General Information about the Botanical Gardens: botanicalgardens@charlotte.edu
Information about Photography or Ceremonies: garden-photos@charlotte.edu
Membership Information: garden-membership@charlotte.edu
For Information About Classes and Other Educational Offerings: garden-education@charlotte.edu
For Information About Tours including scheduling an Undergraduate Class Visits: garden-tours@charlotte.edu
Staff Contacts
Meet our staff of dedicated professionals who manage administration, the gardens, and programs. All staff are available through email – feel free to reach out. Our center of operations is the McMillan Greenhouse, 9090 Craver Road, Charlotte, NC 28262. Our main email address is botanicalgardens@charlotte.edu. Mailed correspondence should be sent to: Jeff Gillman, McMillan Greenhouse, UNC Charlotte, 9201 University Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223.
Horticulturists and Garden Staff
Tammy Blume, Greenhouse Manager
email: tblume@charlotte.edu
phone: 704-687-0721
Mary Duke, Horticulture Technician and Orchid Curator
email: mduke8@charlotte.edu
phone: 704-687-0721
Jennifer Bueno-Hutchens, Horticulture Technician and Facilities Specialist
email: jbueno2@charlotte.edu
phone: 704-687-0721
Ed Davis, Assistant Director
email: EdwardDavis@charlotte.edu
phone: 704-687-0721
Christian Lizarazo, Horticulture Technician
email: clizaraz@charlotte.edu
phone: 704-687-0721
Shirley Li, Horticulture Technician
email: sli31@charlotte.edu
phone: 704-687-0721
Media and Community Engagement
April Allan Faucette, Lead Outdoor Gardens Visitor Coordinator
email: afaucet5@uncc.edu
phone: 704-687-0721
Cara Lursen, Membership and Educational Programs Coordinator
email: cjshinn@charlotte.edu
phone: 704-687-0721