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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Wings of Wonder: Honey Bees, Small Bees, Butterflies & Other Tiny Pollinators
Friday, August 14 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Garden Pavilion | Free with admission or Membership Join Janet Manuel, Ecological Stewardship Manager, and Emma McGee, Horticulturalist, for this engaging Lunch & Learn series designed to help you discover, identify, and appreciate the incredible diversity of pollinators found throughout our region. Each session combines an interactive classroom discussion with guided
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Summer Date Night: The Birds + The Bees
Friday, August 14 | 6-8 p.m. | The Gardens | $25 Discover the fascinating world of courtship, pollination and nature’s most important partnerships at The Birds + the Bees Date Night, an adults-only evening at Daniel Stowe Conservancy. Couples, friends or anyone looking for a unique night out are invited to explore the beauty
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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 + Crafts: Fall Felting
Sunday, August 16 | 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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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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SOLD OUT – Butterfly Release Experience
Weekly on Wednesdays | 11:30 a.m.-Noon | Butterfly Bungalow | $10 (+Garden admission or membership) Become part of the magic as you help welcome our newest butterflies to the Butterfly Bungalow.During this behind-the-scenes experience, participants will take part in releasing butterflies into the exhibit. Seated among hundreds of free-flying butterflies, you'll carefully open the protective
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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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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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Great Southeastern Pollinator Census
Friday, August 21 + Saturday, August 22 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Gardens | Free with admission or membership Join thousands of community scientists across the Southeast in one of the region’s largest pollinator conservation events. Daniel Stowe Conservancy is proud to participate for the second consecutive year, and we’re hoping to make 2026 our biggest Census yet! The
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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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Great Southeastern Pollinator Census
Friday, August 21 + Saturday, August 22 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Gardens | Free with admission or membership Join thousands of community scientists across the Southeast in one of the region’s largest pollinator conservation events. Daniel Stowe Conservancy is proud to participate for the second consecutive year, and we’re hoping to make 2026 our biggest Census yet! 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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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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Micheaux + More Trail Tour
Saturday, August 22 | 4 p.m. | The Trailhead Store | Free, but pre-registration required Looking for an adventure? You've found it! Our staff will guide you through some of the newest trails at Stowe, leading you down to Lake Wylie before venturing into the newest section of the Carolina Thread Trail adjacent to Stowe's
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Sasquatch Stomp Adventure Race
Saturday, August 22 | 4-6 p.m. | The Trailhead Store | $10 The Sasquatch Stomp Adventure Race is a family-friendly off-road scavenger hunt using navigation. Teams consist of 2-4 people and you have the option to register on foot or a combination of on foot and on bike (no e-bikes permitted). Click here to view the
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CANCELED – Bigfoot Bash
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Bigfoot Bash has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience!
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