ASHEBORO, N.C. — On Friday, the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro announced it has been officially accredited as a Botanical Garden by Botanic Gardens Conservation International. The North Carolina Zoo ...

From March 6 to April 27, the North Carolina Botanical Gardens is hosting an exhibit called “North Carolina Birds and Where They Live." This exhibit features the watercolor paintings by Catherine ...

As temperatures warm up and spring ushers in its vibrant blooms, nature enthusiasts should consider packing a picnic and exploring the best botanical gardens North Carolina has to offer. From the ...

Mother's Day is nearly here, which means, people who have moms to celebrate, it's time to make some plans. All week, ahead of Sunday, May 13, here on Go Ask Mom, I'll be sharing ways to celebrate mom.

Winter in Chapel Hill is most associated with the Dean Dome, the screech of sneakers on a gymnasium floor and the roar of a crowd. But when cabin fever sets in and the mountains seem a little too ...

When you’re a photographer, it’s always fun hitting the road and finding a field of pretty flowers. When you get two fields for the price of one, that’s even better. Master photographer Bob Ayers, who ...

The N.C. Botanical Garden announced this week the appointment of Damon Waitt as its next director, starting April 13. Currently, Waitt is the senior director and botanist at the Lady Bird Johnson ...

As the North Carolina Botanical Garden’s resident horticultural therapist, Sally Haskett uses plants to help people with a range of needs, from at-risk children and teens to people with physical or ...

A collection of Catherine Kramer's original watercolor paintings and prints on display in The DeBerry Gallery at the North Carolina Botanical Garden's Allen Education Center on Sunday, March 23, 2025.