The Japanese Tea House, located in the back of the NHC Arboretum

Why Become a Friend?

The Friends of the New Hanover County Arboretum play an essential role in ensuring the gardens stay free, beautiful, and educational. With your help, we can support exciting new projects—like the Horticultural Showcase Garden and the future Food Forest—enhancing both education and sustainability in our region. Join us in cultivating a vibrant, green space that inspires learning and growth across New Hanover County.


Friends 10% Discount Network

Your Friends of the Arboretum membership provides an immediate benefit: a 10% discount on products and services at a range of generous local partners, including retailers, restaurants, and more.

Simply show your membership card at locations like Blooms & Branches, Shelton Herb Farm, and Farmers Supply Co. to start saving today! You get the dual benefit of saving money while supporting the local businesses that champion the Arboretum's mission.

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Free/Discounted Access to Gardens Across North America

We are proud to be part of the American Public Garden Association (APGA). This partnership offers our Friends members an exciting benefit: reciprocal access and/or discounts at over 360 public gardens across North America! This perk allows you to support the Arboretum's mission even while traveling. We encourage you to discover new gardens, learn more about the program, and take advantage of this incredible benefit!

Find Gardens to Explore

Early Access: Annual Plant Sale

The Spring Master Gardener Plant Sale is a highly anticipated local event! Join the Friends today for the exclusive opportunity to shop the sale a day early, guaranteeing you first pick of the best plants for your unique landscape.

The Spring Master Gardener Plant Sale is a highly anticipated local event! Join the Friends today for the exclusive opportunity to shop the sale a day early, guaranteeing you first pick of the best plants for your unique landscape.

Beautiful plants for sale at the Annual Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale

Membership Benefits Breakdown

 Benefits Individual   Joint Contributor Benefactor PartnerPatron
 Number of membership cards per level

1 Membership Cards

 2 Membership Cards 2 Membership Cards 2 Membership Cards 2 Membership Cards 2 Membership Cards
 Newsletter & emails of current events Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes
 10% off good and services through the Friends Discount Network  Yes  Yes Yes
  Yes Yes
  Yes

 Invitation to Annual Meeting

& Program in January

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

 Early admission to the Extension

Master Gardener Plant Sale

 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Admission/Benefits at

360+ gardens in America

 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

 Free/discounted registrations

to trips, workshops, & classes

 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
 Arboretum Gift Shop Discount 10% 10% 10% 15% 20%20%
 Autumn Member Party Invite - 1 ticket 2 tickets2 tickets2 tickets 4 tickets

Discount for a two-hour private

event held after hours* 

 - -10%  15% 20%
Welcome Gift Card - Arboretum Gift Shop - - - $25$50 $100
 Engraved paver with initial membership - - - - - One Paver

HOURS

Gardens: 8AM - 5PM | Daily

Extension Office: 9AM - 12PM; 1PM - 5PM | Weekdays

Plant Clinic: 10AM - 4PM | Weekdays

Gift Shop: 10AM - 4PM | Weekdays

CONTACT

Phone: (910) 798-7660

Email: friendsofthenhcarboretum@gmail.com

Mailing Address: 6206 Oleander Drive,

Wilmington, NC 28403

"Friends of the New Hanover County Arboretum" is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403

910-798-7660

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