The North Carolina Botanical Garden, first opened to the public in 1966, is part of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is supported by the State of North Carolina and the Botanical Garden Foundation, Inc. The Garden's display collec tions, Piedmont Nature Trails, Coker Arboretum, Mason Farm Biological Reserve and other lands comprise nearly 600 acres. The Garden has established itself as a regional center for research, conservation, and interpretation of plants, particularly those native to the southeastern United States, but also including those with special botanical and human interest.
Location:
Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill North Carolina
Telephone
919-962-0522
(Moncure) B Everett Jordan Dam And Lake
(Greensboro) Emerald Pointe Water Park
(Wake Forest) Falls Lake
(Henderson) Kerr Lake
(Raleigh) North Carolina State Fair
(Durham) Sarah Duke Gardens
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06/09 Coming to The Chapel Hill area
Virginia Pork Festival Emporia VA June12 The Virginia Pork Festival is one of the East Coast's largest food festivals, combines outstanding pork dishes with continuous live music from multiple stages.
John Blue Cotton Festival Laurinburg NC October12-13 Performances on an outdoor stage,vendor area with beautifully displayed crafts, clothing, and artwork, and wonderful food prepared by all of the food vendors.
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