Nature Play Day: Incredible Insects

Discover the incredible world of bugs! With games, activities, a touch table, and a live animal presentations. Families can encounter beetles, millipedes, spiders, butterflies, and more! Nature Play Day: Incredible Insects is an educational event created for families wi......More

Discover the incredible world of bugs! With games, activities, a touch table, and a live animal presentations. Families can encounter beetles, millipedes, spiders, butterflies, and more! Nature Play Day: Incredible Insects is an educational event created for families with children ages 2-8. Hands-on activities, games, and learning opportunities are all leisurely designed so families can explore. Activities include: Live Animal Presentations with the Museum of Life and ScienceBuild a Bug Station: Create and build your made-up insect!Insect Touch Table: Discover Tiger Beetles, Blue Morpho Butterflies, Huntsman Spiders, and more! This is your chance to look up close at preserved insect specimens.Create a Fossil: Make a bug fossil using modeling dough.Camouflaged Bug Hunt: Can you spot all the sneaky insects hiding in the Garden?Games and Puzzles: Enjoy a selection of insect games and puzzles all available in the Children’s PavilionInsect Actions Obstacle Course: Climb through the spider web, duck through the ant tunnel, flutter like a butterfly, and jump like a grasshopper!Learning Benefits: Encourage outdoor play and nature explorationLearn through play with hands-on activities exploring flowers, pollinators, and seedsLearn at your own pace with interactive table stations and self-guided playLocation: Outdoors in the Children’s Garden Included with regular garden admission or membership. No pre-registration is required.

Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC, 28301, United States

Tai Chi in the Garden

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- G......More

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 Member$60- Non Member  

Yoga at the Garden

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 910.486.02......More

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.

Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC, 28301, United States

Adult Workshop: Mosaic Stepping Stones with Brian Tyler

Please preregister here. Adult Workshop: Mosaic Stepping Stones with Designer and Artist Brian TylerMay 31st, 2-4 pm Join us for a creative and hands-on workshop where you’ll design and craft your very own personalized mosaic stepping stone! In this session, participant......More

Please preregister here. Adult Workshop: Mosaic Stepping Stones with Designer and Artist Brian TylerMay 31st, 2-4 pm Join us for a creative and hands-on workshop where you’ll design and craft your very own personalized mosaic stepping stone! In this session, participants will learn the art of mosaic techniques using a variety of colorful tiles, glass, and stone pieces to create a beautiful, durable stepping stone for their garden or outdoor space. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, our instructors will guide you through the process of assembling your mosaic stepping stone creating a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. The stepping stones will dry overnight and be ready for pick-up in the Gift Shop the day after the class. Workshop Highlights: Introduction to mosaic techniques and design principlesHands-on crafting with a variety of materials like tiles, glass, and stoneStep-by-step guidance on assembling your stepping stonePersonalization options for unique designsAll materials providedNo prior experience requiredInstructor Bio: Brian Tyler is a freelance artist, floral designer, and special events planner. He has exhibited visual mixed media art works in a show by the Fayetteville/Cumberland County Arts Council and in two exhibits at the Ellington-White Gallery. He is a Special Event Coordinator at the Garden. Audience Target: This workshop is perfect for those looking to explore a new craft, enjoy a relaxing creative experience, and add a personal touch to their outdoor decor. All skill levels welcome! Format and Location: This is a hands-on, art workshop and will be held outside. Please wear clothes that can get dirty. In the event of inclement weather, we will reschedule. Fees: $40, $35 for Garden Members Please preregister here.  

Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC, 28301, United States