Crape Myrtle Walk & Talk
2026-07-07 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
These casual informative walks allow plenty of time for questions and photos. Outdoor program with moderate walking, weather permitting. Mobility scooters available upon request-call to reserve when registering.
Please meet in the Baker Hall Visitor Center.
Space limited; pre-registration required. $5 per person; garden admission required. Register Online

Sunset Kayaking
2026-07-07 18:30 - 20:30
Single kayaks are sold out for this date. Please call (757) 441- 5830 (x338) to book a double kayak.
Enjoy a relaxing paddle on Lake Whitehurst with experienced guides. No experience necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I bring my own kayak?
No, we do not allow guests to bring their own equipment. We partner with Tula Paddle Sports, they will supply all of the equipment needed.
Is the price per person?
Yes, kayaking is $50/person for members and $65/person for not-yet-members.
Is there an age limit?
Yes, we allow children 10 and up, as long as they are in a double kayak with a parent or guardian.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations 5 or more business days prior to the program state date: refund, less 20% processing fee. Cancellations 1-4 business days prior to the program state date: No refund. $50 ($65 for not-yet-members)
Register Online

SOLD OUT Worm Composting
2026-07-07 18:30 - 20:30
This class is sold out. To be added to the waitlist please email registrar@nbgs.org.
Turn your kitchen waste into a dark rich soil conditioner. Each participant will make a worm compost bin, complete with starter worms! All supplies included. $40 ($55 for not-yet-members) Register Online

Fairy & Gnome Summer Homes
2026-07-09 10:00 - 11:00
Make the perfect miniature summer home for the fairies and gnomes in your garden! Each fairy garden includes an air plant! Recommended for ages 5+ with some chaperone assistance. Due to the use of small decorative items for the fairy gardens, it is recommended that no children under 5 years old participate. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walk shoes are encouraged.
Walk-up tickets the day of the program may not be available.
Program tickets include Garden admission.
Price for NBG Members: $14/child. Adult members may attend for free with a registered child.
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.
Children under 3 years old are not required to have a ticket; however, a ticket must be registered if children under 3 years old are participating in the program.

SOLD OUT Landscape Floral Arrangement
2026-07-09 13:00 - 14:30
This class is sold out. To be added to the waitlist please email registrar@nbgs.org.
Create a beautiful centerpiece to enjoy. All supplies included. $70 ($85 for not-yet-members) Register Online

Sunset Kayaking
2026-07-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-21 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-28 18:30 - 20:30
Enjoy a relaxing paddle on Lake Whitehurst with experienced guides. No experience necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I bring my own kayak?
No, we do not allow guests to bring their own equipment. We partner with Tula Paddle Sports, they will supply all of the equipment needed.
Is the price per person?
Yes, kayaking is $50/person for members and $65/person for not-yet-members.
Is there an age limit?
Yes, we allow children 10 and up, as long as they are in a double kayak with a parent or guardian.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations 5 or more business days prior to the program state date: refund, less 20% processing fee. Cancellations 1-4 business days prior to the program state date: No refund. $50 ($65 for not-yet-members)
Register Online

Family Twilight Trek - Cicada Night
2026-07-10 19:30 - 21:00
Meet staff in the WOW Children’s Garden to learn about the bizarre lifecycle of cicadas before going on an exclusive, after-hours sunset tour of the Garden! Recommended for children ages 3+ with caregiver participation. All attending adults and children are required to have registered tickets.
Moderate walking required – program includes an approximately 1 mile walk through the Garden.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
All attending adults must have a paid, pre-registered ticket.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walking shoes are encouraged.
Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Check-in for the program takes place in the WOW Children’s Garden.
Price for NBG Members: $12/child and $5/adult.
Price for Not-yet Members: $20/child and $16/adult (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).
All participating children ages 3-17 and attending adults must have a paid, pre-registered ticket for the program. If children 2 and under are participating in the program, they must have a registered child ticket.

Watercolors: Summer Vegetables
2026-07-11 09:00 - 12:00
Attention beginning and aspiring artists! Join us for this half day workshop and expand your artistic palate through watercolor. Class includes hands on instruction with instructor Diana Davis. Diana is an award winning artist and art instructor with more than 30 years of experience. Her original pieces featuring flowers, butterflies and birds can be found in galleries across the state. Her passion for watercolor is evident in her work and instructional workshops, in which she incorporates traditional watercolor methods as well as a few unique techniques that will make your artwork spring to life. All supplies included. $60 ($75 for not-yet-members) Register Online

SOLD OUT Jam, Jelly, and Canning 101
2026-07-11 10:00 - 12:00
This class is sold out. To be added to the waitlist please email registrar@nbgs.org.
Learn the basic fundamentals of canning as you make and take home your own jars of pepper jelly. You’ll learn various skills and techniques to take your jelly from basic to the high-end bistro sandwich. We will be sampling foods that compliment pepper jelly recipe so save room for snacks. $45 ($55 for not-yet-members) Register Online

SOLD OUT Needle Felting
2026-07-11 10:00 - 12:00
Create marine/sea inspired/themed needle felt shapes using cookie cutters, fluffy wool roving, and a felting needle! This an excellent beginner friendly fiber art technique. All supplies included. $40 ($50 for not-yet-members) Register Online

Moth Night
2026-07-14 20:30 - 22:30
Come learn about moths with an indoor presentation slideshow of many local moths and how to attract them. There will also be mounted specimen displays of both local and tropical moths as well as live moth caterpillars. A Q and A session will follow the presentation. Participants will then move outside to see what species of moths are attracted to sheets using both UV and mercury vapor lights. A bait station will also be set up for moths that are not particularly attracted to lights and the use of a backlight flashlight will be shown as a way to locate caterpillars. $20 ($30 for not-yet-members) Register Online

Le Jardin Walk & Talk
2026-07-15 10:00 - 11:30

Dinosaurs in the Garden
2026-07-16 10:00 - 11:30
Join us in the WOW Children’s Garden to learn about the dinosaur plants and animals who live in the Garden, then make your own dinosaur terrarium to take home. Each dinosaur terrarium includes an air plant! Recommended for children ages 8+ with some chaperone assistance. Moderate walking required.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Dinosaurs in the Garden is strictly recommended for children 8+ due to the extensive content topics included in the class.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walk shoes are encouraged.
Walk-up tickets the day of the class may not be available.
Program tickets include Garden admission.
Price for NBG Members: $14/child. Adult members may attend for free with a registered child.
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.

SOLD OUT The Fundamentals of Pizza Making
2026-07-16 18:00 - 20:00
This class is sold out. To be added to the waitlist please email registrar@nbgs.org.
In this class attendees will learn the basics of making Neapolitan style pizza. You will learn various techniques in making dough, making the ideal pizza sauce, and make your own pizza for your personal enjoyment. $45 ($55 for not-yet-members) Register Online

Jr Garden Artists: Picnic Plates
2026-07-18 10:00 - 11:00
Paint the perfect set of plates to take on your summer picnics! Program includes two 7-inch ceramic plates. Recommended for children ages 4+ with some chaperone assistance. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walk shoes are encouraged.
All tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets the day of the program will not be available.
Program tickets include Garden admission. Additional admission tickets are not needed.
Price for NBG Members: $14/Child (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).
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).
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.

Biedermeier Arrangement
2026-07-21 13:00 - 14:30
Create a beautiful centerpiece to enjoy. All supplies included. $65 ($80 for not-yet-members) Register Online

Intro to Tunisian Crochet
2026-07-21 18:00 - 20:00
Level up your crochet style with Tunisian stitches. In this class students will learn the basics of Tunisian crochet while creating a reusable cotton washcloth. This class is designed for students that already know the basics of crochet. Prerequisite: Crochet 101/Learn to Crochet Series or students should be able to independently single crochet, chain, and slip stitch. All supplies included. $40 ($50 for not-yet-members) Register Online

Garden Stars
2026-07-21 20:30 - 22:00
Come out for an evening under the stars with the Back Bay Astronomers and their powerful telescopes. Walking required. $10 ($20 for not-yet-members) Register Online

SOLD OUT Kitchen Garden Veggie Tasting
2026-07-22 10:00 - 11:00
This class is sold out. To be added to the waitlist please email registrar@nbgs.org.
Come have a taste of the Kitchen Garden this summer with the Norfolk Master Gardeners! The Norfolk Master Gardeners have been the core for growing year-round seasonal vegetables here at the Norfolk Botanical Garden since 2020. Join us for an informal, educational tasting of familiar and uncommon vegetables that grow in Coastal Virginia. $5 ($10 for not-yet-members) Register Online

SOLD OUT Owl Prowl
2026-07-23 19:00 - 21:00
This class is sold out. To be added to the waitlist please email registrar@nbgs.org.
Join us for a guided tour of the Garden in search of these magnificent night hunters–after meeting them in person! Walking required. $25 ($35 for not-yet-members)
Register Online

Greenhouse 101
2026-07-24 10:00 - 12:00
Ever wondered what it takes to grow plants year-round in a greenhouse? Whether you’re new to greenhouse use or looking to improve your setup, this class will give you the foundational knowledge you need to succeed. $20 ($25 for not-yet-members) Register Online

Lacto-fermentation Workshop
2026-07-29 13:00 - 15:00
In this class we will cover basic fermenting principles and begin two ferments. You will be provided with a fermenter and produce from Fritillary Farm for an in-person instruction in your first fermentation. $55 ($65 for not-yet-members) Register Online

SOLD OUT Beginner T'ai Chi (8-Week Class)
2026-07-30 09:30 - 10:30
This class is sold out. To be added to the waitlist please email registrar@nbgs.org.
Join us for this restorative and relaxing exercise course and you may be surprised by how great you feel afterwards! T’ai Chi is best described as a “moving meditation exercise” and is thought to improve circulation, balance, posture, strength and flexibility as well as relieving the stress of daily life. This slow-moving, gentle exercise program appropriate for every body type, age or physical condition is in partnership with the Tidewater T’ai Chi Center. Students should come with comfortable clothes, shoes and an open heart and mind.
This is an eight week course that meets on Thursdays, July 30-September 24 (no class on September 10) from 9:30-10:30 AM. $100 ($120 for not-yet-members) Register Online

SOLD OUT Native Tree Walk & Talk
2026-07-30 10:00 - 11:30
This class is sold out. To be added to the waitlist please email registrar@nbgs.org.
These casual informative walks allow plenty of time for questions and photos. Outdoor program with moderate walking, weather permitting. Mobility scooters available upon request-call to reserve when registering.
Please meet in the Baker Hall Visitor Center.
Space limited; pre-registration required. $5 per person; garden admission required. Register Online

Intermediate T'ai Chi (8-Week Class)
2026-07-30 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for this restorative and relaxing exercise course and you may be surprised by how great you feel afterwards! T’ai Chi is best described as a “moving meditation exercise” and is thought to improve circulation, balance, posture, strength and flexibility as well as relieving the stress of daily life. This slow-moving, gentle exercise program appropriate for every body type, age or physical condition is in partnership with the Tidewater T’ai Chi Center. Students should come with comfortable clothes, shoes and an open heart and mind.
Must have taken Beginner T’ai Chi and must speak with instructor before moving onto the Intermediate class.
This is an eight week course that meets on Thursdays, July 30-September 24 (no class on September 10) from 10:30-11:30 AM. $100 ($120 for not-yet-members) Register Online
