Feb 14 Saturday
We’re teaming up with Landfall Foundation and The Endowment to give away 1,000+ FREE native trees! Each household may take home up to two trees—first come, first served.
From 9AM-11AM, families of students who attend D.C. Virgo, DREAMS of Wilmington, Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern NC, Voyage, and/or Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K get first dibs. The event will open to the general public at 11AM.
Join us at D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy (813 Nixon Street) to choose from a climate-ready lineup of native species, including:- Southern live oak (Quercus virginiana)- Overcup oak (Quercus lyrata)- Blackgum (Nyssa sylvatica)- Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum)- Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris)- Sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana)- Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)- Pawpaw (Asimina triloba)- Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis)- American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana)- Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum)
In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the Bellamy Mansion Museum is hosting an art exhibition by local artist James C. Horton, which includes over 40 original paintings and drawings that highlight historic scenes and places from around the region and country that help tell America's story. Visitors can view the exhibit free of charge any time the museum is open (M-Sun. 10 am-4 pm). Please stop by the Carriage House Visitor Center to gain admission. Art is available for purchase and an Artist's Reception will be held on February 27th (6-8pm). Visit bellamymansion.org/exhibits for more information or email info@bellamymansion.org if you have questions.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS RIVER CRUISE – Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11/28 through 12/30 at 5:30 and 7:00pm and again Mon. & Tues, 12/22, 23, 29 & 30 at 5:30 and 7:00 pm.
Cruise on the Cape Fear River with Wilmington Water Tours while enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of the Holidays. We will be cruising Friday, Saturday & Sunday evenings starting November 28 through December 30. From your comfortable ride on the river, enjoy the view of the Wilmington cityscape beautifully lit up while listening to our local musicians perform holiday tunes. Relax and enjoy a festive cocktail from our full bar and some tasty sweet treats. This is a perfect outing for visiting family and friends.
Our 49 passenger motor catamaran, The Wilmington, is enclosed and comfortable for your viewing enjoyment. This is an hour long cruise, adults $28/, kids/4-12 $15, wee ones 0-3 free. Boarding 15 minutes prior.
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