Afterschool: First Spring Sprouts
The first wildflowers bloom early as they try to catch the sun before the trees have leaves. In this class we’ll learn about the important role of flowers in helping […]
The first wildflowers bloom early as they try to catch the sun before the trees have leaves. In this class we’ll learn about the important role of flowers in helping […]
February 18, 2023 - Hold your wedding or vow renewal at Cape Fear Botanical Garden during the Pop Up Wedding Event and enjoy an amazing venue with all the planning already done! Our Pop Up Wedding event is a styled, designed and planned day where a number of couples say their vows in short, intimate […]
The Garden is thrilled to welcome Park Ranger Amber Williams for our Great Backyard Bird Count - a global initiative to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world! Enjoy a guided birding walk, a children’s bird scavenger hunt, and a variety of bird themed games and crafts. You'll also help our staff […]
(FULL) Learn all the different types of tracks and signs that animals leave behind, plus either take a hike to look for animal signs in the Garden or play an animal track matching game inside, if the weather is bad. Ages 6+ This is a drop-off class. Please meet in the classroom. Come dressed to […]
Raccoons are clever animals with many fascinating and unique abilities. In this preschool class, we’ll enjoy a raccoon themed story time and make a raccoon craft to take home. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please meet in the Children’s Garden Pavilion. (If the weather is very cold or rainy we may meet in […]
Enjoy some gross and gooey science as we dissect jello-like animal models to learn what’s inside frogs, fish, bats, and salamanders. This is a drop-off class. Ages 5-10. Please meet […]
(FULL) Bats start flying again on warm nights in February. In this class, we’ll celebrate these amazing animals by creating a flying bat craft. Ages 6+ This is a drop-off […]
Make a working kite and learn about the amazing power of wind. This is a drop-off class. Ages 5-10. Please meet in the classroom. Come dressed to explore the outdoors. […]
Did you know that there are over 300,000 species of plants? Homeschoolers will learn about the amazing variety of plant life with a Garden walk. Ages 6+ This is a […]
Nature Tales is the Garden’s FREE storytime for families with preschool and toddler-age children. This month our topic is frogs and toads! Enjoy a fun themed storytime conducted by the […]