Historic Display Gardens – Trip to Cape Fear Botanical Gardens
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Departs from Arboretum Mobile Unit
$25.00
Examine more than 2,000 varieties of ornamental plants and several historic buildings on Cape Fear Botanical Garden’s 77 acres. Lunch on Your Own
Course Code: SEF 3001 165U
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Johnston County Sustainable Farming
Monday, June 10, 2013 - 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Departs from Arboretum Mobile Unit
$50.00
Includes a trip to area farms Tour Smith’s Nursery for berries (U pick!), produce and more. Bring small cooler for purchases. Explore The Little Herb House herb gardens at lunch. Visit Adams Vineyards to learn about grapes and viticulture, and wine sampling.
Course Code: SEF 3001 166U
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Children’s Programs (ages 5-12 ) Building a Terrarium –
Saturday, July 06, 2013 - 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Arboretum Classroom: ARB L550
$30.00
Children (must be accompanied by an adult) build their own mini living environment, learning how we interact and relate to the world around us. Participants will go home with their own terrariums.
Course Code: SEF 3001 167U
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Worm Composting – Introduction to Vermicomposting
Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Arboretum Classroom: ARB L550
$25.00
Participants learn how worms recycle food scraps into valuable soil. This family activity creates small worm composting bins to take home. Great for families who enjoy organic gardening.
Course Code: SEF 3001 168U
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Garbage Gardening – Introduction to Vegetative Reproduction
Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Arboretum Classroom: ARB L550
$15.00
Children ages 5-12 try vegetables from the vegetable beds and learn how the ‘leftovers’ from the vegetables can be turned into wonderful houseplants.
Course Code: SEF 3001 169U
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Tomato Tasting Day
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Arboretum Greenhouse & Grounds
$25.00
Calling all tomato lovers! Taste test several heirloom and hybrid tomato, pepper and basil varieties, recipe demonstrations, expert advice on how to manage the insects that affect our local crops and demonstrations for productive gardens in small spaces. Course Code: SEF 3001 170U
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