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Oh Deer!

By Karen Kottkamp, Garden Curator Hi! My name is Karen Kottkamp, and since early 2022, I’ve had the honor of being the Curator of The Gardens at Stowe As Curator, I’m responsible for keeping track of, monitoring the health and labeling the plants in the garden. Born and raised in Indianapolis, I received

2025-11-28T10:57:08-05:00November 26th, 2025|News|

Fall Into Planting: Why Autumn is the Best Season for Gardening in the Piedmont

By Karen Kottkamp, Garden Curator Hi! My name is Karen Kottkamp, and since early 2022, I’ve had the honor of being the Curator of The Gardens at Stowe As Curator, I’m responsible for keeping track of, monitoring the health and labeling the plants in the garden. Born and raised in Indianapolis, I received

2025-10-02T16:05:04-04:00October 2nd, 2025|News|

Hiking 101 at Stowe

At Daniel Stowe Conservancy, our promise is to help all discover their path to nature. Sometimes, this is a metaphorical path, allowing visitors to connect to nature through family-friendly events, strolling our botanical gardens or enjoying a picnic outside in The Village. Sometimes, this path to nature is just that: a path. And we've

2025-09-26T13:17:12-04:00September 26th, 2025|News|

The Great Pollinator Census at Stowe

Every summer, communities across the Southeast unite in a citizen science effort to celebrate and track pollinators—and this year, Stowe was part of it! The Great Southeast Pollinator Census (GSEPC) is a hands-on science initiative created by the University of Georgia that invites everyday people—from students and gardeners to business teams—to count pollinator visits

2025-09-05T16:48:04-04:00September 4th, 2025|News|

Prairie Castle Playground Grand Opening

The highly anticipated Prairie Castle Playground opens Labor Day Weekend at Daniel Stowe Conservancy, offering an imaginative and nature-inspired play experience for children of all ages! This three-story playground is unlike anything else in the region. Inspired by the grand, medieval playscapes in Europe, the towering structure blends whimsical castle design with opportunities for

2025-08-25T17:23:17-04:00August 25th, 2025|News|

What Does It Mean to “Find Your Path to Nature”?

Over the last few months, we've encouraged visitors and members to "find their path to nature" on our 380 acre property. But what exactly does that mean? At Daniel Stowe Conservancy, we believe there's no single "right" way to connect with nature, which is why we see it as a pathway where everyone can

2025-08-09T09:54:15-04:00April 16th, 2025|News|

A Natural View: Gaston County Art Guild’s Annual Springtime Show

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is honored to host the Gaston County Art Guild's annual Springtime show: A Natural View. Works of art will be on display from April 17 - June 4 in our Garden Pavilion, so visitors and members will be able to enjoy art alongside the beauty of spring and summer blooms. This unique

2025-08-09T09:54:16-04:00April 7th, 2025|News|
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