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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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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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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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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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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