Adult Education &
Garden Tours

Lifelong learning fosters growth—expand your skills, spark creativity, and connect with nature through hands-on workshops, expert talks, and tours.

Learning is a Lifelong Journey

Our adult education programs offer opportunities to cultivate new skills, explore creative projects, and gain insight into the natural world through expert-led workshops, interactive seminars, and hands-on activities.

For those who love to explore, our guided garden tours provide a deeper look at the Garden’s landscapes, seasonal highlights, and history. 

Learning is a Lifelong Journey

Our Current Offerings Include:

Workshops & Hands-On Activities

Creative and practical sessions with take-home items on topics like gardening, art, botanical foods, and more

Educational Talks & Seminars

Expert-led discussions exploring plants, history, birds & animals, and more.

Wellness in the Garden

Programs like yoga and tai chi designed to restore balance and peace supported by a natural setting.

Garden Tours

Public Tours:

Explore the beauty and history of Cape Fear Botanical Garden with a guided tour experience. Join a tour on select days for an expert-led walk highlighting seasonal blooms, unique landscapes, and garden history. (Minimal add-on cost to your admission.)

Public Tours will resume in the Spring.

Private Group Tours (Schedule in Advance):

For a more personalized visit, groups of 10 or more can book a private tour of the Garden. Perfect for club gatherings, educational groups, special interest organizations, or simply a unique day out with friends and family, these guided experiences can be tailored to your interests, whether focusing on seasonal blooms, native plants, or garden history. Add an optional hands-on workshop for an even more immersive and engaging visit. A golf-cart riding add-on is also available to accommodate any accessibility needs of your group.

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Your Garden Awaits

Whether you’re expanding your skills, exploring new ideas, or simply enjoying a guided stroll through the Garden, our programs offer opportunities to engage, connect, and be inspired—join us for your next learning experience!


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