NHCGov: Parks & Gardens Newsletter_Jan 2026

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A New Year of Growth, Connection & Community

  As we welcome the new year, we’re excited to share some incredible improvements happening across New Hanover County Parks & Gardens!

Recently Completed Projects/Enhancements
~ Trails End Pier: Fully reconstructed
~ Tennis Court Resurfacing: Long Leaf &
    Ogden Parks
~ Smith Creek Park: Floating dock demolition
    and reconstruction

Major Projects Underway
~ Smith Creek Park, Phase 2: Anticipated
   completion date-March 2026
   Click here for full list

~ Northern Regional Park Improvements:
   Anticipated completion date-Summer 2026
   Click here for full list

~ Airlie Gardens completed its 13th year of art
   exhibits with Birds of a Feather, showcasing
   unique, artist-designed pieces throughout the
   gardens.

~ Veterans Park tennis court resurfacing: 
   Anticipated completion date-Early 2026

  Each of these enhancements, completed projects and exhibits represent our mission to enrich the spaces where our community connects, plays, and grows. 

January Speaker Series

  This month, we’re hosting two engaging speaker sessions; an opportunity to educate, inspire, and connect with our community. Start the new year by joining us!

Worms

Worms With a Mission 
  Join Carole and Pedro Mayet of Worms With A Mission as they share their passion for promoting plant health through natural gardening methods rooted in environmental stewardship. During this program, (held on January 23rd at 9:30am) they will lead a presentation on worm castings: their benefits, uses, and role in sustainable gardening.  Register Here.

WinterBirds

Winter Birds of Southeastern North Carolina
  Join Jill Peleuses, Co-Founder of Cape Fear Bird Observatory and owner of Wild Bird & Garden, for a presentation on Airlie's winter resident birds, followed by a guided bird walk to explore some of the garden’s best birding spots. Register here for this event which will be held on January 9th at 8:00am.

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.

January Events

Jan 3 & 17: 10am - 11:30am
Guided History Tour

Jan 4: 9am-5pm
NHC Residents Free Day*
* Last admission is 4:30pm

Jan 6 & 20: 2pm - 2:30pm
Bug Talk

Jan 7: 9:30am-11:00am
Nature Art: Winter Bird Stamps

Jan 8: 10am - 11:30am
Accessible Birding

Jan 14: 8am-9:30am
Bird Walk

Jan 21: 9:30am - 11:00am
Winter Ducks

Jan 28: 2:00-3:30pm
Homeschool Day: Ducks

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WinterHours

Purchase tickets for Airlie Gardens in advance at AirlieGardens.org.
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AllAboutEagles

All About Eagles 
 Join our environmental educators in the classroom to learn about one of Airlie Gardens' largest birds, the Bald Eagle! Following a lecture in the classroom, we will venture out into the Garden to see if we can spot any with our binoculars and birding scope. This program takes place January 15th at 9:30. Register here. (This program is intended for ages 12+).

HanoverPines

Hanover Pines
Park Pop-Up

  Join our environmental education staff at Hanover Pines Park on January 27th from 9-1pm. Staff will discuss topics relating to North Carolina Native Mammals. This event is FREE!

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Click here for Online Picnic Shelter Reservations
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New Hanover County Parks & Gardens Administrative Office 

896 Airlie Road
Wilmington, NC  28403

(910) 798-7620 phone

Parks.NHCgov.com


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