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Fall is for Planting: A Native Plant Garden Tour

Date: Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Time: Sat., 10am-noon

Venue: Archives, History & State Library Building, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Arts

Join staff from the Library of North Carolina’s Government and Heritage Library and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences for a Native Plant Walk focusing on why fall is the ideal time for planting. This plant walk will explore native plantings in the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’ Native Plant Meadow and the NC Museum of Natural Science’s Native Plant Garden. The event will take place primarily outdoors, with participants traveling approximately a half-mile round-trip via paved sidewalks. Please join us and learn why fall is the ideal time for planting natives in North Carolina.

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Fall is for Planting: A Native Plant Garden Tour

“Expect to walk about a half-mile on paved sidewalks during this tour.”

When
Oct 17
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Sat., 10am-noon
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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Fall is for Planting: A Native Plant Garden Tour is a guided outdoor walk through the native plant meadow and museum gardens in downtown Raleigh. Staff from the Government and Heritage Library and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences will lead the group to discuss the benefits of autumn planting in North Carolina. What to Know: This event is free to attend and takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Participants will cover about a half-mile round-trip on paved sidewalks, making the route stroller-friendly for those bringing younger children. This is a smart weekend pick if you want to get outside, enjoy the cooler autumn weather, and gather practical gardening inspiration from local experts to use in your own yard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the garden tour cost?
This event is completely free to attend.
What is the walking route like for this tour?
The tour takes place outdoors and covers approximately a half-mile round-trip along paved sidewalks.

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Schedule

Fall is for Planting: A Native Plant Garden Tour runs Sat, Oct 17, 2026, Sat., 10am-noon.

Getting There

Archives, History & State Library Building is at 109 E Jones St., Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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What to Bring

Nothing but the kids — this one's free, with no tickets to buy.

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