Guided Trail Walk
Join us for a guided trail walk on the first Saturday of every month at 10 a.m.! Explore the beauty of Stowe's trails alongside an educator who will highlight local wildlife, and unique plants along the way. Ages 12 and up. These walks are free, but pre-registration is required. Unless otherwise disclosed, participants will meet
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Free Guided Docent Tour
Join us every Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Garden Pavilion March-September 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
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Pickin’ on the Porch
TrailheadPickin' on the Porch has been cancelled on Saturday, July 11 due to a property-wide power outage. 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
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Free Guided Docent Tour
Join us every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in the Garden Pavilion April-September 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
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Free Community Night
Thursday, June 11 | 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
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Learning for Littles
Thank you Sodoma Law Belmont for sponsoring Learning for Littles! 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
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Butterfly Walk
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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Garden Photography Walk
Saturday, June 13 | 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
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Roses + Rosé
Saturday, June 13 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Cost varies; see details below | The Gardens Welcome the summer rose season during our Roses & Rosé Day! With May-June bringing peak rose blooms to the Carolinas and June 13 marking National Rosé Day, it’s the perfect excuse to spend a relaxing Saturday surrounded by flowers,
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Free Guided Docent Tour
Join us every Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Garden Pavilion March-September 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
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Make Your Own Flower Press Workshop
Saturday, June 13 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | $30 | The Great Hall Create something beautiful while learning how to handle a timeless botanical craft! In this hands-on indoor workshop, participants will build their very own functional flower press, perfect for preserving blooms, leaves and garden memories for floral crafts and art projects. While assembling
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Pickin’ on the Porch
TrailheadPickin' on the Porch has been cancelled on Saturday, July 11 due to a property-wide power outage. 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
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Learning for Littles
Thank you Sodoma Law Belmont for sponsoring Learning for Littles! 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
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Forest Bathing
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.
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Leaves of Literature Book Club
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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Birding Walks
Visitor PavilionEmbark 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
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Bourbon + Beer Trail
Friday, June 19 | 6-8 p.m. | The Gardens Adults can enjoy the sounds and sips of summer at Stowe, too! Kick off your Father's Day weekend with our unique Bourbon + Beer Trail! Stroll the shady Adventure Trail and sample a curated selection of bourbons and beers at your own pace while taking in
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Free Guided Docent Tour
Join us every Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Garden Pavilion March-September 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
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Dad-Cathalon
Saturday, June 20 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Four Seasons Lawn | Garden Admission or Membership We're calling all dads to lace up their New Balances and put on their best jorts - we're hosting the ultimate Dad-Cathalon on the Four Seasons Lawn! On Saturday, June 20, we're challenging dads to participate in a
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Pickin’ on the Porch
TrailheadPickin' on the Porch has been cancelled on Saturday, July 11 due to a property-wide power outage. 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
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