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Walks, plant sales, and workshops happen all across the state. Filter by chapter or month to find something near you.

JUN 12

Triangle Free

Wildflower Walk Along the Eno

June 12, 2026 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Eno River State Park, Durham

An easy guided walk to find early-summer wildflowers, ferns, and river-bluff plants along the Eno.
JUN 26

Triad Free admission

Summer Native Plant Sale

June 26, 2026 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden, Greensboro

Shop a wide selection of nursery-propagated NC natives, with members on hand to help you choose.
JUL 10

Sandhills Free

Longleaf Savanna Field Trip

July 10, 2026 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, Southern Pines

Walk a fire-maintained longleaf pine savanna at peak summer bloom and meet its carnivorous plants.
JUL 24

Southern Piedmont $10 (free for members)

Build a Pollinator Garden Workshop

July 24, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, Charlotte

A hands-on workshop on planning, planting, and caring for a pollinator garden with NC natives.
AUG 14

Southeast Coast Free

Carnivorous Plants of the Green Swamp

August 14, 2026 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Green Swamp Preserve, Brunswick County

A guided trek into one of the best carnivorous-plant sites in the world, home to wild Venus flytraps.
SEP 11

Land of the Sky Free admission (arboretum parking fee applies)

Fall Plant Sale & Members' Meeting

September 11, 2026 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

NC Arboretum, Asheville

Fall is for planting — shop natives, then stay for a short members' meeting and guest talk.