SOLD OUT Pressed Flower Coaster Workshop
2026-01-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
This class is sold out. To be added to the waitlist please email registrar@nbgs.org.
In this class you will make two beautiful coasters using beveled glass and pressed flowers that are sure to brighten up your space. The instructor pressed all her own flowers and will offer tips for pressing and working with pressed flowers. $60 ($70 for not-yet-members) Register Online

Garden Stars
2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:30
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

Member Exclusive: Little Critter Club
2026-01-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:00
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.
NBG MEMBER EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMS:
Class themes vary by week.
All participating children must have a pre-registered (purchased) ticket. Pricing is $5/child.
Adult chaperones must attend with participating children.
Chaperones are responsible for the behavior of their children.
Walk-up tickets the day of the program may not be available.
Price for NBG Members: $5/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).
All child class participants must have a registered ticket. This is a Member Exclusive program.

Diversity Gallery Test
2026-02-03

Homeschool Garden Science: Winter Birds
2026-02-03 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for our Homeschool Garden Science February series! Introduce your homeschoolers to garden science through sensory activities, experiments, STEM-based projects, and more.
In this class, we will explore the canals and Mirror Lake to learn about winter bird behaviors. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket. As an exclusive, NBG Members can sign up for all sessions in the series for a discounted rate!
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
Adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets may not be available.
Program tickets include Garden admission.
Chaperones are responsible for behavior of their attending child.
Price for NBG Members: $12/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).
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).
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Register for all FOUR (4) February classes for $40 ! Members receive $2 off per series class. The series ticket links are listed below. Members only need to purchase the series ticket – tickets for the individual programs are not needed.
All child class participants ages 3+ must have a registered ticket. Children ages 2 and under who are attending to participate in the class must have a registered ticket.

SOLD OUT - Garden Artists: Valentine's Day Mugs
2026-02-14 10:00 - 11:00
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.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
All chaperoning adults must have a registered ticket.
Adults who want to participate in the program must register a child ticket.
This class will take place in a Baker Hall Visitor Center Classroom.
Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program may not be available.
Make sure to wear cloths you do not mind getting messy!
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. Adults who wish to participate in the program must register child tickets for the class.

Great Backyard Bird Count - Day 1
2026-02-14 10:00 - 12:00
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.
Participants 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.
Click here to learn more about Birding Basics from the Virginia DWR.
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.
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/Person. Tickets include Garden admission.
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.

Great Backyard Bird Count - Day 2
2026-02-15 10:00 - 12:00

Little Sprout Explorers: Monarchs in Mexico
2026-02-16 10:00 - 11:00
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.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
Adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets may not be available.
Program tickets include Garden admission.
Chaperones are responsible for behavior of their attending child.
Price for NBG Members: $12/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).
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).

PROGRAM FULL - Member Exclusive: Winter Wanderers
2026-02-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-19 10:00 - 11:00
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.
NBG MEMBER EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMS:
Class themes vary by week.
The same theme is offered on Wednesday and Thursday each week.
All participating children must have a pre-registered ticket.
Adult chaperones must attend with participating children.
Chaperones are responsible for the behavior of their children.
Walk-up tickets the day of the program may not be available.
Comfortable walking shoes and dressing for the weather are recommended.
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.

Member Exclusive: Winter Wanderers
2026-02-25 10:00 - 11:00

Member Exclusive: Winter Wanderers
2026-02-26 10:00 - 11:00
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.
NBG MEMBER EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMS:
Class themes vary by week.
The same theme is offered on Wednesday and Thursday each week.
All participating children must have a pre-registered ticket.
Adult chaperones must attend with participating children.
Chaperones are responsible for the behavior of their children.
Walk-up tickets the day of the program may not be available.
Comfortable walking shoes and dressing for the weather are recommended.
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.

Diversity Gallery Reception
2026-02-28 00:00 - 23:59
Norfolk Botanical Garden invites local artists to join us in a creative exploration of celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Garden encourages artists to showcase how diverse the cultures, experiences, and identities are that comprise our Hampton Roads community.

Diversity Gallery Artist Reception
2026-02-28 11:00 - 14:00
Norfolk Botanical Garden Second Annual Diversity Gallery, curated by Nate Cody, Digital Content and Marketing Project Manager, in partnership with Norfolk’s d’Art Center, showcases art from underrepresented minority groups in Hampton Roads. This community initiative was launched by NBG’s President’s Council on Inclusion and Diversity and is displayed in Baker Hall Visitor Center.
Diversity Gallery Artist Reception:
February 28th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, in the Baker Hall Visitor Center. This event provides an excellent opportunity for the community to connect with the artists and serves as the moment when winners of the juried show are announced.
Reserve Your Daytime Ticket

2026 Diversity Gallery Reception
2026-02-28 11:00 - 14:00
Diversity Gallery Artist Reception:
February 28th in the Baker Hall Visitor Center and in the EDU hallway. This event provides an excellent opportunity for the community to connect with the artists and serves as the moment when winners of the juried show are announced.
Reserve Your Daytime Ticket

Orchid Show and Sale
2026-03-13 - 2026-03-15
Fri, 13 March 2026
Orchid Show and Sale
Biennial orchid show and sale featuring ribbon judging of members’ orchids and presentations.
Orchid Classics and Woodstream Orchids will be offering stunning orchids for sale.
Sat, 14 March 2026
Orchid show and sale with educational presentations throughout the day.
Orchid Classics and Woodstream Orchids will be offering stunning orchids for sale.
At 2 PM, featured speaker Nicholas Rust presents Orchids: The beautiful, the unique, and the weird
Sun, 15 March 2026
Orchid show and sale with educational presentations throughout the day.
Orchid Classics and Woodstream Orchids will be offering stunning orchids for sale.
At 2 PM, featured speaker Bill Goldner presents Growing Tropical Slipper Orchids for Fun and Show .

Orchid Society Show and Sale: Day 1
2026-03-13 10:00 - 17:00
Orchid Show & Sale
March 13–15, 2026
Join us for a weekend immersed in orchids – spectacular displays, educational presentations, ribbon judging of members’ finest blooms, and gorgeous plants ready to take home.
Orchid Classics and Woodstream Orchids will offer a stunning selection of orchids for sale throughout the event.
Fri, 13 March 2026
Orchid show and sale with educational presentations throughout the day
Ribbon judging of members’ orchids
2:00 PM – Peter Breed , “Growing Windowsill Orchids”
Vendors: Orchid Classics and Woodstream Orchids

Cherry Blossom Hunt
2026-03-14 09:00 - 2026-04-05 17:00
03/14/2026 to 04/05/2026
Norfolk Botanical Garden invites you to enjoy our first-ever Cherry Blossom Scavenger Hunt, running daily through cherry blossom bloom season! Find all six Cherry Blossom Scavenger Hunt Trees labeled with the dark pink flower. Look under each of these trees and make note of the corresponding letter. Once you’ve completed the word, stop by our Front Desk in Baker Hall Visitor Center to receive a prize while supplies last!
Physical Scavenger Hunt maps are available at our Baker Hall Visitor Center.
Please note: cherry blossom bloom season varies from year to year. Currently, varieties of our cherry blossoms are predicted to be blooming through 04/05/26, but this date is subject to change.

SOLD OUT - Youth Education Program: Jr Master Gardeners
2026-03-14 10:00 - 11:00
Join NBG Youth Education staff for our new and improved Junior Master Gardener (JMG) program! JMG is an innovative 4-H gardening program for children and families. JMG engages children and their chaperones in “hands-on” group and individual learning experiences that promote a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind. Recommended for children ages 3-6 with significant 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.
Adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets may not be available.
Program tickets include Garden admission.
Chaperones are responsible for behavior of their attending child.
Price for NBG Members: $12/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).
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).
All child class participants ages 3+ must have a registered ticket. Children ages 2 and under who are attending to participate in the class must have a registered (paid) ticket.

Orchid Society Show and Sale: Day 2
2026-03-14 10:00 - 17:00
Orchid Show & Sale
March 13–15, 2026
Join us for a weekend immersed in orchids – spectacular displays, educational presentations, ribbon judging of members’ finest blooms, and gorgeous plants ready to take home.
Orchid Classics and Woodstream Orchids will offer a stunning selection of orchids for sale throughout this event.
Sat, 14 March 2026
Orchid show and sale with educational presentations throughout the day
12:30–1:30 PM – Dave Bryant, “Orchids 101”
2:00 PM – Nicholas Rust , “Orchids: The Beautiful, the Unique, and the Weird”
Vendors: Orchid Classics and Woodstream Orchids.

Orchid Society Show and Sale: Day 3
2026-03-15 10:00 - 15:00
Orchid Show & Sale
March 13–15, 2026
Join us for a weekend immersed in orchids – spectacular displays, educational presentations, ribbon judging of members’ finest blooms, and gorgeous plants ready to take home.
Orchid Classics and Woodstream Orchids will offer a stunning selection of orchids for sale throughout the event.
Sun, 15 March 2026
Orchid show and sale with educational presentations throughout the day
12:30–1:30 PM –Brandt Moran, Hands-on orchid potting demonstration
2:00 PM – Bill Goldner , “Growing Tropical Slipper Orchids for Fun and Show”
Vendors: Orchid Classics and Woodstream Orchids

Member Exclusive: Tales for Tots
2026-03-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-19 10:00 - 11:00
Meet in the WOW Children’s Garden to complete a walking adventure and crafts themed around some of our favorite garden storybooks. Recommended for ages 3+ with some chaperone assistance. This is an NBG Member exclusive program that requires pre-registered tickets.
NBG MEMBER EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMS:
Class themes vary by week.
The same theme is offered on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday each week.
All participating children must have a pre-registered ticket.
Adult chaperones must attend with participating children.
Chaperones are responsible for the behavior of their children.
Walk-up tickets the day of the program may not be available.
Comfortable walking shoes and dressing for the weather are recommended.
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.

Educator Workshop: Project Learning Tree
2026-03-21 09:00 - 15:00
Join us in the WOW Children’s Garden to complete the Project Learning Tree requirements for the Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide. Attendants will receive a copy of the activity guide and earn five (5) credits and a certificate toward their professional licensure renewal.
Check-In: 8:30AM
Event: 9AM-3PM
Lunch Break: 12-12:30PM.
Registration: $15/Educator.
For more information on Project Learning Tree, visit plt.org .
Registration Information:
To ensure we have the correct name and contact information for each participant, each attending educator is required to register their own ticket. Do not register tickets for other attending guests.
Once you complete your registration through NBG, an additional digital registration will be sent out for completion for the Department of Forestry. This will register you to receive your PLT workbook at the training.
Additional guests and tag-alongs are not permitted.
This is an in-person training. Virtual participation is not available.
Participating educators should plan to dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Portions of the workshop take place outside.
The workshop is recommended for all K-12 professional educators, homeschool educators, and college students pursuing licensure.
Coffee and snacks will be provided. Attending educators are required to bring their own lunch. Food service will not be available onsite.
Each attending Educator will receive a copy of the Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide.
Upon completion of the workshop, participants are required to complete a digital survey to provide feedback on the professional development opportunity. Digital certificates will be emailed when the surveys are completed.
If you are having difficulty registering or have questions about the PLT workshop, email youthed@nbgs.org or call (757) 441-5830 ext.463.

Youth Education Program: Jr Master Gardeners
2026-03-21 10:00 - 11:00

Member Exclusive: Little Critter Club
2026-03-21 10:00 - 11:00
Bring your 18-month to 3-year-old little critters to the WOW Children’s Garden for hands-on, sensory-based exploration! 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.
NBG MEMBER EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMS:
Class themes vary by week.
All participating children must have a pre-registered (purchased) ticket. Pricing is $5/child.
Adult chaperones must attend with participating children.
Chaperones are responsible for the behavior of their children.
Walk-up tickets the day of the program may not be available.
Price for NBG Members: $5/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).
All child class participants must have a registered ticket. This is a Member Exclusive program.

CANCELLED - Garden Artists: Watercolor Landscapes
2026-03-21 10:00 - 11:30
Take a trip to the Perennial Garden to practice painting flowers and landscapes with watercolor paints. Recommended for children ages 5-10 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.
Attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walk shoes are encouraged.
Tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets 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).
All child class participants ages 3+ must have a registered ticket. Children ages 2 and under who are attending to participate in the class must have a registered (paid) ticket.

Camellia Society Show and Sale
2026-03-21 10:00 - 16:00
Bloom Entry: 7:30am-10:00am
Judging: 10:15am-12:00pm
Plant Sale: 10:00am-2:00pm
Camellia Show (open to public): 12:00pm-4:00pm
