Our Wildflower and Mushroom Festivals are traditions that have delighted the local community for more than 30 years. Each festival features large educational displays of wildflowers (in spring) or mushrooms (in fall), with experts on hand to answer questions. Great live music gives each event a lively, dynamic feel. A large variety of plants (including many native species), food, arts & crafts, books, t-shirts, and educational materials are available for purchase. Children’s activities and free raffles keep the whole family entertained. Visitors may also take guided tours of the Arboretum to learn about the area’s ecology and history.
Throughout the year, we also offer a variety of walks, workshops, trainings, and celebrations.
October 4, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am Mount Pisgah Arboretum Education Building
“Listen closely. Can you hear the gentle whisper inviting you to slow down and rest into the beauty and quiet generosity of the natural world?"
Join Julia Siporin for a 2.5-hour Awake in the Wild retreat at Mount Pisgah Arboretum. Through guided meditation, silent walking, and simple sensory awareness practices, you’ll have space to settle, listen, and reconnect with yourself and the living world around you.
Julia is a certified Awake in the Wild meditation teacher through Mark Coleman.
No prior meditation experience is needed.
You’re welcome to bring water and a light snack. Benches are often available, though you may wish to bring a sit spot (mat or small tarp) for comfort.”
Don’t forget to bring your parking pass.
Limited to 14 attendees. Pre-registration required.Click here to register.
Help us care for the Arboretum and keep trail conditions good! At these weekly work parties, volunteers will tackle tasks like light weeding, vegetation management along trails, mulching and watering plantings, etc.
Bryan Ribelin can often be found around Mount Pisgah Arboretum taking photographs or making careful observations of whatever captures his interest. He then shares his findings on his blog, which is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in local ecology. Join Bryan to take a closer look at the trees of the Arboretum as well as the many organisms that interact with them.
Meet at the Education Building. Don't forget your parking pass. $5, FREE for Arboretum members. Limited to 18 attendees. Pre-registration required. Click here to register.
October 11, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 am Mount Pisgah Arboretum Education Building
Join Mieko Aoki and Julia Siporin for another monthly bird outing intended for people with all levels of birding experience. We’ll use vocalizations, habitat, and behavior clues for identification of our year-round residents and fall migrants. Meet at the Education Building. Don't forget your parking pass. $5, FREE for Arboretum members. Limited to 18 attendees. Pre-registration required. Click here to register.
Join Nature Guide Barb Stevens-Newcomb for a fall-themed tour. Together we will stroll the trails of the Arboretum exploring various habitats & their unique features during this seasonal shift. Rain or shine. Meet at the Education Building. Don't forget your parking pass. Tour FREE for Arboretum members, $5 for non-members. Limited to 15 attendees. Pre-registration required. Click here to register.
Help us care for the Arboretum and keep trail conditions good! At these weekly work parties, volunteers will tackle tasks like light weeding, vegetation management along trails, mulching and watering plantings, etc.
Learn about native plants and find inspiration for creating native habitats at your home. Nick Sky will lead an exploration of the Arboretum's diverse landscapes to observe how plants grow in a range of different environmental conditions and how that can translate to your yard.
Meet at the Education Building. Don't forget your parking pass. $5, FREE for Arboretum members. Limited to 18 attendees. Pre-registration required. Click here to register.
Help us care for the Arboretum and keep trail conditions good! At these weekly work parties, volunteers will tackle tasks like light weeding, vegetation management along trails, mulching and watering plantings, etc.
