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Wednesday, September 2 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | $15 | Grades 2 + 3 Students, get ready to explore, observe and discover! Led by our Environmental Educators outside in nature, you will examine the fascinating life cycles of our local animals and plants. Through observation, games, and interactive activities, students will learn how these organisms grow,
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Wednesday, September 2 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | $15 | Grades 4 + 5 Led by our Environmental Educators outdoors, students will learn how organisms’ life cycles and adaptations enable them to survive changing habitats, and the effects as animals and plants interact. Through guided exploration, activities, and problem solving, students will discover how animals respond |
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This event has been sold out! Friday, September 4 | 6-8 p.m. | The Butterfly Bungalow | $30 Raise a glass and spend an unforgettable evening surrounded by hundreds of free-flying butterflies during this one-of-a-kind date night at Daniel Stowe Conservancy. Enjoy craft beers, ciders and other beverages from a selection of local vendors as 
Embark on a nature-filled adventure with our Birding Walks at Daniel Stowe Conservancy! Led by longtime Garden volunteer and avid birdwatcher, Gail Ice, this guided walk offers a unique opportunity to explore the diverse avian life that calls our Garden trails home. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just starting out, join us for an 
Alternating Wednesdays and Fridays | March-December | The Trailhead Store Picnic Area | Free! Stowe invites you and your toddlers to join our free, outdoor nature-themed learning experience, including a read-aloud story, puppets and an activity for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. These learning experiences will be held 9-9:45 a.m. on alternating Wednesdays and |
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Saturday, September 5 + Sunday, September 6 | Workshops times vary | Admission or Membership (+ workshop price) Celebrate the close of another unforgettable butterfly season during Bye Bye, Butterfly! Join us for the weekend as we bid farewell to the Butterfly Bungalow for 2026 with special workshops, hands-on butterfly experiences, themed crafts and family-friendly 
Saturday, September 5 + Sunday, September 6 | 11 a.m. | Wren Room | $70 (+ Garden admission; members receive 15%. by logging into their member account) Create a one-of-a-kind piece of natural art in this special butterfly shadowbox workshop. Participants will design a decorative shadowbox using an assortment of dried flowers, decorative papers, miniature 
Saturday, September 5 + Sunday, September 6 | 1:30-3 p.m. | Wren Room | $80 (+Garden admission or membership; members receive 15% off after logging into their account) Learn the fascinating art and science of butterfly preservation in this hands-on workshop designed for aspiring collectors, naturalists, and insect enthusiasts. Participants will learn the fundamentals of |
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Saturday, September 5 + Sunday, September 6 | Workshops times vary | Admission or Membership (+ workshop price) Celebrate the close of another unforgettable butterfly season during Bye Bye, Butterfly! Join us for the weekend as we bid farewell to the Butterfly Bungalow for 2026 with special workshops, hands-on butterfly experiences, themed crafts and family-friendly
Saturday, September 5 + Sunday, September 6 | 11 a.m. | Wren Room | $70 (+ Garden admission; members receive 15%. by logging into their member account) Create a one-of-a-kind piece of natural art in this special butterfly shadowbox workshop. Participants will design a decorative shadowbox using an assortment of dried flowers, decorative papers, miniature
Saturday, September 5 + Sunday, September 6 | 1:30-3 p.m. | Wren Room | $80 (+Garden admission or membership; members receive 15% off after logging into their account) Learn the fascinating art and science of butterfly preservation in this hands-on workshop designed for aspiring collectors, naturalists, and insect enthusiasts. Participants will learn the fundamentals of |
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Alternating Wednesdays and Fridays | March-October | The Trailhead Store Picnic Area | Free! Stowe invites you and your toddlers to join our free, outdoor nature-themed learning experience, including a read-aloud story, puppets and an activity for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. These learning experiences will be held 9-9:45 a.m. on alternating Wednesdays and |
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Butterfly Walk Dates June 12 + 26 July 10 + 24 August 14 + 28 September 11 + 25 Embark on a pollinator-filled adventure with our Butterfly Walks at Daniel Stowe Conservancy! Join us every second and fourth Friday of the month from June through September for a guided Butterfly Walk through The Gardens, led |
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Saturday, September 12 | 8-10 a.m. | Garden Pavilion | $15 member, $32 non-member Are you ready to learn some new photography skills? From beginners to the seasoned pro come spend some time in nature with professional photographer Nelson Stegall at Daniel Stowe Conservancy. Loosely related to Forest Bathing practices, these two-hour walks are focused 
Join us every Saturdays in September at 11 a.m. in the Garden Pavilion for a free guided docent tour! One of our expert docent volunteers will lead you through a guided tour of the garden, covering Stowe's history, habitats, plants, gardens and more. This is a completely free tour and no pre-registration is necessary. Just 
Saturdays | 2-4 p.m. | The Trailhead Store Porch | Free! Join us for a free afternoon of music and fun to liven up your Saturday afternoons. All performances run from 2-4 p.m. on The Trailhead Store porch (weather permitting). Enjoy a talented rotation of musical artists, good food, coffee, wine, craft beer and good |
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Thursday, September 17| 4-7 p.m. | The Gardens Join us for a free evening of community fun! The Gardens at Stowe open their doors after hours for all to enjoy the beauty of The Gardens free of charge. Check out our Gardens in spring bloom, the new Adventure Trail and Prairie Castle Playground and an
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Thursday, September 17 | 4-6 p.m. | Farmhouse Courtyard | Free! Join us at the Village Market—where fresh produce, local makers and community spirit come together. Stroll through a vibrant collection of seasonal produce, handcrafted goods and thoughtfully prepared foods, all sourced from local farmers and artisans and enjoy live music featuring talent from Stowe 
The third Thursday of each month | 6:45-8 p.m. | Free March-October - The Village January, February, November, December Location - The Garden Pavilion Dive into stories and the beauty of conversation at Leaves of Literature, Daniel Stowe Conservancy’s book club. Each month, we explore a thoughtfully selected book—often inspired by nature, conservation or the |
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Embark on a nature-filled adventure with our Birding Walks at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden! Led by longtime Garden volunteer and avid birdwatcher, Gail Ice, this guided walk offers a unique opportunity to explore the diverse avian life that calls our Garden trails home. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just starting out, join us for
Alternating Wednesdays and Fridays | March-December | The Trailhead Store Picnic Area | Free! Stowe invites you and your toddlers to join our free, outdoor nature-themed learning experience, including a read-aloud story, puppets and an activity for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. These learning experiences will be held 9-9:45 a.m. on alternating Wednesdays and |
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Join us on this journey to unplug, slow down and reconnect with yourself and the natural world around you. Forest Bathing (also known as the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku) invites you to explore the natural world using your five senses. This is not a hike or naturalist walk; it’s a meditative, guided wander in nature.
Join us every Saturdays in September at 11 a.m. in the Garden Pavilion for a free guided docent tour! One of our expert docent volunteers will lead you through a guided tour of the garden, covering Stowe's history, habitats, plants, gardens and more. This is a completely free tour and no pre-registration is necessary. Just
Saturdays | 2-4 p.m. | The Trailhead Store Porch | Free! Join us for a free afternoon of music and fun to liven up your Saturday afternoons. All performances run from 2-4 p.m. on The Trailhead Store porch (weather permitting). Enjoy a talented rotation of musical artists, good food, coffee, wine, craft beer and good |
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Chef's Harvest is sold out! Sunday, September 20 | 5-8 p.m. | The Gardens | $120 Celebrate the flavors of the season at Chef's Harvest, an evening brought to you by Daniel Stowe Conservancy and Freshlist! Savor 10 tasting stations, live music and the bountiful beauty of the Gardens at Stowe in full fall harvest.
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Sunday, September 20 | 9-10:30 a.m. | The Trailhead Store Picnic Area | $25 Start your morning with creativity and connection at Coffee + Crafts, held at Daniel Stowe Conservancy every third Sunday of the month. Each session features a hands-on craft project, guided by instructors, with materials provided—no prior experience needed. Enjoy a freshly |
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Alternating Wednesdays and Fridays | March-December | The Trailhead Store Picnic Area | Free! Stowe invites you and your toddlers to join our free, outdoor nature-themed learning experience, including a read-aloud story, puppets and an activity for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. These learning experiences will be held 9-9:45 a.m. on alternating Wednesdays and
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September 23 | 10-11 a.m. | Ages 2-4 | The Farmhouse Garden Center | $10 per child Little hands, big imaginations and plenty of opportunities to explore! Designed for our youngest nature lovers, Sprouts at Stowe invites children ages 2–4 and their grown-ups to discover nature through songs, movement, and hands-on creativity. Each 45-minute to |
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Thursday, September 24 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead Store | Free Join us for Nature Photography Walks led by professional photographer Nelson Stegall! These 1.5 hour walks are typically hosted the fourth Thursday of each month and are designed to immerse you in nature, slow down and capture meaningful images inspired by the Slow |
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Butterfly Walk Dates June 12 + 26 July 10 + 24 August 14 + 28 September 11 + 25 Embark on a pollinator-filled adventure with our Butterfly Walks at Daniel Stowe Conservancy! Join us every second and fourth Friday of the month from June through September for a guided Butterfly Walk through The Gardens, led |
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Saturday, September 26 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Lost Hollow | Garden Admission or Membership We invite you to join us for the opening weekend of our most popular fall exhibit: Scarecrow Hollow! Every autumn, the Lost Hollow Children's Garden transforms into Scarecrow Hollow, a delightful community display of creativity. Expect to roam through 50+ 
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Saturday, September 26 | 2-7 p.m. | The Village | Free! Shop 'til you drop for the perfect fall refresh to your home and garden at the Farmhouse Garden Center's fall plant sale! Then for the afternoon, The Village will host live music including Pickin' on the Porch and a very special evening concert with
Join us every Saturdays in September at 11 a.m. in the Garden Pavilion for a free guided docent tour! One of our expert docent volunteers will lead you through a guided tour of the garden, covering Stowe's history, habitats, plants, gardens and more. This is a completely free tour and no pre-registration is necessary. Just |
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Wednesday, September 30 | 11 a.m. | Trailhead | Free with pre-registration Join Garden Curator Karen and Horticulturist Bailey for a hands-on Lunch + Learn focused on getting your garden ready for fall. We’ll share practical seasonal gardening tips and demonstrate techniques you can put to use at home, from dividing perennials and preparing plants |
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Embark on a nature-filled adventure with our Birding Walks at Daniel Stowe Conservancy! Led by longtime Garden volunteer and avid birdwatcher, Gail Ice, this guided walk offers a unique opportunity to explore the diverse avian life that calls our Garden trails home. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just starting out, join us for an
Alternating Wednesdays and Fridays | March-December | The Trailhead Store Picnic Area | Free! Stowe invites you and your toddlers to join our free, outdoor nature-themed learning experience, including a read-aloud story, puppets and an activity for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. These learning experiences will be held 9-9:45 a.m. on alternating Wednesdays and |
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Saturday, October 3 | 6-9 p.m. | The Gardens at Stowe Join us Saturday, October 3 from 6–9 p.m. for Daniel Stowe Conservancy’s annual fall fundraiser featuring a Southern-inspired dinner, live music, drinks, raffles and a beautiful evening at Stowe. Gather with friends for a fall evening on the lawn at Stowe featuring a Southern-inspired
Join us every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the Garden Pavilion for a free guided docent tour! One of our expert docent volunteers will lead you through a guided tour of the garden, covering Stowe's history, habitats, plants, gardens and more. This is a completely free tour and no pre-registration is necessary. Just meet us
Saturdays | 2-4 p.m. | The Trailhead Store Porch | Free! Join us for a free afternoon of music and fun to liven up your Saturday afternoons. All performances run from 2-4 p.m. on The Trailhead Store porch (weather permitting). Enjoy a talented rotation of musical artists, good food, coffee, wine, craft beer and good |
