Cryptid Cornhole Tourney
Saturday, August 22 | 5-7 p.m. | The Trailhead Store | $10 The Cryptid Cornhole Tournament puts your aim to the test to see if you can bag the most points in this classic backyard game. Click here to view the rules. Register Here
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Forest Footprints Guided Hike
Saturday, August 22 | 6-7 p.m. | The Trailhead Store | Free, but pre-registration is required Everyone knows Sasquatch love a healthy forest! Join our staff and specialized volunteers on a tour of the Phenology/scientific trail and surrounding to learn about what our forests tell you. Hike approximately 1-2 miles of relatively easy terrain, that
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Castle Faire
Saturday, August 22 + Sunday, August 23 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Gardens | Garden Admission or Membership (Excluding select workshops) Hear ye, hear ye! Join us as we celebrate one year of the Prairie Castle with a weekend of medieval merriment during Castle Faire. Don your finest Renaissance attire and journey through the
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Sequin Dragon Egg Workshop
Saturday, August 22 + Sunday, August 23 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Levine Pavilion | $25 (+admission or Membership) | Ages 12+ Create a shimmering 2-4 inch dragon egg worthy of any mythical realm! Using sequins and pins, you'll transform a craft egg into a sparkling, scale-covered keepsake to display at home or add to your
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Fairy House Crafting Workshop
Saturday, August 22 + Sunday, August 23 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | $25 (+admission or Membership) | Conservatory Patio Step into a world of enchantment and create your own whimsical fairy house during our Castlefaire celebration! Using a variety of natural materials and decorative embellishments, you'll design a magical woodland home to take home and
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Stained Glass Painting Workshop
Saturday, August 22 + Sunday, August 23 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Levine Pavilion | $45 (+admission or Membership) Create a one-of-a-kind piece of colorful artwork inspired by the magic of Castlefaire! In this hands-on craft class, participants will design their own faux stained glass hanging using an acrylic sheet and special stained glass paints. Choose
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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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Free Nature Photography Walk
Thursday, August 27 | 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
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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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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Homeschool Series: Life Cycles in Our Local Ecosystem (Grades 2 + 3)
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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Homeschool Series: Adaptations, Behaviors + Survival (Grades 4 + 5)
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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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 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
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SOLD OUT: Beers + Butterflies
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
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Bye, Bye, Butterfly Butterfly Weekend
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
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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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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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