Learning is fun at any age

Learning doesn’t stop when school is over. Norfolk Botanical Garden offers a variety of classes for adults who are still growing their minds. If you want to learn more about gardening from basic how-to, to more advanced garden design, we have a class for you. We also have programs for those who see the Garden as an inspiration for their creative side, with classes in floral design, cooking, art, crafts and more. If you want to use our 175 acres to get healthy, we have classes to get you started (or keep you going) in an active lifestyle.

We also offer special programs that highlight our Garden or the general world of horticulture, from special lectures to trips. When registering for a program, please note the date and time of your reservation.  Some programs may take place outside, please plan accordingly and dress for the weather.  If you are unsure of where your program will be taking place, please contact the Education Department.

Program pricing includes Garden admission. If you are signed up for a class you are not required to reserve a timed-entry-ticket.  Please let tollbooth know which class you are attending.

For Adult Program Reservations:

Adult Education Programs are intended for an adult audience.  The minimum age requirement to register for an Adult Education Program is sixteen.  Children under the age of sixteen may occasionally be permitted to register along with a registered adult with prior authorization from the Adult Education Manager and program instructor.  For inquiries regarding age requirements for specific Adult Education Programs, please contact the Adult Education Manager at 441-5830 x338 or registrar@nbgs.org

EDUCATION REFUND POLICY

 All programs will be held rain or shine unless notified otherwise.

  • Cancellations 5 or more business days prior to the program start date: refund, less 20% processing fee (minimum $5).
  • Cancellations 1-4 business days prior to the program start date: No Refund.
  • Programs canceled by the garden due to low enrollment or inclement weather conditions will be refunded in full.  In the case of cancellations due to inclement weather, every attempt will be made to contact all pre-registered participants by phone or email.

MEMBER DISCOUNT POLICY

Members with an individual membership receive a discount on 1 ticket per class. Members with a family membership receive a discount on up to 2 tickets per class for adult classes and up to 6 tickets per program for youth and family programs.

Have a program idea, or interested in becoming an instructor?

Click here to access our online submission forms.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNIT (CEU)

Earn 1 CEU per class hour on adult education programs. Please inform our registrar prior to the end of class and CEU certificate will be provided.

Looking for additional resources?

Click here to explore our horticultural library.

Have a plant related question or need some gardening advice? Need help with an insect or bird ID? Contact our staff directly at AskAPlantQuestion@nbgs.org!

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