Cape Fear Botanical Garden

Afterschool: Beaver Builders

Beavers change their home environment more than almost any other animal besides humans. Come learn about these amazing builders, see a real beaver skull, and build a model beaver dam. 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 per […]

Seed Saving Workshop

Join us as we travel back in time in the Hazel McCauley Heritage garden.  The Heritage Garden is a replica of everything a family would have needed to survive along time ago.  Take a tour with us through farm life in the late 1880's. This workshop will teach you all about locating seeds of vegetables […]

Topiary Topics: Meet the Animals and Carolina Tiger Rescue

Join Cape Fear Botanical Garden Guests from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences for a family friendly animal workshop relating to the incredible species portrayed in the Garden Gone Wild Topiary Exhibit! Participants will have a chance to meet five live animals as well as explore a variety of preserved specimens. Space is limited […]

FULL! Homeschool: Burrowers

This class is full! To be added to the waitlist please email bgoldentyer@capefearbg.org. Burrowing animals like gophers, groundhogs, and moles build complex tunnels underground and live secret lives out of sight. In this class we’ll explore the world of these hidden animals and measure out how deep their burrows really go. Ages 6+ This is […]

Day Camp: From Ancient Rome

Did you know that topiary gardening originated in Ancient Rome? In this one day school break camp, we’ll learn about the ancient art of topiary along with other Roman art and inventions like mosaics and aqueducts. Ages 8 - 12 years old. The cost for camp is $30 for members and $40 for non-members. A […]

Recurring

Preschool: Nature Sounds

There are a lot of interesting sounds to hear in nature from bird calls to cricket chirps. In this class preschoolers and their families will enjoy a sound themed story time, try making frog and bird calls, and create a buzzing bee craft. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please meet in the Children’s […]

Afterschool: Mighty Millipedes

In this afterschool class, we’ll meet live millipedes and learn how these small but mighty animals are helping our planet. We’ll also make a millipede craft made with recycled egg cartons. 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 […]

Music in the Wild

Join us for a wonderful night of music and topiaries in the Garden. For Garden members, admission is included with your membership benefits. If you are not a Garden member, this event is included in your regular Garden admission.

Kids’ Night Out at the Garden: Electrifying Science

Kids have a fun night out, while parents get the night off. This month’s theme is electricity. We’ll create squishy circuits, test out conductors, light up a lemon clock, and 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 registrations […]

Homeschool: What Animals Eat (FULL)

FULL Explore the difference between carnivores and herbivores in this one hour homeschool class. We’ll see replicas of animal teeth and build model food chains. 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. If […]

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