Did you ever want to dig a hole to the center of the Earth? In this class we’ll find out what would happen if we could really try it and have a chance to become gem miners ourselves. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in at the Gift Shop before meeting us […]
In this class, we’ll create a simple circuit to turn a toothbrush head into a tiny moving bristle bot. It’s a fun introduction to the science of electricity. This is a drop-off class. Ages 5-10. Please meet in the classroom. Come dressed to explore the outdoors. To preregister, click here. Fee: $5 plus membership or admission to […]
Create your own Garden Terrarium in a jar at Cape Fear Botanical Garden. Hosted by the Therapeutic Horticulture department. Join us for a relaxing morning workshop appropriate for all age levels and skill levels. (Participants under age 18 must attend with a registered adult.) Learn how to create a mini ecosystem, the difference between an […]
Thursday, February 14 - Family Art Night - Painted Bird House Join us for a memorable Family Art Night where all ages come together to unleash their creativity! This session will focus on painting birdhouses, allowing families to collaborate on a project that can be proudly displayed in their home. Whether you're a seasoned artist […]
The Great Backyard Bird Count is a global event that gets people excited about birding in the winter by creating a winter snapshot of birds. Cape Fear Botanical Garden will be providing opportunities for the whole family to be a part of this annual initiative. Join expert birder Hal Broadfoot at the Great Backyard Bird […]
This camp is FULL! Please consider joining us for a future camp. Ancient fossils, and hidden gems are the theme of this one day camp. We’ll learn how rocks and fossils form, break open geodes, identify gem stones, and more! $30 members, $40 non-members Preregistration required. This is a drop-off program. Please bring a packed […]
A chinese martial art and system of calisthenics with very slow controlled movements taught by Rich Martin. Tai Chi is held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. indoors or outside depending on the weather. Please call 910.486.0221 to pre-register. Single Class: $15- Garden Member $17- Non Member 4 Class Punch Card: $50- Garden […]
Join mixologist Rob Clayton for a another series highlighting Herbal Infusions for Cocktails & More. He will showcase the art of crafting dry rubs, marinades, glazes, and modern condiments while delving into the interplay of herbal components that seamlessly enhance both the culinary and cocktail experiences. Participants will make and take home herbal infusions of […]
Party with your Houseplants- A houseplants for beginners workshop Dates offered :February 22nd Time: 5:45pm- 7:30pm Location: Education classroom located beside the Garden Gift Shop How do you make your houseplants happy? Join us for a fun filled workshop, learning tips and tricks of keeping your houseplants happy, bug patrol and learn Plant ID for many […]
Preregister Here! Create colorful sock puppet pals with mops of yarn hairs, floppy ears, wings, tails, and so much more! We’ll provide the sock puppet supplies; you bring the crazy creation ideas. $20 per family plus admission or membership. Preregistration required. All ages welcome!
This class is FULL! Soon hummingbirds will be venturing south on their annual migration. Get a chance to see these brilliantly colored birds up close by creating a hanging hummingbird feeder. Ages 6+ This is a drop-off class. Please meet in the classroom. Come dressed to explore outside. Preregister here. Fee: $5 per child plus membership […]
A chinese martial art and system of calisthenics with very slow controlled movements taught by Rich Martin. Tai Chi is held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. indoors or outside depending on the weather. Please call 910.486.0221 to pre-register. Single Class: $15- Garden Member $17- Non Member 4 Class Punch Card: $50- Garden […]
This session is full! Please consider joining us next month. Stomp and roar through a dinosaur themed story time and find toy dinosaurs hidden in the Children’s Garden. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in at the Gift Shop before meeting us at either the Children’s Pavilion or the Classroom. Come dressed […]
Please consider joining us next month! Stomp and roar through a dinosaur themed story time and find toy dinosaurs hidden in the Children’s Garden. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in at the Gift Shop before meeting us at either the Children’s Pavilion or the Classroom. Come dressed to explore outside. Preregister here. There […]
Preregistration Required! Did you ever think to compare the beak of an eagle with a pelican or a hummingbird? There’s an amazing variety of bird beaks supporting each species’ unique diet. In this class, we’ll learn about adaptation through a hands-on bird beak game. This is a drop-off class. Ages 5-10. Please meet in the classroom. […]
Preregister Here! Nature Tales is the Garden’s FREE story time for families with preschool and toddler-age children. Each class includes a themed story time performance and a craft project. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in with the Gift Shop for class location. Come dressed for the weather outside! This program is […]
A chinese martial art and system of calisthenics with very slow controlled movements taught by Rich Martin. Tai Chi is held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. indoors or outside depending on the weather. Please call 910.486.0221 to pre-register. Single Class: $15- Garden Member $17- Non Member 4 Class Punch Card: $50- Garden […]
Nature Tales is the Garden’s FREE story time for families with preschool and toddler-age children. Each class includes a themed story time performance and a craft project. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in with the Gift Shop for class location. Come dressed for the weather outside! This program is completely FREE. […]
How to Grow Your Money: Foundations of Investing - A Feed Your Mind Lunch & Learn Event Date: Thursday, March 7 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Grand Hall, Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville Description: Join us for a stimulating Feed Your Mind Lunch & Learn session with Debbie Best, […]
Kids have a night out while adults get the night off! This month our theme is frogs and toads and dusk is the best time to find them in the Garden. As always, we’ll end the night with s’mores around the campfire. Ages 8-12. This is a drop-off program. Preregistration is required. Please preregister here. No night of […]
Explore sensory stations with water beads, playdough, slime, and more. Plus can you guess what’s in each mystery bag? And make your own sensory bottle to take home. Nature Play Days are an opportunity for children and their families to learn at their own pace through play based activities. Ages 2-8 with family. Included with […]
Preregister Here! We can thank trees for so many things from the air we breathe to the food we eat; to chewing gum, and tape; and, even medicines, like aspirin. In this class, we’ll learn about all the important functions of trees with a hands-on activity and a short walk in the Garden. Ages 6+ […]
A chinese martial art and system of calisthenics with very slow controlled movements taught by Rich Martin. Tai Chi is held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. indoors or outside depending on the weather. Please call 910.486.0221 to pre-register. Single Class: $15- Garden Member $17- Non Member 4 Class Punch Card: $50- Garden […]
This class is full! Spring is here and that means the robins are back. Learn how baby robins grow up, create a rocking robin craft, and play a game to see who gets the worms. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in at the Gift Shop before meeting us at either the […]
This class is full! Please consider joining us for a future class. Spring is here and that means the robins are back. Learn how baby robins grow up, create a rocking robin craft, and play a game to see who gets the worms. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in at the […]
Preregistration Required! Did you know that 1 in 4 of the known animal species on Earth is a beetle? There are over 400,000 different species of beetles. In this class, we’ll explore the world of beetles with preserved specimens and hands-on activities. This is a drop-off class. Ages 5-10. Please meet in the classroom. Come dressed […]
In this one day camp, we’ll learn what makes reptiles unique, meet two live animals, and get up close with all things scaly! $30 members, $40 non-members Preregistration required. This is a drop-off program. Please bring a packed lunch and water bottle. Please dress to explore outside and get messy with art and science projects.
A chinese martial art and system of calisthenics with very slow controlled movements taught by Rich Martin. Tai Chi is held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. indoors or outside depending on the weather. Please call 910.486.0221 to pre-register. Single Class: $15- Garden Member $17- Non Member 4 Class Punch Card: $50- Garden […]
Ecological Gardening for Beauty & Biodiversity: A 10-Step Blueprint for Success Date: Wednesday, March 20 Time: 12noon- 2pm (lunch included) Location: Cape Fear Botanical Garden Grand Hall Description: For centuries, gardens have existed for one main purpose: to bring beauty to our lives. Today, we know that gardens can offer so much more than that. […]
Preregister Here! Plant an easy to care for succulent in a layered display dish. Then, choose your own decorations to create a fairy garden, dinosaur jungle, or gnome house. Come out to the Garden for our Thursday evening hours and enjoy an all age’s art class. Also included is a unique “mocktail” and snacks for […]
Explore the physics of light by building a spectroscope that separates light into its component colors. Ages 6+ This is a drop-off class. Please meet in the classroom. Come dressed to explore outside. Preregister here. Fee: $5 per child plus membership or admission to the Garden.
A chinese martial art and system of calisthenics with very slow controlled movements taught by Rich Martin. Tai Chi is held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. indoors or outside depending on the weather. Please call 910.486.0221 to pre-register. Single Class: $15- Garden Member $17- Non Member 4 Class Punch Card: $50- Garden […]
Preschoolers will explore what a plant needs to grow with a fun story time and a chance to plant a few seeds of their own. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in at the Gift Shop before meeting us at either the Children’s Pavilion or the Classroom. Come dressed to explore outside. […]
Preschoolers will explore what a plant needs to grow with a fun story time and a chance to plant a few seeds of their own. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in at the Gift Shop before meeting us at either the Children’s Pavilion or the Classroom. Come dressed to explore outside. […]
Preregistration Required! Wildlife maybe living right in your backyard, but we often don’t see animals that are talented hiders or active at night. In this class, we’ll learn to decipher the clues animals leave behind including footprints, food leftovers, and even scat. This is a drop-off class. Ages 5-10. Please meet in the classroom. Come dressed […]
Forest Bathing - Outdoor Excursion and Succulent Terrarium Craft at Cape Fear Botanical Garden Date: Thursday, March 28 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Meet in Classroom, then Trails + Lunch Pavilion (outdoors) Description: Experience Shinrin Yoku, “Forest Bathing,” at the Garden. Immerse yourself in nature in a mindful way and use your senses […]
Nature Tales is the Garden’s FREE story time for families with preschool and toddler-age children. Each class includes a themed story time performance and a craft project. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in with the Gift Shop for class location. Come dressed for the weather outside! This program is completely FREE. […]
A chinese martial art and system of calisthenics with very slow controlled movements taught by Rich Martin. Tai Chi is held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. indoors or outside depending on the weather. Please call 910.486.0221 to pre-register. Single Class: $15- Garden Member $17- Non Member 4 Class Punch Card: $50- Garden […]
Nature Tales is the Garden’s FREE story time for families with preschool and toddler-age children. Each class includes a themed story time performance and a craft project. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in with the Gift Shop for class location. Come dressed for the weather outside! This program is completely FREE. […]
In this one day camp, we’ll explore the miracle of flight! Learn how birds, bats, and butterflies soar through the air. Discover flying animals in the Garden, experiment with the science of flight, and build your own flying creations. $30 members, $40 non-members Preregistration required. This is a drop-off program. Please bring a packed lunch […]
This session is full! Please consider joining us for a future program. Nature Tales is the Garden’s FREE story time for families with preschool and toddler-age children. Each class includes a themed story time performance and a craft project. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in with the Gift Shop for class […]
This class is full! Please consider joining us for a future program. Nature Tales is the Garden’s FREE story time for families with preschool and toddler-age children. Each class includes a themed story time performance and a craft project. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in with the Gift Shop for class […]
This class is full! Please contact bgoldentyer@capefearbg.org to be added to the waitlist. At 3:14 pm weather allowing, we’ll be able to witness a partial solar eclipse. In this class we’ll create a model to explore the cause of this amazing astronomical event, then watch the actual eclipse. Please note that this class is two […]
A chinese martial art and system of calisthenics with very slow controlled movements taught by Rich Martin. Tai Chi is held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. indoors or outside depending on the weather. Please call 910.486.0221 to pre-register. Single Class: $15- Garden Member $17- Non Member 4 Class Punch Card: $50- Garden […]
Jewel Orchids for Beginners with Izzy Hall Date: Tuesday, April 9 Time: 6:00PM-7:30PM Location: Cape Fear Botanical Garden Education Classroom Description: Enjoy the warm and welcoming atmosphere of Cape Fear Botanical Gardens while learning all about jewel orchids and creating a one-of-a-kind terrarium in a gorgeous glass vessel! This class will teach you everything you need […]
This class is FULL! Please consider joining us for the 11am session. Who’s living in that tree? Find out with an extra-large size book and a fun craft. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in at the Gift Shop before meeting us at either the Children’s Pavilion or the Classroom. Come dressed […]
This class is full! Please consider joining us for a future class. Who’s living in that tree? Find out with an extra-large size book and a fun craft. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in at the Gift Shop before meeting us at either the Children’s Pavilion or the Classroom. Come dressed […]
Preregister Here! Roly polies (also known as pill bugs or potato bugs) are actually crustaceans like crabs adapted for life on land. In this class, we’ll learn about these easy to care for, safe to handle animals and create our own roly poly habitat. This is a drop-off class. Ages 5-10. Please meet in the classroom. […]
Birding with Hal Broadfoot – A Feed Your Mind Lunch & Learn Event Date: Thursday, April 11 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Grand Hall, Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville Description: Missed the Great Backyard Bird Count? Not sure about a particular bird in your own backyard? Join Hal Broadfoot, […]
Join us for a tail-wagging good time at Dog Day in the Garden presented by Webb Carpet Company, a beloved collaboration between Cape Fear Botanical Garden and the Fayetteville Animal Protection Society. This event promises a day filled with joy, activities, and the wonderful company of dogs and their human friends. It's not just […]
A chinese martial art and system of calisthenics with very slow controlled movements taught by Rich Martin. Tai Chi is held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. indoors or outside depending on the weather. Please call 910.486.0221 to pre-register. Single Class: $15- Garden Member $17- Non Member 4 Class Punch Card: $50- Garden […]
This Family Art Night is FULL! But please consider joining us for the May Family Art Night: Hiking Sticks. Join us for a memorable Family Art Night where all ages come together to unleash their creativity! In this session, create a colorful textured mosaic with natural materials such as seeds, shells, stones, or leaves. Audience […]
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
536 N. Eastern Blvd.
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910)-486-0221
info@capefearbg.org
