UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens

About UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens

UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens is a curated collection of plants grown for inventory, education, conservation, and research located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Visitors explore the McMillan Greenhouse, Susie Harwood Garden, and Van Landingham Glen, where they encounter purposefully selected plant collections. The gardens offer educational classes and programs including instruction on edible landscaping, native shrubs, and composting. Specialized courses such as the Certificate in Native Plant Studies and At Home in the Garden workshops serve adults interested in learning botanical practices. The facility also hosts children's arts programming and maintains plant sales throughout the year. General admission is free, and the gardens are open dawn to dusk daily. The McMillan Greenhouse operates with separate weekday hours. A member of the American Public Gardens Association, UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens serves both casual visitors seeking plant inspiration and serious students pursuing horticultural knowledge.