This Week at Airlie Gardens
October 5, 2024
Guided History Tour – SOLD OUT
Dive into the rich history, horticulture, and ecology of Airlie Gardens on a walking tour of the grounds.
October 6, 2024
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. Photo by Anna Taylor.
October 9, 2024
Tree Walk
Join Educators on a walk through the grounds to learn about the various tree species throughout the garden! Highlights will include both native and introduced species and the history of the grounds and its plantings.
October 9, 2024
Bird Walk
Enjoy birding at the gardens starting at 8 am. Advance registration required.
October 10, 2024
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.
Featured Exhibits & Events
May 2, 2024 - October 17, 2024
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.
July 12, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Art Exhibit BUZZWORTHY!
This year's exhibit will feature ten fiberglass honeybees! Each sculpture will be uniquely decorated by selected artists and placed on display in the garden, July 12th through December 31st 2024. Special thanks to The Landfall Foundation for their support of BUZZWORTHY!
October 5, 2024
Guided History Tour – SOLD OUT
Dive into the rich history, horticulture, and ecology of Airlie Gardens on a walking tour of the grounds.
October 6, 2024
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. Photo by Anna Taylor.
October 9, 2024
Tree Walk
Join Educators on a walk through the grounds to learn about the various tree species throughout the garden! Highlights will include both native and introduced species and the history of the grounds and its plantings.
October 10, 2024
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.
October 19, 2024
Guided History Tour – SOLD OUT
Dive into the rich history, horticulture, and ecology of Airlie Gardens on a walking tour of the grounds.
October 26, 2024
Beginner Birding
There’s no better place to learn how to bird! Airlie Gardens is home to over 200 plus species of birds. We will go over basic birding skills, ID tricks, and proper binocular use!
October 30, 2024
Going Batty!
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!
November 1, 2024
Tree Walk
Join Educators on a walk through the grounds to learn about the various species throughout the garden! Highlights will include both native and introduced species and the history of the grounds and its plantings.
November 2, 2024
Guided History Tour
Dive into the rich history, horticulture, and ecology of Airlie Gardens on a walking tour of the grounds.
November 29, 2024 - December 21, 2024
Enchanted Airlie
A tradition since 2005, guests from around the world have visited Airlie Gardens to take in the sparkling sights and festive sounds of the holiday season.
