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JC Raulston Arboretum

JC Raulston Arboretum
4415 Beryl Road
919-515-3132

Mission

The mission of the JC Raulston Arboretum is to diversify the landscape by sharing our passion, our plants and our knowledge to plan – and plant for a better world.

Strategic Goals

- Collecting, evaluating, and selecting for introduction landscape plants for their most beneficial economic, ecological, and aesthetic value;
- The gardens as a living laboratory which resides in and complements the curricula of NC State University;
- Educational experiences for plant enthusiasts, Green Industry professionals, adults, and children;
- The Arboretum by compelling casual visitors to become supporting members and long-term stakeholders;
- The Arboretum by successfully marketing the benefits of its facility, events, workshops, programs, and plant sales;
- Fund-raising initiatives of the JC Raulston Arboretum.


Upcoming Events at JC Raulston Arboretum

Plant-Lover's Tour: Follow Your Nose

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 9:00am to 10:00am
Raleigh, NC
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The Midweek Program - Gardening 101: Watering Wisely

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Raleigh, NC
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Garden Story Walk

Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 8:00am to 7:00pm
Raleigh, NC
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Day Trip to Hoffman Nursery

Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 9:00am to 1:00pm
Raleigh, NC
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Garden Story Walk

Sunday, May 11, 2025 from 8:00am to 7:00pm
Raleigh, NC
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Gardening in the Shade

Monday, May 12, 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Raleigh, NC
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Evening Garden Stroll

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 4:00pm to 7:30pm
Raleigh, NC
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The Midweek Program - Texture in the Garden

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Raleigh, NC
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Nature-Based Mindfulness Workshop with Shawn Ramsey

Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 6:15pm to 8:45pm
Raleigh, NC
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Garden Storytime

Friday, May 16, 2025 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Raleigh, NC
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Gardening in Containers: A Hands-on Workshop with Bryce Lane

Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Raleigh, NC
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Gardening in the Shade

Monday, May 19, 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Raleigh, NC
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The Midweek Program - Deeper in the Garden: Roses

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Raleigh, NC
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The Mind-Body Connection

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Raleigh, NC
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The Midweek Program - Dealing with Deer

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Raleigh, NC
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