Rachel Carson once opined that “For the sense of smell, almost more than any other, has the power to recall memories and it is a pity that we use it so little.” Too bad that she never had a chance to experience Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance®, an exciting new family-friendly interactive exhibit that debuts at The North Carolina Arboretum on Saturday, May 26, 2018. Recreated and curated by The North Carolina Arboretum, Making Scents provides a richly evocative journey that not only exercises our sense of smell, but also explores the science behind the fragrance industry. From traditional harvest and extraction methods to chemical combinations of synthetic fragrances, the exhibit uncovers the technical processes behind the fragrance creation through an immersive multisensory experience. Using one of two computerized stations, visitors can actually create their own fragrance card through different combinations of top, middle and base notes. The centerpiece of the exhibit is a “perfume palace,” an iconic display of almost 200 perfume bottles, some dating to ancient Greece and Rome, others featuring the works of great art glass makers and designers such as Lalique and Steuben. This stunning collection was made possible through a unique partnership with the International Perfume Bottle Association. The exhibit also includes 10 different scent-seeking stations, each containing their own mystery scent and story, along with a Scent Seeker Map and Guide. “I like to think of this exhibit as a trip around the globe for your nose,” says Clara A. Curtis, senior director for mission delivery. Making Scents runs from May 26, 2018, through September 3, 2018, in the Baker Exhibit Center, with a ticketed “Scent Soiree”

planned for members and guests of The North Carolina Arboretum Society on Thursday, June 7. Look for a save-the-date e-vite in March. Exhibit support is provided in part by The North Carolina Arboretum Society; Asheville Citizen-Times; B.B. Barns Garden, Gift and Landscape Company; RomanticAsheville.com Travel Guide; and Smoky Mountain Living Magazine.

THE NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM SOCIETY

SPRING 2018

Making Sense Out of Fragrance

“Unlike the Piedmont or the Coastal Plain, spring happens very gradually in the mountains,” says Clara A. Curtis, senior director for mission delivery. “Every blossom has its time, which means that there is plenty of time to enjoy the beauty of the many blossoming plants that call Western North Carolina home.” Dogwood season begins in mid-April, and throughout the Arboretum, you’ll find an abundance of native white dogwoods (Cornus florida) in the woodlands and public gardens. Considered to be one of the most spectacular of America’s native trees, the dogwood is honored by many states as the state flower and coveted for its veil of white flowers that grace forest understories. Today’s cultivated varieties, which come in many shapes and sizes, are equally at home at the Arboretum. Complementing the native dogwoods are fragrant viburnum and fothergilla (a member of the witch hazel family). There are tulips and daffodils, as well, along with bright spring container gardens. This is the time when native wildflowers, such as Solomon’s seal, primula, May apple and trillium, poke through the ground. By May, the Arboretum’s hillsides and gardens display a palette of delicate spring greens, providing the perfect backdrop for vibrant hybrid azaleas and their more delicate native cousins. You’ll see the latter blooming along hiking and biking trails that crisscross the Arboretum property. As May draws to a close, the soft shades of spring give way to summer’s bold hues. Throughout the Arboretum’s campus, the native Catawba rhododendron (Rhodo-dendron catawbiense) flowers begin to open. Come Memorial Day, the Arboretum’s gardens are bursting with color, texture and inspiration that depict this year’s theme: fragrance. Stroll past beds of pastel peonies, blue and yellow baptisia, and German iris on your way to the Quilt Garden. There you’ll see the rosebud quilt block pattern created using violas (Viola cornuta) in shades of pink, rose and lilac, a fitting tribute to this traditional household item and modern day art form.

Spring Bloom Hunting at the Arboretum

VISIONARY LEVELAsheville Citizen-TimesAsheville OutletsBurroughs Wellcome FundDuke EnergyHighland MediaworksiHeartMedia Asheville The Laurel of AshevilleRomanticAsheville.com Travel GuideSmoky Mountain Living MagazineSpectrum Reach

LEADER LEVELB.B. Barns Garden, Gift & Landscape CompanyBiobest USABlue Ridge National Heritage AreaBuncombe County Recreation ServicesCarolina Living ChoicesDiamond Brand OutdoorsFairway Outdoor AdvertisingHilton Asheville Biltmore ParkMosaic Community Lifestyle RealtyOur State MagazineThe Ramble Charitable FundSoutheastern Container, Inc.Wild Birds Unlimited Asheville/Hendersonville

ADVOCATE LEVEL Ambrose Landscapes, Ltd. Camilla Calnan Photography FASTSIGNS Gasperson Moving & Storage Jolly Gardener K2 Irrigation Services, Inc. Motion Makers Bicycle Shop North Carolina Biotechnology Center Patagonia, Inc. Pinnacle Landscape, Inc. REACH Veterinary Specialists

SUPPORTER LEVELS Bryan Easler Toyota Celine and Company Catering The Compleat Naturalist Daniels Graphics

For more information on supporting the Arboretum as a Community Partner, please contact Winnie Hough, community partner program manager, at (828) 665-2492 ext. 210 or whough@ncarboretum.org.

Please Thank OurCommunity Partners

After my parents built their first home follow-ing World War II, they added a garage/bedroom wing in the early 1950s to accommodate their growing family. When we sold the house over 50 years later, our family still called that added bedroom the “new room.” Sometimes the “new” sticks around so long that we fail to notice that it

has become “old.” The Arboretum’s leadership and staff have tried to avoid that trap. A good example is the Arboretum’s Plants of Promise (POP) Garden, the first exhibit space designed and built in the 1990s. Located adjacent to the Education Center, its purpose was to exhibit plants singled out for national awards and to construct a barrier-free space. Over the years, the POP Garden has seen little change, except for incremental improvements and the addition of tributes to individuals by their families. Now, more than two decades later, we hope to finish securing the resources needed for a major renovation in 2018, making the old new again. The sedimentation pond below the Baker Exhibit Center is another example. Built for sediment containment during the parking lot construction, it evolved into an oasis for tadpoles and amphibians. Thanks to our youth education staff, who saw more than a muddy pond, a stunning environmental design by the local landscape architectural firm, Equinox, and the generosity of early donors, this area will soon be transformed into Willow Pond – a new focal point for conservation, recreation and education (see page 7 for more details). Despite the Great Recession and dramatic reductions in state support, our core garden areas – Quilt Garden, Heritage Garden and Stream Garden – show the results of intensive redesign, renovation and maintenance due to the determination, creativity and ingenuity of Arboretum staff. Revenue generated from our traveling exhibits, wedding program and Winter Lights has contributed to many of these improvements. But it is our loyal and kind members and volunteers, who generously share their resources with us, who make these things possible. We couldn’t do our work without you. Within the national community of public gardens, it is generally known that generating excitement (and funding) for the new is easier than caring for the old. Yet, it is only by doing both that we can fully live the Arboretum’s mission and nurture its role as a contributor to our region’s economy, culture and welfare. We are indebted to our donors, community partners, members, volunteers and supporters who see the value in maintaining this balance and serve as stewards of the old and the new alike throughout the year.

A Promising Future – NowBY GEORGE BRIGGS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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EXHIBITS IN THE BAKER CENTER

ROOTS OF WISDOM: NATIVE KNOWLEDGE. SHARED SCIENCE. ON EXHIBIT THROUGH MAY 6, 2018 Roots of Wisdom showcases the ways in which the traditional knowledge of indigenous peoples and cutting-edge sciences are applied to challenges that face society today. Four indig-enous communities, including the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, share inspiring stories of environmental and cultural restoration. Exhibit support is provided in part by The North Carolina Arboretum Society, Smoky Mountain Living Magazine and Mosaic Commu-nity Lifestyle Realty.

IN THE EDUCATION CENTER

DREAM SILKS by Kathy Goodson ON EXHIBIT THROUGH APRIL 22, 2018 With 20 years of silk painting experience, WNC-based artist Kathy Goodson uses pon-cho jackets, scarves and framed wall art as part of her exhibit. Using a multi-step process, Goodson applies French dyes to crepe de Chine using various techniques that are often layered, creating vibrant, rich colors. After steam setting, the paintings are often re-stretched and treated with fabric paints and/or wax to create additional effects. Inspired by natural beauty, Goodson primarily focuses on plants, flowers and leaves in her work.

EARTH SKIN by Trish Salmon and Crystal Allen APRIL 28 - JULY 22, 2018 Earth Skin is based upon the forms and textures of the earth, using inspiration from aerial photography of Western North Carolina and topographical maps of local areas, including Pisgah National Forest and Balsam Range. Created by ceramic artists Trish Salmon and Crystal Allen, the exhibit includes wall struc-tures and pieces designed for home decor.

All art on exhibit in the Education Center is available for purchase, and a portion of the sales will be donated to The North Carolina Arboretum Society.

What’s On Display — Exhibits & Art Shows

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PLANT SHOWS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Asheville Orchid Festival — March 24 & 25, 2018

Spring Plant Sale — Wednesday, May 16, 1 - 7 p.m. and Thursday, May 17, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (or while supplies last) Baker Exhibit Center Enhance your spring garden with fragrant plants from the Making Scents exhibit; annuals, perennials, houseplants and succulents.

World Bonsai Day — May 12, 2018

Dahlia Tuber Sale — May 12, 2018

Asheville-Blue Ridge Rose Society Exhibition — May 26 & 27, 2018

WNC Daylily Club Annual Show — June 23, 2018

BAKER EXHIBIT CENTER & GARDENS

Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. Shared Science. — January 27 – May 6, 2018

Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance — May 26 – September 3, 2018

Guided Trail Walks — Each Tuesday and Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m., April through October

EDUCATION CENTER

Dream Silks by Kathy Goodson — January 13 – April 22, 2018

Earth Skin by Trish Salmon and Crystal Allen — April 28 – July 22, 2018

Ask The Gardener — Every Monday from 9 a.m. - 12 noon, April through October

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Mountain Science Expo — April 14, 2018

Box Turtle Day — June 9, 2016

Monarch Butterfly Day — September 8, 2018

MEMBER EVENTS

Asheville Orchid Festival Member Preview Night — March 23, 2018

Scent Soiree — June 7, 2018

Calendar of Events

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ECOEXPLORE ANNOUNCES NEW MAMMALOGY BADGE AND NEW HOTSPOTS In addition to scaly, feathered and six-legged creatures, ecoEX-PLORERS can now focus on our furry mammalian friends! The ecoEXPLORE initiative encourages greater interest in science in children ages 5-12 as they engage in real-world field ecology experi-ences. Participants earn badges and field tools such as insect nets and binoculars as they share photo observations of plants and animals in their own neighborhoods, as well as at HotSpots, locations designated for outdoor study. A grant from Buncombe County Recreation Services is providing funding to establish 20 additional HotSpots throughout the county this spring. In addition, Burroughs Wellcome Fund has provided funds to establish locations for participants to join the fun and explora-tion in Burke, Guilford, Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties this year, among others. Dr. Liesl Erb, Professor of Conservation Biology at Warren Wilson College, will serve as the Mammalogy Science Mentor for the new badge. Students will have an opportunity to meet Dr. Erb at some of our Lunch with a Scientist programs, and in earning the Mammalogy Badge, participants will learn about how Dr. Erb became a research scientist. Dr. Erb’s work with Appalachian cottontail rabbits, Allegheny woodrats and eastern spotted skunks will be of particular interest to ecoEXPLOR-ERS. “Cultivating a strong sense of place - understanding what it means to be connected to and a part of the natural communities around us - is critical for all members of our human communities,” Liesl explains, “and I’m thrilled to be a part of this program that encourages the development of a sense of place for the kids of North Carolina.” As they earn their Mammalogy Badge, students will be invited to participate in the Carolina Candid Critters citizen science project. This project, a joint venture between the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commis-sion and the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, engages participants in setting up motion-activated wildlife cameras. We look forward to seeing what wildlife our young scientists will be observing! To learn more, visit www.ecoexplore.net

Ready, Set, Explore! YOUTH EDUCATION UPDATES

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Winter Lights Sets New Attendance Record

Winter Lights was a record-breaker in 2017, even with an unexpected snowstorm in mid-December and unpredicted icy conditions on New Year’s Eve. More than 36,000 people came to see this family-favorite holiday attraction, a 20 percent increase over 2016. Drake Fowler, the Arboretum’s chief financial officer and leader of the Winter Lights team, notes that approximately half of the visitors were local and half were visitors to the Asheville area. It takes more than 100 volunteers and nearly all the Arboretum staff to support Winter Lights, and in 2017 several departments had a little more to do than usual. Quick action by the maintenance and horticulture staff meant that campus roads and garden paths were quickly cleared of ice and snow. “Their hard work under difficult weather conditions meant that we could open very soon after the December snow,” Fowler said. As beautiful and festive as it is, Winter Lights does much more than get folks in the holiday spirit. Revenue generated from the six-week event supports youth and adult education programs, garden enhance-ments and other Arboretum efforts year-round. “We greatly appreciate the support the Arboretum receives throughout the year from local communities, our business partners, volunteers and Arboretum Society members. It is encouraging to have so many people supporting our mission,” Fowler said. Work is already underway for Winter Lights 2018. Expect to see new displays, more music and, of course, more lights. Winter Lights 2018 will run from November 16 through December 31, 2018.

This March marks the 20th Annual Asheville Orchid Festival, presented by the Western North Carolina Orchid Society and The North Carolina Arboretum. As in previous years, there are plenty of awesome orchids to behold, including cutting-edge hybrids and rare varieties. This year’s event begins with an exclusive Arboretum Society member-only preview on Friday, March 23, from 4 – 7 p.m. in the Education Center. The preview is an excellent opportunity to meet growers and see the contenders competing for prizes in this American Orchid Society-sanctioned judging event. Because of its popularity, the preview requires pre-registration and is open only to Society members. To register, please go to www.ncarboretumevents.org or call (828) 412-8528 or (828) 412-8529. If you can’t make the preview, there is still plenty to enjoy on Saturday, March 24, and Sunday, March 25. New this year are expanded education programs ranging from The Enchanting Orchids of Ecuador to tips and tricks for successfully growing orchids. As in the past, orchids will be for sale by vendors from across the U.S. and as far away as Ecuador. Admittance to the 2018 Asheville Orchid Festival and related educational programs on Saturday, March 24, and Sunday, March 25 (9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day), is $5 per person, collected at the door. Children 12 and under are free. All fees support the non-profit Western North Carolina Orchid Society and its mission of sharing the excitement and joy of cultivating orchids and promoting orchid conservation. Standard parking fees apply to non-members of The North Carolina Arboretum Society.

While we tend to think of orchids as tropical plants, Western North Carolina hosts almost 50 native species of orchids. These include the large yellow lady’s slipper (Cypripedium parviflorum var. pubescens) and the small yellow lady’s slipper (Cypripedium parviflorum var. parviflorum); the familiar pink lady’s slipper (Cypripedium acaule) and showy lady’s slipper (Cypripedium reginae), which is on the endangered species watch list; the endangered bog rose (Arethusa bulbosa); Shriver’s frilly orchid (Platanthera shriveri) and shining ladies’ tresses (Spiranthes lucida).

Awesome Orchid Collections

Orchids in the Wild and Close to Home

COMING TO THE ARBORETUM IN LATE MARCH

Explore New Terrain

Want to learn more about the art of bonsai or how to create a sustainable landscape? This year’s spring line-up of adult education classes includes opportunities for both. Bonsai Collection Curator Arthur Joura will be teaching a three-part class in “American Bonsai at the Arboretum” on March 29, April 19 and May 10 from 5 – 6 p.m., one of several after-work classes being offered this year. Beginning with a history of the creation and development of the Arboretum’s bonsai collection and garden, the class also includes a demonstration of bonsai creation and a guided tour through the Bonsai Exhibition Garden. “The class is designed not just for bonsai practitioners, but also for anyone wanting to learn more about bonsai,” said Beth Johnson, adult education coordinator. Now imagine a garden in which vegetables, perennials, herbs and ornamentals mingle happily. For internationally-acclaimed landscape designer Brie Arthur, combining beauty and utility is the kind of “outside the box” thinking she advocates in her book, “The Foodscape Revolution: Finding a Better Way to Make Space for Food and Beauty in Your Garden.” Not only does this approach create year-round beauty, it also maximizes the productivity of every garden. On Wednesday, April 18, from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., this visionary designer (whose garden con-tains more than 100 varieties of tomatoes) will be at the Arboretum for “Foodscape Revolution: Pre-sentation and Book Signing.” Known for her con-tagious enthusiasm and passion for innovation, Arthur will discuss ways to increase bio-diversity into traditional landscapes by integrating edibles. She will also delve into the best edible and ornamental plant pairings, ways to situate gardens

to take full advantage of sunlight and water and share her organic grow-ing insights that support sustainable practices. To register online, go to www.ncarboretum.org and click on Educa-tion and Programs, then Adult Education. You can also register by calling 828-665-2492, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS

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Old is New at the Forest Meadow

The Forest Meadow enhancements project has revitalized a formerly overlooked space within the Arboretum grounds into a beautiful expanse complete with new plantings, a commissioned art piece by Grace Cathey, interpretive panels and a paved pathway connector for accessibility. You may even spot three newly planted American chestnut trees. These improvements were made possible with the support of these generous donors: • Carey and Kyle Kolaja, in honor

of Louise O’Connor • Blue Ridge

National Heritage Area • The Weizenblatt Fund • The American Chestnut

Foundation

The stream is finally flowing! The renovated Stream Garden now includes new mosaic tile work in the streambed by Marc Archambault of Hammerhead Stoneworks and sculpted iron railings by Julia Burr. Both installations highlight wildlife that can be found in and around natural mountain streams in our region. We offer special thanks to Arboretum Society board member Nancy Humphries, who diligently spear-headed this fundraising effort, and to these donors: • The North Carolina Arboretum Society • The Harry F. and Elaine Chaddick Foundation • The Pigeon River Fund of the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina • Judith and Dennis Berman • George and Sara Briggs • Robert and Jeannette Cannon • David and Clara Curtis • French Broad River Garden Club Foundation • Richard and Yolanda Hall • John and Sandy Harrington • Francee and Richard Healy • Nancy Humphries • George and Laura Ivey • Linda Martinson and Andrew Stratton • Su-Wen McManus • Scott and April Peterson • Samuel Speciale and Linda Smathers • Stephen and Cheryl Taylor • Diane and Chuck Whitehead

Art Brings New Life to the Stream Garden

Clary Sage: The Unsung HeroBehind Your Favorite Perfume It’s one of those unassuming plants commonly found at garden centers and home gardens. At The North Carolina Arboretum, clary sage has been used to create bright borders in annual plant beds. But there is more to clary sage than meets the eye. A member of the salvia family, clary sage (Salvia scalarea) is native to the Mediterranean Basin and Asia. When in bloom, its pink, white and purple spikes emit a nose-grabbing stench, not what we tend to associate with fine fragrances. For farmers in 11 eastern North Carolina counties who have more than 14,000 acres cultivated in clary sage, however, the plant’s pungent aroma is literally the smell of money. It turns out that an extract of the plant, sclareol, is the foundation of sclareolide, a key fixative that dates back in time to early perfume creators like Guerlain and Givenchy. Why is a fixative so import-ant? It is the substance that maintains the potency of fragrance. In today’s fragrant world that includes everything from soaps and detergents to designer perfumes, it matters. In the 18th and 19th centuries, perfume makers relied on fisherman to harvest ambergris (the vomit and excreta of sperm whales) for this purpose. Today what is used (and is much easier to harvest) is sclareol from clary sage. How do acres of flowers in North Carolina become sclareolide? Enter Avoca, a bioprocessing firm located in Bertie County that produces 90 percent of the world’s supply. Using forage choppers, farmers cut the whole plants into one-inch pieces. The plants are then tested for scalareol content and processed using yeast. So when you are shopping for summer annuals, take a moment to search out clary sage. Then take a whiff of this humble plant and consider its role in transforming Eastern North Carolina’s post-tobacco economy. It makes perfect scents. Learn more about clary sage and other plants used in the creation of legendary and modern fragrances at the new exhibit, Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance®, at The North Carolina Arboretum, May 26, 2018 – September 3, 2018.)

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Giving and the New Tax Law

The North Carolina Arboretum Society is welcoming additional gifts of all sizes for three special projects. We hope you will consider making an added contribution to any of these efforts:

• Willow Pond – Starting later in 2018, the Arboretum will create a beautiful wetland complex, complete with innovative stormwater management measures, thousands of new native plants, new trails, a boardwalk, an education pavilion and habitat for the rare mole salamander. Willow Pond will represent the most significant addition to the Arboretum’s outdoor offerings since the opening of the Bonsai Exhibition Garden in 2006. Several naming opportunities are available at higher giving levels.

• Plants of Promise Garden – Upcoming renovations will enhance visitation and learning through new plantings and plant labels, new irrigation and lighting, improved interpretive signage and more accessible pathways.

• Volunteer Program Endowment – This new endowment fund will provide annual funding to help recruit, train and thank our 600+ annual volunteers, who donate more than 25,000 hours every year to support nearly every aspect of the Arboretum’s operation. Two anonymous donors will match the first $12,500 donated, in effect doubling your gift.

To contribute to any of these projects, please send a check payable to “The North Carolina Arboretum Society,” 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806, or call (828) 665-2492 to make a credit card donation over the phone. You can also go online to www.ncarboretum.org and select “Donate Now” from the “Join/Give” dropdown menu; be sure to select your gift destination from the “Designation” drop-down menu. For more information about these projects, please contact Lisa Baker, Donor Relations Manager, at (828) 665-2492 ext. 221 or lbaker@ncarboretum.org. Thank you!

Special Opportunities To Make a Difference

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Now that 2018 has arrived, the new federal tax bill is in effect. Several measures in the new laws may influence your charitable giving decisions:

• Lower Individual Tax Rates: Lower rates may allow for more disposable income and thus more funds available for charitable donations.

• Donor Advised Funds, IRA Beneficiary Designations and Bequests: These options saw very few changes and will still be popular giving tools for many donors.

• Corporate Tax Cuts: The new tax law reduces corporate tax rates. This change may encourage businesses to share more of their profits with worthy causes through event sponsorships, grants and matching gifts.

• Higher Standard Deduction: This change may mean that you won’t itemize your income taxes and you will no longer be able to list charitable giving for a tax deduction.

One thing that will not change is that generous people will still be generous people. Arboretum volunteers, members and donors give of their time, talent and treasure because of their commitment to our mission every year – connecting people and plants in vital ways. Thank you! We have highlighted only a few of the key provisions in the new tax law. We encourage all prospective donors to seek independent professional counsel (e.g., attorney, financial adviser and/or accountant) for more detailed information. For general inquiries about making a tax-deductible gift to The North Carolina Arboretum Society, please contact Lisa Baker, Donor Relations Manager, at (828) 665-2492 ext. 221 or lbaker@ncarboretum.org.

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The Arboretum’s café has a new name and a new culinary partner. Look for Bent Creek Bistro (formerly the Savory Thyme Café) to celebrate its grand opening on Friday, March 30, in the same location, but with a new culinary partner: The Colorful Palate. Based in Asheville, The Colorful Palate is a renowned catering company co-owned by childhood friends Ragan Evans Lewis and Tara Letts. Since 2002, the company has earned a stellar reputation for preparing food that is “deliciously unpretentious” with a focus on high-quality, locally-sourced, customized menus. “For sixteen years, our mission has been to feed the bodies of our neighbors, so that they can feed each other’s minds and spirits,” said Lewis and Letts. “Now we have the opportunity to do that six days a week, not just when we are hired to cater an event. We are very excited to have the opportunity to work at The North Carolina Arboretum, and we are thrilled to be able to share our fun, healthy, creative menu, filled with all of our favorite locally-produced foods.” The Bent Creek Bistro is located in the Arboretum’s Education Center and offers indoor and courtyard dining from March through November, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Sundays, as well as for the Arboretum’s annual Winter Lights event from mid-November to the end of December. Learn more at www.bentcreekbistro.com.

Bent Creek BistroGRAND OPENING MARCH 30 with tHE COLORFUL PALATE in the KITCHEN

MEMBER-ONLY EVENT

Asheville Orchid Festival Member Preview Night Friday, March 23, 4 – 7 p.m. Space is limited and reservations are required. To register, please visit www.ncarboretumevents.org or call (828) 412-8528 or (828) 412-8529.

SPRING/SUMMER PROPERTY HOURSAPRIL – OCTOBER

Property Hours 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. (incoming gates

close at 8 p.m.)

Buildings and Bonsai Exhibition Garden Daily, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Bent Creek Bistro Tuesday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Connections Gallery Gift Shop Daily, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Rocky Cove Railroad Saturdays and Sundays, 12 noon – 4 p.m.

Contact Member Services at membership@ncarboretum.org or (828) 665-2492 to:

• Send us your corrected mailing address, especially if you have moved recently.

• Sign up for our monthly member eNewsletter containing valuable information about events, exhibits, education programs, Arboretum news and more.

• Sign up for electronic delivery of our printed Branching Out newsletter and/or our Growing in Mind adult education catalog to save resources.

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