May 15, 2026 Buy Tickets From protecting native plants to inspiring generations of visitors, the Garden continues to grow because of you. Join us for an evening of celebration as we honor what we’ve accomplished and share our vision for the future: where science, engagement, and conservation come together with purpose and possibility. Honorary Chairs Ritch & Susan Allison Frank & Ellen Proctor Mike & Melissa Raley Planning Committee Gail Perry Pat Holder Melanie Christian Jordan Barratt Betsy Bennett May Bryan Virginia Buysse Eliza Cook Kim Fraser Helen Frankstone Katherine Kopp Sue Plambeck Mia Pizzagalli Liza Roberts Event Hosts Longleaf Frank & Ellen Proctor Magnolia Jeff Mason Sue & Charles Plambeck Sassafras Betsy & Walter Bennett Becky & Munroe Cobey Nicholas & Amy Penwarden Gail Perry & Bill Cobb Dogwood Sims Preston & Olympia Stone Carol Tresolini & Tom Fiore For information on becoming an Event Host see this link or contact Stephen Keith at 919-962-9458. Buy Tickets
A public garden celebrating, researching, and conserving southeastern native plants. Follow for a peek into our 1,200+ acres of gardens and preserves!
