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LadiesInPool

Echo Farms Pool

   The Echo Farms Park pool is now open for the season! We are offering adult lap swim, family/public swim and group fitness classes. See below for the schedule.

Family/Public Swim

Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 11:00am-6:00pm Tuesdays: 11:00am -5:00pm
Friday-Sunday: 10:00am-6:00pm

Adult Lap Swim
Mon, Tues & Thurs: 7-9am

Pool Fees
Daily Pass: $4/Adult (18+)  /  $2/Children (17 & under)

Season Pass
$100/Individual
$175/Family (2 adults + dependents living in the same household)

  To purchase your season pass or to sign up for one of our group fitness classes listed below, Click Here.

PLEASE NOTE: Pool hours are subject to change due to weather, maintenance or other unforeseen issues. We will post all updates on our Echo Farms and main Parks & Gardens Facebook Pages.

Group Fitness Classes
   We will also have group fitness classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays at the times listed below.

     Water Workout - Mondays: 10:00-10:45am
     Water Walking - Tuesdays: 10:00-10:45am
     Water Yoga - Thursdays: 10:00-10:45am
     Water Interval - Saturdays: 9:00-9:45am

  Cost to participate is $3/class and all levels of fitness are welcome. Pre-registration is required.
  The Senior Resource Center also has water aerobics classes at Echo Farms on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Registration is done by calling their reservation line at: (910) 798-6450.

Turtle Talk

🐢 Turtle Talk & Feeding 🐢

  Get up close with one of our ambassador turtles! Join an Environmental Educator in the classroom for an engaging and educational program all about native reptile species. Learn what makes these reptiles unique, explore their natural behaviors, and even get a chance to watch them eat!
  Turtle Talk will be held Thursday, June 10 & 24th from 2:00–2:30 p.m. Perfect for curious minds of all ages—come discover the world of turtles. For more information and to register, Turtle Talk & Feeding.

BioBlitz

Smith Creek Park Pop Up

  Celebrate Pollinator BioBlitz Week with us at Smith Creek Park! Stop by our pop-up station near the restrooms and playground to learn about the importance of pollinators, how to participate in the Pollinator BioBlitz, and how to use iNaturalist to document your findings.
  Staff will be at the park on Monday, June 16th from 8:30am - 12noon and Tuesday, June 17th from 1:30pm - 5:00pm. Drop by anytime during event hours. No registration required. Come discover how you can support pollinators and become a community scientist with just your phone!

Nature Art

Family Nature Art Night at Airlie 

Join our Environmental Educators for a relaxing evening of nature-inspired crafts on the beautiful Oak Lawn! We’ll offer a variety of creative activities suitable for all ages—so bring the whole family!  The program includes a guided nature walk to collect natural materials for your art. Don’t forget to bring a blanket or chairs to sit and enjoy the lawn while you create.
  Pre-registration is required. Unplug, get creative, and connect with nature! Join us at Family Nature Art Night!

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.

June Events

*Pre-Registration Required
*All events held at Airlie Gardens

June 1: 9:00am-5:00pm
NHC Resident Free Day
Advance tickets only
*Last admission is 4:30pm


June 3, 10, 17 & 24: 10:00am
Butterfly Release

June 5 & 19: 2:00-2:30pm
Pollinator Garden Walk

June 7 & 21: 10:00am
Guided History Tour

June 11 & 25: 8:00-9:30am
Bird Walk


June 12: 8:00am
Accessible Birding

June 13: 8:00-10:00am
Photography Workshop: Wayne Hoffman

June 14: 10:00am
Guest Speaker: CFBO Painted Buntings

June 18: 5:30pm
Family Nature Art Night

June 19: 2:00pm-2:30pm
Pollinator Garden Walk

June 24: 2:00pm
Turtle Talk & Feeding


Airlie Gardens

Open Daily: 9am-5pm
Last admission is 4:30pm
Purchase tickets in advance at AirlieGardens.org.

Butterfly

 

 

 


Butterfly Releases
 🦋

   Join us for a magical experience as we release new butterflies into our native Butterfly House! One of our Environmental Educators will guide the event, sharing fascinating insights about the butterfly life cycle and the species currently in our habitat.

Learn about:

~ The stages of a
    butterfly's life
~ The species in our
    butterfly house
~ How you can help native
    pollinators

   Come celebrate nature's transformation and see these beautiful pollinators take flight! The butterfly releases take place every Tuesday beginning on June 3rd until September 2nd from 10:00-10:30am. This event usually sells out. Reserve your ticket(s) early. Learn more and register at Butterfly Release.

shelter

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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