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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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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Vino in the Village
Friday, October 23 | 6-8 p.m. | The Village | $75 Enjoy fine wines and live music in nature! Sip, savor, and soak up the splendor of fall at Vino in the Village! Enjoy six thoughtfully curated, fall-inspired wines from 3 Keys Distributing, elegantly presented at tasting stations around the the Trailhead Store and Farmhouse
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Bootanical: Stowe at Sea
Saturday, October 24 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Gardens | Garden Admission or Membership Ahoy, mateys! Halloween is making waves at Stowe! Gather your crew, put on your favorite costume and set sail for Bootanical: Stowe at Sea, a family-friendly Halloween celebration with pirates, sea creatures and plenty of adventures to discover along
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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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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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Cars + Coffee: Trunk-or-Treat
Saturday, October 31| 9:30-11 a.m. | Free! All makes and models are welcome (and encouraged!) to meet up at the Garden Pavilion parking lot to show off their rides and chat with fellow enthusiasts. This is a family-friendly meet, and we encourage you to decorate your vehicle “trunk-or-treat” style and be ready for Halloween excitement
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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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Learning for Littles
Thank you Sodoma Law Belmont for sponsoring Learning for Littles! 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 9:30-10:15 a.m. Please note that November's Learning for Littles will
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Homeschool Series: Nature’s Winter Survival Challenge (Grades 2 +3)
Wednesday, November 4 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | $15 | Grades 2 +3 What happens to plants and animals in winter? In this outdoor adventure facilitated by our Environmental Educators, join a challenging mission to discover how organisms survive as the abundance of the warmer seasons transition to cooler temperatures, less food supplies and habitat changes.
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Homeschool Series: Wildlife Super Senses (Grades 4 + 5)
Wednesday, November 4 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | $15 | Grades 4 + 5 Enter the world of wildlife with our Environmental Educators as we explore the incredible ways animals gather information and respond to the world to locate food, avoid danger and find their way home. Animals experience the world in very different ways from
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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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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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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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Learning for Littles
Thank you Sodoma Law Belmont for sponsoring Learning for Littles! 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 9:30-10:15 a.m. Please note that November's Learning for Littles will
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Garden Photography Walk
Saturday, November 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
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Great American Campout
Saturday, November 14 | The Gardens at Stowe | Pricing Varies Check in: Saturday between 12-2 p.m. Check out: Sunday by 10 a.m. Experience an exclusive overnight campout inside The Gardens at Stowe. Enjoy group activities or spend your time exploring the Gardens after hours at your own pace. This is the perfect opportunity for
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