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Come Bird With Us

If you're interested in trying out birding, February is a great time to start. As part of a global citizen science project, we will hold two birding events by participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count. Whether you count one bird or hundreds, participating is easy and fun for all ages!

Count with Us! Day 1
(Friday, Feb. 17th – Ages 12+)
Airlie Gardens: 8am - 10am
Join us as we take part in a global citizen science project initiated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society and Birds Canada to help scientists learn more about global bird populations before their annual migration. Program also includes a bird hike. Registration required. Cost: $9 Adults (ages 12+), $5 New Hanover County Residents or Military (with ID). Airlie members receive a 50% discount.

Count with Us! Day 2
(Saturday, Feb. 18th – All Ages)
Smith Creek Park: 9am-10:30
We will go on a bird hike and play bird bingo before submitting our data to the project! Registration required. Cost: FREE!

An exiting new exhibit is coming to Airlie Gardens soon! More information will be forthcoming.

Always wanted to try tennis? Now is your opportunity! The Greater Wilmington Tennis Association will host a "Try Tennis" program for adults at Echo Farms Park on Mondays beginning February 13th from 6-7:30pm. Cost: $40. Register here.

New Hanover County Parks & Gardens strives to maintain and operate parks and facilities that enrich the lives of the community and promote an overall healthier lifestyle.

February Programs

Sunday, Feb 5: 9am-5pm
NHC Residents Free Day
at Airlie Gardens
Advance tickets only
*Last admission: 4:30pm

Bird Walk
Wednesday, Feb 8th; 8am-9:30am
Advance tickets/registration required.

Great Backyard Bird Count Day 1 at Airlie Gardens 
Ages 12+
Friday, Feb 17th; 8am-10am
General Admission | $9
Reservations Required

(Included in garden membership)

Great Backyard Bird Count Day 2 at Smith Creek Park
All Ages
Saturday, Feb 18th; 9am-10:30am
Reservations required
Cost: FREE! 

Homeschool Day
Wednesday Feb 22nd; 1-3pm
$3 per child / FREE for guardian
Reservations Required

iNaturalist Walk at Pages Creek
Walk with an environmental educator and learn all about local flora and fauna! 
Friday, Feb 24th; 1-2:00pm
Cost: FREE!

New Hanover County Parks & Gardens Office

896 Airlie Road
Wilmington, NC  28403

(910) 798-7620 phone

Parks.NHCgov.com