Welcome to the Pitt County Arboretum: THE LONGEST DAY OF 2018

Thursday, June 21, 2018

THE LONGEST DAY OF 2018

The Summer Solstice officially started at 6:07 AM today. We will have about 14.5 hours of sunlight today. Think of what can be done today with all that daylight! Here's a little scientific information about the SUMMER SOLSTICE FACTS.

While you are taking a break from your chores and the heat, you may find some interesting gardening advice by visiting this website:

HOMEGROWN

ARBORETUM MISSION

FRIENDS OF THE PITT COUNTY ARBORETUM

To help support and expand our beautiful Arboretum and to strengthen our teaching, demonstration, and outreach programs, become a Friend of the Arboretum. Started in 2002, the nonprofit Friends organization plays a critical role in preserving and perpetuating an important local cultural resource. The Arboretum depends on memberships and gifts for our operating expenses. Friends enjoy many benefits including early admittance to our annual plant sale, discount ticket price for our January Speaker Event, access to our horticultural library, and discounts at local gardening shops. Call 252-902-1709 for an application.