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  • A group of children, many of whom have backpacks, walks along a gravel path in Duke Gardens

    Cultivando Conexiones – paseos en el jardín para familias con jóvenes

    Duke Gardens Lewis St. Entrance 2000 Lewis Street, Durham, NC, United States

    Traiga a su familia para disfrutar de un paseo en los jardines de Duke Gardens. El paseo incluye actividades para jóvenes y adultos, y está planificada como una oportunidad para descubrir los jardines usando sus sentidos de la vista, el oído, el olor, y el tacto.  Durante el paseo pasaran un buen tiempo disfrutando los jardines acompañados por una empleada y educadora bilingüe de Duke Gardens. El guía llevara al cabo el paseo completamente en español.

    Free

  • A group of children and parents sit on logs around the Story Circle and watch someone read a book to them

    Discovery Drop-In & Storytime

    Duke Gardens - Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC, United States

    Join us for a story time and some self-guided activities at the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday morning from April 9 to May 28 in the Story Circle in the Discovery Garden. Activities for caregivers to enjoy with their youngsters will be available on the picnic tables in the same garden area. Free; parking fees apply. No registration required.

    Free
  • A group of children and parents sit on logs around the Story Circle and watch someone read a book to them

    Discovery Drop-In & Storytime

    Duke Gardens - Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC, United States

    Join us for a story time and some self-guided activities at the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday morning from April 9 to May 28 in the Story Circle in the Discovery Garden. Activities for caregivers to enjoy with their youngsters will be available on the picnic tables in the same garden area. Free; parking fees apply. No registration required.

    Free
  • A group of children and parents sit on logs around the Story Circle

    Discovery Drop In & Storytime

    Duke Gardens - Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC, United States

    Join us for a story time and some self-guided activities at the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday morning from April 9 to May 28 in the Story Circle in the Discovery Garden. Activities for caregivers to enjoy with their youngsters will be available on the picnic tables in the same garden area. Free; parking fees apply. No registration required.

    Free
  • An adult sits in a wooden chair in an outdoor patio holding a book that four children are looking at as they sit on tree stumps. Several other adults look on, and there's a colorful cabinet in the background.

    Discovery Drop In & Storytime

    Duke Gardens - Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC, United States

    Join us for a story time and some self-guided activities at the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday morning from April 9 to May 28 in the Story Circle in the Discovery Garden. Activities for caregivers to enjoy with their youngsters will be available on the picnic tables in the same garden area. Free; parking fees apply. No registration required.

    Free

  • A group of children and parents sit on logs around the Story Circle

    Discovery Drop In & Storytime

    Duke Gardens - Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC, United States

    Join us for a story time and some self-guided activities at the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday morning from April 9 to May 28 in the Story Circle in the Discovery Garden. Activities for caregivers to enjoy with their youngsters will be available on the picnic tables in the same garden area. Free; parking fees apply. No registration required.

    Free
  • An adult sits in a wooden chair in an outdoor patio holding a book that four children are looking at as they sit on tree stumps. Several other adults look on, and there's a colorful cabinet in the background.

    Discovery Drop In & Storytime

    Duke Gardens - Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC, United States

    Join us for a story time and some self-guided activities at the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday morning from April 9 to May 28 in the Story Circle in the Discovery Garden. Activities for caregivers to enjoy with their youngsters will be available on the picnic tables in the same garden area. Free; parking fees apply. No registration required.

    Free
  • A group of children and parents sit on logs around the Story Circle and watch someone read a book to them

    Discovery Drop In & Storytime

    Duke Gardens - Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC, United States

    Join us for a story time and some self-guided activities at the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday morning from April 9 to May 28 in the Story Circle in the Discovery Garden. Activities for caregivers to enjoy with their youngsters will be available on the picnic tables in the same garden area. Free; parking fees apply. No registration required.

    Free
  • A group of children and parents sit on logs around the Story Circle

    Discovery Drop In & Storytime

    Duke Gardens - Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC, United States

    Join us for a story time and some self-guided activities at the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday morning from April 9 to May 28 in the Story Circle in the Discovery Garden. Activities for caregivers to enjoy with their youngsters will be available on the picnic tables in the same garden area. Free; parking fees apply. No registration required.

    Free

  • Three small bonsai trees

    Triangle Bonsai Society Expo

    Sarah P. Duke Gardens - Doris Duke Center 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC, United States

    Enjoy an amazing array of these carefully pruned plants, created and exhibited by the Triangle Bonsai Society. This two-day exhibit will include more than 50 bonsai created in multiple styles, and you will have the opportunity to learn basic bonsai skills at daily demonstrations, ask questions and vote for your favorite. Register separately for a limited-capacity, hands-on bonsai workshop. Free, drop-in exhibit for all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

    Free
  • A small bonsai plant in a jade colored container

    Triangle Bonsai Society Expo

    Sarah P. Duke Gardens - Doris Duke Center 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC, United States

    Enjoy an amazing array of these carefully pruned plants, created and exhibited by the Triangle Bonsai Society. This two-day exhibit will include more than 50 bonsai created in multiple styles, and you will have the opportunity to learn basic bonsai skills at daily demonstrations, ask questions and vote for your favorite. Register separately for a limited-capacity, hands-on bonsai workshop. Free, drop-in exhibit for all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

    Free

  • An aerial view of the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden

    Meet the Keepers

    Duke Gardens - Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC, United States

    Plan your visit to include a stop in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden for this special opportunity to meet the keepers of the bees, chickens and incredible edible plants in this garden area beloved by learners of all ages. Look for horticulture staff or volunteers in Duke Gardens shirts and feel free to ask what they are doing.  Drop-in activity for all ages. Adult chaperone required for minors.

    Free