Cape Fear Botanical Garden

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 […]

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Tai Chi in 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 […]

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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 […]

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Yoga in the Garden

Practice this calm eastern exercise taught by instructor, Ashley Clayton. All levels welcome! Yoga is held every Thursday from 6pm-7pm indoors or outside depending on the weather. Yoga classes are included with the cost of admission or membership. Please call 910.486.0221 or follow this link to pre-register.

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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Tai Chi in 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 […]

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Preschool: Little Scientists

We can all be scientists when we ask questions like how does this work, why does that happen, or which animals live here. In this class we’ll enjoy a science themed story time and rotate through science activity stations designed for preschoolers. Activity stations explore what floats, how sound works, the way magnets push and […]

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