Is there an age limit for this event?

No, this is a drop-in activity for all ages, though minors do require an adult chaperone.

Who will we meet at the gardens?

You will be able to meet the keepers of the chickens, bees, and edible plants, including horticulture staff and volunteers wearing Duke Gardens shirts.

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Meet the Keepers

Name: Meet the Keepers
Start: 2026-10-01T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-01T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Sarah P. Duke Gardens

“Look for staff in Duke Gardens shirts to ask your questions.”

When

This Thursday

Thu, Oct 1, 2026

1 PM - 2 PM

Where

Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Durham, NC

Ages

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Price

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Meet the Keepers is a drop-in afternoon program at Sarah P. Duke Gardens where visitors can talk directly with the horticulture staff and volunteers. To participate, head to the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden between 1 PM and 2 PM. Look for staff or volunteers wearing Duke Gardens shirts to ask them about their work with the chickens, bees, and edible plants. Minors must be accompanied by an adult chaperone. This event makes a wonderful outing because it gives children a chance to ask their own questions to real gardeners and animal keepers in a beautiful outdoor setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an age limit for this event?: No, this is a drop-in activity for all ages, though minors do require an adult chaperone.
Who will we meet at the gardens?: You will be able to meet the keepers of the chickens, bees, and edible plants, including horticulture staff and volunteers wearing Duke Gardens shirts.

Last updated September 26, 2026

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Schedule

Meet the Keepers runs Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 1 PM - 2 PM.

Getting There

Sarah P. Duke Gardens is at 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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