When I began the job as N.C. Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County center and Arboretum director in September of 2018, I became quickly aware of the notoriety and fiscal importance of the ...

We are the NC Cooperative Extension – New Hanover County Center and Arboretum. Our amazing team of employees and volunteers does good work, and I find it rewarding to look back and share.

Glenn McIntosh is president of the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of New Hanover County, Ro Pelletier is vice president and John Ranalli is chair, communications committee. The arboretum is ...

December seems to be a month of celebration – holidays, parties and family gatherings abound. Celebrations can bind us together and give humans a common purpose. There is a little-known ...

A bee on an Aster. The NC Cooperative Extension Center for New Hanover County is located at the arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington. The gardens are free and open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m ...