North Carolina Botanical Garden
@ncbg.bsky.social
A public garden cultivating connections between plants, people, and place through science, engagement, and conservation. We manage over 1,200 acres of gardens and natural areas in the Chapel Hill area. Part of UNC.
We're hiring for a new role: Community Gardens Program Manager! This position will lead both the Carolina Community Garden and Edible Campus UNC, overseeing operations and program development and supervising staff and volunteers.
Learn more and apply by Oct. 24: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307...
Learn more and apply by Oct. 24: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307...
October 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We're hiring for a new role: Community Gardens Program Manager! This position will lead both the Carolina Community Garden and Edible Campus UNC, overseeing operations and program development and supervising staff and volunteers.
Learn more and apply by Oct. 24: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307...
Learn more and apply by Oct. 24: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307...
⚠️ Laurel Hill Road in is closed until further notice between Coker Drive and our service entrance in #ChapelHill. This section of road sustained significant damage during this week's storms and requires major repairs to be safe for vehicles. Follow our updates: ncbg.unc.edu/2025/07/08/s...
July 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
⚠️ Laurel Hill Road in is closed until further notice between Coker Drive and our service entrance in #ChapelHill. This section of road sustained significant damage during this week's storms and requires major repairs to be safe for vehicles. Follow our updates: ncbg.unc.edu/2025/07/08/s...
Tomorrow (6/26) at noon ET: join us in-person or on Zoom for a Hybrid Lunchbox Talk: Information in Bird Song with Jill Soha, visiting scholar at Duke.
Free! Register to save your spot: reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_pa...
Free! Register to save your spot: reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_pa...
June 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Tomorrow (6/26) at noon ET: join us in-person or on Zoom for a Hybrid Lunchbox Talk: Information in Bird Song with Jill Soha, visiting scholar at Duke.
Free! Register to save your spot: reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_pa...
Free! Register to save your spot: reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_pa...
The final owners of King’s Mill weren’t the Kings: they were an African American couple named Henderson and Cornelia Oldham who had once been sharecroppers at Mason Farm.
Read about their story (and about how we came to have their mill's grinding stone): ncbg.unc.edu/2025/06/19/t...
Read about their story (and about how we came to have their mill's grinding stone): ncbg.unc.edu/2025/06/19/t...
The meaning behind a millstone - North Carolina Botanical Garden
The final owners of King's Mill weren't the Kings: they were the Oldhams, an African American couple who had been sharecroppers at Mason Farm.
ncbg.unc.edu
June 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The final owners of King’s Mill weren’t the Kings: they were an African American couple named Henderson and Cornelia Oldham who had once been sharecroppers at Mason Farm.
Read about their story (and about how we came to have their mill's grinding stone): ncbg.unc.edu/2025/06/19/t...
Read about their story (and about how we came to have their mill's grinding stone): ncbg.unc.edu/2025/06/19/t...
The most recent episode of @wunc.org's The Broadside features our director of conservation programs, Mike Kunz! Host Anisa Khalifa visited the Garden to speak with Mike and see Venus flytraps up close.
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: www.wunc.org/podcast/the-...
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: www.wunc.org/podcast/the-...
America's favorite bloodthirsty plant
The exotic plant only grows wild in a single place on the planet: a sliver of dirty in a small corner of the Carolinas.
www.wunc.org
June 16, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The most recent episode of @wunc.org's The Broadside features our director of conservation programs, Mike Kunz! Host Anisa Khalifa visited the Garden to speak with Mike and see Venus flytraps up close.
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: www.wunc.org/podcast/the-...
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: www.wunc.org/podcast/the-...
Have you seen your first firefly of the season yet? 🔆 This Thursday at noon, we'll be joined by NC State professor Clyde Sorenson for a Hybrid Lunchbox talk exploring fireflies and other bioluminescent insects of NC.
Free! In-person and Zoom. Register: reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_pa...
Free! In-person and Zoom. Register: reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_pa...
May 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Have you seen your first firefly of the season yet? 🔆 This Thursday at noon, we'll be joined by NC State professor Clyde Sorenson for a Hybrid Lunchbox talk exploring fireflies and other bioluminescent insects of NC.
Free! In-person and Zoom. Register: reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_pa...
Free! In-person and Zoom. Register: reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_pa...
Preserving rare species through seed banking isn't easy. Learn about some of this practice's challenges and success stories in this article, which features our director of conservation programs, Mike Kunz!
The surprisingly tricky art of seed banking
To safeguard threatened plants, science must unravel the hidden biology of often-persnickety seeds as they age, sleep and awaken
knowablemagazine.org
April 23, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Preserving rare species through seed banking isn't easy. Learn about some of this practice's challenges and success stories in this article, which features our director of conservation programs, Mike Kunz!
Not April Fools’ — just some magical native wildflower combos that have popped up in our main garden today. 🌸💖
April 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Not April Fools’ — just some magical native wildflower combos that have popped up in our main garden today. 🌸💖
Are you an enthusiastic leader and community builder who's passionate about connecting people with nature? Join our team as the Director of Learning and Community Engagement!
Learn more and apply by April 18: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/298...
Learn more and apply by April 18: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/298...
March 31, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Are you an enthusiastic leader and community builder who's passionate about connecting people with nature? Join our team as the Director of Learning and Community Engagement!
Learn more and apply by April 18: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/298...
Learn more and apply by April 18: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/298...
Our Daily Plant Sale reopens for the season tomorrow (Tuesday, March 18)! 🎉 It features a rotating selection of southeastern native plants grown here at the NCBG nursery.
Plant list (subject to change): go.unc.edu/dailyplantsale.
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday.
Plant list (subject to change): go.unc.edu/dailyplantsale.
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday.
March 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Our Daily Plant Sale reopens for the season tomorrow (Tuesday, March 18)! 🎉 It features a rotating selection of southeastern native plants grown here at the NCBG nursery.
Plant list (subject to change): go.unc.edu/dailyplantsale.
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday.
Plant list (subject to change): go.unc.edu/dailyplantsale.
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday.
Interested in growing or eating southeastern native fruits? Join us on Thursday for an in-depth and practical introduction to 12 native fruiting plants you can grow at home, including how to harvest and use their fruits.
Free! In-person & Zoom. Register: reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_pa...
Free! In-person & Zoom. Register: reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_pa...
March 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Interested in growing or eating southeastern native fruits? Join us on Thursday for an in-depth and practical introduction to 12 native fruiting plants you can grow at home, including how to harvest and use their fruits.
Free! In-person & Zoom. Register: reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_pa...
Free! In-person & Zoom. Register: reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_pa...
Meanwhile at Coker Arboretum 💕 A few paths and garden areas are closed for arbor construction (finally underway!), but all of these blooms are in open and accessible areas. Come enjoy!
ncbg.unc.edu/visit/coker-arboretum
ncbg.unc.edu/visit/coker-arboretum
March 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Meanwhile at Coker Arboretum 💕 A few paths and garden areas are closed for arbor construction (finally underway!), but all of these blooms are in open and accessible areas. Come enjoy!
ncbg.unc.edu/visit/coker-arboretum
ncbg.unc.edu/visit/coker-arboretum
The dimpled trout lilies (Erythronium umbilicatum) are blooming in our Mountain Habitat. And coincidentally, these native ephemeral wildflowers are the colors of #MardiGras! 💛💜💚
March 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The dimpled trout lilies (Erythronium umbilicatum) are blooming in our Mountain Habitat. And coincidentally, these native ephemeral wildflowers are the colors of #MardiGras! 💛💜💚
Harbinger of spring: upland chorus frogs singing in our Herb Garden. These guys are only about an inch long! ❤️
February 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Harbinger of spring: upland chorus frogs singing in our Herb Garden. These guys are only about an inch long! ❤️
Final update for now: Our main garden will *reopen* at 12 p.m. today (Friday 2/21)! ☀️🌱
New update: We'll be closed all day Thursday (2/20). Friday schedule still TBD. Stay safe!
❄️ Weather Update: ❄️ Per UNC's adverse weather guidance, we'll be closed all day Wednesday (2/19) through at least 12 p.m. on Thursday (2/20).
Check back here for updates on our reopening schedule, and stay safe out there!
Check back here for updates on our reopening schedule, and stay safe out there!
February 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Final update for now: Our main garden will *reopen* at 12 p.m. today (Friday 2/21)! ☀️🌱
New update: We'll be closed all day Thursday (2/20). Friday schedule still TBD. Stay safe!
❄️ Weather Update: ❄️ Per UNC's adverse weather guidance, we'll be closed all day Wednesday (2/19) through at least 12 p.m. on Thursday (2/20).
Check back here for updates on our reopening schedule, and stay safe out there!
Check back here for updates on our reopening schedule, and stay safe out there!
February 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
New update: We'll be closed all day Thursday (2/20). Friday schedule still TBD. Stay safe!
❄️ Weather Update: ❄️ Per UNC's adverse weather guidance, we'll be closed all day Wednesday (2/19) through at least 12 p.m. on Thursday (2/20).
Check back here for updates on our reopening schedule, and stay safe out there!
Check back here for updates on our reopening schedule, and stay safe out there!
February 19, 2025 at 2:08 AM
❄️ Weather Update: ❄️ Per UNC's adverse weather guidance, we'll be closed all day Wednesday (2/19) through at least 12 p.m. on Thursday (2/20).
Check back here for updates on our reopening schedule, and stay safe out there!
Check back here for updates on our reopening schedule, and stay safe out there!
Our bird blind is ready for the #NCBirdCount this weekend with an updated guide to common winter birds you’re likely to see around the Garden!
#ScienceAcrossNC is organizing this event, which runs from 2/14 to 2/17: learn how to get involved (and earn an embroidered patch!) at scienceacrossnc.org.
#ScienceAcrossNC is organizing this event, which runs from 2/14 to 2/17: learn how to get involved (and earn an embroidered patch!) at scienceacrossnc.org.
February 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Our bird blind is ready for the #NCBirdCount this weekend with an updated guide to common winter birds you’re likely to see around the Garden!
#ScienceAcrossNC is organizing this event, which runs from 2/14 to 2/17: learn how to get involved (and earn an embroidered patch!) at scienceacrossnc.org.
#ScienceAcrossNC is organizing this event, which runs from 2/14 to 2/17: learn how to get involved (and earn an embroidered patch!) at scienceacrossnc.org.
We've got lots of education programs coming up, from art workshops to free lectures to kids' adventures. Here are a few of them, including our annual #DarwinDay lecture on Wednesday evening!
🔗 Register and find MORE upcoming events at go.unc.edu/gardenprograms.
🔗 Register and find MORE upcoming events at go.unc.edu/gardenprograms.
February 10, 2025 at 9:14 PM
We've got lots of education programs coming up, from art workshops to free lectures to kids' adventures. Here are a few of them, including our annual #DarwinDay lecture on Wednesday evening!
🔗 Register and find MORE upcoming events at go.unc.edu/gardenprograms.
🔗 Register and find MORE upcoming events at go.unc.edu/gardenprograms.
We're excited to announce that the Garden has a new mission – one that reflects not just the importance of plant biodiversity but also of people and our relationship with the natural world.
📽️ Hear from director Damon Waitt: www.youtube.com/shorts/G3AuU...
🔗 Read more: ncbg.unc.edu/about/missio...
📽️ Hear from director Damon Waitt: www.youtube.com/shorts/G3AuU...
🔗 Read more: ncbg.unc.edu/about/missio...
Announcing Our New Mission and Vision
YouTube video by NC Botanical Garden
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February 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
We're excited to announce that the Garden has a new mission – one that reflects not just the importance of plant biodiversity but also of people and our relationship with the natural world.
📽️ Hear from director Damon Waitt: www.youtube.com/shorts/G3AuU...
🔗 Read more: ncbg.unc.edu/about/missio...
📽️ Hear from director Damon Waitt: www.youtube.com/shorts/G3AuU...
🔗 Read more: ncbg.unc.edu/about/missio...
We're hiring a Camp Environmental Educator! If you're a creative teacher who's enthusiastic about sharing nature with children and thrives outdoors, we’d love to have you on our camp team.
Learn more and apply by February 28: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/296...
Learn more and apply by February 28: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/296...
February 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
We're hiring a Camp Environmental Educator! If you're a creative teacher who's enthusiastic about sharing nature with children and thrives outdoors, we’d love to have you on our camp team.
Learn more and apply by February 28: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/296...
Learn more and apply by February 28: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/296...
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had a great time seeing @rynevank.bsky.social's photos and walking out in the beautiful sun. thanks @ncbg.bsky.social!
January 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
had a great time seeing @rynevank.bsky.social's photos and walking out in the beautiful sun. thanks @ncbg.bsky.social!
Come work with us this summer: we’re hiring interns in several departments! These paid positions are ideal for students and emerging professionals: they provide hands-on experience in fields ranging from sustainable gardening to natural areas management.
Learn more and apply at go.unc.edu/ncbgjobs.
Learn more and apply at go.unc.edu/ncbgjobs.
January 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Come work with us this summer: we’re hiring interns in several departments! These paid positions are ideal for students and emerging professionals: they provide hands-on experience in fields ranging from sustainable gardening to natural areas management.
Learn more and apply at go.unc.edu/ncbgjobs.
Learn more and apply at go.unc.edu/ncbgjobs.
Well, that didn't last long! Update to the update: following UNC's adverse weather guidance, our main garden will remain closed all day today (Wednesday 1/22). We now expect to open at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday 1/23) but will post additional updates if that changes!
❄️ Weather Update! ❄️ Our main garden will be closed until 12 p.m. today (Wednesday 1/22) due to last night's snowfall.
We anticipate operating as usual this afternoon (12-5 p.m.), but if that changes, we'll post updates here.
We anticipate operating as usual this afternoon (12-5 p.m.), but if that changes, we'll post updates here.
January 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Well, that didn't last long! Update to the update: following UNC's adverse weather guidance, our main garden will remain closed all day today (Wednesday 1/22). We now expect to open at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday 1/23) but will post additional updates if that changes!
❄️ Weather Update! ❄️ Our main garden will be closed until 12 p.m. today (Wednesday 1/22) due to last night's snowfall.
We anticipate operating as usual this afternoon (12-5 p.m.), but if that changes, we'll post updates here.
We anticipate operating as usual this afternoon (12-5 p.m.), but if that changes, we'll post updates here.
January 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM
❄️ Weather Update! ❄️ Our main garden will be closed until 12 p.m. today (Wednesday 1/22) due to last night's snowfall.
We anticipate operating as usual this afternoon (12-5 p.m.), but if that changes, we'll post updates here.
We anticipate operating as usual this afternoon (12-5 p.m.), but if that changes, we'll post updates here.