Throughout the Day
- Crafts for kids (11 a.m.-3 p.m.)
- Live music featuring Garden favorite Aaron Denver Crites
- Find Your Path Passport: Stop at as many “paths” as you can throughout the day to fill your passport. Visitors who complete their passport win a prize!
- Lost Hollow Garden bar featuring fun, outdoorsy cocktails and N/A beverages
Birding Walk | 9-10 a.m.
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 educational and enjoyable experience in the great outdoors. This guided walk is free as it is part of our Volunteer Programming and no pre-registration is required.
Meadowood Walk Guided Trail Hike | 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Join DSBG Education Manager Rosemary Kinch as she guides you through our newly-renovated, half-mile Meadowood Walk trail! This trail is located inside the Garden, surrounding our Piedmont Prairie, stretching into the forest beyond and providing scenic views of Lake Wylie.
Meet at Meadowood Walk trailhead just beyond the Serpentine Garden to participate. This educational guided walk is a $5 flat fee for all. Non-members will need to purchase garden admission to join Your Path to Spring.
Piedmont Prairie Ecology Chat | 11-11:30 a.m.
DSBG Educator Rosemary Kinch leads a conversation about DSBG’s sprawling Piedmont Prairie. Learn why the Prairie is so vital to our natural ecosystem on DSBG property, benefits of Prairie conservation and how you can get involved in protecting the Prairie in the years to come.
Stop by the stairs in front of the Piedmont Prairie to join!
Persimmon Trail Guided Trail Hike | Noon – 1 p.m.
Join DSBG Education Manager Rosemary Kinch as she shares her expert insights on the flora and fauna of our 0.3-mile Persimmon Trail. This trail is located on DSBG property just outside the Garden; the trailhead is located at the back of the DSBG parking lot. This educational guided walk is a $5 flat fee for all. Non-members will need to purchase Garden admission to join Your Path to Spring.