| WHO WE AREThe Friends of the New Hanover County Arboretum (Friends) is a 501 c (3) non-profit, fund raising organization dedicated to supporting the N.C. Cooperative Extension New Hanover County Center and Arboretum. 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. Our major fundraiser each year is the Art in the Arboretum Show and Sale. We will be holding the 2025 annual show October 10-12. |
MissionTo create a natural gathering space for our community that inspires and educates for generations to come. | Values
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Where nature & knowledge grow!
The Friends have helped support a variety of educational programs of N.C. Cooperative Extension conducted at the NHC Arboretum. In 2024, The NHC Arboretum celebrated 35 years of service to the public. The Friends hosted annual plant sales, helped foster responsible young citizens, provided countless custom curated tours for students, special needs individuals, and thousands of private individuals.