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Airlie Gardens

A Century of Gardens by the Sea

 Gardens open daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Last ticket sold at 4:30 p.m.
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Volunteer

One of the great strengths of the Garden is our talented and hardworking group of volunteers.  Our dedicated volunteers enjoy the beauty of nature, while playing an important role in the protection and preservation of New Hanover County’s historic garden.  Volunteering at the Garden provides an opportunity to meet people with similar interests and give the community the gift of your time. Airlie is always looking for new volunteers to join the team. 

Fill out Volunteer Application Form below to request more information, or contact Nicole Herron, Guest Services Coordinator at nherron@nhcgov.com / 910-798-7566


 

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Garden Guide: Trained in the history/horticulture/ecology of Airlie Gardens, gives walking tours to pre-scheduled groups.
  • Grounds:  Thursday at 9am, performs gardening tasks within the garden, always directed by Airlie staff.
  • Tram Driver:  Drives accessibility Tram through the garden for guests, optional training in history/horticulture/ecology.  Age requirement 25 years or older.  Background and Drivers check required.
  • Events:  Assist with our special events: ticketing, parking, greeting, etc.  Events include:  Summer Concerts, Enchanted Airlie, NHC resident Free Day & Family Fun Night.
  • Gift Shop/Clerical:  Gift shop, membership & ticket sales, orient guests to the Airlie experience, use of cash register and credit card machine.
  • Environmental Programs:  Assisting with habitat or lifecycle interpretation during special events, staffing for booths at relevant outreach festivals, and assisting with maintenance in our “bug zoo” and butterfly house. Specialized training and background checks are required.
  • Garden Ambassador: Our newest volunteer opportunity, garden ambassadors are stationed at an area of public interest within the garden, educating guests about different topics related to the Airlie experience. Topics may include anything from birding and butterflies to history and horticulture. Also an option to assist with outreach. (2-hour Topic specific Ambassador Trainings are scheduled following each “new volunteer” orientation)

 Volunteer Application

Airlie Gardens volunteers must be 16 years of age or older


Volunteer Orientation

Join us for a “NEW VOLUNTEER” orientation to learn more about the different volunteer opportunities at Airlie Gardens. Participants must have completed an online application. Orientation presentations typically last approximately 30-45 mins and are scheduled in advance of our scheduled “current volunteer” Garden Ambassador Trainings. Orientation participants are welcome but not required, to stay and attend the 2-hour Garden Ambassador Trainings scheduled for the specific orientation date if it is an area of volunteer interest to you. For more information about these trainings or to REGISTER for orientation please contact Nicole Herron, Volunteer Coordinator: nherron@nhcgov.com.

2019 Scheduled Volunteer Orientations:

  • Not yet scheduled for 2019
  • more to come…

Volunteer Training Portal

This portal is a training resource for our current volunteers.  For access please contact Nicole Herron, Guest Services Coordinator: nherron@nhcgov.com / 910-798-7566

Volunteer Training Portal

 

The hearts from HeART of the Gardens will go on sale to the public through an online auction November 1st – 30th.

Heart of the Gardens: Sculpture Auction Nov. 1 – Nov. 30

Enchanted Airlie Tickets

Volunteer

Bird Hikes

upcomming events & programs…

Fri 06

Enchanted Airlie

November 29 - December 22
Fri 06

Early Closure: Garden Closes at 4 p.m.

November 29 - December 22
Wed 11

Monthly Bird Hike

December 11 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

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  • Hours and Admission

One of the great strengths of the Garden is our talented and hardworking group of volunteers.  Our dedicated volunteers enjoy the beauty of nature, while playing an important role in the protection and preservation of New Hanover County’s historic garden.  Volunteering at the Garden provides an opportunity to meet people with similar interests and give the community the gift of your time. Airlie is always looking for new volunteers to join the team. 

Fill out Volunteer Application Form below to request more information, or contact Nicole Herron, Guest Services Coordinator at nherron@nhcgov.com / 910-798-7566


 

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Garden Guide: Trained in the history/horticulture/ecology of Airlie Gardens, gives walking tours to pre-scheduled groups.
  • Grounds:  Thursday at 9am, performs gardening tasks within the garden, always directed by Airlie staff.
  • Tram Driver:  Drives accessibility Tram through the garden for guests, optional training in history/horticulture/ecology.  Age requirement 25 years or older.  Background and Drivers check required.
  • Events:  Assist with our special events: ticketing, parking, greeting, etc.  Events include:  Summer Concerts, Enchanted Airlie, NHC resident Free Day & Family Fun Night.
  • Gift Shop/Clerical:  Gift shop, membership & ticket sales, orient guests to the Airlie experience, use of cash register and credit card machine.
  • Environmental Programs:  Assisting with habitat or lifecycle interpretation during special events, staffing for booths at relevant outreach festivals, and assisting with maintenance in our “bug zoo” and butterfly house. Specialized training and background checks are required.
  • Garden Ambassador: Our newest volunteer opportunity, garden ambassadors are stationed at an area of public interest within the garden, educating guests about different topics related to the Airlie experience. Topics may include anything from birding and butterflies to history and horticulture. Also an option to assist with outreach. (2-hour Topic specific Ambassador Trainings are scheduled following each “new volunteer” orientation)

 Volunteer Application

Airlie Gardens volunteers must be 16 years of age or older


Volunteer Orientation

Join us for a “NEW VOLUNTEER” orientation to learn more about the different volunteer opportunities at Airlie Gardens. Participants must have completed an online application. Orientation presentations typically last approximately 30-45 mins and are scheduled in advance of our scheduled “current volunteer” Garden Ambassador Trainings. Orientation participants are welcome but not required, to stay and attend the 2-hour Garden Ambassador Trainings scheduled for the specific orientation date if it is an area of volunteer interest to you. For more information about these trainings or to REGISTER for orientation please contact Nicole Herron, Volunteer Coordinator: nherron@nhcgov.com.

2019 Scheduled Volunteer Orientations:

  • Not yet scheduled for 2019
  • more to come…

Volunteer Training Portal

This portal is a training resource for our current volunteers.  For access please contact Nicole Herron, Guest Services Coordinator: nherron@nhcgov.com / 910-798-7566

Volunteer Training Portal

 

ADMISSION RATES

  • Adults 13 & Over
    $9
  • Children 4-12
    $3
  • Children 4 & Under 
    FREE

HOURS & INFO

  • Open daily from 9am-5pm
  • Last admission at 4:30pm
  • Pets are not allowed in Airlie Gardens, nor can they be left in a vehicle. Service animals are welcome.
300 Airlie Road,
Wilmington NC 28403
910-798-7700
airlieinfo@nhcgov.com
Open Daily 9am-5pm
Last ticket sold at 4:30

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