Quarterly Free Days 2009

Free admission for visitors:

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Special Events

August 10th - 14th:  Cape Fear Kids Camp 2009

Click here for the registration packet.

Nature Tales

CFBG’s popular preschool story and craft time, presented in partnership with Cumberland County Public Library, is held on each first Saturday except during events or CFBG holidays.  Each month we explore a different natural science theme:

January 3, 2009     No Nature Tales due to end of holiday season

February 7, 2009   Snow is Falling

March 7, 2009       Feel the Wind

April 4, 2009          Where are the Night Animals?

May 2, 2009          No Nature Tales due to prep for May Day

June 6, 2009          A Nest Full of Eggs

July 4, 2009           No Nature Tales due to the holiday

August 1, 2009      Big Tracks, Little Tracks—Following Animal Prints

Sept. 5, 2009          Down Comes the Rain

Oct. 3, 2009            No Nature Tales due to prep for Heritage Day

Nov. 7, 2009           What is Hibernation?

Dec. 5, 2009           Animals in Winter

Nature Tales is FREE but reservations are required and the sessions fill up quickly.  Call the office (910) 486-0221 to reserve a spot for your child at one of two sessions: 10:30 am or 11:30 am.  The story and craft are appropriate for our Little Bloomers (ages two to six) but all ages are welcome.

Adult Workshops

Pre-registration is required for adult workshops.  For your convenience you may register over the phone (with a credit card) by calling (910) 486-0221. Mail-in registration forms are available at online.  Programs designed for older children (12+) and adults; both novice and expert gradeners are welcome. 

Create a Mixed Hanging Basket

Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Fee: $35/$30 members

Join Carol Fleitz as she shows techniques on making a mixed hanging basket. She will show what plant to use, how to maintain, and where to place them. You will take home a plant that will make a great Mother’s Day gift.

Loving Your Lawn

Saturday, May 9, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Fee: $25/$20 members

Join expert and Master Gardenersm George Quigley he teaches the techniques needed to grow and maintain a beautiful and healthy lawn.