NHCGov: Parks & Gardens Newsletter-November 2025

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Art Explorers With Cameron Art Museum - Hibernation
  Little artists will learn all about hibernation and create artwork inspired by their lessons. Our friends from Cameron Art Museum will read us a book and teach us a fun new craft.  Space is limited and pre-registration is required for this event taking place Thursday, November 13 from 10:00-11:00am. Art Explorers

Seed Saving

Seed saving & Rubber Stamping
 Join our Environmental Educators for a hands-on lesson in saving and storing seeds! Learn how and when to collect seeds, the importance of proper storage, and the best times to plant. Participants will receive native seeds and create a custom rubber stamp to label their seed packets—all materials included! You’ll head home with your own packet of native seeds and a handmade stamp.
  Program is best suited for ages 15+ and will be held Saturday, November 15th, 9:30-11:00am. Seed Saving

DraworDie

Celebrate the Legacy of Visionary Artist Minnie Evans!
  Join us for the premiere of Minnie Evans: Draw or Die — a new documentary honoring the life and artistic legacy of the beloved former gatekeeper of Airlie Gardens.

Event Details: Friday, November 7
                               7:00 PM | Thalian Hall Cinema
                               $15 Adults | $12 Seniors/Students

Purchase tickets: MinnieEvansFilm

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.

November Events

**ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY FOR ALL EVENTS**

Nov 1 & 15: 10am-11:30am
Guided History Tour

Nov 2: 9:00am-5:00pm
NHC Resident Free Day
*Last admission: 4:30pm

Nov 4 & 18: 2:00pm-2:30pm
Snake Talk

Nov 12 & 26: 8am-9:30am
Bird Walk

Nov 13: 8:00am-9:30am
Accessible Birding

Nov 13: 10:00-11:00am
CAM Art Explorers - Hibernation

Nov 15: 9:30am-11:00am
Seed Saving & Rubber Stamping

Nov 24: 2:00pm-2:30pm
Homeschool Day: Nature Journals


Airlie Gardens

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

*Closing 4pm Nov 28th & 29th 

Purchase tickets in advance at AirlieGardens.org.


shelter

Click here for Online Picnic Shelter Reservations

 



New Hanover County Parks & Gardens Administrative Office

896 Airlie Road
Wilmington, NC  28403

(910) 798-7620 phone

Parks.NHCgov.com

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