Buzzing Beyond the Honey Bee: Native Pollinators You Never Knew
Friday, August 7 | 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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Garden Photography Walk
Saturday, August 8 | 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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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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Butterfly Banquet Experience
Saturdays through August 8 | 3-3:30 p.m. | $10 (plus admission or membership) | Butterfly Bungalow Get up close with the butterflies of the Butterfly Bungalow during this special feeding experience Using a nectar stick provided by our staff, participants will have the opportunity to offer a sweet treat to the butterflies and enjoy a
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Comedy in the Garden
Saturday, August 8 | 7-9 p.m. | The Gardens | Pricing varies; see below for details Join us on Saturday, August 8 for Stowe's first-ever comedy show! This stacked lineup of comedians will bring the heat as you enjoy the cooler temperatures the evening brings over the picturesque Gardens at Stowe. NOTE: We've had a
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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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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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Village Market
Thursday, August 13 | 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. Each visit offers something new, from just-picked fruits
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Suncatcher Painting Class
Thursday, August 13 | 4:30–6 p.m. | $25 | Farmhouse Garden Center | Recommended Ages 12+ Create a beautiful piece of garden-inspired art during the Village Market! Using special faux stained glass paints, you'll transform a nature-themed acrylic suncatcher into a vibrant window decoration that catches and reflects the light. Choose from a variety of
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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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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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