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Mushroom Festival
Mint Moths
World Migratory Bird Day
Upcoming Events
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White Oak Pavilion, Now Booking 2027!
Getting married, hosting a party, or looking for a retreat space in 2026 or 2027? Dates are filling up fast to book our White Oak Pavilion, so reach out now to reserve your spot in this unforgettable venue.
To book or learn more, please email
events@mountpisgaharboretum.org
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In-Kind Wishlist
Baked goods for Mushroom Festival Set Up Volunteers
Help fuel our team of dedicated volunteers as we set up for festival! Drop off baked goods (or other snack donations) to the Arboretum office in the afternoon/evening on Thursday, October 23rd or in the morning on Friday, October 24th. Please respond to let us know if you plan on dropping off food.
| As we approach the giving season, we hope you will remember the vital role Mount Pisgah Arboretum plays in our community's wellbeing and include us in your year-end giving plans if you are able. Your support is the foundation of this treasured place, where nature and community peacefully thrive together. | |
Insect Insights: Mint Moths
"While the Mint Moth isn’t green, and doesn’t smell like toothpaste, it is a refreshingly pleasing little moth that can be seen on crisp fall days..."
Learn more about Mint Moths in our latest Insect Insights blog by Karen Richards.
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Mushroom Festival 2025
Sunday, October 26th 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Get ready to see hundreds of mushrooms on display, learn from experts, dance to live music, take a hayride, peruse scarecrows, shop fungi-themed goods from local vendors, enjoy a mushroom meal, and wash it all down with fresh-pressed apple cider!
Tickets are on sale now! Quantities are limited, so don't wait to buy yours. Members, check your email to claim your free tickets.
Arboretum members get free festival tickets, become a member anytime before the festival and get in free!
| Enter the Scarecrow Contest |
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The Scarecrows are Do-It-Yourself and must be kid-friendly. This is a public event and any entry that is deemed offensive, inappropriate, religious, or political will not be permitted.
- Themes are as follows:
- Laughing Stalk (Funniest)
- Strawful Sight (Scariest)
- Hanging with the ghoul kids (Youth ages 12 and under)
- Out-standing-in-its-field (Best overall)
- We are happy to provide you with hay.
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Set up the Saturday before the festival (October 25th) bring your scarecrow to the Arboretum from 10am-1pm. Set them on designated posts in "scarecrow alley" (the lawn area behind the Pavilion).
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Day-of the festival: your scarecrows should already be set up and viewable to Festival attendees who will vote throughout the day. The winners of the contest will be announced during the Festival as well as emailed and called the week after for prize pick up!
To enter, email education@mountpisgaharboretum.org with your name(s), email address, and phone number.
Remember: have a gourd time!
Volunteer at the Festival
Volunteering is filling up fast! Sign up now if you want to help. Festival volunteers get free entry and a poster!
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Upcoming Work Parties
Become a steward of the Arboretum by helping us improve and maintain our facilities and habitat during our Work Parties!
During Work Parties, volunteers help us keep our trails, facilities, and park clean, accessible, and beautiful! No experience is required to volunteer on these days, and we will provide tools, gloves, and a parking pass.
All work parties meet at the bottom of the parking lot near the shop (just past the bright orange trailer).
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Oak Savanna Trail Work
Saturday, November 8th 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us in doing annual maintenance, repairing switchbacks, and brushing out the trail.
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Get Involved
Want to make a difference in other ways? We are always looking for nature guides, trail stewards, park ambassador volunteers, and many other roles. Let's talk about how you can get involved with the Arboretum.
Learn more about some of the opportunities here.
| P.S. Enrollment is Open for Whole Earth Nature School's Coyote Kids Program at the Arboretum | |
