Butterfly Festival
Memorial Day Weekend | May 24 - 26, 2025 Activities between 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Discover the magic of metamorphosis at our Butterfly Festival: a weekend of fluttering wings and sunny skies! To celebrate in the grand opening of our beloved Butterfly Bungalow this Memorial Day Weekend, we've crafted an afternoon of fun where visitors
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Butterfly Nature Walk
Monday, May 26 | 1:30 p.m. | Part of the Butterfly Festival Meet up with curious minds outside the Butterfly Bungalow to take a peaceful stroll through our most butterfly-friendly spaces on this guided nature walk, led by a knowledgeable garden educator. Along the way, you'll discover the native plants that support pollinators, learn how
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Tai Chi + Tea
Visitor PavilionWednesday, May 28 | 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Immerse yourself in the peaceful movements of Tai Chi, then enjoy complimentary tea as you explore the principles of Chinese Medicine and how what we eat and drink can help enhance our health. Members: $50 Non-Members: $65 Register Here
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Pickin’ on the Porch
TrailheadJoin us for a fun-filled afternoon at the Trailhead Store! Our Pickin' on the Porch music series brings talented local musical artists out to the Trailhead Store porch for some free fun every Saturday from 2-4 p.m. (Weather permitting). Pickin' on the Porch features: Rotating musical artists Beverages like lattes, cold beer, wine and soda
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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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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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Pickin’ on the Porch
TrailheadJoin us for a fun-filled afternoon at the Trailhead Store! Our Pickin' on the Porch music series brings talented local musical artists out to the Trailhead Store porch for some free fun every Saturday from 2-4 p.m. (Weather permitting). Pickin' on the Porch features: Rotating musical artists Beverages like lattes, cold beer, wine and soda
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Woodland Naturalist Summer Camp
Calling all young nature lovers! Campers will learn about our forest environment and its creatures, small and big, shy and friendly, sharing their unique habitats with us. Campers will be outside rain or shine with hands-on, engaging activities lead by our Education staff and camp counselors. June 9-13 | Ages 8-12 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Woodland Naturalist Summer Camp
Calling all young nature lovers! Campers will learn about our forest environment and its creatures, small and big, shy and friendly, sharing their unique habitats with us. Campers will be outside rain or shine with hands-on, engaging activities lead by our Education staff and camp counselors. June 9-13 | Ages 8-12 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Woodland Naturalist Summer Camp
Calling all young nature lovers! Campers will learn about our forest environment and its creatures, small and big, shy and friendly, sharing their unique habitats with us. Campers will be outside rain or shine with hands-on, engaging activities lead by our Education staff and camp counselors. June 9-13 | Ages 8-12 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Free Night at Stowe – June
Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of The Gardens at Stowe with free admission on the second Wednesday of June, July and August. From 4-8 p.m., visitors are invited to explore the stunning gardens, unwind in the serene environment, explore our new Adventure Trail and discover the diverse plant collections without any admission fee. While admission
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Woodland Naturalist Summer Camp
Calling all young nature lovers! Campers will learn about our forest environment and its creatures, small and big, shy and friendly, sharing their unique habitats with us. Campers will be outside rain or shine with hands-on, engaging activities lead by our Education staff and camp counselors. June 9-13 | Ages 8-12 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Woodland Naturalist Summer Camp
Calling all young nature lovers! Campers will learn about our forest environment and its creatures, small and big, shy and friendly, sharing their unique habitats with us. Campers will be outside rain or shine with hands-on, engaging activities lead by our Education staff and camp counselors. June 9-13 | Ages 8-12 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Butterfly Walk – June
Visitor PavilionFriday, June 13 | 11 a.m. Every second Friday of the month from June through September join us for a guided butterfly walk through The Gardens. Lead by longtime volunteer and pollinator enthusiast, Keith Camburn. Learn about local butterfly species, explore various host and nectar plants, life cycles of our fluttering friends, and so much
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Garden Photography Walk
Visitor PavilionSaturday, June 14 | 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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Trailhead Cornhole Tourney
TrailheadGather your crew and get ready to compete the day before Fathers' Day in our first-annual Trailhead Cornhole Tourney! It will be an absolute blast of an afternoon of lawn games, cold beers, live music and great company... what a perfect way to celebrate Dad! Join us for: A lively cornhole tourney Pickin' on the
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Pickin’ on the Porch
TrailheadJoin us for a fun-filled afternoon at the Trailhead Store! Our Pickin' on the Porch music series brings talented local musical artists out to the Trailhead Store porch for some free fun every Saturday from 2-4 p.m. (Weather permitting). Pickin' on the Porch features: Rotating musical artists Beverages like lattes, cold beer, wine and soda
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Garden Explorer Days: Wildlife Wonders
In this one-day program, campers will participate in experiential lessons about the diverse wildlife that make Stowe their home and how their unique adaptations support their survival in our ecosystem. Campers will be outside rain or shine with hands-on, engaging activities led by our Education staff and camp counselors. June 16 | Ages 8-13 |
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Garden Explorer Days: Nature’s Treasures
In this one-day program, campers will enjoy investigating and learning about the native organisms of our Piedmont region and those relationships in the natural world through hikes, games and activities. Campers will be outside rain or shine with hands-on, engaging activities led by our Education staff and camp counselors. June 17 | Ages 8-13 |
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Pollinator Week: Peek Into Beekeeping
Visitor PavilionPart of Pollinator Week | Wednesday, June 18 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Garden Pavilion | $25* An up-close look at the secret world of honey bees with an expert: perfect for Pollinator Week! 🐝 Curious about honey bees and their essential role in our environment? Join us for Peek Into Beekeeping, a
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