NHCGov: Parks & Gardens Newsletter-October 2025

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October 2025
PoolClosing

Echo Farms Pool Season Wrap-Up

  Summer has ended, and autumn has officially arrived. We’re grateful for another successful pool Season at Echo Farms Park and want to thank everyone who visited and made it a memorable summer! 

  Your feedback helps us plan for future seasons. Please take a moment to complete our short survey:
🔗 Echo Farms Pool Survey

SnakeTalk

Snake Talk

Step into the classroom with one of our Environmental Educators and meet a scaly ambassador up close! Learn fascinating facts about native reptile species, discover their unique characteristics, and even get the chance to watch one enjoy a meal. Snake Talk

SmithCreekPopUp

Park Pop-Ups

  A Park Pop-Up is a casual, drop-in event where our educators are set up in one of our parks with fun activities, nature facts, and resources. Park Pop-Ups bring nature fun right to you. Join us for two Park Pop-Up events this month:

  ~ Hanover Pines Nature Park – October 6 |
     9:00am-1:00pm
  ~ Long Leaf Park – October 31 | 1:00pm–5:00pm

  There is no cost to attend — and no registration is required. Just pop on by! 

 

Bats at the Beach

Art Explorers with Cameron Art Museum

Discover the fun of science and art together! Join our educators on Thursday, October 23 to learn all about bats, enjoy a reading of Bats at the Beach, and create bat-inspired artwork to take home.

Art Explorers is designed for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, but older siblings are welcome to join the fun. Space is limited—pre-registration is required. CAM Art Explorers

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 1: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Hops & Talks: Creatures of the Night

Oct 4 & 18: 10:00am-11:30am
Guided History Tour

Oct 5: 9:00am-5:00pm
NHC Resident Free Day
*Last admission: 4:30pm

Oct 7 & 21: 2:00pm-2:30pm
Snake Talk

Oct 8 & 22: 8:00am-9:30am
Bird Walk

Oct 9: 8:00am-9:30am
Accessible Birding

Oct 15: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Owl Prowl and Evening Birding

Oct 16: 2:00pm-7:30pm
Tree Walk

Oct 23: 10:00am-11:00am
CAM Art Explorers - Bats

Oct 24: 6:00pm-7:30pm
The Tom Hanna Owl Prowl & Evening Birding

October 25: 9:30am-11:00am
Nature Art: Owls

October 27: 2:00pm-2:30pm
Homeschool Day: Owls

Oct 29: 5:30pm-7:30pm
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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