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Fall has arrived! Now is the perfect time to explore all that our parks have to offer. There's lots to explore on your own, or you can participate in the following programs and activities which are held at Airlie Gardens: 

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Owl Prowl & Evening Birding
   Join Airlie Gardens educators for an evening of birding! Fall is an excellent time to spot owls, as they perch and prepare for hunting. With some luck, we might hear their calls or catch sight of them as they begin their evening search for food. While there is no guarantee of an owl sighting, the scenic Airlie Lake at dusk is a beautiful sight as birds settle in for the night.
   This event is appropriate for ages 8 and up. Pre-registration is required. We recommend that you register early as this program does fill up quickly.  Register here

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Guided History Tour
   Explore the rich history, horticulture, and ecology of Airlie Gardens on a guided walking tour! This leisurely one-mile walk includes frequent stops to take in the beauty of the grounds. The program is held outdoors, and in the event of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. Advance registration is required. Click here to register.

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Sensory Backpacks Available at Airlie Gardens
   For children with sensory differences, choosing to leave the comfort of indoor routines can be intimidating. Our sensory backpack contain items that will help a child with sensory differences to feel comfortable outside. The items were selected based on research that has shown the benefit they can have for calming, de-escalating, communicating and refocusing children who need additional support.
   If interested, just ask a ticket agent when you arrive.  

Echo Farms Pool Survey
   Thank you to everyone who came out to swim with us this summer! Please take a few moments to fill out our survey and let us know about your experience. Click here to take the survey.

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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.

October Events

(Advance Tickets Only for all Events)

Oct 2: 5:30-7:30pm
Hops & Talks: "Creatures of the Night"

Oct 3 & 17: 2:00-2:30pm
Pollinator Garden Walk

Oct 5 & 19: 8-9:30am
Guided History Tour

Oct 6: 9-5:00pm
Free Day
*Last admission is 4:30pm

Oct 9 & 28: 10-11:30pm
Bird Walk

Oct 9: 2-3:30pm
Tree Walk

Oct 10: 8-9:30am
Accessible Birding

Oct 11 & 25: 6-7:30pm
Owl Prowl & Evening Birding

Oct 24: 10-11am
Art Explorers with Cameron Art Museum: Bats!

Oct 26: 8-10:30am
Beginner Birding

Oct 28:5:30-6:30pm
Home School Day

Oct 30: 10am-11:30am
Going Batty



Airlie Gardens

Open Daily: 9am-5pm
Last admission is 4:30pm

Purchase tickets in advance at

AirlieGardens.org.

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Click here for Online Picnic Shelter Reservations


 

New Hanover County
Parks & Gardens Office

896 Airlie Road
Wilmington, NC  28403

(910) 798-7620 phone

Parks.NHCgov.com

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