The North Carolina Arboretum

  • Arts and Culture
  • Community
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Health and Wellness

Who We Are

Mission: To cultivate connections between people and plants.

The North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville is a 434-acre public garden that focuses on cultivating connections between people and plants through creative expressions of landscape stewardship, including conservation, education, garden demonstration, research and economic development. Activities and educational programs are suitable for all ages and range from novice nature walks to technical garden demonstrations.

What We Do

Open 365 days a year, The North Carolina Arboretum offers 65 acres of cultivated gardens, more than 10 miles of hiking and biking trails, ever-changing science, art and educational exhibits, and a variety of family-friendly activities and events.