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Explore the Plant Safari Gardens in the WOW Children’s Garden to compare the homes, tools, and ways of life for the Lakota, Powhatan and the Pueblo, and examine how each group of people adapted to survive in their varied environments. Recommended for ages 6-10 with chaperone participation.
Updated Program Registration Information:
In light of concerns regarding COVID-19, we are following State of Virginia and City of Norfolk mandates closely. We will be in contact with all participants should any COVID-related restrictions affect the class. The safety of our staff and guests are paramount to our organization. To ensure we are adhering to all necessary safety requirements, we ask all of our class participants adhere to the following:
All class attendants are required to follow current public health orders related to wearing masks/face coverings in a public setting.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that no additional sibling tag-alongs attend the program .
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that only one adult chaperone attend with each participating child.
Classes will take place outdoors unless required to be in a classroom. Notification will be sent to participants of any/all location changes.
All tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Price for NBG Members: $10/child (adult members may attend for free). All participants ages 3+ must register.
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/person (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG). All participants ages 3+ must register. Register Online
THIS PROGRAM WAS CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT. EMAIL YOUTHED@NBGS.OR G IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN NATURE JOURNALING PROGRAMS IN THE FUTURE
Join the coolest club in the Garden! Nature journaling helps children learn to better observe nature, and allows them to record their interactions in creative ways. We will meet on June 4 in the WOW Children’s Garden for onsite instruction.
Registrants for our Summer program also receive seven lessons in Google classroom that will include instructional videos and lesson plans. Lesson locations will be at NBG, but can be completed at home or anywhere nature is found. Caregivers are also invited to learn to journal with younger club members. Registration includes a messenger tote, paper journal, and 6 double-sided colored pencils. This program is recommended for children ages 7-13.
Instructor: Jen Erving, NBG Youth Programs Specialist
Club Meet-Up: Saturday, June 4 at 11am
THE JUNE 4 TICKETED DATE IS THE ONSITE MEET-UP. EACH PRE-RECORDED ACTIVITY WILL BE AVAILABLE ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM AT 9AM ON THE FOLLOWING SEVEN MONDAYS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE THE VIRTUAL CLUB FORMAT, PLEASE EMAIL YOUTHED@NBGS.ORG .
Price for NBG Members: $50/child NBG Members
Become a Backyard Bird Bud!
Who can be a member? Nature-loving kids ages 4-12.
What does registration include? Each club member receives a starter kit with a bird friendly plant and a birdwatching activity. Registration and starter kits are free for each club member; however, they do not include admission to the Garden for non-members to pick up kits or participate in onsite activities.
What do club members do? Backyard Bird Buds will use their flowers to invite birds to their yards, porches, or other outdoor spaces and record what they see throughout the summer. Each month they will receive an e-newsletter to learn about new digital NBG Nature Quests, WOW Children’s Garden Bird Blitz opportunities, and additional content that will help them connect with the birds that call Hampton Roads home.
How do I register and pick up my plant ? Visit the WOW Children’s Garden (NBG Admission required) June 4, 2022 to pick up a rudbeckia plant and information on family-guided activities you can do to be a Bird Bud.
Participation in activities at the Garden is not required to be a Backyard Bird Bud and the newsletter will include many offsite suggestions.
Backyard Bird Buds is made possible by the Julian Hady Gary and Margaret Savage Gary Fund of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Program Registration Information:
NBG Admission is not included with Backyard Bird Buds programs, and attendance is not required at monthly Bird Blitzes to participate in the program.
Registrants will receive emails throughout the summer with educational opportunities and information Backyard Bird Buds related programs.
Give thanks for fall as you learn about the Garden in autumn.
Updated Program Registration Information:
In light of concerns regarding COVID-19, we are following State of Virginia and City of Norfolk mandates closely. We will be in contact with all participants should any COVID-related restrictions affect the class. The safety of our staff and guests are paramount to our organization. To ensure we are adhering to all necessary safety requirements, we ask all of our class participants adhere to the following:
All class attendants are required to follow current public health orders related to wearing masks/face coverings in a public setting.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that no additional sibling tag-alongs attend the program .
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that only one adult chaperone attend with each participating child.
Classes will take place outdoors unless required to be in a classroom. Notification will be sent to participants of any/all location changes.
All tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Price for NBG Members: $10/child (adult members may attend for free). All participants ages 3+ must register.
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/person (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG). All participants ages 3+ must register. Register Online
This program is sold out. Please visit our Children & Family Programs page for other available to-go kits.
Build a tiny terrarium to house an air plant! Recommended for ages 4+ with some caregiver participation.
To-Go Kits are scheduled to be picked up from the Garden, and completed at home*. The listed dates and times for the program are the designated pick-up times for each kit. If you need to schedule a Saturday morning pick-up, please contact Youth Education staff at youthed@nbgs.org to arrange the change to the order.
*Each kit includes instructions on how to access additional materials on Google Classroom.
NOTE ON FACE COVERINGS DURING KIT PICK-UP:
In compliance with Virginia’s Governor’s Executive Order 63, NBG commits to the following:
All guests and volunteers ages 10+ are required to wear a protective mask that covers the mouth and nose when entering any NBG building or structure including outdoor restrooms and the butterfly house (when opened).
Our youngest visitors, “Sprouts” over the age of two, are strongly encouraged to wear a mask in compliance with current CDC health and safety recommendations.
Guests are asked to bring their own personal facemask. NBG has a very limited supply of disposal masks available upon request at the Guest Services desk in Baker Hall.
Face coverings shall also be required when patrons are outdoors if a distance of six feet from other persons, not associated with one household, cannot be maintained.
Price for NBG Members: $10/kit
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/kit*
*NOT-YET MEMBER KITS DO NOT INCLUDE GARDEN ADMISSION.
Paint a miniature bird feeder, make a tree cookie turkey, and complete other art activities that celebrate the best season – autumn! Recommended for ages 4+ with some caregiver participation.
To-Go Kits are scheduled to be picked up from the Garden, and completed at home*. The listed dates and times for the program are the designated pick-up times for each kit. If you need to schedule a Saturday morning pick-up, please contact Youth Education staff at youthed@nbgs.org to arrange the change to the order.
*Each kit includes instructions on how to access additional materials on Google Classroom. Price for NBG Members: $15/kit
Price for Not-yet Members: $20/kit*
*NOT-YET MEMBER KITS DO NOT INCLUDE GARDEN ADMISSION.
This kit is a real hoot! Dissect an owl pellet and complete other owl-related crafts and activities. Recommended for ages 4+ with some caregiver participation.
To-Go Kits are scheduled to be picked up from the Garden, and completed at home*. The listed dates and times for the program are the designated pick-up times for each kit. If you need to schedule a Saturday morning pick-up, please contact Youth Education staff at youthed@nbgs.org to arrange the change to the order.
*Each kit includes instructions on how to access additional materials on Google Classroom. Price for NBG Members: $10/kit
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/kit*
*NOT-YET MEMBER KITS DO NOT INCLUDE GARDEN ADMISSION.
Boo! Celebrate Halloween by designing your own spooky garden. Each garden comes with an air plant, and a few other Trick ‘r Trees themed activities and prizes. Recommended for ages 4+ with some caregiver participation.
To-Go Kits are scheduled to be picked up from the Garden, and completed at home*. The listed dates and times for the program are the designated pick-up times for each kit. If you need to schedule a Saturday morning pick-up, please contact Youth Education staff at youthed@nbgs.org to arrange the change to the order.
*This kit does not include Google Classroom materials. Price for NBG Members: $20/kit
Price for Not-yet Members: $25/kit*
*NOT-YET MEMBER KITS DO NOT INCLUDE GARDEN ADMISSION.
This to-go kit is a real hoot! Paint a ceramic owl, dissect an owl pellet, and complete other owl-related crafts and activities. Each kit includes a paintbrush with brown, black, and yellow paint for the ceramic owl. Recommended for ages 4+ with some caregiver participation.
To-go kits are scheduled to be picked up from the Garden, and completed at home. Each kit includes instructions on how to access additional materials on Google Classroom.
Not able to pick-up a kit on the scheduled date? No problem! After you purchase your kit, email youthed@nbgs.org with the date you will be available to come to the Garden to collect the kit.
NOTE ON FACE COVERINGS DURING KIT PICK-UP:
In compliance with Virginia’s Governor’s Executive Order 63, NBG commits to the following:
All guests and volunteers ages 5+ are required to wear a protective mask that covers the mouth and nose when entering any NBG building or structure including outdoor restrooms.
Our youngest visitors, “Sprouts” over the age of two, are strongly encouraged to wear a mask in compliance with current CDC health and safety recommendations.
Guests are asked to bring their own personal facemask. NBG has a very limited supply of disposal masks available upon request at the Guest Services desk in Baker Hall.
Face coverings shall also be required when patrons are outdoors if a distance of six feet from other persons, not associated with one household, cannot be maintained.
Price for NBG Members: $15/kit.
Price for Not-yet Members: $20/kit. To-go kits do not include Garden admission.
This program is sold out. Please check our Children & Family Programs page for other available Little Sprout Explorer classes.
Learn about and observe how animals in the Garden get ready for winter! Recommended for children ages 3-6 with caregiver participation.
Updated Program Registration Information:
In light of concerns regarding COVID-19, we are following State of Virginia and City of Norfolk mandates closely. We will be in contact with all participants should any COVID-related restrictions affect the class. The safety of our staff and guests are paramount to our organization. To ensure we are adhering to all necessary safety requirements, we ask all of our class participants adhere to the following:
All class attendants are required to follow current public health orders related to wearing masks/face coverings in a public setting.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that no additional sibling tag-alongs attend the program .
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that only one adult chaperone attend with each participating child.
Classes will take place outdoors unless required to be in a classroom. Notification will be sent to participants of any/all location changes.
All tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Price for NBG Members: $10/child (adult members may attend for free). All participants ages 3+ must register.
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/person (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG). All participants ages 3+ must register.