NHCGov: Parks & Gardens Newsletter

Parks & Gardens News
February 2018

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Get fit for a great cause!  Join us at Hugh MacRae Park for a morning of outdoor fun and fitness on Saturday, Feb 24th from 8am-12pm.  Your favorite instructors will be on hand teaching classes like yoga, boot camp and more!  Classes are just $15/each and 100% of the proceeds will go to the Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County.  The Parks Conservancy is a nonprofit organization that raises funds to care for and improve our county parks through beautification and improvements such as the Coastal Challenge Course at Northern Regional Park.  Class size is limited so get your tickets today!  More Information & Tickets

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Airlie Gardens is looking for artists or teams of artists to decorate, paint, and adorn one of 15 oversized fiberglass garden gnomes for our sixth annual Summer Art Exhibit.  The five-foot-tall fiberglass garden gnomes will be placed throughout the grounds from July through October for guests to enjoy as part of their summer garden experience.  Artists must apply and designs will be selected based on creativity, craftsmanship, use of materials, the ability to appeal to all age groups, outdoor sustainability and durability.  Applications are due by Wednesday, February 28th.  Sponsorship opportunities are also available for your business or organization!  More Information

Artist Application & Information           Exhibit Sponsorship Information

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Pages Creek Park Preserve

Parks & Gardens has opened its second Park Preserve at 1215 Middle Sound Loop Rd!  Pages Creek Park Preserve is 23 acres and has a one-mile nature trail.  A kayak launch and environmental education are coming soon!  More Information

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Ogden Park Playground

Updates are complete on the Ogden Park playground!  We added two new features- the Ten Spin and Reflex, and a shade structure for relief on hot, sunny days. Check them out here!
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Park Prescriptions

Parks & Gardens is looking for community partners to join our Park Prescriptions program!  Park Prescriptions is a collaboration among parks, healthcare providers and community partners to encourage people to utilize parks, trails and open space for the purpose of improving individual and community health.  If you are interested in learning more about the program, contact Jodi Rich by email or (910) 798-7629.
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Parks & Gardens strives to maintain and operate parks and facilities that enrich the lives of the community and promote an overall healthier lifestyle.

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Events Calendar

2/4:  9am-5pm
NHC Residents FREE Day
Airlie Gardens
(last admission- 4:30pm)

2/10: 9am-1pm
FrogWatch USA Workshop
Airlie Gardens
FREE/Must Pre-Register

2/14:  8-9:30am
Bird Hike
Airlie Gardens
FREE w/garden admission

2/22:  2-4pm
Educator in the Garden
Airlie Gardens
FREE w/garden admission

2/24: 8am-12pm
Coastal Fitness Challenge
Hugh MacRae Park
$15/class

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Volunteer Opportunities

Thursdays: 9am-12pm
Grounds/Gardening
Airlie Gardens

2/21:  10-11am
TRASH MOB
N College Rd @ Kings Dr

For more information on volunteer opportunities, contact Jodi Rich by email or (910) 798-7629

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Airlie Gardens
Winter Schedule
Jan 1st- Feb 28th

Open Tuesday-Sunday
9am-5pm
Closed Mondays

Winter Tram Schedule: Saturdays 11am-1pm (weather permitting)  Guests should call (910) 798-7700 to check tram availability prior to arrival.

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New Hanover County
Parks & Gardens

230 Government Center Drive, Suite 120
Wilmington, NC  28403

(910) 798-7620 phone
(910) 798-7623 weather
www.parks.nhcgov.com

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