Saturday, August 30
2025-08-30 09:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Join our garden community
Membership at Norfolk Botanical Garden is your year-round ticket to explore our 175 acre garden. NBG members enjoy many members-only privileges while supporting the Garden and our mission. Join Today
Plan your visit with us
Our campus is bursting with color year-round, offering breathtaking beauty in every season. Let us help you plan an unforgettable experience at the Garden. Learn more

Sunday, August 31
2025-08-31 09:00 - 19:00
You’re able to explore the Garden with your canine best friend every Sunday year-round. Members and their dogs are free; Not-Yet-Members pay $5 per dog. Your dog must remain on a leash at all times. Dogs are not allowed in the WOW Children’s Garden and Summer Butterfly House, as well as on our trams and boats. Fresh water is available throughout the Garden to refill your dog’s bowl. Look for indoor and outdoor drinking fountains and bottle refill stations indicated by water droplet icons on the map. Check out the Gift Shop for our latest selection of pet products!
Join our garden community
Membership at Norfolk Botanical Garden is your year-round ticket to explore our 175 acre garden. NBG members enjoy many members-only privileges while supporting the Garden and our mission. Join Today
Plan your visit with us
Our campus is bursting with color year-round, offering breathtaking beauty in every season. Let us help you plan an unforgettable experience at the Garden. Learn more

Monday, September 1
2025-09-01 09:00 - 19:00

Monday, September 01
2025-09-01 09:00 - 19:00
Virginia Zoo and Nauticus members will enjoy free general admission at Norfolk Botanical Garden (NBG) for up to six individuals (ages 3+), depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy free general admission for one person. Tickets must be reserved online in advance using the calendar below and the promo code provided in your member email. This benefit excludes special events, educational programs, and other NBG special member-access tickets.
Tickets are only valid for the specific date and arrival time noted on the reservation.
Tickets can be scanned directly from your smartphone or from a printed copy.
Upon arrival at NBG, Virginia Zoo and Nauticus members must present reserved tickets and a valid Virginia Zoo or Nauticus membership card at the Tollbooth.
Virginia Zoo and Nauticus members will also receive a 10% discount in the Garden Gift Shop. This benefit excludes special events, educational programs, and other NBG special member-access tickets.
Virginia Zoo and Nauticus members that purchase a membership during the month of September will receive 1 extra month on their NBG membership! Virginia Zoo and Nauticus members should present their membership card at the Front Desk to receive this special offer.
Membership Swap Policy: Benefits from multiple partner memberships, including admission, discounts, and membership extensions, cannot be stacked or combined. Guests must present one active membership per visit and/or transaction to receive eligible discounts or admission.
Join our garden community
Membership at Norfolk Botanical Garden is your year-round ticket to explore our 175 acre garden. NBG members enjoy many members-only privileges while supporting the Garden and our mission. Join Today
Plan your visit with us
Our campus is bursting with color year-round, offering breathtaking beauty in every season. Let us help you plan an unforgettable experience at the Garden. Learn more

Tuesday, September 2
2025-09-02 09:00 - 19:00

Tuesday, September 02
2025-09-02 09:00 - 19:00

Wednesday, September 3
2025-09-03 09:00 - 19:00

Wednesday, September 03
2025-09-03 09:00 - 19:00

Thursday, September 4
2025-09-04 09:00 - 19:00

Thursday, September 04
2025-09-04 09:00 - 19:00

Friday, September 5
2025-09-05 09:00 - 19:00

Friday, September 05
2025-09-05 09:00 - 19:00

Saturday, September 6
2025-09-06 09:00 - 19:00

Saturday, September 06
2025-09-06 09:00 - 19:00

Climate Change & Environmental Justice
2025-09-06 10:00 - 12:00
Presentation : 10:00am-10:30am
Climate Change & Environmental Justice
Kim Sudderth will define climate change in the context of complicated relationships with the environment, environmental impacts on individuals and communities, and challenges with self-liberation in the face of political setbacks. Environmental justice will be defined and explored along with individual and collective actions that drive social change.
Response Art Making: 10:30am – 11:20am
Dr. Mary Roberts, Art Therapist, LPC, ATR-BC, licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist will facilitate eco-art making in the environment of the Norfolk Botanical Gardens grounds. Participants will be encouraged to use natural and other provided art materials to develop an artistic response to the topic, content, or personal experiences with climate change and environmental justice.
Discussion: 11:20am – 11:55am
After artmaking, Dr. Mary Roberts, Art Therapist, LPC, ATR-BC will facilitate a discussion about the artworks to hear the experiences of participants. Kim Sudderth will share in the discussion the role of storytelling in her journey for social action and environmental justice.
Closing & Adjourn: 11:55am
Dr. Mary Roberts, Art Therapist, LPC, ATR-BC will facilitate a group closing to adjourn the evening. Visual Conversations: Art, Ecology Healing
Brendan Baylor, artist will respond to the expressions, voices, and experiences of the participants’ artworks and testimonials in formalized art which will be displayed and experiences in “Soundings”. Soundings is an art installation on display at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens through early September. Free workshop. Registration required. Taking place in the Administration Building. Register Online Kim Sudderth biography –
Kim Sudderth brings over 15 years of extensive experience as a strategic planner and social justice organizer in various sectors, including non-profit, state government, and corporate. Ms. Sudderth has actively served her community by participating in several boards and commissions. She has serves as Chair of the Norfolk Planning Commission. Ms. Sudderth emphasizes the power of storytelling, community building, and collective action in driving social change. Through her organization, gRo, she aims to empower individuals and communities with the sources needed to organize effectively. She invites everyone to learn more about strategic, resilient, and inclusive organizing, emphasizing the power of social justice work and the importance of self-liberation in the face of political setbacks.

Sunday, September 7
2025-09-07 09:00 - 19:00

Sunday, September 07
2025-09-07 09:00 - 19:00
You’re able to explore the Garden with your canine best friend every Sunday year-round. Your dog must remain on a leash at all times. Dogs are not allowed in the WOW Children’s Garden and Summer Butterfly House, as well as on our trams and boats. Fresh water is available throughout the Garden to refill your dog’s bowl. Look for indoor and outdoor drinking fountains and bottle refill stations indicated by water droplet icons on the map. Check out the Gift Shop for our latest selection of pet products!
Virginia Zoo and Nauticus members will enjoy free general admission at Norfolk Botanical Garden (NBG) for up to six individuals (ages 3+), depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy free general admission for one person. Tickets must be reserved online in advance using the calendar below and the promo code provided in your member email. This benefit excludes special events, educational programs, and other NBG special member-access tickets.
Tickets are only valid for the specific date and arrival time noted on the reservation.
Tickets can be scanned directly from your smartphone or from a printed copy.
Upon arrival at NBG, Virginia Zoo and Nauticus members must present reserved tickets and a valid Virginia Zoo or Nauticus membership card at the Tollbooth.
Virginia Zoo and Nauticus members will also receive a 10% discount in the Garden Gift Shop. This benefit excludes special events, educational programs, and other NBG special member-access tickets.
Virginia Zoo and Nauticus members that purchase a membership during the month of September will receive 1 extra month on their NBG membership! Virginia Zoo and Nauticus members should present their membership card at the Front Desk to receive this special offer.
Membership Swap Policy: Benefits from multiple partner memberships, including admission, discounts, and membership extensions, cannot be stacked or combined. Guests must present one active membership per visit and/or transaction to receive eligible discounts or admission.
Join our garden community
Membership at Norfolk Botanical Garden is your year-round ticket to explore our 175 acre garden. NBG members enjoy many members-only privileges while supporting the Garden and our mission. Join Today
Plan your visit with us
Our campus is bursting with color year-round, offering breathtaking beauty in every season. Let us help you plan an unforgettable experience at the Garden. Learn more

AARP Grandparent's Day
2025-09-07 13:00 - 16:00
Join AARP Virginia for Grandparent’s Day at the Norfolk Botanical Garden!
The Botanical Garden is 175-acre garden filled with thousands of different flowers and plants. With more than 60 themed gardens, including a 3-acre Children’s Garden, Norfolk Botanical Garden has something for everyone. This ever-changing landscape has formal gardens and natural areas; the Garden has something to discover and explore all year long. Some gardens focus on collections of plants (camellias, hydrangeas, roses), while others look at a plant from a specific region like Japan or Virginia. Our guests will have access to the grounds of the garden which includes various exhibits, a butterfly house, and a public narrated tram tour.
Space is limited. Register today!
Registration is required to attend. Taking place inside Rose Garden Hall.
REGISTER ONLINE

Monday, September 8
2025-09-08 09:00 - 19:00

Monday, September 08
2025-09-08 09:00 - 19:00

Tuesday, September 9
2025-09-09 09:00 - 19:00

Tuesday, September 09
2025-09-09 09:00 - 19:00

Wetlands in Transition: Past, Present, and Future
2025-09-09 17:30 - 19:30
Presentation : 5:30-6:00pm
Wetlands in Transition: Past, Present, and Future
Coastal wetlands in Virginia are dynamic landscapes shaped by both nature and human influence. This session dives into the evolving relationship between people and these vital ecosystems—from early perceptions to modern-day challenges. Discover the shifting tides of environmental policy, land use, and climate impacts as we explore the obstacles to conservation and the bold opportunities for sustaining these rich, resilient habitats.
Response Art Making: 6:00 – 6:50pm
Dr. Mary Roberts, Art Therapist, LPC, ATR-BC, licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist will facilitate eco-art making in the environment of the Norfolk Botanical Gardens grounds. Participants will be encouraged to use natural and other provided art materials to develop an artistic response to the topic, content, or personal experiences with wetlands in transition.
Discussion: 6:50pm – 7:25pm
After artmaking, Dr. Mary Roberts, Art Therapist, LPC, ATR-BC will facilitate a discussion about the artworks to hear the experiences of participants.
Closing & Adjourn: 7:25pm
Dr. Mary Roberts, Art Therapist, LPC, ATR-BC will facilitate a group closing to adjourn the evening. Visual Conversations: Art, Ecology Healing
Brendan Baylor, artist will respond to the expressions, voices, and experiences of the participants’ artworks and testimonials in formalized art which will be displayed and experiences in “Soundings”. Soundings is an art installation on display at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens through early September. Free workshop. Registration required. Taking place in the Administration Building. Register Online Ian Blair biography –
Ian T Blair, AICP, CFM, is the Policy Program Director at Wetlands Watch, where he specializes in implementing rolling easements and other innovative adaptation tools to tackle climate change. Before joining Wetlands Watch, Ian worked as a Regional Flood Planner with the Texas Water Development Board, overseeing state and regional flood planning initiatives. Ian is a two-time Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Ukraine and Georgia) and AmeriCorps State alum. He holds a Master’s degree in Regional Planning from Cornell University and a bachelor’s degree from Lewis & Clark College.

Wednesday, September 10
2025-09-10 09:00 - 19:00

Thursday, September 11
2025-09-11 09:00 - 19:00

Friday, September 12
2025-09-12 09:00 - 19:00

Saturday, September 13
2025-09-13 09:00 - 19:00

Sunday, September 14
2025-09-14 09:00 - 19:00

Monday, September 15
2025-09-15 09:00 - 19:00

Tuesday, September 16
2025-09-16 09:00 - 19:00
