The North Carolina Botanical Garden is a conservation garden. Our guiding mission is to inspire understanding, appreciation, and conservation of plants and to advance a sustainable relationship between people and nature.

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Gardening in a Fall Drought

  by Bao Anh Tran, Communications Intern I hate to admit that I might be the only student employee at the North Carolina Botanical Garden with a black thumb. However,…

Bird-Friendly Landscapes Program Series

This fall and winter, we’re teaming up with the New Hope Bird Alliance to present Bird-Friendly Landscapes, a series of programs and exhibits that explores the intricate links between native…

Up Now: Sculpture in the Garden

The 36th annual Sculpture in the Garden opened on Sunday, September 15 and runs until Sunday, December 8. Sculpture in the Garden unites the work of local artists with the…

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Home of the Venus Flytrap License Plate

North Carolinians have a new specialty license plate to choose from at the DMV! Order it today by mailing in a paper application; online ordering through NCDMV is coming soon.
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The North Carolina Botanical Garden Foundation is the non-profit membership organization that supports the North Carolina Botanical Garden. When you become a member of the Foundation, you support the Garden’s conservation mission and enjoy a suite of member benefits.