Join us at Daniel Stowe Conservancy for Rooted in Knowledge: Lunch ’n Learn, a monthly series designed to nourish both your body and your mind. Over the lunch hour, enjoy engaging talks from Conservancy staff, guest experts, and community partners as we explore topics that connect to our mission of preserving natural resources, celebrating the botanical world, and inspiring environmental stewardship.
Guests may choose from two ticket options:
- Program-Only Ticket – includes admission to the presentation
- Program + Lunch Ticket* – includes admission to the presentation along with a salad, sandwich, or wrap with chips and a drink from Big Leaf Café
- *While we do our best, not all dietary needs can be accommodated. If you’d like more information about our food options before purchasing your ticket, please reach out to mlong@danielstoweconservancy.org.
Come hungry for food and knowledge—and leave rooted in new ideas.
**Tickets for this event do not include admission into the botanical gardens. General Admission rates will apply if you choose to explore the gardens before or after the program.**
Fall 2025 Schedule:
Thursday, September 11 - Fall into Planting: The Best Season for Planting in the Piedmont
Join us for a hands-on lecture that digs into why fall is the ideal time to plant in the North Carolina Piedmont. Lead by our Curator, Karen Kottkamp, she will be sharing the science behind fall planting—from the balance of soil and air temperatures to the advantages for root growth—and highlight plants that thrive when planted in cooler months.
Participants will learn practical tips, common myths and mistakes to avoid, and how to set their fall plantings up for success. With live plants for demonstration in the Levine Pavilion, you’ll have the chance to see, touch, and even get your hands dirty. The session will conclude with a Q&A and a few plant giveaways for lucky attendees.