Tranquil botanical garden path with brick walkways and bird sanctuary greenery
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Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary: Winter Bird Walks & SEED Children's Garden

Visit on your scheduleNov 1 – Feb 28 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wed–Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (closed Sun–Tue, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day)

Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary260 Ridgewood Ave, Charlotte, NC 28209 · 2.8 mi approx. from CharlotteDirections

All ages; children 10 and under receive free admission; crushed gravel paths suitable for rugged strollers

From $10General admission $10 for adults; free admission for children ages 10 and under; members free

About this adventure

Tucked inside Charlotte's historic Myers Park neighborhood, Wing Haven is an enchanting garden sanctuary established in 1927 by Elizabeth and Edwin Clarkson as a refuge for birds and local wildlife. In the quiet winter season, over 150 species of birds can be spotted feeding among evergreen hollies, blooming camellias, and historic stone fountains. Families will love the SEED Wildlife & Children's Garden, a dedicated outdoor discovery space featuring natural building zones, digging boxes, kid-sized observation blinds with binoculars, sensory herb beds, and a whimsical children's garden shed. Sturdy crushed gravel paths are suitable for jogging strollers, and the visitor center provides loaner bird ID checklists for little explorers.

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