Mount Pisgah Arboretum

"Listen closely. Can you hear the gentle whisper inviting you to slow down and rest into the beauty and quiet generosity of the natural world?"

Join Julia Siporin for a 2.5-hour Awake in the Wild retreat at Mount Pisgah Arboretum. Through guided meditation, silent walking, and simple sensory awareness practices, you’ll have space to settle, listen, and reconnect with yourself and the living world around you.

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"Although this fly is about the same shape and size as a housefly, it’s got an outlandish life story and some unusual body parts. Plus, how can you ignore its candy-apple red coat!"

Read more about myopa flies in our latest blog post by Karen Richards: https://mountpisgaharboretum.org/insect-insights-a-bi-weekly-buford-blog-by-karen-richards-111/

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Photo also by Karen Richards

Are you new to the Arboretum, or haven’t explored as much as you would like to? Join Development Manager Leisha Wood for a fun and easy paced introduction to the trails, exhibits, and natural habitat of this special place.

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Come down to the Garden on Friendly on Tuesday, June 16th for evening of fun! Enjoy live music by Moon Mountain String Band, drinks and food, a raffle, and opportunity to connect with Arboretum staff and learn more about how you can get more involved in nature. 50% of drink sales will support the Arboretum and funds will be matched by an anonymous donor!

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Get your kids outside this Summer! Register for Summer Club at the Arboretum now and pick the theme that your child will love!

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We are excited to announce that we are now offering Micro Weddings at the White Oak Pavilion! The Micro Wedding package includes everything you love about the Arboretum for a smaller, more intimate event at a more accessible price point. We are now booking Micro Weddings June through October in 2026 and 2027.

Learn more and book your event today: https://mountpisgaharboretum.org/weddings-rentals/

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These incredible local businesses kept our volunteers fueled and made sure our raffle was top-tier for an incredible Wildflower Festival! We are so grateful for their support. These contributions ensure this event is truly by and for the community.

Open your eyes to the fascinating world of insects on this year's first tour led by insect-enthusiast and Mount Pisgah blog author Karen Richards. We’ll look into the incredible adaptations of some creatures you may recognize, and no doubt learn about some lesser-known insects as well. Every insect tour is a mini-safari.

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Kick back and support the Arboretum next Monday, May 25th at Oakshire Commons!

Come by the Arboretum office and help with between 1:00pm and 3pm to help us mail out invitations to our Summer Celebration and Annual Meeting!

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