-New Date from the rain-out in December - Join us January 2! Participate in the nation’s longest-running community science bird project and learn to identify winter birds with a guided […]

(FULL) Did you know there are over 3000 kinds of minerals? See a variety of beautiful rocks and learn about the unique qualities of different minerals in this one hour […]

Nature Tales: Snowy Footprints Jan 3rd and 7 th 10am and 11am Nature Tales is the Garden’s FREE storytime for families with preschool and toddler-age children. This month our topic […]

(FULL) In this one hour homeschool class, we’ll learn how crystals form, look at real crystals, and break open a geode 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 […]

North Carolina’s red wolves are considered one of the most endangered animals in the world! Come learn about wolves and coyotes in this one hour afterschool class. We’ll hear a story and make a life-size wolf track to take home. This is a drop-off class. Ages 5-10. Please meet in the classroom. Come dressed to […]

This class has been cancelled. Izzy Hall of Garden and Gather will lead us on a journey, exploring native plants and creating a terrarium to add to your plant collection. Native Plant Terrarium Workshop  - Register Here Instructor : Izzy Hall of Garden and Gather https://www.gardenandgather.com/ Date: Thursday January 12th, 2023 Time: 6:00pm- 8:00pm Location: […]

Lightening, storms, and tornados can be terrifying, but they’re also amazing natural occurrences. In this class we’ll learn how weather forms, conduct three short weather experiments, and make a wind vane to take home. This is a drop-off class. Ages 5-10. Please meet in the classroom. Come dressed to explore the outdoors. To preregister, click […]

Learn how to craft your own calming and tranquil bath tea! In this workshop you will learn various ways of combating dry skin in the winter. Mix your own Bath tea with examples of recipes and combinations, tie it to your bathtub and indulge! You will have instruction on creating your very own combination, adding […]

(FULL) Learn how fossils form, consider the fascinating stories they tell about our past, and make your own fossil 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 […]

Did you know most birds have over a 1000 feathers? In this class, we’ll learn how feathers formed and how they help birds fly. Plus, we’ll conduct an experiment to explore the different types of feathers. This is a drop-off class. Ages 5-10. Please meet in the classroom. Come dressed to explore the outdoors. To […]

(FULL) Learn how birds migrate thousands of miles without the benefit of maps, compasses, or GPS. We’ll play a migration game modeling the birds’ journey. 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. […]

Where do all the bees, butterflies, and beetles go in winter? Come find out in this one hour class where we’ll read a story and build an insect craft. 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 […]