Programs & Outings
Members enjoy educational programs and outings monthly
Upcoming events
August 19, 11 a.m.
Presentation: Selection and Maintenance of Native Plants for Successful Pollinator Gardens, by Brian Antczak, owner of Bug Lovers Native Plants nursery
Blue Cross/Blue Shield meeting room, 2640 NC 105, Suite 101, Boone, NC 28607
September 16, 11 a.m.
Presentation: The Natural History and Science of Fall Leaf Colors, by Dr. Howard Neufeld, retired ASU professor
Blue Cross/Blue Shield meeting room, 2640 NC 105, Suite 101, Boone, NC 28607
September 17
Outing: The Orchard at Altapass
1025 Orchard Road, Blue Ridge Parkway mm 328.3, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
October 21, 11 a.m.
Presentation: Amphibolites and Their Relationship to Plants, Dr. Matt Estep, ASU professor
Blue Cross/Blue Shield meeting room, 2640 NC 105, Suite 101, Boone, NC 28607
October (time and date TBD)
Social at Old Barn Winery
2152 Beaver Creek School Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694
November 21
Bake Sale Fundraiser
Boone Mall, 1180 Blowing Rock Road, Boone, NC 28607
December 16
Christmas Party
(Location TBD)
Members gather monthly from April to December. Check out some of our past programs and outings.
ArborCrest Tour
August 20, 2025
The July 16 meeting was presented by Paul Laurent, Naturalist. He brought the club a program on “The Canada of the South - Birds in the Southern Highlands.” A presentation on Local Breeding Birds.
Gather
We gather to learn and share knowledge on a variety of topics from specific gardening skills to learning about farms or local businesses contributing to horticulture in our area.
Cultivate
Our programs foster community across a range of skill levels and interests. We have members who have been in the club 30 plus years and we have members joining us who have just moved to the High Country. Our members come together over a love of flowers and service for the area.
Give Back
We offer opportunities to volunteer or join various project committees throughout the year to get involved in service where we give back outside of the civic gardens. Whether you would like to donate your time in the garden, on a project, or financially, we are continuously striving to create multiple ways for our members to get involved.
June 18 meeting was presented by Dr. McBug (Richard McDonald, Phd)
His program about beneficial insects was very informative and fun. We were able to have a short walk as Dr. McBug showed our group various insects right in the area at Valle Crucis Park.
NOVEMBER 2025 BAKE SALE
The bake sale was a tremendous success thanks to all our volunteering members.
September 17 at At Altapass Orchard
On left Speaker Sam McKenney and Frank our driver on right.
A beautiful day and so much fun.! The apples were so yummy!
GARDENS IN BLOOM
The King Street Garden is designated as a Butterfly Highway Garden by the NC Wildlife Association. Beginning in the Spring, our garden bursts into color with Peonies, Iris, Lillies, Tulips, Daffodils, Amsonia, Sedge and Rose Campion. The season never seems to last long enough. Marigolds, Black-eyed Susan’s, Cone Flowers, Lark Spur, Daisies, Impatiens and Hydrangeas brighten our garden in Summer to early Fall.
Over the last year we’ve worked to develop a section of the garden featuring native plants. It is lush with coral bells, various ferns, sedge and Indian Pinks.
Enjoy the blooms of Boone! Barbara - Member Since 2019
KING STREET GARDEN
CARRIE WINKLER GARDEN
The Carrie Garden is located across from the Farmer’s Market and Horn In The West. Carrie Winkler was a member of the garden club and this garden recognizes her dedication and influence in the Boone area.
