Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens Explore the unique gardens of Daniel Stowe in Belmont, NC. One of the nation’s top 20 Gardens rated by HGTV. There are 110 acres of cultivated gardens including an orchid conservatory, tropical canal gardens, four seasons garden and more. Registration fee does not include lunch. Course Code: CSP—4000-101U Dates/Days: June 11th / Wednesday Course Times: 7:00 am –6:30 pm Registration Fee: $50.00 Blue Bird Hill We will be enjoying the aroma as we harvest lavender and other herb samples. We will also tour the gardens and their production of lavender and other produce. Lunch Included Course Code: CSP-4000-102U Dates/Days: June 24th/ Tuesday Course Times: 8:00 am –3pm Registration Fee: $ 60.00 Brew and Winery Tour Visiting two local microbreweries and wineries in the area to find how agriculture plays a role in the production of these libations. We will learn about viticulture ( grape growing) and the use of hops and barley among other crops. Registration fee does not include lunch. Course Code: CSP-4000-103U Dates/Days: June 28th /Saturday Course Times: 10am-3pm Registration Fee: $35.00
Coffee and Chocolate During this excursion, we will visit Larry’s Beans and a series of chocolate shops in the Raleigh area. We will explore the use of plants to produce these products and indulge in the decadence of their flavors. During this tour we will touch on the importance of sustainability in the production of these products. Registration fee does not include lunch.. Course Code: CSP—4000-104U Dates/Days: July 23rd /Wednesday Course Times: 8:00 am –3pm Registration Fee: $30.00 For Registration 1.
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