This Week at Airlie Gardens
May 17, 2025
Guided History Tour
Dive into the rich history, horticulture, and ecology of Airlie Gardens on a walking tour of the grounds.
May 20, 2025
Pollinator Lecture w/ Dr. Wayne Hoffman
Join us for a special lecture on pollinators with Dr. Wayne Hoffman. After the lecture, we'll take a walk through the Pollinator Garden to observe pollinators in their natural habitat.
May 21, 2025
Evening Nature Walk
Enjoy a quiet evening walk around the grounds with an educator. We will explore the gardens as our some of our local wildlife begin to turn in for the evening.
May 22, 2025
Pollinator Walk
Join an environmental educator on a guided walk through Airlie Garden’s Pollinator Garden. Check out what’s blooming and the many pollinators that call that garden home.
Featured Exhibits & Events
May 20, 2025
Pollinator Lecture w/ Dr. Wayne Hoffman
Join us for a special lecture on pollinators with Dr. Wayne Hoffman. After the lecture, we'll take a walk through the Pollinator Garden to observe pollinators in their natural habitat.
May 21, 2025
Evening Nature Walk
Enjoy a quiet evening walk around the grounds with an educator. We will explore the gardens as our some of our local wildlife begin to turn in for the evening.
May 22, 2025
Pollinator Walk
Join an environmental educator on a guided walk through Airlie Garden’s Pollinator Garden. Check out what’s blooming and the many pollinators that call that garden home.
June 1, 2025
New Hanover County Resident Free Day
Free admission for New Hanover County Residents the first Sunday of each month*! One New Hanover County ID is valid for 2 adults and accompany children under 18. Additional adults must purchase general admission tickets. Tickets must be reserved in advance and can sell out. Please bring proof of residency upon arrival.
June 5, 2025 - September 25, 2025
Pollinator Garden Walk
Join an environmental educator on a guided walk through Airlie Garden’s Pollinator Garden. Check out what’s blooming and the many pollinators that call that garden home.
June 10, 2025 - September 16, 2025
Turtle Talk & Feeding
On select Tuesdays, June through September, our educators will host a turtle talk and feeding in the classroom.
June 12, 2025
Accessible Bird Outing
Birding is fun for everyone! Join Airlie's educators for a guided tram ride around the gardens to some of our bird hotspots. Ideal for birders of any experience level who may not have the mobility to walk for extended periods of time, who can board and exit our tram.
June 12, 2025
Airlie Member Evenings
Enjoy an after-hours evening in the Gardens exclusively for Airlie members, 5:30-7:30pm. All member tickets must be reserved in advance. Last entry at 7pm, all guests must exit by 7:30pm.
June 13, 2025
Wildlife Photography Workshop w/ Dr. Wayne Hoffman
Join us for a special wildlife photography workshop with Dr. Wayne Hoffman. After the lecture, we'll take a tram ride to some of Airlie's best photography spots to practice.
June 14, 2025
Painted Buntings with Cape Fear Bird Observatory
Join us for a presentation about North Carolina's most colorful birds - Painted Buntings. Advance registration required.
June 18, 2025
Family Nature Art Night
Bring your family to Airlie for an evening nature walk & crafts!
July 11, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Art Exhibit – Birds of a Feather
This year's exhibit will feature ten fiberglass bird sculptures! Each sculpture will be uniquely decorated by selected artists and placed on display in the garden, July 11th through December 31st 2025. Special thanks to The Landfall Foundation for their support of BIRDS OF A FEATHER!
