This Week at Airlie Gardens
July 15, 2025
Introduction to Composting
Learn how to be a sustainable gardener through composting!
July 17, 2025 - September 25, 2025
Pollinator Garden Walks
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.
July 19, 2025 - December 21, 2025
Guided History Tours
Dive into the rich history, horticulture, and ecology of Airlie Gardens on a walking tour of the grounds.
July 22, 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.
July 23, 2025
Bird Walk
Enjoy birding at the gardens starting at 8 am. Advance registration required.
July 24, 2025
Going Batty! – SOLD OUT
Join Airlie Gardens Environmental Educators for a family friendly evening of Bats! We'll begin with a story under the great Airlie Oak and learn all about why bats are so important to our ecosystems. Then you'll test your abilities through a series of challenges to see if you can survive in a bat's world!
Featured Exhibits & Events
July 11, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Art Exhibit – Birds of a Feather
This year's exhibit will feature ten fiberglass bird sculptures on display July 11th through December 31, 2025. Special thanks to The Landfall Foundation for their support of BIRDS OF A FEATHER!
July 15, 2025
Introduction to Composting
Learn how to be a sustainable gardener through composting!
July 17, 2025 - September 25, 2025
Pollinator Garden Walks
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.
July 22, 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.
August 3, 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.
August 14, 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.
August 14, 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.
