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Full Calendar of Events
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Birding Walks
Birding Walks
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
Birding Walks
Birding Walks
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
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Pickin’ on the Porch
Pickin’ on the Porch
Join 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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Woodland Naturalist Summer Camp
Woodland Naturalist Summer Camp
Calling all young nature lovers! Campers will learn about our forest environment and its creatures, small and big, shy and friendly, sharing their unique habitats with us. Campers will be outside rain or shine with hands-on, engaging activities lead by our Education staff and camp counselors. June 9-13 | Ages 8-12 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Woodland Naturalist Summer Camp
Woodland Naturalist Summer Camp
Calling all young nature lovers! Campers will learn about our forest environment and its creatures, small and big, shy and friendly, sharing their unique habitats with us. Campers will be outside rain or shine with hands-on, engaging activities lead by our Education staff and camp counselors. June 9-13 | Ages 8-12 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Woodland Naturalist Summer Camp
Woodland Naturalist Summer Camp
Calling all young nature lovers! Campers will learn about our forest environment and its creatures, small and big, shy and friendly, sharing their unique habitats with us. Campers will be outside rain or shine with hands-on, engaging activities lead by our Education staff and camp counselors. June 9-13 | Ages 8-12 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Free Night at Stowe – June
Free Night at Stowe – June
Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of The Gardens at Stowe with free admission on the second Wednesday of June, July and August. From 4-8 p.m., visitors are invited to explore the stunning gardens, unwind in the serene environment, explore our new Adventure Trail and discover the diverse plant collections without any admission fee. While admission
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Woodland Naturalist Summer Camp
Woodland Naturalist Summer Camp
Calling all young nature lovers! Campers will learn about our forest environment and its creatures, small and big, shy and friendly, sharing their unique habitats with us. Campers will be outside rain or shine with hands-on, engaging activities lead by our Education staff and camp counselors. June 9-13 | Ages 8-12 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Woodland Naturalist Summer Camp
Woodland Naturalist Summer Camp
Calling all young nature lovers! Campers will learn about our forest environment and its creatures, small and big, shy and friendly, sharing their unique habitats with us. Campers will be outside rain or shine with hands-on, engaging activities lead by our Education staff and camp counselors. June 9-13 | Ages 8-12 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Butterfly Walk – June
Butterfly Walk – June
Friday, June 13 | 11 a.m. Every second Friday of the month from June through September join us for a guided butterfly walk through The Gardens. Lead by longtime volunteer and pollinator enthusiast, Keith Camburn. Learn about local butterfly species, explore various host and nectar plants, life cycles of our fluttering friends, and so much
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Garden Photography Walk
Garden Photography Walk
Saturday, June 14 | 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
Pickin’ on the Porch
Pickin’ on the Porch
Join 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
Trailhead Cornhole Tourney
Trailhead Cornhole Tourney
Gather your crew and get ready to compete the day before Fathers' Day in our first-annual Trailhead Cornhole Tourney! It will be an absolute blast of an afternoon of lawn games, cold beers, live music and great company... what a perfect way to celebrate Dad! Join us for: A lively cornhole tourney Pickin' on the
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Garden Explorer Days: Wildlife Wonders
Garden Explorer Days: Wildlife Wonders
In this one-day program, campers will participate in experiential lessons about the diverse wildlife that make Stowe their home and how their unique adaptations support their survival in our ecosystem. Campers will be outside rain or shine with hands-on, engaging activities led by our Education staff and camp counselors. June 16 | Ages 8-13 |
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Garden Explorer Days: Nature’s Treasures
Garden Explorer Days: Nature’s Treasures
In this one-day program, campers will enjoy investigating and learning about the native organisms of our Piedmont region and those relationships in the natural world through hikes, games and activities. Campers will be outside rain or shine with hands-on, engaging activities led by our Education staff and camp counselors. June 17 | Ages 8-13 |
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Pollinator Week: Peek Into Beekeeping
Pollinator Week: Peek Into Beekeeping
Part of Pollinator Week | Wednesday, June 18 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Garden Pavilion | $25* An up-close look at the secret world of honey bees with an expert: perfect for Pollinator Week! 🐝 Curious about honey bees and their essential role in our environment? Join us for Peek Into Beekeeping, a
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Pollinator Week: Seed Papermaking Workshop
Pollinator Week: Seed Papermaking Workshop
Part of Pollinator Week | Thursday, June 19 | 2-4 p.m. | The Farmhouse Garden Center| $7 materials fee Bring Pollinator Week to the Farmhouse with a pollinator-friendly workshop! 🐝🦋 Meet us in the Farmhouse Garden Center's sunny courtyard for a hands-on workshop where you'll make your very own plantable paper infused with native flower seeds
Moonlight Series – Moth Night
Moonlight Series – Moth Night
Thursday, June 19 | 8-11 p.m. We invite you to join our local moth expert, Lior Carlson, for an evening of learning + observing these winged wonders of the night, as part of our Moonlight Series. With over 3,000 species in North Carolina alone, moths are vital organisms in our Piedmont region, providing pollination for
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Birding Walks
Birding Walks
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
Pollinator Week: An Evening of Ecology
Pollinator Week: An Evening of Ecology
Part of Pollinator Week | Friday, June 20 | 5-7 p.m. | Garden Pavilion | Cost Varies* Celebrate science, community and the beauty of nature this Pollinator Week! 🐝 Wrap up Pollinator Week with An Evening of Ecology at the garden. Join us for the final day of our Bioblitz: a community science event using
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Pickin’ on the Porch
Pickin’ on the Porch
Join 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
Jazz at the Garden: Summer Concert Series
Jazz at the Garden: Summer Concert Series
Saturday, June 21 | 5-8 p.m. Spend a warm summer evening surrounded by nature, good vibes and smooth jazz at Jazz at the Garden: Summer Concert Series, a part of Savor the Summer! Pack your lawn chairs or picnic blankets for an outdoor event! This season, we’re turning up the flavor with a special cookout
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Paddling Camp
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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Paddling Camp
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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Paddling Camp
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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Paddling Camp
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
Free Nature Photography Walk
Free Nature Photography Walk
Thursday, 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.
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Paddling Camp
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
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
Pickin’ on the Porch
Pickin’ on the Porch
Join 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
Savor the Summer with Wagon Load a Trouble
Savor the Summer with Wagon Load a Trouble
Savor the Summer: Good Tunes, Good Sips & Good Vibes! Saturday, 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
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
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
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
Birding Walks
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
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Red, White + Blooms
Red, White + Blooms
Saturday, July 5 | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Celebrate summer in style at Red, White + Blooms! 🌹🌼🌻 Start off the holiday weekend with a laid-back Coffee + Cars cruise-in at the Trailhead Store at 8:30 a.m. Treat yourself to a gourmet beverage, chat with fellow car enthusiasts, then watch or join the polished
Pickin’ on the Porch
Pickin’ on the Porch
Join 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
