Butterfly Bungalow Tour: Host Plants + Caterpillars
Friday, June 26 | 3-3:30 p.m. | $10 (General Garden Admission or Membership required) | Limited to 20 Participants Part of our Pollinator Week Programming. Go beyond the butterfly and discover the often-overlooked world of caterpillars during this special Pollinator Week experience inside the Butterfly Bungalow. Led by Butterfly Exhibit Specialist Candace Duncan, this private
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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
Saturday, June 27 + Sunday, June 28 | 3-3:30 p.m. | $5 (Garden Admission or Membership required) 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
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Dog Days of Summer
Sunday, June 28 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Village | Free Spend a day with furry friends at Dog Days of Summer! We're filling the Dog Park with kiddie pools and other water fun so that pups can chill out with their humans. We'll also be hosting a pet vendor market and giving you
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Butterfly Banquet Experience
Saturday, June 27 + Sunday, June 28 | 3-3:30 p.m. | $5 (Garden Admission or Membership required) 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
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Learning for Littles
TrailheadThank you Sodoma Law Belmont for sponsoring Learning for Littles! Alternating 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
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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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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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Cars + Coffee
Saturday, July 4| 8:30-10 a.m. | Free! Kick off your July 4 holiday in style! 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 no pre-registration is required. Participants who
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Red, White + Blooms
Saturday, July 4 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Gardens | Garden Admission or Membership Kick off your Fourth of July festivities with a Stowe morning of family fun and summer adventure at Red, White + Blooms! Start your day in the Village at Stowe with our Neighborhood Parade, where kids and families can show
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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
TrailheadThank you Sodoma Law Belmont for sponsoring Learning for Littles! Alternating 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
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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, July 11 | 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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Learning for Littles
TrailheadThank you Sodoma Law Belmont for sponsoring Learning for Littles! Alternating 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
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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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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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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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Members’ Evening in The Gardens
Friday, July 17 | 5-9 p.m. | The Gardens | Free | MEMBERS ONLY The Gardens at Stowe will be open from 5-9 p.m., exclusively for members! Beat the summer heat and enjoy a drink on the Four Seasons Lawn, or take a sunset stroll and and experience one of the most beautiful times of
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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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