City of Charlotte to Open Tuckaseegee Arboretum and Gardens

Published on June 16, 2026

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What

The City of Charlotte Landscape Management Division will officially open Tuckaseegee Arboretum and Gardens, a new public space designed to connect residents with trees, pollinators and sustainable landscaping. The city will celebrate the opening with a free community event from 9 a.m. to noon, including a formal ceremony at 10:30 a.m. featuring remarks from elected officials and the presentation of a proclamation recognizing Pollinator Week.

Who

  • Laurie Reid, City Arborist, Landscape Management
  • Joi Mayo, City of Charlotte, District 3
  • Vilma D. Leake, Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, District 2
  • Maya Espinosa, Black Girl Environmentalist, Charlotte Hub Lead
  • Shannon Hughes, President, Wesley Heights Community Association

When

Saturday, June 20

Ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. Community event begins at 9 a.m.

Where

City of Charlotte Landscape Management

701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208

Media guests are asked to enter behind Landscape Management, directly across from Gesco Street. Signs will be out to direct traffic. Please let the parking attendant on hand know if you're a member of the media.

Please RSVP to mediarelations@charlottenc.gov if you plan to attend and cover this story. 

For questions prior to the event or day-of assistance, please contact Tabitha Warren at Tabitha.Warren@charlottenc.gov or 980-333-7366. 

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