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Carnivorous Plants, Classes and New Courtyard!
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Director’s Update
August 17, 2017
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North Carolina Museum Grant and Carnivorous Plant Carnival
Just like the plants they house, the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens are always growing and changing! We completed a new display structure in the greenhouse courtyard that twists and twirls, artistically showing off our collection. As you can see on the right, Norm the Niner loves the new artwork!
Our second annual Children’s Carnivorous Plants Carnival held in June attracted over 100 kids (not including parents!) and included all kinds of games, crafts, and educational experiences. This carnival is, without question, one of the best educational events that connects kids with carnivorous plants in the Carolinas.
On top of this, the Gardens have secured a grant from the North Carolina Museum Grants program. This will allow us to further enhance our display of carnivorous and bog plants in the courtyard and support outreach and education opportunities, such as the Children’s Carnivorous Plant Carnival. We are all feeling extremely optimistic about the future growth of the Gardens!
Upcoming Classes
Symposium
We have just finalized the speakers for our upcoming symposium this coming January 27th! We are excited to share with you Urban Roots: Transforming the Urban Landscape . Registration information will be available on our website in September. Joe Lamp’l, the host of PBS’ Growing a Greener world, will be the headliner. The theme of this symposium centers around the dynamic people in our garden community and how they work to make the city and suburbs better places to live.
Featured Plant of the Month
Rattlesnake Master
There is no plant with a better name than Rattlesnake Master. This native beauty is known not only for its attractive blooms, but also for its usefulness. Once upon a time it was an important plant for native Americans both as a medicine to treat rattlesnake bites (hence its common name) and also as a textile. The fibers in its leaves are extremely thick and strong making them perfect for shoes and sandals.
Jeff Gillman Ph.D.
Director, UNC Charlotte Botanical Garden
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