Written + Edited by John Searby, CEO + Executive Director and Caitlin Conner, Marketing + Communications Manager On April 16, 2025, we publicly announced our rebrand from Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden to Daniel Stowe Conservancy. And what a year it's been! Our 380-acres have never experienced so much growth in
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
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
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
As the air turns crisp and The Gardens at Stowe glow with vibrant hues of red, gold and amber, fall is one of the most magical times to visit Daniel Stowe Conservancy. This season, our calendar is bursting with events that celebrate the beauty of nature, bring families and friends together and offer new
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
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
Summer at Stowe is looking sunny with a high chance of adventure, learning and fun! Read on to learn about some opportunities for outdoor exploration right around the corner: Free Nights are Back! We're excited to announce that our popular Free Nights are back for Summer 2025! Join us
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
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
