Upcoming Events Calendar Fayetteville

Ages 3-5 What is an insect? Help us count legs (and antennae), and then go looking for bugs here in the garden! This class is intended for preschoolers. Child must be accompanied by an adult.[...]

Our FREE preschool story and nature time is presented in partnership with Cumberland County Public Library and Information Center. Each month we explore a different natural science theme. We are offering two sessions for your[...]

Our FREE preschool story and nature time is presented in partnership with Cumberland County Public Library and Information Center. Each month we explore a different natural science theme. We are offering two sessions for your[...]

Practice this flowing eastern exercise with instructor Rich Martin while overlooking the Garden. Held every Tuesdays from 10am – 11:30 am  indoors or outside depending on the weather. Prices are below and will be available for purchase in[...]

Cape Fear Botanical Garden and YMCA of Sandhills, have partnered to bring you Yoga in the Garden! Grab your yoga mat and come rejuvenate at our peaceful yoga session in the beautiful Orangery from 6:00pm-7:00pm.[...]

Let’s review our shapes and then take a walk around the Garden to see if we can find shapes of all sizes in Nature!  This class is intended for preschoolers.  Child must be accompanied by an adult.  Fee: Included with Garden Membership or admission,[...]

Practice this flowing eastern exercise with instructor Rich Martin while overlooking the Garden. Held every Tuesdays from 10am – 11:30 am  indoors or outside depending on the weather. Prices are below and will be available for purchase in[...]

Ages 3-5 Let’s learn all about birds! We’ll learn about what makes birds different from other animals, learn how to speak like a bird, and how to identify some common birds. Then we’ll make our[...]

Our instructor, Patty Speights, will teach us how to paint a beautiful firefly…and then make it glow!! This class is open to children ages 8 and over. Canvas, paint, brushes, and easel are provided. Cost[...]

Cape Fear Botanical Garden and YMCA of Sandhills, have partnered to bring you Yoga in the Garden! Grab your yoga mat and come rejuvenate at our peaceful yoga session in the beautiful Orangery from 6:00pm-7:00pm.[...]

This one-day educator workshop (8:30 am- 2:30 pm) will introduce you to three parameters of wetlands (vegetation, soils, hydrology) as well as wetland functions and values through fun and interactive activities in lesson plan format[...]

  Come see the Garden in a different light, we are extending our hours to bring you Third Thursdays! Beginning March 16th and continuing through September, come soak up nature till 9 PM in the[...]

The Dragonfly Detectives program is an inquiry-based science program for NC students grades 4-8.  As a participant, your child will be doing REAL science by getting involved in a variety of citizen science projects. Students will learn how to make[...]

All ages! Learn the basics about letterboxing: an outdoor scavenger hunt the whole family can participate in!  We’ll go over basic vocabulary and rules before we head out to find treasures hidden here in the Garden! [...]

Practice this flowing eastern exercise with instructor Rich Martin while overlooking the Garden. Held every Tuesdays from 10am – 11:30 am  indoors or outside depending on the weather. Prices are below and will be available for purchase in[...]

Ages 12 through adult Join our Environmental Education Coordinator on a nature walk around the garden and into the woods. We’ll look for various garden critters and identify some native plants along the way. This[...]

Cape Fear Botanical Garden and YMCA of Sandhills, have partnered to bring you Yoga in the Garden! Grab your yoga mat and come rejuvenate at our peaceful yoga session in the beautiful Orangery from 6:00pm-7:00pm.[...]

Ages 3-5 What is a frog? What is the difference between a frog and a toad? We’ll touch some replica amphibians before we go on a walk to seek frogs along the pond edges. This[...]

Ages 5 and up! Even though you can’t always see them, the Garden’s pond is home to many living things! Learn what types of critters might be found in the pond and how to use[...]

Imagine a life where everything you owned was made by you or a family member.  That was reality for Native Americans thousands of years ago.  No stores, no restaurants.  You had to make your own[...]

Susan Campbell and her team will demonstrate the process of hummingbird banding, a critical component of her research. Come see local Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and learn about trapping and handling as well as applying a tiny bands and taking data.[...]

All ages! Learn the basics about letterboxing: an outdoor scavenger hunt the whole family can participate in!  We’ll go over basic vocabulary and rules before we head out to find treasures hidden here in the[...]

Spanish Immersion Class in the Garden June 27 @ 10am, July 25 @ 10am, Aug 15 @ 10am Bring your little ones and enjoy 45 minutes of language, music and culture. Our program allows your[...]

Practice this flowing eastern exercise with instructor Rich Martin while overlooking the Garden. Held every Tuesdays from 10am – 11:30 am  indoors or outside depending on the weather. Prices are below and will be available for purchase in[...]

Ages 5 and up! Even though you can’t always see them, the Garden’s pond is home to many living things! Learn what types of critters might be found in the pond and how to use[...]