BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//norfolkbg - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:norfolkbg X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for norfolkbg REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000 DTSTAMP:20260612T043608 CREATED:20260611T153555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T153555Z UID:10000436-1770458400-1770462000@norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com SUMMARY:Member Exclusive: Little Critter Club DESCRIPTION:New this winter\, we are inviting our 18-month to 3-year-old little critters to join us for hands-on\, sensory-based exploration of the Garden! This program is also a great opportunity for attending chaperones to learn how to incorporate nature play and exploration with their little ones. Recommended for ages 18-months to 3 years old with significant chaperone assistance. This is an NBG Member exclusive program that requires pre-registered (purchased) tickets.\n NBG MEMBER EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMS: \n Class themes vary by week. \n All participating children must have a pre-registered (purchased) ticket. Pricing is $5/child. \n Adult chaperones must attend with participating children. \n Chaperones are responsible for the behavior of their children.  \n Walk-up tickets the day of the program may not be available. \n Price for NBG Members:  $5/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child). \n All child class participants must have a registered ticket. This is a Member Exclusive program. URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/member-exclusive-little-critter-club-2/ CATEGORIES:Sprouts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T110000 DTSTAMP:20260612T043608 CREATED:20260611T153337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T153337Z UID:10000375-1771063200-1771066800@norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Garden Artists: Valentine's Day Mugs DESCRIPTION:Paint the perfect decorative mug set for someone special in your life! Each set includes two 8-ounce ceramic mugs. Recommended for children ages 3+ with some chaperone assistance. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.\n REGISTRATION INFORMATION: \n All participating children must have a paid\, pre-registered ticket to attend the program. \n All chaperoning adults must have a registered ticket. \n Adults who want to participate in the program must register a child ticket. \n This class will take place in a Baker Hall Visitor Center Classroom. \n Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program may not be available. \n Make sure to wear cloths you do not mind getting messy! \n Price for NBG Members:  $14/child (adult members may attend for free with a registered child). \n Price for Not-yet Members: $22/Child and $20/Adult (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG). \n All participants ages 3+ must have a registered ticket to participate. Any child under 3 who will participate in the program must have a registered child ticket. Adults who wish to participate in the program must register child tickets for the class. URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/sold-out-garden-artists-valentines-day-mugs/ CATEGORIES:Sprouts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T120000 DTSTAMP:20260612T043608 CREATED:20260611T153027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T153027Z UID:10000271-1771063200-1771070400@norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count - Day 1 DESCRIPTION:Join us at NBG to complete the  Great Backyard Bird Count Citizen Science project! Whether you are a seasoned bird lover or just getting started\, this is a fun and educational event for the whole family. By participating\, you and your family can help scientists better understand bird populations before their annual winter migration. Each participant will be provided a science kit and information on where to submit their data. Make sure to stop by the WOW Children’s Garden to complete other bird-themed activities\, crafts\, and tours! Recommended for children ages 3+ with significant chaperone assistance. Moderate walking required. \nParticipants must sign up to check-in between 10AM-12PM. You only need to attend the event one of the offered days – it is not necessary to sign up for multiple dates or times. Norfolk Botanical Garden is open until 5PM. \n Click here to learn more about Birding Basics from the Virginia DWR. \n Click here for more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count! Price for NBG Members:  $10/Child for. Adult chaperones attend for free with a registered child. \n Price for Not-yet Members: $15/Person. Tickets include Garden admission. \n NBG members and Not-yet-members are required to register at least one child ticket in order to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count discounts. Only participating children receive the science kit. Children 2 and under do not require a ticket; however\, if they wish to receive the program materials\, a ticket must be purchased. Adults who intend to participate in the program are required to register a child’s ticket. URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/great-backyard-bird-count-day-1/ CATEGORIES:Sprouts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T120000 DTSTAMP:20260612T043608 CREATED:20260611T153353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T153353Z UID:10000388-1771149600-1771156800@norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count - Day 2 DESCRIPTION:Join us at NBG to complete the  Great Backyard Bird Count  Citizen Science project! Whether you are a seasoned bird lover or just getting started\, this is a fun and educational event for the whole family. By participating\, you and your family can help scientists better understand bird populations before their annual winter migration. Each participant will be provided a science kit and information on where to submit their data. Make sure to stop by the WOW Children’s Garden to complete other bird-themed activities\, crafts\, and tours! Recommended for children ages 3+ with significant chaperone assistance.  Moderate walking required. \nParticipants must sign up to check-in between 10AM-12PM.  You only need to attend the event one of the offered days – it is not necessary to sign up for multiple dates or times.   Norfolk Botanical Garden is open until 5PM. \n Click here to learn more about Birding Basics from the Virginia  DWR. \n Click here for more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count! Price for NBG Members:  $10/Child for. Adult chaperones attend for free with a registered child. \n Price for Not-yet Members: $15/Person. Tickets include Garden admission. \n NBG members and Not-yet-members are required to register at least one child ticket in order to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count discounts. Only participating children receive the science kit. Children 2 and under do not require a ticket; however\, if they wish to receive the program materials\, a ticket must be purchased. Adults who intend to participate in the program are required to register a child’s ticket. URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/great-backyard-bird-count-day-2/ CATEGORIES:Sprouts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T110000 DTSTAMP:20260612T043608 CREATED:20260611T153605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T153605Z UID:10000442-1771236000-1771239600@norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com SUMMARY:Little Sprout Explorers: Monarchs in Mexico DESCRIPTION:In this special monarch butterfly-themed program\, learn about the monarch migration to Mexico and what butterflies do during their winter vacation. Recommended for children ages 3-6 with significant chaperone assistance. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket. \n REGISTRATION INFORMATION: \n All participating children must have a paid\, pre-registered ticket to attend the program. \n Adults must have a registered ticket\, including all free Member adult tickets. \n Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walking shoes are recommended. \n Tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets may not be available. \n Program tickets include Garden admission. \n Chaperones are responsible for behavior of their attending child. \n Price for NBG Members:  $12/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child). \n Price for Not-yet Members: $20/Child and $20/Adult. (Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG). URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/little-sprout-explorers-monarchs-in-mexico/ CATEGORIES:Sprouts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T110000 DTSTAMP:20260612T043608 CREATED:20260611T153536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T153536Z UID:10000422-1771408800-1771412400@norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com SUMMARY:PROGRAM FULL - Member Exclusive: Winter Wanderers DESCRIPTION:Meet in the WOW Children’s Garden to complete winter-inspired exploration and activities. Recommended for ages 3+ with some chaperone assistance. This is an NBG Member exclusive program that requires pre-registered tickets.\n NBG MEMBER EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMS: \n Class themes vary by week. \n The same theme is offered on Wednesday and Thursday each week. \n All participating children must have a pre-registered ticket. \n Adult chaperones must attend with participating children. \n Chaperones are responsible for the behavior of their children.  \n Walk-up tickets the day of the program may not be available. \n Comfortable walking shoes and dressing for the weather are recommended. \n This program is an NBG Member exclusive program and requires pre-registration. NBG Members must register their child ticket(s) to attend. Walk-up availability may not be available. Members are advised to pre-register. Upon arriving at the Garden\, guests are required to show their NBG membership for entry. URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/program-full-member-exclusive-winter-wanderers-2/ CATEGORIES:Sprouts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T110000 DTSTAMP:20260612T043608 CREATED:20260611T153128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T153128Z UID:10000300-1771495200-1771498800@norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com SUMMARY:PROGRAM FULL - Member Exclusive: Winter Wanderers DESCRIPTION:Meet in the WOW Children’s Garden to complete winter-inspired exploration and activities. Recommended for ages 3+ with some chaperone assistance. This is an NBG Member exclusive program that requires pre-registered tickets.\n NBG MEMBER EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMS: \n Class themes vary by week. \n The same theme is offered on Wednesday and Thursday each week. \n All participating children must have a pre-registered ticket. \n Adult chaperones must attend with participating children. \n Chaperones are responsible for the behavior of their children.  \n Walk-up tickets the day of the program may not be available. \n Comfortable walking shoes and dressing for the weather are recommended. \n This program is an NBG Member exclusive program and requires pre-registration. NBG Members must register their child ticket(s) to attend. Walk-up availability may not be available. Members are advised to pre-register.  Upon arriving at the Garden\, guests are required to show their NBG membership for entry. URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/program-full-member-exclusive-winter-wanderers/ CATEGORIES:Sprouts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T110000 DTSTAMP:20260612T043608 CREATED:20260611T153043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T153043Z UID:10000282-1772013600-1772017200@norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com SUMMARY:Member Exclusive: Winter Wanderers DESCRIPTION:Meet in the WOW Children’s Garden to complete winter-inspired exploration and activities. Recommended for ages 3+ with some chaperone assistance. This is an NBG Member exclusive program that requires pre-registered tickets.\n NBG MEMBER EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMS: \n Class themes vary by week. \n The same theme is offered on Wednesday and Thursday each week. \n All participating children must have a pre-registered ticket. \n Adult chaperones must attend with participating children. \n Chaperones are responsible for the behavior of their children.  \n Walk-up tickets the day of the program may not be available. \n Comfortable walking shoes and dressing for the weather are recommended. \n This program is an NBG Member exclusive program and requires pre-registration. NBG Members must register their child ticket(s) to attend. Walk-up availability may not be available. Members are advised to pre-register.  Upon arriving at the Garden\, guests are required to show their NBG membership for entry. URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/member-exclusive-winter-wanderers/ CATEGORIES:Sprouts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T110000 DTSTAMP:20260612T043608 CREATED:20260611T153409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T153410Z UID:10000390-1772100000-1772103600@norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com SUMMARY:Member Exclusive: Winter Wanderers DESCRIPTION:Meet in the WOW Children’s Garden to complete winter-inspired exploration and activities. Recommended for ages 3+ with adult chaperone assistance. This is an NBG Member exclusive program that requires pre-registered tickets.\n NBG MEMBER EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMS: \n Class themes vary by week. \n The same theme is offered on Wednesday and Thursday each week. \n All participating children must have a pre-registered ticket. \n Adult chaperones must attend with participating children. \n Chaperones are responsible for the behavior of their children.  \n Walk-up tickets the day of the program may not be available. \n Comfortable walking shoes and dressing for the weather are recommended. \n This program is an NBG Member exclusive program and requires pre-registration. NBG Members must register their child ticket(s) to attend. Walk-up availability may not be available. Members are advised to pre-register.  Upon arriving at the Garden\, guests are required to show their NBG membership for entry. URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/member-exclusive-winter-wanderers-4/ CATEGORIES:Sprouts END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR