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Wednesday, September 30 | 11 a.m. | Trailhead | Free with pre-registration Join Garden Curator Karen and Horticulturist Bailey for a hands-on Lunch + Learn focused on getting your garden ready for fall. We’ll share practical seasonal gardening tips and demonstrate techniques you can put to use at home, from dividing perennials and preparing plants |
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Embark 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 
Alternating Wednesdays and Fridays | March-December | 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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Saturday, October 3 | 6-9 p.m. | The Gardens at Stowe Join us Saturday, October 3 from 6–9 p.m. for Daniel Stowe Conservancy’s annual fall fundraiser featuring a Southern-inspired dinner, live music, drinks, raffles and a beautiful evening at Stowe. Gather with friends for a fall evening on the lawn at Stowe featuring a Southern-inspired 
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 
Saturdays | 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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October 4 - November 15 |The Garden Pavilion | Open Garden Hours Celebrate the beauty of art and nature at the Visual Harvest Art Show, a partnership between Daniel Stowe Conservancy and the Gaston County Art Guild. This juried exhibition features an inspired collection of 2D and 3D fine art by regional artists on display |
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Wednesday, October 7 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | $15 | Grades 2 +3 Led by our Environmental Educators, students are plant detectives as they study what plants need to survive – and how do they get what they need? Learn by “digging” into the often-hidden world of soil and roots that support the stems, leaves, flowers
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Wednesday, October 7 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | $15 | Grades 4 + 5 In this hands-on outdoor adventure led by our Environmental Educators, students become food web detectives exploring who eats whom in nature and the necessary roles producers, consumers and decomposers perform. By investigating how plants, animals, fungi and other organisms act in their
Alternating Wednesdays and Fridays | March-November | 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. Please note that November's Learning for Littles will only be held on |
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Thursday, October 8 | 6-8 p.m. | The Trailhead Store | $5 Join us for a guided sunset trail walk! Explore the beauty of Stowe’s trails as the sun goes down, accompanied by an educator who will highlight local wildlife and unique plants along the way. This walk is $5 per person and open to |
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Friday, October 9 | 6-8 p.m. | $60 Step into the shadows of Lost Hollow for a Halloween Date Night unlike any other! Wander through the atmospheric Lost Hollow on a Spirit Stroll, stopping at stations along the way to sample handcrafted drinks inspired by the spiritsof the season. Join us for spooky stories that will |
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Saturday, October 10 | 8 a.m. | The Village at Stowe | Pricing varies; register now for lowest price! What better time to play dress up than at the third annual Jeepers Creepers race at Daniel Stowe Conservancy! Bust out those Halloween costumes early, sweat a little bit, and have a great time! Runners and walkers
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Saturday, October 10 | 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
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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Thursday, October 15 | 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 and enjoy live music. Each visit offers something
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Wednesday, October 15 | 4:30–5:30 p.m. | The Village Market | $20 Learn how to create your own miniature beaded flowers using colorful beads and wire! In this hands-on class, you’ll make a small bouquet of delicate flowers and arrange them in a vintage bottle vase to take home. All materials and instruction are provided. 
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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Embark 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
Alternating Wednesdays and Fridays | March-December | 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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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
Saturdays | 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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Sunday, October 18 | 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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Alternating Wednesdays and Fridays | March-November | 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. Please note that November's Learning for Littles will only be held on
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October 7 | 10-11 a.m. | Ages 2-4 | The Farmhouse Garden Center | $10 per child Little hands, big imaginations and plenty of opportunities to explore! Designed for our youngest nature lovers, Sprouts at Stowe invites children ages 2–4 and their grown-ups to discover nature through songs, movement, and hands-on creativity. Each 45-minute to |
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Friday, October 23 | 6-8 p.m. | The Village | $75 Enjoy fine wines and live music in nature! Sip, savor, and soak up the splendor of fall at Vino in the Village! Enjoy six thoughtfully curated, fall-inspired wines from 3 Keys Distributing, elegantly presented at tasting stations around the the Trailhead Store and Farmhouse Garden |
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Saturday, October 24 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Gardens | Garden Admission or Membership Ahoy, mateys! Halloween is making waves at Stowe! Gather your crew, put on your favorite costume and set sail for Bootanical: Stowe at Sea, a family-friendly Halloween celebration with pirates, sea creatures and plenty of adventures to discover along the
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
Saturdays | 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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Alternating Wednesdays and Fridays | March-December | 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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Saturday, October 31| 9:30-11 a.m. | Free! 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 we encourage you to decorate your vehicle “trunk-or-treat” style and be ready for Halloween excitement
Saturdays | 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 |
Lunch + Learn: Fall Planting
Visual Harvest Art Show Kick-Off
Sunset Trail Walk
