Paddling Camp
In partnership with the Catawba Riverkeeper, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden campers will spend five days learning skills from beginner to intermediate while exploring different locations on the South Fork and/or Catawba River in Gaston County. Whether you are a true beginner or have experience on the water, we have something that will keep campers active, busy
...Paddling Camp
In partnership with the Catawba Riverkeeper, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden campers will spend five days learning skills from beginner to intermediate while exploring different locations on the South Fork and/or Catawba River in Gaston County. Whether you are a true beginner or have experience on the water, we have something that will keep campers active, busy
...Paddling Camp
In partnership with the Catawba Riverkeeper, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden campers will spend five days learning skills from beginner to intermediate while exploring different locations on the South Fork and/or Catawba River in Gaston County. Whether you are a true beginner or have experience on the water, we have something that will keep campers active, busy
...Paddling Camp
In partnership with the Catawba Riverkeeper, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden campers will spend five days learning skills from beginner to intermediate while exploring different locations on the South Fork and/or Catawba River in Gaston County. Whether you are a true beginner or have experience on the water, we have something that will keep campers active, busy
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Free Nature Photography Walk
TrailheadThursday, June 26 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead Store Join us for Nature Photography Walks led by professional photographer Nelson Stegall! These 1.5 hour walks are typically hosted the fourth Thursday of each month and are designed to immerse you in nature, slow down and capture meaningful images inspired by the Slow Photography Movement.
...Paddling Camp
In partnership with the Catawba Riverkeeper, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden campers will spend five days learning skills from beginner to intermediate while exploring different locations on the South Fork and/or Catawba River in Gaston County. Whether you are a true beginner or have experience on the water, we have something that will keep campers active, busy
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Forest Bathing
Join us on this three-hour 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
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Pickin’ on the Porch
TrailheadJoin us for a fun-filled afternoon at the Trailhead Store! Our Pickin' on the Porch music series brings talented local musical artists out to the Trailhead Store porch for some free fun every Saturday from 2-4 p.m. (Weather permitting). Pickin' on the Porch features: Rotating musical artists Beverages like lattes, cold beer, wine and soda
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Savor the Summer with Wagon Load a Trouble
Visitor PavilionSavor the Summer: Good Tunes, Good Sips & Good Vibes! Friday, June 28 | 6-8 p.m. | Cost varies* Kick off your steamy summer weekend at The Gardens with our first Savor the Summer evening! On Saturday, June 28, enjoy evening garden hours until 8 p.m. and soak in the beauty of golden hour across
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Garden Explorer Days – Outdoor Engineer Day
In this one-day program, campers will put their building and critical thinking skills to the test with construction experiments, building boats, catapults and towers! June 30 | Ages 8-13 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. DSBG Members – $60 | Non-Members – $65 Register Here
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Garden Explorer Days – Mad Science Day
In this one-day program, campers will become mad scientists, diving into hands-on, engaging activities, from creating bottle rockets to investigating chemical reactions, that prompt them to continuously ask “Why?”. July 1 | Ages 8-13 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. DSBG Members – $60 | Non-Members – $65 Register Here
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Garden Explorer Days – Nature Art Day
In this one-day program, campers will activate their art skills! Using items from nature, they’ll make crafts to take home and explore the wonders of natural plant dyes (and tie dying with them!). July 2 | Ages 8-13 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. DSBG Members – $60 | Non-Members – $65 Register Now
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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
...Pickin’ on the Porch
TrailheadJoin us for a fun-filled afternoon at the Trailhead Store! Our Pickin' on the Porch music series brings talented local musical artists out to the Trailhead Store porch for some free fun every Saturday from 2-4 p.m. (Weather permitting). Pickin' on the Porch features: Rotating musical artists Beverages like lattes, cold beer, wine and soda
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Our Enchanted Garden Camp
Campers will explore and experience the unique magic of our garden environment through nature discovery, games, crafts and puppet storytelling. They may even catch a glimpse of a garden fairy or a gnome. This half day camp is perfect to get your little ones outside and exploring without the exhaustion of a full day camp,
...Our Enchanted Garden Camp
Campers will explore and experience the unique magic of our garden environment through nature discovery, games, crafts and puppet storytelling. They may even catch a glimpse of a garden fairy or a gnome. This half day camp is perfect to get your little ones outside and exploring without the exhaustion of a full day camp,
...Our Enchanted Garden Camp
Campers will explore and experience the unique magic of our garden environment through nature discovery, games, crafts and puppet storytelling. They may even catch a glimpse of a garden fairy or a gnome. This half day camp is perfect to get your little ones outside and exploring without the exhaustion of a full day camp,
...Our Enchanted Garden Camp
Campers will explore and experience the unique magic of our garden environment through nature discovery, games, crafts and puppet storytelling. They may even catch a glimpse of a garden fairy or a gnome. This half day camp is perfect to get your little ones outside and exploring without the exhaustion of a full day camp,
...Our Enchanted Garden Camp
Campers will explore and experience the unique magic of our garden environment through nature discovery, games, crafts and puppet storytelling. They may even catch a glimpse of a garden fairy or a gnome. This half day camp is perfect to get your little ones outside and exploring without the exhaustion of a full day camp,
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Garden Photography Walk
Visitor PavilionSaturday, July 12 | 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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