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Take a Child Outside Week - September 24-30th
Take a Child Outside Week is observed annually September 24-30th, and is an initiative of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. It is designed to encourage children and adults to spend time together outdoors. There are many benefits to spending time outside- it connects children to the natural world, helps kids focus in school, and reduces the chances of obesity. Your county parks provide the perfect locations to get your family outside! Visit Parks.NHCgov.com to learn about all the parks locations and amenities available to you!
 Pollinator Patrol
Airlie Gardens is celebrating Take a Child Outside Week with a Pollinator Patrol on Saturday, September 29th from 10-11:30am! We will be exploring the life cycle of butterflies, practicing a butterfly count in the pollinator garden, and meeting native butterflies in the Airlie Butterfly House. The program is FREE for members and with garden admission for all others. Pre-registration is required- email ataylor@nhcgov.com or call (910) 798-7564 to register. More Information
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 Cape Fear Native Plant Festival
Come to the 4th Annual Native Plant Festival on Saturday, September 15th from 9am-4pm at the Arboretum, and learn all about the Cape Fear Region's native plants. There will be native plants for sale from local vendors, presentations by horticultural experts, food trucks, educational booths, music, and activities for kids including lawn games, story time, and crafts. Admission is FREE! Satellite parking with free shuttle to the Arboretum will be available at Seagate Baptist Church (6115 Oleander Dr). More information
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A Primer on Garden Photography Workshop
This 75-minute workshop, to be held at the Arboretum on Tuesday, September 18th from 10-11:15am, is for anyone interested in learning more about garden photography. Topics include understanding light, types of garden photos, and equipment. The cost is $35, and pre-registration is required. Call (910) 798-7660 to register. More Information
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 Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
On Monday, September 24th at 11am, New Hanover County will hold a dedication ceremony for the new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument currently being constructed at Hugh MacRae Park. The monument honors families of servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the military. More Information
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Save the Date - October 7th
The next Food Truck Rodeo will take place on Sunday, October 7th from 12-5pm at Hugh MacRae Park! We expect to have close to 30 different food trucks at this fall's event. Follow us on facebook for updates! More Information
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 Parks Updates
Parks & Gardens made a lot of progress in August on the many projects we have going on around the county. Last month we completed the Veterans Park tennis court resurfacing, Pages Creek Park Preserve kayak storage, and Ogden Park baseball infield renovations. We are currently working hard on the following projects:
-River Road Park Playground
The old playground at River Road Park will be removed on Tuesday, September 4th and construction on the new playground is scheduled to begin on Wed, Sept 5th.
-Kings Grant Park Renovations
The old basketball court has been removed, and the new court is under construction. Later this fall, we will install the new playground, and build the new picnic shelter.
-Northern Regional Park Pickleball Courts
-Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at Hugh MacRae Park
-Ogden Skatepark drainage improvements
-Converting Veterans Park Orange field to a full-sized rectangular field
-Murray Middle School Soccer/Football Field Lights
Visit Parks.NHCgov.com or follow us on facebook for updates on these projects and more!
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