For all you landscape and garden lovers know that we are experiencing challenges to the way we grow things, to what types of plants we select and to how we promote processes like pollination.  Changes in temperature, and longer periods of dry weather, just to name a few need to be considered in our selections for this year.

So, if your home garden has left you dissatisfied, don’t beat yourself up about it.  All is not lost!  Consider exploring plants that promote wildlife populations in our area. Plants native to the areas you live in are easier to grow! Since plants like sunflowers, wild petunias and mistletoe have adapted their growth to life in the North Carolina area, they require little maintenance. They have adapted to the sandy and acidic soil that Wilmington is famous for.

Additionally, native plants attract local butterflies and bees, which promote even healthier plant growth. Caterpillars are picky eaters, so if you want to attract some butterflies, you have to go with the plants they are used to. Plus, if you are a lazy gardener, native plants are the way to go! Native plants that attract birds, butterflies and bees are best when left untidy, so do your part and follow in mother nature’s footsteps!

Non-native plants create competition for native ones, eventually becoming naturalized, which means that they survive, spread, and reproduce on their own. Treat your garden and community with love by planting native.

Reservations for the use of  any of the Arboretum facilities and grounds can be made through June 30, 2024. 

General

• Trouble logging in?

Here are the steps to try to correct log in issues:

1.      Make sure you are typing in the correct username and password. Passwords are case sensitive.

2.      If you still have issues please email or call our support staff who can assist you.

• How do i find event information?

Each event on the Events page has a link to a registration page where you will find time and date information.

• Can I contribute to the blog?

Yes, we would love that! Please submit your post to our blog admin person: friendsofthenhcarboretum@gmail.com

Membership

·         How do I join?

Its simple! Click here to start the process.

·         How do i renew my membership?

We have made it easier then ever before. Click here to renew now!

·         Can I change membership level?

Yes, here are the steps to follow:

1.      Log in with your primary account

2.      Click on the your account name at the top right of page.

3.      Click the membership tab next to contact information

4.    Fill in your information.

In August, 2020 a task force was created to explore the development of Eagle Island as a nature park.  The mission was to explore the implementation of a nature park that would serve recreation, conservation, and education type purposes.

Since that time the task force has been hard at work putting together a visioning document.  The work will be completed soon and available to the public for study.

The following links highlight information and partners pertaining to the project.

Coastal Dynamics Design Lab

North Carolina State University

Preserve Eagle Island 

Facebook Feature on the Park

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There are a number of retailers in the community that have a working relationship with and support the mission of the Friends of the New Hanover County Arboretum, Inc.

One of the benefits to becoming a member of the Friends is that when you shop at one of these businesses you will receive a 10% discount on their products.  All you have to do is present your Friends membership card at the time of your purchase and you will receive the discount.

Note Exclusions to the offer:  not all services or product items at our supporters locations are part of the 10% program.

Make sure you carefully read what each business includes in their discount offerings for you to purchase in order to obtain the discount.   If the offerings are not listed in our list, make sure you ask beforehand.

The list is available online at 

or you can download a copy here.

If you would like to become a member of the Friends of the Arboretum join online OR stop by the Arboretum Gift Shop or the Administration Building to pick up a membership form and join during your visit.

You can download this video on logging in for the first time 

How to Create Member Card.mp4   OR  read the instructions below. 

In either case, we welcome your comment or question in Add Post.

INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:

Go to our website at friends-nhcarboretum.org

To log in, click on the gray Log in box on the right.

STEP 2:

Enter your Email and Password, make sure the Remember me box is checked, then click on the Log in box.

STEP 3:

You are now logged in.  Click on your name on the top line to print or download your membership card.

STEP 4:

On this page you have two options for saving your membership card for future use when you shop with our business supporters. You can make your own membership card (print version) or save on your smartphone (photo use).

STEP 5:

To print your own card, follow these instructions:

Download your membership card onto your computer by clicking

on the “Printable PDF” phrase under the image of the card. A

file named “MembershipCard.pdf will be downloaded to your

computer.  Once downloaded, you can print out the card to use in

your wallet. When you open it up with Adobe Reader there will be

a set of instructions regarding what to do.  You have two options

to select from – straight corners or rounded corners.

STEP 6:

To use in your smartphone, click on the “image optimized for

smartphones” phrase.

Option One:

A file will be downloaded to your computer:  MembershipCard.png.

You can then upload this file to your smartphone.

Option Two:

Use your smartphone to access this web page.  When you click on

the “image optimized for smartphones” the png file will be

downloaded to your smartphone.

Make sure it’s saved in your photos folder.

You can download this video on logging in for the first time 

How to Login First Time.mp4   OR  read the instructions below. 

In either case, we welcome your comment or question in Add Post.

INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:

STEP 1:

Go to our website at friends-nhcarboretum.org

To log in, click on the gray Log in box on the right.

STEP 2:                      

If this is your first time logging in,  click on Forgot password  in the bottom right of the screen.

STEP 3:

Enter your email address, click the I’m not a robot box, then click Submit

STEP 4: 

You should get a message on your screen that starts with the words "Reset password"

STEP 5:

Now log in to your email account, look for this email (Choose a new password for your Friends of the Arboretum account), and then click the link that says "To choose a new password go to:"

STEP 6:

Type your password in the boxes below and then click the SET NEW PASSWORD box:

STEP 7:

Now click the gray Log in box in the right corner.

STEP 8:                                                    

Enter your Email and Password, then Check the Remember me box if you want your device to remember for the next time, then click  Log in

The first time you log in, you may see this screen (ACCEPT WILD APRICOT'S TERMS OF USE). You must check the box, and click CONTINUE

STEP 9:

You are now logged in.  Click your name to view and edit your profile, OR  print out your membership card OR download it to your smartphone.

PLEASE NOTE:

Family and above memberships can include two people - these are called “bundled” memberships, and one member is the “administrator.” Only the administrator can renew the membership and access both profiles.