Wicked Plants, Winged Wonders, Oh My!

Our home school group visited then NC Arboretum and had a great time! We took in the Wicked Plants exhibit.  It was an excellent display of a house that had rooms filled with information on poisonous plants, invasive plants, stinging plants, etc.  Each room had plenty of hands on experiences and some intriguing mystery solving components.  It was perfect way to kick off the month of October!

We marveled at the Winged Wonder exhibit.  Looking for butterflies, caterpillars, and eggs on the plants in the greenhouse.  Fairy houses were tucked neatly into the plants and added to the atmosphere.  We learned about the different butterflies and their life cycles.

We explored the gardens of the arboretum.  We admired both the plants and the art sculptures on the grounds.

After lunch, we hiked the nature trail.  Stopping to read the signs and observe nature.

It was a great day spent with friends!