Nature Discovery Kits

Explore Airlie Gardens in a new way by checking out one of our Nature Discovery Kits!  The kits contain activities and books to help you learn about Airlie Gardens and all the beautiful plants and animals that live there.  Topics include nature journaling, birds, plants, pollination and animal adaptations.  Kits are recommended for elementary-age children, but anyone is welcome to check them out.  Check out is free - just leave a drivers license or set of keys with the ticket agent.  More Information

Airlie Gardens Evening Programs

Experience Airlie Gardens after hours with these cool new evening educational programs:

Owl Prowl & Birding Evening
Tues, Oct 11 or Wed, Oct 26
6-7:30pm

Airlie After Dark
Fri. Oct 28
6-7:30pm

These programs are recommended for ages 8+, and cost $5/Adults (13+), $3/Children (8-12) and half off for Airlie Members.  Pre-registration is required at AirlieGardens.org.

"Fall" Back into Tennis at Echo Farms Park

Round Robins
Echo Farms' Round Robins are back on the Fall schedule with men's, women's, co-ed and beginner sessions.  Groups are based on skill level, and each 1.5-hour session costs $3/person.  View the schedule and register at ParksReservations.NHCgov.com.

Intro to Tennis for Seniors
Learn the basic skills of tennis in a clinic designed for seniors new to the game or rediscovering the sport.  All equipment is provided and there is no fee to attend.  This 4-week session begins October 10 at 11am.  Space is limited - Call (910) 798-6450 to learn more and register.

Echo Farms Pool Survey

Thank you to everyone who came out to swim with us this summer and made it such a great pool season!  Please take a few moments to take our survey and let us know about your experience.  Click here to take the survey

Save the Date

The next New Hanover County Parks Conservancy Food Truck Rodeo is scheduled for Sunday, November 13 from 12-5pm at Long Leaf Park!  More Information