Year Founded
1971
EIN
56-1014180
Local Leader/Exec. Director
Barrett Ranson
Primary Contact Name
Wing Haven
Main Address

Wing Haven Foundation Office
260 Ridgewood Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28209
United States

Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden
348 Ridgewood Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28209
United States

Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary
248 Ridgewood Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28209
United States

What We Do

Wing Haven provides a natural oasis for inspiration, reflection and study of its three public gardens. We welcome visitors of all ages to discover and learn during our programs and special events each year. Wing Haven's mission is to cultivate sanctuary in nature, environmental stewardship and the legacy of Southern horticulture. 

Interesting Info
  • Our vision is to inspire a passion for the natural world!
  • Wing Haven welcomes more than 20,000 visitors annually.
  • More than 300 at-risk children served last year through Wing Haven's PEEPs (Preschool Environmental Education Program), Nest Explorers and Brookstone Explorers
Geographic Location

Charlotte

Events
Naturalist Egg Hunt - Morning Session
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Duration of 2 hours
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Naturalist Egg Hunt - Afternoon Session
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Duration of 2 hours
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Spring Plant Sale
Repeats every 3 days on Thursday to Saturday, 9am - 5pm for 3 times
Duration of 8 hours
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Garden Tour Sip & See
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Duration of 1 hour 30 minutes
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Gardeners' Garden Tour
Repeats daily, 10am - 4pm until Sunday, April 27th, 2025
Duration of 6 hours
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Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden
Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary
Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary
Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary
Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary
SEED Wildlife & Children's Garden
SEED Wildlife & Children's Garden
SEED Wildlife & Children's Garden
Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden
Annual Volunteer Appreciation Coffee
Junior League volunteers with Education Staff