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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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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Summer Nights 5k + One-Miler
Saturday, July 18 | 7 p.m. | Prices vary | The Gardens Come hang out just before dusk for the 2026 Summer Nights 5K and 1 Miler! The setting sun paired with the shade of our trails will make for the “coolest” race you can do around here in mid-July. After the race is over,
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Coffee and Crafts: Seed Paper Making
Sunday, July 19| 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 brewed
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Behind the Seeds: Members-Only Tour
Sunday, July 19 | 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. | $20 | MEMBERS ONLY Take a never before seen look behind the curtain at our Growing Center and Native Seed Nursery. Guided by leaders of our Horticulture Team, you'll get to see how Stowe grows and nurtures plants that are used in the Gardens
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Behind the Seeds: Members-Only Tour
Sunday, July 19 | 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. | $20 | MEMBERS ONLY Take a never before seen look behind the curtain at our Growing Center and Native Seed Nursery. Guided by leaders of our Horticulture Team, you'll get to see how Stowe grows and nurtures plants that are used in the Gardens
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Behind the Seeds: Members-Only Tour
Sunday, July 19 | 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. | $20 | MEMBERS ONLY Take a never before seen look behind the curtain at our Growing Center and Native Seed Nursery. Guided by leaders of our Horticulture Team, you'll get to see how Stowe grows and nurtures plants that are used in the Gardens
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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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