Wilson Botanical Gardens

Native and heritage plants, herbs, trees, water features, garden art, a STEM garden.

The WBG benefits Wilson and the surrounding communities by promoting tourism and economical growth. The Wilson Agricultural Center is used by over 30,000 people annually who see the gardens. Group tours are available and we have had visitors from as far as Australia. The WBG primary focus continues to be education. We hope to bring more of our classroom activities outdoors for hands on experiences. 

The WBG wants to honor our agriculture history by growing traditional row crops and using recycled tobacco warehouse bricks for some of our paths. All gardens (not all paths) in the WBG are handicapped accessible.

The mission of the Wilson Botanical Gardens is to promote horticultural education through the use of outdoor classrooms. Adults and children can heighten their appreciation of how horticulture, gardening, landscape design and environmental stewardship are linked to the land they inhabit. The Garden is targeted to middle and high school youth. Our experience shows that older students are more engaged and learn more with hands-on activities, particularly activities that are held outdoors.