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You’re Invited to Volunteer at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park!

You’re invited to join us at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park for evening volunteer workdays in 2025. We are happy to welcome community members into the garden to work with us on Thursdays from May…

Summer 2025 Adult Education Gardening Classes

We are excited to invite you to our summer 2025 Adult Education classes at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park. Join us to learn more about gardening!These programs are presented by N.C. Cooperative…

Cluster of green oval fruits hanging from a leafy branch

Pawpaw Grafting Workshop

What: Join us for a Pawpaw Grafting workshop. Learn and practice grafting your own pawpaw trees to take home!Where:1450 Fairchild Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27105When: Wednesday, Mar 26, 2025 at 5:30…

Forsyth County Creek Week

Did you know that most of the municipal water (including our drinking water) in Forsyth County comes from Yadkin River and Salem Lake? Whether you rely on clean water for farming or for a drink on a…

Three people shoveling and spreading soil near a fenced garden; hat reads "LOS ANGELES"

Compost Basics

Compost- Reduce Food Waste, Protect Our Watersheds and Boost Your Gardens! Compost not only addresses food waste and is great for our gardens, but it can also help filter out pollutants before they…

Forsyth County Volunteers Share Information at Farmers Markets

According to the 2022 NC Farmers Market Census, over 6 million people visited farmers markets across the state in 2022. Community members attend farmers markets to purchase local food and other…

Students looking at seeds and taking notes

Youth Education at the Arboretum Reinforces Science Standards

According to the NC Department of Public Instruction, in the 2022-23 school year, 38% of Forsyth County students were not proficient in science, exceeding the state average of 32%. Field trips are a…

Volunteers Grow Produce to Feed Forsyth County Community

According to Feeding America, almost 40,000 adults and 19,280 children in Forsyth County are food insecure (2022). In order to alleviate food insecurity in the local community, N.C. Cooperative…

Join Us in Lewisville to Learn About Managing Insects in Your Garden

Insects are a challenge in any yard. While some are pests, many others are helpful creatures to have in your garden. Join us for "Good Bugs/Bad Bugs," a class coming up on Tuesday, June 18 at 2 PM at…

Upcoming Gardening Classes at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park

We hope to see you at our summer 2024 classes in the Arboretum Adult Education series. Join us in May & June to learn more about gardening!Classes in the Adult Education series are presented by N.C.…