Join us 10 AM to 12 PM for a class to learn how to identify butterflies in your backyard or in nature by using butterfly behaviors, field guides, recognition of host plants, location, habitat, as well as a few tips and tricks. Then put your newly learned identification skills to use in the afternoon! Join […]
Meet up for this walk will be in the plant sale area near the Visitor's Center. On this walk you can opt to dress for comfort as the pathways are easy to walk. There are public restrooms and a water fountain in the Visitor's Center. There are numerous restaurants near the Gardens. Parking is free. […]
We will be participating at the NCBG Spring Plant sale providing education and community outreach. We will have any caterpillars, chrysalises, and butterflies currently available from our habitat for education and demonstration. The event features multiple native plant only vendors from around North Carolina. There will be other activities during the sale. For more information […]
**EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO FORECAST OF RAIN** Meet up for this walk will be the main parking lot near the map display. If there have been recent rains there is a chance we might encounter puddling butterflies at a known mud hole. If not, there will be opportunities to experience some of the best butterflying […]
Join us for the 3rd conduction of the Orange County NABA Count! If you are not familiar with what is a NABA count, please visit the NABA website for more information. All butterfly identification skill levels are welcome to participate. We welcome any amount of time you can provide to cover designated areas within Orange […]
Event Details & Description Join us for the 4th conduction of the Orange County NABA Count! If you are not familiar with what is a NABA count, please visit the NABA website for more information. All butterfly identification skill levels are welcome to participate. We welcome any amount of time you can provide to cover […]
Join John for this week's Wednesday Walk held at the NC Botanical Gardens. All ages welcome, no experience necessary as John will teach you how to identify butterflies as you walk through the gardens. We strongly suggest you bring with you water or other hydrating beverages. This walk is subject to cancellation due to weather. […]
Join us Sunday morning and/or the afternoon for the 8th annual Orange County NABA butterfly count. No previous experience required as new participants will be partnered with the count leaders. Experienced counters may be assigned their own area to cover. Please submit this registration form to participate.
Local butterfly expert Jeff Pippen has been conducting the Durham County NABA butterfly count since 1999. He welcomes new participants to the count. Experienced counters will be assigned their own location to survey. Visit Jeff's website for more info.
Join us Sunday morning and/or the afternoon for the 9th annual Orange County NABA butterfly count. No previous experience required as new participants will be partnered with the count leaders. Experienced counters may be assigned their own area to cover. Please submit this registration form to participate.
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Plants are available for in-person shopping only at our location in Hillsborough.