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COURSE CALENDAR & CATALOG SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2021
september
09/02 Sunset Kayaking
Virtual Butterfly Festival
Free Zoom & In-Person Programs 09/09 Sunset Kayaking
In conjunction with the Butterfly Society of Virginia 09/11 Free Partner Program: River of Hope
09/11—09/13 NBG ONLINE PLANT SALE: Garden To-go Kits
Butterfly 101: A Look at Virginia Butterflies (and
Their Caterpillars!) 09/13 Important Fisheries of the Bay
With Karen and Steve McCurdy of the Butterfly Society of Virginia
Monday, September 20 • 6–7 PM 09/15 Hot Air Balloon Arrangement
Free Zoom Program
In this presentation, we will discuss butterfly anatomy and life
09/16 Garden Stars
cycle, spotlight some of the most common species found in
Tidewater Virginia, and talk about what is necessary to attract Batty for Bats
them to your yard. Sunset Kayaking
09/17 Family Twilight Trek
Attracting Butterflies to Your Backyard and the
Host Plants for Their Caterpillars 09/18 Quilling 101
With Maurice A. Cullen of the Butterfly Society of Virginia
Tuesday September 21 • 6–7 PM
Roots, Bark, Berries & Seed Medicine
Free Zoom Program Tidewater Tropics
This presentation will focus on the most commonly used plants Watercolors: Yellow Sulphur Butterfly & Wildflowers
for local pollinator/butterfly gardens. Differences in nectar
plants as compared to host plants will be discussed, along with 09/20 Virtual Butterfly Festival in conjunction with
examples of 13 different species of caterpillars and their specific The Butterfly Society of Virginia
host plants. A Look at Virginia Butterflies (and their
Caterpillars!)
Moths 101: A Look at Moths Seen in Tidewater
and Their Caterpillars 09/21 Attracting Butterflies to Your Backyard and Host
With Maurice A. Cullen of the Butterfly Society of Virginia Plants for their Caterpillars
Wednesday September 22 • 6–7 PM Eating Wild Edibles of Virginia
Free Zoom Program
This presentation will discuss ways to attract and identify moths
Natural Soapmaking
and also how to find and identify their caterpillars. It is a great Digital Photography: Beginning Photography
preview for anyone signing up for the in-person Moth Night on
September 23 (see below). 09/22 Moths 101: A Look at Moths Seen in Tidewater
and Their Caterpillars
Moth Night at the Norfolk Botanical Garden Oil Painting (8-Week Class)
With Maurice A. Cullen, Russ Halvorsen, Nate Gilbert
of the Butterfly Society of Virginia
Thursday, September 23 • 8:30–10:30 PM 09/23 Origami: Pandas
Free IN-PERSON Program Oil Painting (8-Week Class)
Learn about moths beginning with an indoor presentation of Sunset Kayaking
mounted specimens of both local and tropical moths, with Moth Night at NBG
a question and answer session. Participants will then move
outside to see what species of moths are attracted to sheets 09/24 Mesmerizing Monarchs and their Migration
using both UV and mercury vapor lights. Bait stations will also
WOW Birthday Party Celebration
be set up for moths that are not particularly attracted to lights.
09/25 All About Mushrooms
Mesmerizing Monarchs and their Migration Floral Design Workshop: Salvaged Wood
With Lauren Tafoya of the Butterfly Society of Virginia, and NBG Butterfly House Arrangement
Curator Buzz into Action
Friday, September 24 • 6–7 PM Free Partner Program: Lynnhaven River Now!
Free Zoom Program
Learn about the basics of the North American Monarch
Butterfly and it’s lifecycle, as well as the phenomena of it’s 09/28 Big Trees of NBG
migration to Mexico! Students will also discuss the conservation
efforts of the species and how they can help. 09/30 The Science of Climate Inequity
Sunset Kayaking
COURSE CALENDAR & CATALOG | SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2021 | 3
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CONTACT
Adult Programs
Phone: 757-441-5830 ext. 338
Email: registrar@nbgs.org
Family & Youth Programs
Phone: 757-441-5830 ext. 463
Email: youthed@nbgs.org
10/04 Garden Yoga (4-Week Class)
COURSE COLOR KEY
10/05 Statuary Vista Dig and Divide GARDEN
Selecting and Growing the Best Spring-Blooming EXPLORE
Bulbs for Coastal Virginia CREATE
Luminous Colored Pencils (4-Week Class)
Garden Yoga (4-Week Class) LIVE WELL
DIG DEEPER
10/06 Oaks of the Coastal Plain SPROUTS/FAMILY FUN
Garden Yoga (4-Week Class) SPECIAL EVENT
10/07 Worm Composting
Oaks of the Coastal Plain REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Beginner T’ai Chi (8-Week Class) Preregistration is required for all classes and programs unless
Intermediate T’ai Chi (8-Week Class) otherwise indicated. Register online, in person, or by phone.
DIY Suet Feeder Workshop Become a member and receive a discount on classes & much
Sunset Kayaking more! Membership fees can be included with your registration.
All class prices include Garden admission.
10/09 Intro to Botanical Colored Pencil
Painting Free MEMBER DISCOUNT POLICY
Free Partner Program: River of Hope Members with an individual membership receive a discount on
1 ticket per class. Members with a family membership receive a
10/09—10/11 NBG ONLINE PLANT SALE: Bulbs discount on up to 2 tickets per class for adult classes and up to
6 tickets per program for youth and family programs.
10/10 Girl Scout Outdoor Art Day
CLASS REFUND POLICY
10/12 Garden Stars Cancellations five or more business days prior to the program
Natural Soapmaking start date, refunds less 20% processing fee (min. $5). No
refunds for cancellations one to four business days prior to
10/14 Sunset Kayaking program start date. Courses canceled by the Garden due
Owl Prowl to low enrollment or hazardous weather conditions are fully
A Tale of Two City Trees refunded.
10/15 Scarecrow Harvest Party SUSTAINABILITY
This catalog is printed on paper made with 100% recycled fiber.
10/16 Fall at Mirror Lake Walk & Talk Please recycle this catalog or pass it on!
Watercolors: Autumn Leaves and Chickadee Printed on 100% recycled paper.
Intro to Cross Stitching
NBG is powered by 100% renewable energy.
10/19 Edible Landscaping
Cut Flowers for the Home Gardener
10/20 State of the Bay
Border Garden Dig & Divide
10/21 Vertical Farming
Origami: Bats/Owls Mobile
Digital Photography: Macro Photography
10/22 Trick ‘r Trees
10/23—10/25 NBG ONLINE PLANT SALE: Edibles, Natives & More!
10/26 Dominion Energy Million Bulb Walk:
Behind the Scenes Walk & Talk
10/27 Autumn Pumpkin Arrangement
Dominion Energy Million Bulb Walk:
10/28 13 Plants of Halloween
Spiced Ciders Behind the Scenes Walk & Talk
With Facilities Supervisor Nicole Marlowe
Tuesday, October 26 • 10–11:30 AM
10/29 Creepy Carnivores
$10/person for members ($15/person for not-yet-members)
Haunted Cookie Houses
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Free Plant Give Away in September & October
Visit Baker Hall Visitor Center to pick up your free native perennial
that helps support clean waterways!
September October
Joe Pye Weed Sponsored by New England Aster
(Eutrochium (Symphyotrichum
fistulosum) novae-angliae)
NBG Online Fall Plant Sales
A link to the online store and special access code for members will be sent by email.
GARDEN TO-GO KITS
September 11—13 (Members Only Access Sept. 10) BULBS
Pre-fabricated Kits with Native Perennials October 9—11
• Sun (Members-Only Access Oct. 8)
• Partial Shade
• Shade
EDIBLES, NATIVES & MORE!
October 23—25
• Pollinator Powerhouse (Members-Only Access Oct. 22)
• Banquet for Birds
• Hummingbird Haven
november
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11/02 Sumi-é: Japanese Ink Painting (5-Week Class)
Digital Photography: Low Light Photography
Million bulb
11/03 Dried Flower Wreath Design
11/04 Conifers
walk
Owl Prowl
11/05 Intro to Botanical Illustration (2-Day Class)
11/06 Botanical Beauty
Sponsored by
11/09 Fall Container Workshop
Quilling 101
Bats: The Cutest Pollinators
Steps Towards Solar — Zoom
11/11 Lafayette Wetlands Partnership:
Our Missions and Results
Million Bulb Walk
11/12 Opens November 12th
Thanksgiving Plates
Tickets On-Sale October 1st
11/13 Broadleaf Evergreens for Tidewater
december
Fall Color Walk & Talk
Natural Soapmaking Workshop
Watercolors: Sunsets
1/116 Smartphone Photography for Beginners
11/18 Japanese Maple Walk & Talk
11/19 Fall Color Walk & Talk
12/02 Growing a Natural Dye Garden
11/20 Thanksgiving Plates
12/04 Candle Making Workshop
11/23 Thanksgiving Centerpiece Floral Design Cookie Plates & Cocoa Mugs
12/07 Outdoor Holiday Container Workshop
Gift Shop 12/08 Garden Planning
Member Appreciation 12/09 Winter Sowing for Pollinators
Holiday 12/11 Origami: Holiday Ornaments
Sale Watercolors: Cardinals and Holly
Dec. 3rd, 4th & 5th 12/14 DIY Tillandsia Wreath Workshop
Purchase a unique gift for 12/15 DIY Suet Feeder Workshop
someone special this holiday
season. Members receive
a 20% DISCOUNT on all 12/16 12 Plants of Christmas
regular price merchandise for
a ONE TIME shopping spree 12/18 Holiday Cookie Houses
in the Gift Shop.
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Border Garden Dig and Divide
With Horticulturist Marisa Cousin
Wednesday, October 20 • 1–3 PM
$20 ($35 for not-yet-members)
Learn the proper way to divide and transplant a variety
of plants that participants will then take home. Walking
Grow your green thumb and learn how to keep your garden thriving. required.
Vertical Farming
Tidewater Tropics Oaks of the Coastal Plain With Horticulturist Ashton Holliday
With Horticulturist Jeremy Breland With Tidewater Master Naturalist Allen Carter Thursday, October 21 • 1–3 PM
Saturday, September 18 • 10 AM–12 PM Wednesday, October 6 • 1–3 PM $10 ($15 for not-yet-members)
$10 ($15 for not-yet-members) $10 ($15 for not-yet-members) We will look into the possibilities and realities of creating
Discover the incredible array of plants Learn identification and characteristics a vertical farm in your garage, shed, or greenhouse.
currently growing at NBG that will help of oak species native to the coastal We will also look into larger examples of where vertical
you recreate the ambiance of the tropics plain of Virginia. Discover the farming is implemented.
in your own yard, with special focus on environmental, economic, and social
touring the Subtropical Garden. Walking benefits of oaks and why they may
required. be the most important plants in your 13 Plants of Halloween
neighborhood. Considerations when With Greenhouse Technician Meredith Simmons
selecting, planting, and maintaining Thursday, October 28 • 1–3 PM
Eating Wild Edibles of Virginia oak trees on your property will be $10 ($15 for not-yet-members)
With Horticulturist Mary Toth discussed. Ranging from spooky to freaky, even plants can get into
Tuesday, September 21 • 1–3 PM the Halloween spirit! Come and enjoy this horticultural
$10 ($15 for not-yet-members) Trick or Treat where we will discuss the creepy and
Learn all about what the outdoors has Worm Composting fantastic members of the plant kingdom and their
to offer for wild edible plants here in With Master Gardener Kandy Keith Halloween histories. Indoor presentation followed with
Virginia. Thursday, October 7 • 6:30–8:30 PM outdoor tour. Walking required.
$40 ($55 for not-yet-members)
Turn your kitchen waste into a dark rich
All About Mushrooms soil conditioner. Each participant will Creepy Carnivores
With Vice President of Education Theresa Augustin make a worm compost bin, complete With Adult Education Manager Alexandra Cantwell
Saturday, September 25 • 11 AM–1 PM with starter worms! All supplies Friday, October 29 • 2–3 PM
$10 ($15 for not-yet-members) included. Via Zoom • $10
Curious about mushrooms? Learn which Learn about the mysterious and
ones are common to our area, how to mesmerizing world of carnivorous
identify them, and the role they play in A Tale of Two City Trees plants, as well as how to care for them at home!
nature. This class will be held outdoors. With Horticulturist Scott Blair
Walking required. Thursday, October 14 • 1–3 PM
$10 ($15 for not-yet-members) Conifers
Explore how two trees came to be With Horticulturist Scott Blair
Big Trees of NBG famous (or infamous) in the urban Thursday, November 4 • 1–3 PM
With Curator of Woody Plants Carl Simmons landscape. In this class we will discuss $10 ($15 for not-yet-members)
Tuesday, September 28 • 1–3 PM two trees that have, for better or worse, This class will take a look at the list of conifers that
$10 ($15 for not-yet-members) pushed our understanding of how we perform well in our region and discuss some of their
A presentation on the state/national interact with nature. survival characteristics. Weather permitting we will tour
champion trees here at NBG. Includes a the Conifer Garden. Walking required.
short inside presentation followed by a
guided golf cart tour of our state/national Cut Flowers for the Home
champion trees. Gardener Fall Container Workshop
With Horticulturist Mary Toth With Horticulturist Danette Blevins
Tuesday, October 19 • 1–3 PM Tuesday, November 9 • 9:30–11:30 AM
Statuary Vista Dig and Divide $15 ($20 for not-yet-members) $40 ($55 for not-yet-members)
With Nursery Technician Pat Sisson Discover what varieties of cut flowers Create a colorful and lush planter that will wow all your
Tuesday, October 5 • 9:30–11 AM you can easily grow in your own neighbors. All supplies included.
$20 ($35 for not-yet-members) backyard. Learn when and how to plant
Learn the proper way to divide and along with when to harvest each variety.
transplant a variety of plants that Participants will Broadleaf Evergreens for Tidewater
participants will then take home. Walking take home seeds With Horticulturist Jeremy Breland
required. to start their own Saturday, November 13 • 10 AM–12 PM
cutting garden. $10 ($15 for not-yet-members)
Our climate allows for an amazing array of broadleaf
Selecting and Growing the evergreens that keep our gardens looking lush and green
Best Spring-Blooming Bulbs for Edible year-round. Come and learn about the numerous options
Coastal Virginia Landscaping and the design and cultural considerations incorporating
With Director of Horticulture Les Parks With Director of Horticulture Les Parks them.
Tuesday, October 5 • 6–7 PM Tuesday, October 19 • 6–7 PM
Via Zoom • $10 Via Zoom • $10
Learn about the best bulbs to use in Learn about the hardiest and easiest to
your home landscape-including design grow fruiting trees, shrubs, and vines.
elements, plant care, and selection. Will discuss perennial herbs, all of which
can be used ornamentally as well.
explore
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Growing a Natural Dye Garden
With Horticulturist Mary Toth
Thursday, December 2 • 1–3 PM
$10 ($15 for not-yet-members)
Learn how to design a color dye garden along with
what plants to incorporate for certain colors and
how to naturally dye your clothing. Let curiosity take root with our
nature and wildlife programs.
Garden Planning
With Horticulturist Scott Blair
Wednesday, December 8 • 1–3 PM
$10 ($15 for not-yet-members)
Sunset Kayaking
In partnership with Kayak Nature Tours
Learning how to plan for a garden is just as
Thursday, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 5:30–7:30 PM
important to success as picking the right plants.
Thursday, October 7, 14 • 5–7 PM
We will discuss site selection, soil analysis, water
$50 ($65 for not–yet–members)
access, and some basic priniciples of design.
Enjoy a relaxing paddle on Lake Whitehurst with experienced guides.
No experience necessary.
Winter Sowing for Pollinators
With Greenhouse Technician Meredith Simmons
Thursday, December 9 • 1–3 PM
Garden Stars
In partnership with the Back Bay Astronomers
$15 ($20 for not-yet-members)
Thursday, September 16 • 8–9:30 PM
This family friendly class will have you gardening
Tuesday, October 12 • 7:30–9 PM
even in the dead of winter. Turn recycled milk jugs
$15 ($25 for not-yet-members)
into mini-greenhouses to produce tough, hardy
Come out for an evening under the stars with the Back Bay Astronomers and their
seedlings for your pollinator-friendly garden in
powerful telescopes. Walking required.
spring.
12 Plants of Christmas Owl Prowl
With Wildlife Rehabber Dana Lusher
With Greenhouse Technician Meredith Simmons
Tuesday, September 14 • 7–9 PM
Thursday, December 16 • 1–3 PM
Thursday, October 14 • 7–9 PM
$10 ($15 for not-yet-members)
Thursday, November 4 • 7–9 PM
Get into the Holiday Spirit by exploring the 12
$15 ($25 for not-yet-members)
Plants of Christmas! Indoor presentation followed
Join us for a guided tour of the Garden in search of
with outdoor tour. Walking required.
these magnificent night hunters-after meeting them in
person! Walking required.
Buzz into Action
FREE GARDEN
With Horticulturist Anna Huebner
Saturday, September 25 • 10 AM–12 PM
$10 ($15 for not-yet-members)
WALK & TALKS The term “ground bees” scares a lot of people, they go straight to thinking about
the ground nesting yellow jackets. But did you know 70% of our native bees nest in
the ground?! Many know about the importance of planting a variety of native plants
in your garden landscapes but overlook the importance of other small ways to help
our native pollinators-giving them a place to nest! Learn about the different native
INCLUDED WITH GARDEN ADMISSION.
pollinators, their circle of life and ways you can encourage them to nest in your
Walking required, weather permitting.
gardens at home!
These casual informative walks will allow
plenty of time for questions and photos.
Batty for Bats
Fall at Mirror Lake Walk & Talk With Dr. Tatyana Lobova of Old Dominion University
With Volunteer Allen Carter Thursday, September 16 • 6–8 PM
Saturday, October 16 • 9:30–11 AM $15 ($25 for not-yet-members)
Should you be frightened or delighted if you see bats in your backyard? Learn about
Fall Color Walk & Talk common misconceptions and exciting facts about these unique mammals while
With Director of Horticulture Les Parks trying to spot some in the night sky with the bat detector. Want to invite bats in your
Saturday, November 13 • 10–11:30 AM neighborhood? Learn about installation of bat houses from ODU biology professor
Tatyana Lobova. Indoor presentation followed by outdoor tour. Walking Required.
Japanese Maple Walk & Talk
With Horticulturist Mary Toth
Thursday, November 18 • 9:30–11 AM Bats: The Cutest Pollinators
With Horticulturist Ashton Holliday
Fall Color Walk & Talk Tuesday, November 9 • 9:30–11:30 AM
With Adult Education Manager Alexandra Cantwell $10 ($15 for not-yet-members)
Friday, November 19 • 10–11:30 AM Introduction to bat conservation and information about how creative of a pollinator
and insect controller these little creatures are. Indoor presentation followed by
outdoor tour. Walking required.
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create
Cultivate your creativity with these garden-inspired workshops.
All supplies included.
Wednesday Oil Painting Painting Free DIY Suet Feeder Workshop
(8-Week Class) With Instructor Debbie Jordal With Adult Education Manager Alexandra Cantwell
With Artist Adele Loomans Saturday, October 9 • 10:30 AM–12:30 PM Thursday, October 7 • 1–3 PM
Wednesdays, September 22-November 10 $45 ($60 for not-yet-members) Wednesday, December 15 • 1–3 PM
9:45–11:45 AM Painting free is a watercolor class for those $30 ($35 for not–yet–members)
$150 ($175 for not-yet-members) struggling with memory impairment. It’s a class Become your backyard bird’s best friend
of basics that can be used to create beautiful when you learn how to make your own suet
renderings. All supplies are provided, various blocks! Participants will create custom blends
Thursday Oil Painting techniques will be taught, and those attending to attract a variety of feathered friends,
(8-Week Class) will leave with an original painting. Art and music, and take home several blocks themselves,
With Artist Adele Loomans which we listen to while painting, are proven complete with a suet holder and reusable
Thursdays, September 23-November 11 alternative therapy for those with memory molds! All supplies included.
9:45–11:45 AM concerns. All attending will leave rewarded and
$150 ($175 for not-yet-members) renewed!
Digital Photography
With Professional Photographer Dee Akright
Floral Design Workshops Intro to Cross Stitching Beginning Photography
With Horticulturist Mary Toth With Instructor Erin Smyth Tuesday, September 21 • 6:30–8:30 PM
Hot Air Balloon Arrangement Saturday, October 16 • 10 AM–12 PM Macro Photography
Wednesday, September 15 • 1–3 PM $25 ($35 for not–yet–members) Thursday, October 21 • 6:30–8:30 PM
Autumn Pumpkin Arrangement Students will learn the basic stitches to help get Low Light Photography
Wednesday, October 27 • 1–3 PM started on a project. All supplies included. Tuesday, November 2 • 6:30–8:30 PM
Dried Flower Wreath $40 ($55 for not-yet-members)
Wednesday, November 3 • 1–3 PM Bring your camera and manual.
Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Tuesday, November 23 • 1–3 PM
$45/Workshop ($60 for not-yet-members) Smartphone Photography for
Beginners
With Horticulturist Anna Huebner
Tuesday, November 16 • 10 AM–12PM
$10 ($15 for not–yet–members)
You can now take pictures, edit and post all
on one device, your cellphone! This class is
specifically for beginners as we will be going
over how to take a good picture, basic editing
practices to enhance your photos, storage,
and then we will go outside and practice!
Origami
With Paper Artist Rich Gray
Spiced Ciders Pandas
With Instructor Kollyn Zeder Thursday, September 23 • 6:30–8:30 PM
Thursday, October 28 • 6:30–8:30 PM Bats/Owls Mobile
$35 ($45 for not-yet-members) Thursday, October 21 • 6:30–8:30 PM
Holiday Ornaments
Saturday, December 11 • 9:30–11:30 AM
Outdoor Holiday Container $15/Session ($25 for not-yet-members)
Workshop
With Horticulturist Mary Toth
Tuesday, December 7 • 1–3 PM Watercolors
$45 ($60 for not-yet-members) With Artist Diana Davis
Conquer the holidays by creating a beautiful Saturdays • 9 AM–1:30 PM
outdoor, evergreen filled container with holiday Yellow Sulphur Butterfly and Wildflowers
themed decorations and natural ornaments. September 18
Autumn Leaves and Chickadee
Floral Design Workshop: October 16
Salvaged Wood Floral Arrangement Sunsets • November 13
With Instructor Frances Peterson Cardinals and Holly • December 11
Saturday, September 25 • 9:30–11:30 AM $60 ($75 for not–yet–members)
$45 ($60 for not–yet–members)
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Luminous Colored Pencils
(4-Week Class)
With Instructor Alisha Brown
Tuesdays, October 5-October 26
9:30–11:30 AM
$60 ($75 for not–yet–members)
Students learn the techniques involved in creating
their own colored pencil masterpiece over this
comprehensive
4 week course. Bring a reference photo of your choice.
Sumi-é: Japanese Ink Painting
(5-Week Class)
With Artist Norene Spencer
Tuesdays, November 2–November 30
11 AM–1 PM
$85 ($110 for not-yet-members)
Quilling 101
live well
With Instructor Kollyn Zeder
Saturday, September 18 • 9:30–11:30 AM or
Tuesday, November 9 • 6:30–8:30 PM Sow the seeds for your healthy lifestyle.
$25 ($35 for not–yet–members) All suppies included.
Learn how to quill using strips of paper that are rolled,
shaped and glued together to create decorative designs.
Natural Soapmaking Workshop
With Instructor Kollyn Zeder
Tuesday, September 21 or October 12
6:30–8:30 PM Beginner T’ai Chi (8–Week Class)
Saturday, November 13 • 9:30-11:30 AM In partnership with the Tidewater T’ai Chi Center
$50 ($65 for not-yet-members) Thursdays, October 7–December 2 (Thanksgiving week off)
9:30–10:30 AM
$100 ($120 for not–yet–members)
Candle Making Workshop
With Instructor Kollyn Zeder
Saturday, December 4 • 9:30–11:30 AM Intermediate T’ai Chi (8–Week Class)
$35 ($45 for not-yet-members) In partnership with the Tidewater T’ai Chi Center
Thursdays, October 7–December 2 (Thanksgiving week off)
10:30–11:30 AM
Intro to Botanical Colored Pencil $100 ($120 for not–yet–members)
With Artist Judy Thomas
Saturday, October 9 • 10 AM–2 PM
$100 ($125 for not–yet–members) Garden Yoga (4–Week Class)
Join botanical artist Judy Thomas for a beginning With Certified Instructor Julie Paddock
exploration of colored pencil. In this four hour class, Mondays, October 4–October 25, November 8–December 6
we will focus on mixing and blending, as well as form 9:30–10:30 AM
and value. Judy will provide explanation, models, Wednesdays, October 6–October 27, November 10–December 8
demonstration, and individualized attention as you 9:30–10:30 AM
create your drawing. Basic drawing skills helpful. $40 ($55 for not–yet–members)
Intro to Botanical Illustration (2-Day Class) Roots, Bark, Berries & Seed Medicine
With Artist Lynne Frailing With Herbalist Mary K Scott
Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6 • Saturday, September 18 • 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
9:30 AM–2 PM $45 ($55 for not–yet–members)
$125 ($150 for not–yet–members) Explore and identify some of the most medicinally beneficial winter/fall offerings
Students will learn techniques that help create a realistic that nature provides to add to your home apothecary! Learn different methods of
drawing and watercolor piece. Seasonal specimens will extraction to capture those benefits for home use. Take home a 1 oz tincture!
be used as subject matter.
Botanical Beauty
DIY Tillandsia Wreath Workshop With Herbalist Mary K Scott
With Adult Education Manager Alexandra Cantwell Saturday, November 6 • 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Tuesday, December 14 • 1–3 PM $45 ($55 for not–yet–members)
$45 ($55 for not–yet–members) Hand craft your own botanical beauty all while learning about the herbal properties
Design your own living décor by creating a wreath and health benefits of flowers and herbs from your garden. Each plant based
complete with air plants, including Spanish moss and creation will empower you and your loved ones to receive the magic that nature
Tillandsia xerigraphica, as well as a variety of other has to offer us! It’s your time to shine this fall! Each participant will take home a lip
species. All supplies included. balm and salve.
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dig
Go beyond the basics for a deeper understanding.
deeper
The Science of Climate Inequity
120 solar panels that cover this storage building provide energy to
power the NBG Greenhouse.
Steps Towards Solar
With Chief Scientist of the Science Museum of Virginia Dr. Jeremy Hoffman With Alexa Langley of Convert Solar
Thursday, September 30 • 6–7 PM • Free Zoom Program Tuesday, November 9 • 6:00-7:00 PM • Free Zoom Program
Walking, riding, or driving through our cities, we can observe the Join Virginia’s local solar provider to learn how solar works and how
stark differences in environmental amenities offered by various you could benefit by making the switch, and why you should choose
neighborhoods: some are tree-lined while others are seas of concrete energy independence for your home or business. And of course, be
and asphalt. These land use patterns can either raise or lower local sure to check out our install at the NBG when you visit.
air temperatures, absorb or funnel rainfall and flood waters, and even
improve or worsen our mental health! What’s the science behind these
effects and how did we get here? In this presentation, Dr. Hoffman Lafayette Wetlands Partnership: Our Mission
will introduce recent research connecting present-day environmental and Results
inequity with nearly century-old maps and visions for the future. With Ruth Martin of Lafayette Wetlands Partnership
Thursday, November 11 • 6–7 PM • Free Zoom Program
The Lafayette Wetlands Partnership is a citizen-based initiative
Important Fisheries of the Bay that mentors groups and individuals who want to restore wetland
With Senior Regional Ecosystem Scientist Chris Moore of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation habitat along the Lafayette River. Over the past 15 years, we have
Monday, September 13 • 6–7 PM • Free Zoom Program led or sponsored over a dozen wetlands restoration projects on
The Chesapeake’s fish and shellfish are the most tangible symbol of public lands and city parks along Norfolk’s beautiful urban river. This
our treasured Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is home to 348 species of briefing will explain how we operate and will highlight the outcomes
finfish and 173 species of shellfish, many of which have been fished of some of our recent restoration projects.
commercially and recreationally for generations. Sadly, over time
many of the Bay’s fisheries have been taken for granted. People have
polluted the water, damaged vital fishery habitat like oyster reefs
and underwater grass beds, and engaged in overharvesting. As a
result, many of the Chesapeake Bay’s fisheries have been reduced
in diversity and productivity. Learn about some of these species and
specifically about Oysters, our natural filter-feeders that clean our
waters, provide other animals with food and habitat, and make up one
of the region’s most valuable fisheries. Also, Chris will speak about
menhaden which are considered one of the most important fish in the
Chesapeake Bay. Learn about this little fish’s big role in the ecosystem
and its value as a natural resource.
Pollution by Plastics and Microplastics in
Chesapeake Bay and the World’s Oceans
With Prof. Fred Dobbs of Old Dominion University
Wednesday, September 15 • 6–7 PM • Free Zoom Program Thank you to our sponsor
Plastic pollution of the ocean is well-known for its deleterious effects
on the marine environment and its inhabitants. Microplastics (nominally
pieces smaller than 5 mm) are increasingly of concern, given their
STIHL for making our
abundance and environmental ubiquity. Dobbs will consider global
budgets of plastic and plastic waste, concerns about ingestion of
Washed Ashore
microplastics, and some known and unknowns of microplastics’ effects
on organisms, including ourselves. He will conclude with stories from
programming FREE!
business and science that may ameliorate some of our world’s “plastic
overload” and his efforts to reduce the plastic in his life.
State of the Bay
With Hampton Roads Director Christy Everett of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Wednesday, October 20 • 6–7 PM • Free Zoom Program
The health of the Chesapeake Bay region faces a multitude of threats,
such as poor water quality, vulnerable habitats and aggressive
invasive species. Learn about the current state of habitats, wildlife,
and environmental threats in the Chesapeake and how you can help
protect and restore our waterways.sprouts Programs and events for the whole family.
YOUTH PROGRAM REGISTRATION Family Twilight Trek
Unless otherwise noted, NBG Member adults may register a free chaperone Dissect an owl pellet and decorate a set of binoculars, then go on
ticket with a registered child participant for in-person programs. Not-yet- a sunset walk through the Garden. Recommended for ages 5+ with
members tickets must be purchased for all attending children and adults for caregiver participation. Moderate walking required. All child and
all in-person programs. For additional information or to register for a class, adult participants must have a registered ticket for this program.
visit our website or email us at: youthed@nbgs.org. Friday, September 17 • 6:30–8 PM
$10/child $5/adult for NBG Members.
($15/person for not-yet-members.)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
WOW Birthday Party Celebration
Little Sprout Explorers Celebrate WOW’s 15th birthday by visiting the Children’s
Introduce your pre-k aged children to Garden after hours to complete crafts, games, and other fun
nature and science concepts through activities! Make sure to come out early to play in the fountains.
crafts, hands-on exploration, walking Recommended for ages 3+ with caregiver participation.
tours, and a story time to support the Friday, September 24 • 6–7:30 PM
topic of each themed program. $15/child for NBG Members.
($20/person for not-yet-members.)
Homeschool Garden Science
Learn about botany, water ecology,
environmental science, and so much Girl Scout Outdoor Art Day
more! Homeschool programs are Bring your Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts to the Garden to
generally recommended for students earn their Outdoor Art Badges!
ages 6-11. Sunday, October 10 • 11 AM or 2 PM
$15/Girl Scout and $12/adult and sibling tag-alongs.
Adult NBG members may chaperone program for free.
Garden Artists
Allow the Garden to inspire your
little one’s creativity as they use craft
supplies and natural materials to make
Scarecrow Harvest Party
Make your own miniature scarecrow and complete some fall-
nature-themed art.
themed activities! Recommended for ages 3+ with caregiver
participation.
Friday, October 15 • 5:30–7 PM
NATUREKID TO-GO KITS $15/child for NBG Members.
($20/person for not-yet-members.)
Complete fun and educational activities
from the comfort of home! For the fall
and winter, we will feature some spooky Trick ‘r Trees
and festive holiday-themed kits. Join our Garden ghouls and goblins for a family-friendly evening of
games, crafts, and light trick or treating. Recommended for ages
Little Autumn Gardeners 3+ with caregiver participation. Moderate walking required. All
All About Owls child and adult participants must have a registered ticket.
Friday, October 22 • 5–6:30 PM
Ghoul & Goblin Gardens
$10/child and $5/adult for NBG Members.
Autumn Artists ($15/person for not-yet-members.)
Holiday Ornaments
Haunted Cookie Houses
Use graham crackers, candies, and
WOW 15th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION other spooky goodies to create your
own haunted cookie house just in time
for Halloween! Recommended for ages
Join us in the WOW Children’s 3+ with caregiver participation.
Garden throughout the month of
Friday, October 29 • 4:30–6 PM
September to celebrate WOW’s
$25/set for NBG Members.
15th birthday! Play games,
complete crafts and scavenger ($40/set for not-yet-members.
hunts, splash in the fountains, Includes Garden admission for one
sign a birthday card, and more! child and one adult.)
Most activities are included with
Garden admission.CHILDREN’S
Thanksgiving Plates BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Paint the perfect decorative plates for your Thanksgiving
table. Set includes 2 plates. Ages 3+ with caregiver partici-
pation. Program does not include Million Bulb Walk tickets. Book a birthday party in the WOW Children’s
Friday, November 20 • 10 AM, 12:30 PM, or 3 PM Garden! Our classroom is designed to make
$10/set for NBG Members. hosting easy and affordable for parents and fun
($15/person for not-yet-members.) for guests. Pricing starts at $250 and includes a
WOW classroom rental, themed table decorations,
Garden admission for party guests, and
Cookie Plates & Cocoa Mugs paperware for the party.
Get ready for the holidays with your own festive plate
and mug set. Recommended for ages 3+ with caregiver
participation. Program does not include Million Bulb DELUXE PARTY OPTION:
Walk tickets. For September, October, and November birthday
Saturday, December 4 • 10 AM, 12:30 PM, or 3 PM parties, guests can upgrade to a Deluxe Garden
Dinosaur party! Pricing starts at $350 and features a dinosaur-themed terrarium craft
$10/set for NBG Members.
and scavenger hunt, and includes all the regular birthday party amenities.
($15/person for not-yet-members.)
SCOUT PROGRAMS
Bring your Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, or
Boy Scouts to the Garden for a self-
guided program. Each offered program
allows participanting Scouts to earn the
corresponding badge, patch, pin, or loop.
Some options include:
Explore NBG Patch
Brownie Bug Badge
Junior Flower Badge
Various Outdoor Art Badges
Holiday Cookie Houses
Use graham crackers, candies, and other festive goodies Lions “Ready, Set, Grow”
to create your own holiday cookie house. Recommended Tigers “My Tiger Jungle”
for ages 3+ with caregiver participation. Program does not
include Million Bulb Walk tickets. Wolves “Grow Something”
Saturday, December 18 • 10 AM, 12:30 PM, or 3 PM Bears “Fur, Feather, & Fern”
$25/set for NBG Members. Into the Woods Adventure
($40/set for not-yet-members.)
NATURE QUESTS APP ACTIVITES
Did you know we have an app? Scan the QR code to unlock
FREE PARTNER PROGRAMS our Nature Quest activities on your phone web browser, or
download the app from the Google Play or App Store.
As part of the Washed Ashore exhibit, join us
in the WOW Children’s Garden to learn about Activities are regularly added and updated, so make sure to
ways to protect our water: check the app during each visit to the Garden!
River of Hope SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Saturday, September 11 • 10–11 AM Funded by
Saturday, October 9 • 10–11 AM
Included with Garden Admission
HGF
The Helen G. Gifford
FOUNDATION
Our school programs are back in full
swing! For the 2021—2022 school year,
Lynnhaven River Now! we are offering self-guided or guided field
Saturday, September 25 • 10–11 AM trips to the Garden, as well as in-person
Included with Garden Admission and virtual outreach opportunities.
All of our programs are Virginia Standards
of Learning (SOL) aligned, and are a great
way to reinforce concepts relating to
nature, botany, environmental science,
ecology, and so much more! NBG is
also a great resource for professional
development and school partnership
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