About Us
Welcome to the NC Cooperative Extension and NHC Arboretum!
North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our county's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Extension Agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to New Hanover County citizens.
Gardens Open: 8am to 5pm daily
Administration Office: Monday through Friday - 9am to noon and 1pm to 5pm
Plant Clinic: Monday through Friday - 10am to 4pm
Gift Shop: Monday through Friday - 10am to 4pm
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Lloyd Singleton
County Extension Director, Commercial HorticulturePhone: 910-798-7666
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Matt Collogan
Extension Agent / Consumer HorticulturePhone: 910-798-7674
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Danyce Dicks
County Extension Support Specialist - Consumer Horticulture / Pesticide EducationPhone: 910-798-7662
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Amy Mead
Extension Agent, Natural Resource (NHC-Brunswick-Pender)Phone:
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Roben Jarrett
Administrative Assistant / Director Secretary / 4-H LiaisonPhone: 910-798-7671
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Morgan King
Extension Agent, Family & Consumer SciencesPhone: 910-798-7661
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Angie Pearsall
Program Assistant / Events Coordinator / Friends of the Arboretum Staff LiaisonPhone: 910-798-7670
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Heather Kelejian
Extension Agent, Agriculture - Therapeutic HorticulturePhone: 910-798-7682
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MaryBeth Beasley
ReceptionistPhone: 910-798-7660
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Kevin Cassel
Grounds Maintenance SupervisorPhone: 910-798-7665
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Jamie Johnson
Grounds Maintenance
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Joseph Gallagher
Grounds Maintenance
- Is the Arboretum free to visit, and if not what is the cost and where do I buy tickets?
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The Arboretum is free to visit and a ticket is not normally required. Occasionally, the Arboretum may have a ticketed special event and ticket information can be found on the event page, or on the Arboretum homepage under Events.
- Can I take my wedding / engagement / family / prom photos at the Arboretum?
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Yes, we’d love to help you celebrate your special occasion! During regular business hours, there is no fee to use the gardens for your session. A photography permit is not required unless for a commercial shoot. If you, or your photographer, wish to have access to the property after hours there is a fee and a request should be submitted via the online form.
- Is the Arboretum accessible to people with disabilities?
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Yes! There are a number of parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities. Benches are located throughout the gardens for any of our guests who would like a place to sit and rest and the majority of the paths are paved or compact gravel and suitable for wheelchairs or walkers.