Our mission is to maintain gardens that are enjoyable, inspirational and used to

educate people about gardening and its health and environmental benefits.

Pollinator Celebration

We'd like to give a big shout-out to our volunteers who helped make our Pollinator Week celebration a huge success. On June 27th, visitors browsed the gardens and learned ways to attract bees, butterflies and birds to their gardens. Participants were able to get photos in our pollinator-themed photo stations, plant seeds in little take-home pots and see the wonderful science demonstration tables prepared by our Education Chair, Debbie Clark.

Education Center Eventss!

Upcoming Class
Let’s Make a Solitary Bee House

Saturday, August 22, 2026
10 am - 11:30 am

In this class, participants will make a simple solitary bee nesting box while learning all about native bees and how they impact our environment. Learn why solitary native bees, who are super pollinators, are fantastic for your garden.

» Register online


Upcoming Class
How to Grow Carnivorous Plants

Thursday, September 12, 2026
10 am - 11:30 am

Due to the significant interest in the carnivorous plants currently on display in the Education Center, our Education Director, Debbie Clark, will be hosting an introductory class on how to grow these unique plants.

The session will cover essential plant care, growing from seeds, reputable sources for purchase, and the importance of protecting these species native to the Carolinas.

Registration will open on our website in August.

On May 27th, our Education Center hosted the Lake Lure Social Club for a special class on growing herbs. The class was presented by Master Gardener Charlotte Gardner. 

We love providing classes and tours for groups. If you are interested in a class or tour for your group, private message us, or contact us at education@lakelureflowerigbridge.org.

Lake Lure Classical Academy

On June 23rd, students from Lake Lure Classical Academy spent the morning with our Education team learning about our environment and doing some fun projects. Students used sun paper to make leaf art, painted rocks and created beaded butterflies. A good time for everyone!

A Grant from United Way of Rutherford County

United Way of Rutherford County board members Suzanne Mizsur-Porter, Kim Snyder and Brad Richardson stopped by the Flowering Bridge to present us with a $30,000 grant! UWRC Executive Director Suzanne Mizsur-Porter said "We recognize how significant the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge, Rainbow Bridge, and LLFB Education Center are to bring tourists back to Rutherford County, but also as a refuge of serenity and beauty for Rutherford County residents. UWRC is honored to support the work of the team at LLFB; we look forward to seeing the completion of the restoration and the gardens in full bloom!"



The funds will be used for the installation of our electrical wiring in the gardens. This wiring will make timed irrigation and electrical access possible. We are very grateful for the support of this wonderful organization.

Bulb Donation from Eden Brothers

We had a surprise donation of leftover spring flower bulbs from Eden Brothers of Arden, NC this week. These bulbs had to be planted right away if they were to survive. A call went out to volunteers and they answered the call! Nearly 1,000 bulbs have been planted in our gardens, so stop by in late summer or early fall to see the late blooming gladiolus, calla lilies, dalias and more!

A big "Thank You" to Eden Brothers for the wonderful donation.

Visitors in Our Gardens

This unique bluebird house, a donation from a local friend, was claimed by a male bluebird one day after it was installed in the Cottage Garden.

Visitors are invited to come sit in the garden and watch the river flow by.

Whimsical stepping stones lead visitors into the gardens to explore. Plant labels help visitors identify plant varieties.

Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
3070 Memorial Hwy

PO Box 125

Lake Lure, NC 28746

Quick Links

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Lake Lure Flowering Bridge is a volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Donations to help preserve and maintain the bridge gardens are appreciated — and tax-deductible.