ADULT WORKSHOPS

Programs designed for older children (12+) and adults; both novice and expert gardeners are welcome.  For your convenience you may register over the phone (with a credit card) by calling (910) 486-0221 Ext. 27.  Pre-registration is required for adult workshops.  Click here to register on-line.

Educator Workshop: Growing Up WILD

Tues., Jan. 29; 9a.m. - 4p.m.

 Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education program that builds on the sense of wonder about nature andinvites children to explore wildlife and the world around them. Through activities and experiences the program provides a foundation for developing positive impressions about the natural world and lifelong social and academic skills. This curriculum is written especially for educators of children ages 3-7, meets Criteria I requirements of Environmental Education Certification, and can be used for C.E.U. credit. FREE and taught by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Pre-registration required prior to Jan. 25, 2013; click here to register on-line or call 910.486.0221 X 27.

Black Bears of North Carolina

Tues., Jan. 29; 6p.m. - 8p.m.

Are you curious about the life of our states only native bear species? The majority of this workshop, taught by Mike Campbell of the Wildlife Resources Commission, will be spent learning about the life history and current research on these fascinating creatures. This is an adult workshop, although mature middle and high school-age children are welcomed.  Fee: members free; $5 non –members, payable by cash or check on arrival. Pre-registration required; click here to register on-line or call 910.486.0221 X 27.

Tropical Terrarium Craft

Sat., Feb. 2; 2p.m. – 4:30p.m.

Terrariums are back in style, and design ideas are limitless. Come learn how-to create a miniature world in an large apothecary jar (provided) using hardy tropicals, attractive sands and stones. Care of your terrarium will also be covered.  Fee: $50 members; $55 non-members, includes Garden admission for the day. Pre-registration required by Jan. 30; click here to register on-line or call 910.486.0221 X 27.

Educator Workshop: Project WILD Aquatic

Tues., Feb. 12; 9a.m. - 4p.m.

Project WILD Aquatic K-12 Curriculum and Activity Guide emphasizes aquatic wildlife and aquatic ecosystems. It meets Criteria I requirements of Environmental Education Certification and can be used for C.E.U. credit. FREE and taught by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Pre-registration required prior to Feb. 9; click here to register on-line or call 910.486.0221 X 27.

The Sandhills Orchid Society Annual Growers’ Day

Sat., March 23; 9:30AM (Registration) - 3PM

This day-long seminar at the Garden is designed for everyone, beginner to experienced, interested in learning more about growing and blooming orchids better at home. Speakers will conduct workshops on the most common orchids available in local stores and garden centers. Fee:  $25.00 per person includes seminar materials, lunch*, and a blooming-sized orchid plant to take home.  Download a registration form. *Lunch will only be provided if registration received by March 19th, 2013.

For information contact: Richard Webb - orchidman177@gmail.com or 910.308.0223 or

Susan Makar -  Makar0318@gmail.com

Fayetteville Gardening Primer for Area Newcomers

Choose a session: Sat., May 4; 2 - 4p.m. or Tues., May 7; 6 - 8p.m.

Garden columnist and founding CFBG member Roger Mercer will advise gardeners new to the region on everything from soil preparation to types and varieties of annuals, perennials and vegetables that do best here. Come with your questions, and see Roger’s favorites throughout the Garden. Fee: $15 members; $20 non-members. Pre-registration required by May 2; click here to register on-line or call 910.486.0221 X 27.

The American Alligator

Thurs,  June 20, 2013; 2-5p.m.

Alligators and humans are both occupying the same habitats in parts of eastern North Carolina. At this program, the NC Wildlife Resources Commission will discuss the natural history and habitats of alligators, and ideas on how to live with them. This workshop is open to the general public ages 16 and up. It will qualify for Component III of the NC OEE certification program, and public school teachers may receive CEU credit.

Fee: $5 members; $10 non-members.

Pre-registration required by Tues. June 18; click here to register on-line or call 910.486.0221 X 27.

Frog Calls Workshop

Thurs, June 20, 2013; 6-9p.m.

Join Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation to learn anuran (frog and toad) ID, ecology and how to become involved with citizen science amphibian monitoring programs. We’ll listen for species in the Garden and conclude with a field study. This workshop is open to the general public ages 16 and up. It will qualify for Component III of the NC OEE certification program, and public school teachers may receive CEU credit.

Fee: $5 members; $10 non-members.

Pre-registration required by Tues. June 18; click here to register on-line or call 910.486.0221 X 27.

Clay Leaf Impression Dishes

Tues., July 9, 10:00-11:30a.m. (Shaping Session) and Tues., July 23, 10:00-11:30a.m. (Glazing Session)

Muddkatz potters Vicki Mckinnie and Helga Powell will lead this two part class to make several leaf impression dishes. Glazed and finished pieces are less than six inches in size and perfect to hold rings, coins in style or used in a fun way to decorate. Helga will also guide us in making a decorative mushroom. BOTH sessions essential.

Fee: $35 members; $40 non-members, includes Garden admission for the day.

Pre-registration required by July 4; click here to register on-line or call 910.486.0221 X 27.

Herbal Wreath Making Workshop

Choose a session: Sat., July 13, 2013; 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. or 2:00-3:30 p.m.

Create an aromatic herbal wreath with a variety of fresh plants. Once taken home and dried, the wreath will provide beauty, amazing scents and seasonings for your culinary creations.

Fee: $25 members; $30 non-members, includes Garden admission for the day.

Pre-registration required by July 10; click here to register on-line or call 910.486.0221 X 27.

Concrete Leaf Bird Bath Workshop

Choose a session: Tues., Aug. 6, 2013; 10am -12pm or Sat., Aug. 10, 2013, 10am -12pm

Use a concrete mixture and giant elephant ear leaves to create a unique bird bath or serene sculpture for your garden. Leave it at the Garden to cure, then paint and seal before taking it home.

Fee: $30 members; $40 non-members, includes Garden admission for the day.

Pre-registration required by August 2; click here to register on-line or call 910.486.0221 X 27.

Educator Workshop: Project WET Generation II

Fri., Aug. 9, 2013:  9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Project WET is an interdisciplinary water science education program for formal and non-formal educators or leaders of K-12 students. It promotes awareness, appreciation, knowledge, and stewardship of NC waters. The keystone is the new, updated Curriculum & Activity Guide. Hands-on activities correlate to the NC Standard Course of Study.  The guide is only available through a 6-hour workshop, which serves as Criteria I for the NC Environmental Education Certification and six contact CEU hours for teachers.

Fee: $30 (includes curriculum guide, program fees, and snacks.)
Pre-registration required by August 2; click here to register on-line or call 910.486.0221 X 27. Advanced payment required: $30 – payable to Cape Fear Botanical Garden. Please mail payment to:
Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 North Eastern Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC 28301 Attn. Education
In the event you are not able to attend, the entire amount is refundable minus a $10.00 processing fee.

Holiday Wreath Making Workshop

Five sessions to choose from:

Fri., Dec. 6; 10a.m. - noon, or 2 - 4p.m.

Sat., Dec. 7; 10a.m. - noon, or 2 - 4p.m.

Sun., Dec. 8; 2 - 4p.m.

Create gorgeous wreaths out of Garden greens. Fee includes materials to create up to two wreaths per person. Cider and hot chocolate will be provided to encourage the holiday spirit. Dress for the outdoors. Admission to the Garden included, so come early or stay after and enjoy lunch from the Garden Café. Book early – this popular workshop fills quickly! Fee: $40 member, $50 non-member. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required by Tues., Dec. 3; click here to register on-line or call 910.486.0221 X 27.

NATURE TALES

Our FREE preschool story and craft time, presented in partnership with Cumberland County Public Library, is held monthly on the first Saturday and Tuesday of the month. (The schedule is subject to change due to events or CFBG holidays.) Each month we explore a different natural science theme appropriate for ages two to six.  The 9:30 -10:30 session is most appropriate for two to four year-olds and the 10:30 - 11:30 sessions is geared toward ages five and six. Click here for a Nature Tales 2013 schedule. Registration is required for Nature Tales and the sessions fill up quickly.  Click here to reserve a spot for your child.

CAMP

Nature Nuts Half-Day Camps

Bring your child to this outdoor, half-day camp from 9a.m. until 12p.m. for three, fun-filled hours of nature programming with a snack provided. Your child will learn and explore at the same time!  

Note: Some sessions are for younger children ages 5-8, and some are for older children ages 9-12.

Fee: $25 member per session; $30 non-member per session.

Pre-registration required by one week prior to session; click here to register on-line or call 910.486.0221 X 27.

Session 1: Nature Play Immersion

Choose: Thurs., June 13 or Fri., June 14; age 5 to 8

Let’s spend a morning catching and observing pond life and insects.

Session 2: Sneak in Some Science

Choose: Thurs., June 20 or Fri., June 21; age 5 to 8

Spend the morning on some fun, nature-based science activities.  So much fun - children won’t even realize that these activities will help with concepts learned during the school year.

Session 3: Survival Shelters

June 27; age 9-12 only

Learn an important lesson on hypothermia prevention the fun way by building survival shelters in the woods of the garden. Bring your camera to photograph your structure.

Session 4: Fairy House Construction

June 28; age 9-12, but 8 year olds may also attend

Let’s bring some Gatorade and a snack into the woods for a whole morning of making “fairy houses” out of natural materials only. Bring your camera to photograph your creation before we return the materials to nature.

Session 5: Nature Art Immersion

Choose Thurs., July 11 or Fri., July 12; age 5 to 8

August 1; age 9-12          

What can we create with and inspired by natural materials?

Session 6: Farm to Food

Choose Thurs., August 15 or Fri., August 16; age 5 to 8

What do veggies look like before they get to the store? Let’s learn to make healthy, plant-based snacks. Activities partially indoors.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Wedding and Special Event Showcase

Sun., Feb. 24, Noon - 4 p.m.

Come and See How We Celebrate! Three caterers and a variety of vendors will inspire you – all in our beautifulvenue. We invite you to: Meet the Experts • See the Flowers • Taste the Food • Hear the Music • Bring Your Bridal Party! Tickets: $5 includes admission to the Garden. There will be Door Prizes & Gift Bags!

Fayetteville Camellia Show hosted by The Fayetteville Camellia Club

Sat., Mar. 2 & Sun., Mar. 3; Noon - 4p.m.

The annual Fayetteville Camellia Show is free and open to the public for viewing. Information on entering a bloom is available at www.fayettevillecamelliaclub.org. Tours of the Mary McLaurin Camellia Garden, featuring more than 300 plants, will be conducted both Saturday and Sunday. Special admission to the Garden for show attendees applies:  Adults $6; Children $1.50. 

Fayetteville Blooms 

March 15 through April 14; daily operating hours.

We want to show it ALL this spring... all the blooms we can, that is! The Garden kicks off spring time with one of the most spectacular floral displays in the region.

Members free; regular admission for non-members.

Funded in part by: Kim and Peter Van Borkulo • Plant It Green • Contributors of power2give.org.

Spring Concert Series

The family-friendly Friday evening outdoor* concert series returns to the Garden! Live entertainment from 6:30 to 8:30p.m. Food by Elliotts Catering Co. of Pinehurst available for purchase. Beer and wine also for purchase with proceeds from sales to benefit the Garden. Save these dates, you will want to grab a blanket or lawn chair and join us:

     April 12 – Stanley Baird Group – Jazz

     May 3 – Old Habits – Bluegrass

     May 24 – The Backbeat - Beatles Tribute 

     June 14 – Coconut Groove Band – Tropical Rock

     June 28 – Fantasy – Rhythm & Blues

Members free; regular admission for non-members.

Chair rental available. Please, no coolers, no outside beverages or food, no pets.

* Rain or shine; in event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors.

Thank You Sponsors!
Olde Fayetteville Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. • Dr. & Mrs. Sanjeev Slehria •

Hedgecoe Dentistry:  S. Joel Hedgecoe DDS •  David J. Hedgecoe, DDS, FAGD • Chessica Allen Logue, DDS

Garden, Food & Wine Festival featuring the 13th Annual Plant Sale 

April 19;  4 - 7p.m. (Members Only)

April 20;  10a.m. - 3p.m. (Open to the Public)

Live demonstrations by area chefs, sommeliers, and gardeners, plus a variety of vendors selling food, wine, plants, art and more - all in our beautiful gardens. Bring your reusable shopping bag for carrying your purchases. Lunch available for purchase from New Deli on Saturday. Rain or Shine! Members free; regular admission for non-members.

Orchid Show  

April 19, 3-7p.m.; April 20, 10a.m. – 5p.m., April 21; noon – 5p.m.

The Sandhills Orchid Society presents Orchid Magic, a show and sale at the Garden.

Admission to the Orchid Show: Adults $5, children free. 

The Seagull presented by Sweet Tea Shakespeare Company

June 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23, 2013 at 7pm by the Cypress Pond

June 22, 2013 at 2pm (indoor matinee)

The lives of characters emerge in this masterful play by Anton Chekhov filled with laughter, love, and sorrow, each colliding with the others on a countryside estate where everyone's secrets go untalked of and unseen. Follow an actress and her playwright son, a famous writer and an adoring fan, and the family and staff of the estate as they journey through joy and loss. Live music prior to the performance. Food and beverages available for purchase. * Free Sweet Tea & Lemonade. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.

Ticket: $10 Garden member; $12 Non-member; $7.50 Students; $5 Children 6-12 yrs.; Free Under 5 yrs.; $5 FSU students. Purchase tickets on-line: sweetteashakespeare.com .

* No outside food or beverages; no coolers, no pets. Rain or shine.

Romeo & Juliet presented by Sweet Tea Shakespeare Company

July 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, 2013 at 7pm by the Cypress Pond

July 20, 2013 at 2pm (indoor matinee)

William Shakespeare's timeless tale of love won and lost. Set against the backdrop of warring families, teenage love - full of emotions, hormones, bad choices, and brave risk -- Romeo & Juliet will win your heart. Live music prior to the performance. Food and beverages available for purchase. * Free Sweet Tea & Lemonade. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.

Ticket: $10 Garden member; $12 Non-member; $7.50 Students; $5 Children 6-12 yrs.; Free Under 5 yrs.; $5 FSU students. Purchase tickets on-line: sweetteashakespeare.com .

 * No outside food or beverages; no coolers, no pets. Rain or shine.