Cape Fear Botanical Garden

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, […]

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 […]

Recurring

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 […]

Afterschool: Clever Creatures

Animals are incredibly clever! In this class we’ll learn about birds that talk, chimps that use tools, octopuses that open jars, and elephants that remember people many years later. This […]

Nature Play Day: Teddy Bear Picnic

Nature Play Days are the Garden’s monthly opportunity for children ages 2-8 to learn through play with self-directed activities. This month we’re having a teddy bear picnic! Bring your own […]

Homeschool: Recycled Orchestra (FULL)

FULL Learn the inspiring true story of the Recycled Orchestra from Paraguay and create your own recycled instruments. Ages 6+ This is a drop-off class. Please meet in the classroom. […]

Fall Scavenger Hunt

Look for colorful faux leaves hidden throughout the Garden. Younger kids can enjoy finding all the different colors while older children and adults can practice beginning leaf ID. Find all […]

Homeschool: Animals in Winter (FULL)

(FULL) How do animals handle the cold weather? Find out in this class as we make a winter animal craft and learn how different animals adapt to the season. Ages […]

Afterschool: Snowy Owls

Snowy owls usually fly from their colder artic summer home to southern Canada and the northern US each winter, but sometimes these owls are found way out of their normal […]

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