Butterfly Shadowbox Workshop
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
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Butterfly Pinning Workshop
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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The Caterpillar Crawl Tour
Saturday, September 5 + Sunday, September 6 | 3:30-4 p.m. | $20/Non-member (+Garden admission); $17/Member Caterpillars are more than just future butterflies—they are essential members of our ecosystem, each relying on specific host plants to survive and grow. During this intimate, behind-the-scenes style program, you'll learn how to identify common caterpillars, discover the fascinating relationships
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Learning for Littles
TrailheadAlternating 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
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, 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
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Free Guided Docent Tour
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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Pickin’ on the Porch
TrailheadSaturdays | 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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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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Village Market
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
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Free Community Night
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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Learning for Littles
TrailheadAlternating 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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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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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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Free Guided Docent Tour
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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Pickin’ on the Porch
TrailheadSaturdays | 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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Coffee and Crafts: Natural Grapevine Wreaths
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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SOLD OUT – Chef’s Harvest
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
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Learning for Littles
TrailheadAlternating 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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Sprouts at Stowe
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
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