Garden in a Jar Workshop
Garden in a Jar Workshop
Join us for a relaxing morning workshop, while the spring flowers are still sleeping in the ground, create your own miniature garden and be reminded of the sunshine. This fun […]
Join us for a relaxing morning workshop, while the spring flowers are still sleeping in the ground, create your own miniature garden and be reminded of the sunshine. This fun […]
(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 […]
A chinese martial art and system of calisthenics with very slow controlled movements taught by Rich Martin. Tai Chi is held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. indoors […]
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 […]
Practice this calm eastern exercise taught by instructor, Ashley Clayton. All levels welcome! Yoga is held every Thursday from 6pm-7pm indoors or outside depending on the weather. Yoga classes are […]
The 10 am session is FULL. The 11 am session is still open. Nature Tales is the Garden’s FREE storytime for families with preschool and toddler-age children. This month our […]
Join us for a relaxing morning workshop, while the spring flowers are still sleeping in the ground, create your own miniature garden and be reminded of the sunshine. This fun […]
(FULL) In this one hour class, homeschoolers will learn what makes mammals unique and look for tracks and other signs left by mammals in the Garden. Ages 6+ This is […]
The 10 am session is FULL. The 11 am session is still open. Nature Tales is the Garden’s FREE storytime for families with preschool and toddler-age children. This month our […]
A chinese martial art and system of calisthenics with very slow controlled movements taught by Rich Martin. Tai Chi is held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. indoors […]
Enjoy a hiking themed story time, make craft binoculars to take home, and go on a short guided hike in the Garden.  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 to explore outside. […]
Spring Peeper frogs are one of the first signs of spring and they may be calling already! Learn some common frog calls and play a frog themed game in this one hour afterschool class. This is a drop-off class. Ages 5-10. Please meet in the classroom. Come dressed to explore the outdoors. To preregister, click […]
Practice this calm eastern exercise taught by instructor, Ashley Clayton. All levels welcome! Yoga is held every Thursday from 6pm-7pm indoors or outside depending on the weather. Yoga classes are included with the cost of admission or membership. Please call 910.486.0221 or follow this link to pre-register.
Kids have a fun night out, while parents get the night off. This month’s theme is bats! We’ll learn how these fascinating mammals navigate in the dark, create a bat craft with moving wings, play an echolocation game, and, as always, end the night with a campfire and s’mores. Ages 8-12. This is a drop-off […]
Join us for a relaxing morning workshop, while the spring flowers are still sleeping in the ground, create your own miniature garden and be reminded of the sunshine. This fun activity is appropriate for adults of all skill levels (none needed!)Â Learn how to create a mini ecosystem. Learn the difference between an open and […]
(FULL) Did you know that opossums are marsupials who carry their babies in a pouch like kangaroos? They’re North America’s only marsupial. In this class, we’ll conduct an experiment to learn about opossums unique adaptations. Ages 6+ This is a drop-off class. Please meet in the classroom. Come dressed to explore outside. Preregister here. Fee: […]
A chinese martial art and system of calisthenics with very slow controlled movements taught by Rich Martin. Tai Chi is held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. indoors or outside depending on the weather. Please call 910.486.0221 to pre-register. Single Class: $15- Garden Member $17- Non Member 4 Class Punch Card: $50- Garden […]
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 new plants grow and walk out to the Oak Loop to see if the Trout Lilies are blooming. This is a drop-off class. Ages 5-10. […]
Practice this calm eastern exercise taught by instructor, Ashley Clayton. All levels welcome! Yoga is held every Thursday from 6pm-7pm indoors or outside depending on the weather. Yoga classes are included with the cost of admission or membership. Please call 910.486.0221 or follow this link to pre-register.
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 […]
A chinese martial art and system of calisthenics with very slow controlled movements taught by Rich Martin. Tai Chi is held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. indoors or outside depending on the weather. Please call 910.486.0221 to pre-register. Single Class: $15- Garden Member $17- Non Member 4 Class Punch Card: $50- Garden […]
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 in the classroom. Come dressed to explore the outdoors. To preregister, click here. Fee: $5 plus membership or admission to the Garden. If you register […]
Practice this calm eastern exercise taught by instructor, Ashley Clayton. All levels welcome! Yoga is held every Thursday from 6pm-7pm indoors or outside depending on the weather. Yoga classes are included with the cost of admission or membership. Please call 910.486.0221 or follow this link to pre-register.
(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 […]
A chinese martial art and system of calisthenics with very slow controlled movements taught by Rich Martin. Tai Chi is held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. indoors […]
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. […]
Practice this calm eastern exercise taught by instructor, Ashley Clayton. All levels welcome! Yoga is held every Thursday from 6pm-7pm indoors or outside depending on the weather. Yoga classes are […]