriend a Tree Committee Meeting
31 Jul 2021 Botanical Illustration Workshop with Preston Montague
20 Jul 2021 Board Meeting - FOA
15 Jul 2021 Art in the Arboretum Committee Meeting
9 Jul 2021 Technology Meeting
6 Jul 2021 BeFriend a Tree Committee Meeting
24 Jun 2021 Legacy Planning
19 Jun 2021 Juneteenth Fair
17 Jun 2021 Art in the Arboretum Committee Meeting
15 Jun 2021 Executive Committee Meeting - FOA
11 Jun 2021 Technology Committee
5 Jun 2021 Photography Workshop 6/5/2021
1 Jun 2021 BeFriend a Tree Committee
23 May 2021 Celebrating Black Owned Businesses
20 May 2021 Art in the Arboretum Committee Meeting
18 May 2021 FOA Board Meeting
14 May 2021 Technology Committee
4 May 2021 BeFriend a Tree Committee
20 Apr 2021 Executive Committee Meeting - FOA
15 Apr 2021 Art in the Arboretum Committee Meeting
9 Apr 2021 Technology Committee
6 Apr 2021 BeFriend a Tree Committee
27 Mar 2021 Big Bloomers Road trip
20 Mar 2021 Trees Talk
20 Mar 2021 Gift Giveaway - Celebrating Black Owned Businesses
18 Mar 2021 Art in the Arboretum Committee Meeting
16 Mar 2021 FOA Board Meeting
12 Mar 2021 Technology Committee
1 Mar 2021 Gift Basket - Recognizing Black Owned Businesses
10 Dec 2020 Friends Planning Meeting
6 Nov 2020 Art in the Arboretum
26 Sep 2020 Friends Garden Party and Annual Meeting
20 Sep 2020 BeFriend a Tree Sale
15 Sep 2020 Hispanic Heritage Month
21 Mar 2020 Road Trip to Big Bloomers Flower Farm
22 Feb 2020 Tidewater Camellia Club - Camellia Show
30 Jan 2020 Volunteer at the Arboretum
29 Jan 2020 Volunteer at the Arboretum
2 Nov 2019 Flower Power Party
1 Nov 2019 Art in the Arboretum
5 Oct 2019 Anniversary Celebrations
21 Sep 2019 4th Annual Native Plant Festival
14 Sep 2019 Annual Friends Members Meeting
14 Sep 2019 BeFriend a Tree Sale
20 Jun 2019 Bubbles and Blooms

"Friends of the New Hanover County Arboretum" is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403

910-798-7660

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