Hendersonville NC Arboretum, Gardens & Horticultural Education Center
BOOST (Bullington Onsite Occupational Student Training) is a program for sophomores in the Occupational Course of Study in four county high schools focuses on imparting basic job skills as students work on the trails, gardens and grounds. The culminating activity is a garden competition where students design, budget, grow plants and plant based on their chosen theme. The Best Garden is awarded at the school year’s final celebrations as well as Most Valuable Workers from each school.
Recently, the Fairy Trail at Bullington Gardens has received abundant publicity and postings. While we are appreciative and thankful our little ‘garden with heart’ has been recognized on such a grand scale, we are also dedicated to following the guidelines set out by state health officials. Our Fairy Trail will remain closed until June 1st to all visitors. While we look forward to reopening the trail during the summer season, we must do so with an abundance of caution for the safety of our … [Read More...]
06/09/2020 – 06/09/2020
(2:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO ONGOING COVID-19 CONCERNS.
Join moss expert Becky Smucker to learn the basics of seeing and collecting mosses and liverworts in a wooded setting. Scale your focus down to observe the communities of these tiny but vital, ancient and fascinating survivors. Bring a hand lens if you have one. Be ready for rain or shine. Limit 10. $18 CLASS IS FULL.
Location: Bullington Gardens
828-698-6104
