The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
Asheville, NC 28806
United States
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The Baker Center and Education Center have wheelchair accessibility maps upon request.
- Food Service
- Restrooms
- Picnic Tables
- Leashed Pets Allowed
- Visitor Information
- Bike Trail
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Explore the Arboretum through the eyes of Shelly, an eastern box turtle. On this adventure, help Shelly find food, water, and other resources along the trail.
TRACK your Adventure![Who's at Willow Pond Thumbnail](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-10/Who%27s%20at%20Willow%20Pond%20Thumbnail.png?itok=zRzPX3Kx)
From plants and insects, to amphibians and mammals, you'll see it all at Willow Pond. On this adventure, map out and record all the visitors you spot today.
TRACK your Adventure![Need for Trees Thumbnail](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-09/Need%20for%20Trees%20Thumbnail.png?itok=Ojkx2m0-)
Trees play a vital role in their environment and in the lives of people and animals. On this adventure, find out about six common trees found along the trail.
TRACK your Adventure![A Quest for Dragons Thumbnail](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-08/A%20Quest%20for%20Dragons%20Thumbnail.png?itok=3k2evtA7)
Dragonflies can be seen across the world soaring and swooping over ponds, rivers, and marshes. On this adventure, discover the diverse world of dragonflies.
TRACK your Adventure![Natures Hide & Seek Thumbnail](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-09/Natures%20Hide%20%26%20Seek%20Thumbnail.png?itok=Q9vPCo90)
There's new things to uncover in nature everyday! On this adventure, explore your surroundings and check off a few common things often overlooked in nature.
TRACK your Adventure![Decomposers of the Dead Thumbnail](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-09/Decomposers%20of%20the%20Dead%20Thumbnail.png?itok=JjziINb2)
All ecosystems need organisms that help break down dead matter. On this adventure, learn about decomposers and scavengers and how they benefit the environment.
TRACK your Adventure![Types of Trees Thumbnail](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-09/Types%20of%20Trees%20Thumbnail.png?itok=WXhAiAdS)
It’s easy to get confused by all the tree species found in the forest. On this adventure, learn to identify a few of the common types of trees in the area.
TRACK your Adventure![Natures Hide & Seek Bilingual Thumbnail](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2024-07/2024%20Nature%27s%20Hide%20%26%20Seek%20Bilingual%20Thumbnail.png?itok=SLjNT6tp)
¡Hay cosas nuevas que descubrir en la naturaleza todos los días! En esta aventura, explore sus alrededores y encuentre cosas que a menudo se pasan por alto.
TRACK your Adventure![Hikin' to Find Lichen Thumbnail](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-09/Hikin%20to%20Find%20Lichen%20Thumbnail.png?itok=OSRPvW6G)
Do you know what a lichen is?! On this adventure, learn how lichen are created by algae and fungi coming together and how to identify the three types of lichen.
TRACK your Adventure![Birds of the Blue Ridge Thumbnail](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-10/Birds%20of%20the%20Blue%20Ridge%20Thumbnail.png?itok=d6cGUXQn)
Birds are an important part of our ecosystem. On this adventure, learn to identify several birds in the area through illustrations, field markings, and calls.
TRACK your Adventure![Tracks & Traces Thumbnail](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-09/Tracks%20%26%20Traces%20New%20Thumbnail.png?itok=gSvNMCNj)
From footprints to scat, animals leave clues of their presence everywhere. On this adventure, learn to identify the tracks and traces animals leave behind!
TRACK your Adventure![Let's Explore Thumbnail](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-11/Let%27s%20Explore%20Thumbnail.png?itok=B8dKk4qb)
Scientists need your help documenting species! On this adventure, learn how to become an ecoEXPLORER and share your nature observations with real scientists.
TRACK your Adventure![Nature's Hide & Seek e-Adventure](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-07/eAdventure_HideSeek.png?itok=jNlk-ZTD)
Let's see what we can discover today! On this adventure, explore your surroundings and use this checklist to find common things often overlooked in nature.
Start your e-Adventure![Animal Athletes e-Adventure](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-07/eAdventure_AnimalAthletes.png?itok=Dkd416mI)
Have you ever wanted to copy an animal's movement? On this adventure, follow along with the animal exercises on the pages and enjoy getting some energy out.
Start your e-Adventure![Birds e-Adventure](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-08/eAdventure_Birds_0.png?itok=j0vAFWzy)
Birds are an important part of our ecosystem. On this adventure, learn to identify several birds in the area through illustrations, field markings, and calls.
Start your e-Adventure![Hikin' to Find Lichen e-Adventure](/sites/default/files/styles/adventure_card/public/2023-07/eAdventure_Lichen.png?itok=R5fH1bDo)
Do you kow what lichen is?! On this adventure, learn how lichen are created by algae and fungi coming together and how to identify the three types of lichen.
Start your e-Adventure