About

Located in the heart of Charlotte, North Carolina, Wing Haven provides a natural oasis for reflection and study of its three public gardens. Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary is rich in Southern horticulture and a habitat for birds and wildlife. The Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden is the site of a world-renowned garden writer’s living laboratory. The Student Environmental Education and Discovery (SEED) Wildlife & Children’s Garden provides hands-on exploratory learning and a natural habitat for local wildlife. Together, these gardens welcome visitors of all ages to discover and learn. Wing Haven also offers more than 40 programs and special events each year.

Click on the image below to learn more about each garden of Wing Haven.

Vision Statement

To inspire passion for the natural world

Mission Statement

Cultivating sanctuary in nature, environmental stewardship, and the legacy of Southern horticulture

Staff:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Barrett Ranson Shannonhouse
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR  Susan Little Evans
OPERATIONS MANAGER Ellen Baesel
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Andrea Funk
DEVELOPMENT & OFFICE ASSOCIATE Jenna Carter
EDUCATION COORDINATOR Tracey Roode
MARKETING COORDINATOR Stefanie Myer
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT Beth Gilbert
GARDEN CURATOR, WING HAVEN GARDEN & BIRD SANCTUARY Michael Sheek
GARDENER, WING HAVEN GARDEN & BIRD SANCTUARY Damou Sako
GARDENER, WING HAVEN GARDEN & BIRD SANCTUARY Elizabeth Zembry
ADMISSIONS HOST Amy Poole
ADMISSIONS HOST Janet Porto
ACCOUNTANT Lorraine Piephoff

Wing Haven is a 501(c)(3) organization and your contribution is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919.814.5400. The license is not an endorsement by the State. For additional information, please see Wing Haven's State of the Haven annual report, recent audited Financial Statement and Form 990. EIN 56-1014180