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.
Creative and practical sessions with take-home items on topics like gardening, art, botanical foods, and more
Expert-led discussions exploring plants, history, birds & animals, and more.
Programs like yoga and tai chi designed to restore balance and peace supported by a natural setting.
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.
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!
Navigate the Garden like a pro with click-and-learn descriptions of trails, sculptures, and signature spaces.
From hands-on workshops to seasonal festivals and family fun, our calendar is full of ways to explore, learn, and connect.
Whether you’re planning an intimate affair or a grand event, our versatile spaces offer a unique and unforgettable experience.
Explore hands-on, standards-aligned experiences for PreK–12 students—on-site or at your school. Also great for homeschool groups, clubs & other organizations.
Make the most of every visit with an annual membership—enjoy unlimited admission, exclusive perks, and reciprocal access to 300+ gardens.
For more than 35 years, Cape Fear Botanical Garden has connected people with plants, place, and purpose. Discover our roots and growth on the History page.
