Welcome to the Arboretum at Johnston Community College
The mission of the Arboretum at Johnston Community College is to promote prudent and responsible use of cultivated plants and to promote the conservation of native species through the acquisition, evaluation and aesthetic display of selected plant materials in an educational environment for students, visitors, the green industry, and local citizens.
Please enjoy your visit to our site. Come back and visit us often. For more information, contact Lin Frye, Arboretum Director.
College Arboretum receives $500 donation
 The Arboretum at Johnston Community College has received a $500 donation from Joan Jones of McGee’s Crossroads.
The donation will be used to initiate a stained-glass window project for the entrance of the Arboretum’s main building.
“I think the Arboretum will serve as a beacon to the campus, especially once College Road is changed,” Jones said. “The Arboretum will become the star of the campus and I’d really like for it to shine.”
JCC President David Johnson thanked Jones for her support to the Arboretum, which features 16-acres of educational gardens including the centerpiece Southern Garden currently under development.
“We sincerely thank you,” Johnson said. “This project will be a wonderful signature mark for the college at the Arboretum and will make JCC a more beautiful place to be.”
A graduate of JCC, Jones currently serves on the Arboretum’s Advisory Board. She is also a former college trustee and employee.
Many Hands are Making Light the Work - by Lin Frye, Arboretum Director
Our many Plant A Row for the Hungry Volunteers are making light work of getting ready for spring planting. We've been meeting every Thursday morning, 10:00-11:00 am and working in the greenhouse. Seeds have been planted and are already sprouted, and in a few weeks time, they'll be ready to transplant to designated areas for the hungry.
On behalf of the Arboretum and staff, we'd like to thank our volunteers for all their time and effort!
The days are lengthening and warming ..... we'll be outdoors soon! Won't you join us?
If you're interested in joining us, please call Lin Frye (919) 209-2052, email lafrye@yahoo.com or visit us on Thursdays!
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