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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 sandwiches and the stuffed animal friend of your choice. The Garden will provide picnic tables/blankets, a variety of picnic snacks, and drinks. The schedule of […]

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. 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 […]

(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 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 […]

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 territory even as far south as Texas or Florida. Come learn about these animals’ amazing journeys. This is a drop-off class. Ages 5-10. Please meet […]