Visual Harvest Art Show Kick-Off
October 4 - November 15 |The Garden Pavilion | Open Garden Hours Celebrate the beauty of art and nature at the Visual Harvest Art Show, a partnership between Daniel Stowe Conservancy and the Gaston County Art Guild. This juried exhibition features an inspired collection of 2D and 3D fine art by regional artists on display
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Learning for Littles
TrailheadAlternating Wednesdays and Fridays | March-November | 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. Please note that November's Learning for Littles will only be held on
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Homeschool Series: Plant Detectives: Unlocking Nature’s Secrets (Grades 2 +3)
Wednesday, October 7 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | $15 | Grades 2 +3 Led by our Environmental Educators, students are plant detectives as they study what plants need to survive – and how do they get what they need? Learn by “digging” into the often-hidden world of soil and roots that support the stems, leaves, flowers
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Homeschool Series: Nature’s Food Web Detectives (Grades 4 +5)
Wednesday, October 7 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | $15 | Grades 4 + 5 In this hands-on outdoor adventure led by our Environmental Educators, students become food web detectives exploring who eats whom in nature and the necessary roles producers, consumers and decomposers perform. By investigating how plants, animals, fungi and other organisms act in their
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Sprouts at Stowe
October 7 | 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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Sunset Trail Walk
Thursday, October 8 | 6-8 p.m. | The Trailhead Store | $5 Join us for a guided sunset trail walk! Explore the beauty of Stowe’s trails as the sun goes down, accompanied by an educator who will highlight local wildlife and unique plants along the way. This walk is $5 per person and open to
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Date Night Series: The Spirits of Lost Hollow
Friday, October 9 | 6-8 p.m. | $60 Step into the shadows of Lost Hollow for a Halloween Date Night unlike any other! Wander through the atmospheric Lost Hollow on a Spirit Stroll, stopping at stations along the way to sample handcrafted drinks inspired by the spiritsof the season. Join us for spooky stories that will
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Garden Photography Walk
Saturday, October 10 | 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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Jeepers Creepers Race
Saturday, October 10 | 8 a.m. | The Village at Stowe | Pricing varies; register now for lowest price! What better time to play dress up than at the third annual Jeepers Creepers race at Daniel Stowe Conservancy! Bust out those Halloween costumes early, sweat a little bit, and have a great time! Runners and walkers
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Free Guided Docent Tour
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
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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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Village Market
Thursday, October 15 | 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. Each visit offers something
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Flower Bead Bouquet Craft Workshop
Thurssday, October 15 | 4:30–5:30 p.m. | The Village Market | $20 Learn how to create your own miniature beaded flowers using colorful beads and wire! In this hands-on class, you’ll make a small bouquet of delicate flowers and arrange them in a vintage bottle vase to take home. All materials and instruction are provided.
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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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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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Free Guided Docent Tour
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
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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 Fire Starters
Sunday, October 18 | 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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Learning for Littles
TrailheadAlternating Wednesdays and Fridays | March-November | 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. Please note that November's Learning for Littles will only be held on
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