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Second Saturday
Volunteer Program

May 10th, 9:15 am
McMillan Greenhouse

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Bog Dish Garden
Workshop

June 28th
McMillan Greenhouse
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A first for the Carolinas -
Titan Arum
bloomed at Greenhouse
Bella opened at 5am Sunday, July , 2007.  Her "horn" collapsed on the afternoon of  Wednesday, July 4.

Thanks to all who visited and shared in this special occurrence!

You may still see pictures and read about Bella on our Titan Arum page.  
 

 
 

 Guided Tour Information

Adult groups
    
Guided tours of the greenhouse or gardens can often be arranged for adult groups interested in Botany or Horticulture, depending on guide availability.  The fee for a guided tour is a $2 per person donation.  Each guide can accommodate a group of up to 15 for greenhouse tours and 20 for outdoor tours. We need to make these arrangements before you visit, so please give us your best estimate of group size*.  See scheduling information below.
Unfortunately, we are truly limited in space and support and cannot accommodate large groups for tours.  If you have a group larger than 24,  we highly recommend Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens in Belmont, NC (20 minutes west of Charlotte). 
* If your group will be traveling in a bus that cannot fit in a normal parking space, you will need to contact Campus Parking Services
to arrange for bus parking:
(704) 687-4285
 

School groups   
     Guided tours of the greenhouse or gardens may be scheduled for small school groups studying Botany or Horticulture, free of charge, depending on staff availability.  Greenhouse tours are limited to 16 students (+4 adults).   Outdoor tours can accommodate 20 people per guide.  We need to make these arrangements before you visit, so please give us your best estimate of group size*.   Unfortunately, we are truly limited in space and support and cannot accommodate large groups for tours.  If the group you would like to bring is larger than 24, we suggest trying Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont, Latta Plantation Nature Preserve in North Mecklenburg
, or Reedy Creek Nature Preserve on Rocky River Rd. off Harris Blvd. all three of which can accommodate larger groups.
* If your group will be traveling in a bus that cannot fit in a normal parking space, you will need to contact Campus Parking Services to arrange for bus parking: (704) 687-4285

Scheduling
Please contact Paula Gross via phone (704)  687-2555 or email:
pmgross@email.uncc.edu to schedule a tour or for more information about bringing groups to the Greenhouse & Gardens.

 
 
  Last updated:  March 7, 2008
Questions and comments should be addressed to: pmgross@uncc.edu