Cape Fear Botanical Garden

Kids’ Night Out at the Garden: Beetle Blast

Kids have a fun night out, while parents get the night off. This month’s theme is beetles! There are over 400,000 types of beetles making up 25% of all the known species on Earth. In this class we’ll look for beetles in the garden, build bug jars, and, as always, end the night with a […]

Homeschool: Flower Press (FULL)

Learn about the parts of a flower and assemble your own flower press to take home. 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 you register for 4 or more Homeschool classes […]

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Preschool: Rainbow Colors (FULL)

Preschoolers and their families can celebrate the beauty of spring showers with a rainbow themed story time, a colorful craft, and an easy science experiment. 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 the classroom.) Come dressed […]

Afterschool: Big Bugs (FULL)

Insects like the Goliath Beetle, White Witch Moth, and Chinese Stick Insect are larger and sometimes heavier than many birds. In this class we’ll learn how these giant insects grow so large and we’ll measure out the lengths of the insects. This is a drop-off class. Ages 5-10. Please meet in the classroom. Come dressed […]

Homeschool: Plant a Tree for Arbor Day (FULL)

Did you know that some trees can live for thousands of years? Celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree and enjoy a tree themed scavenger hunt in the Garden. 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 […]

Afterschool: Earth Day

Celebrate our wonderful planet and learn some easy ways to help the Earth. We’ll read an Earth Day book and rotate through nature themed exploration stations. 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 the […]

Homeschool: End of Year Celebration (FULL)

For our last homeschool class of the year, we’ll have cupcakes, meet our animal friends one more time, and enjoy some free time to play science and nature games. 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 […]

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Nature Tales: Terrific Trees (ALL SESSIONS FULL)

Nature Tales is the Garden’s FREE storytime for families with preschool and toddler-age children. This month our topic is trees! Enjoy a fun themed storytime conducted by the Cumberland County Libraries and create a fun tree craft. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please meet in the Classroom. Come dressed for the weather outside! […]

Afterschool: End of Year Celebration (FULL)

For our last Afterschool Class of the year, we’ll celebrate with cupcakes, see our live animals again, and enjoy nature and science themed games. 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 the Garden. If […]

Gardenmania 2023

Cape Fear Botanical Garden 536 N. Eastern Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC, United States

Gardenmania at Cape Fear Botanical Garden- a celebration of gardening and horticulture for people of all ages, providing the community an opportunity to experience gardening, attend a workshop, shop with artisan vendors, learn new skills and more. Gardenmania has proved to be a favorite with garden masters and novices alike. (Pro tip: You don't need […]

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