Ways to Give

From the breathtaking beauty of our 175-acre garden in every season to our award-winning horticulture displays, hands-on educational programs for all ages, and vital plant science and conservation efforts—everything we grow and share at Norfolk Botanical Garden is made possible by supporters like you. Be a part of a legacy that celebrates nature, inspires learning, and nurtures one of Virginia’s most treasured green spaces.

Thank you for helping us cultivate beauty, knowledge, and community for generations to come.

By making an annual gift you are helping us with our conservation, environmental and education efforts – fulfilling our mission and connecting more people to nature.

By making an annual gift in one of these exclusive donor levels, you become part of a community of dedicated individuals whose support sustains all of the Garden’s programs.

Your donation to a scholarship fund gives you an opportunity to sponsor  “A Day Of Nature” so that economic barriers do not impact children’s opportunities to experience nature at its best.

From the small donation toward our general garden fund to the sponsorship of a major piece, we are honored to be considered as the recipient of your tribute gift.

As a Corporate Partner, you join a community dedicated to our mission of inspiring people through plant experiences that enhance our world.

Help us Build & Plant The Garden of Tomorrow – the largest expansion in the Garden’s history. We need your help!

We are honored to help you with options for your tribute gift.

The beauty, wonder & serenity of Norfolk Botanical Garden combine to create a perfect setting in which to honor a loved one or pay tribute to a special friend.

Planned gifts help ensure the long-term financial sustainability of Norfolk Botanical Garden and may provide tax benefits you as a donor.

Beginning in 1997, friends of the Garden could support our mission by purchasing engraved bricks for installation in multiple locations (Baker Hall Entryway, Education Walkway, Eagle Plaza and the Children’s Garden). The last available spaces have been sold and the program officially ended in 2023.

We are making every effort to preserve them, If you need help locating a brick or paver in the Garden, stop by Baker Hall Visitor Center. We will need the name of the donor, the individual(s) honored, or the inscription text to help locate your item.

For a gift of $1,000 – $5,000* you can sponsor a Leaf in perpetuity.

In recognition of your gift, we will engrave your chosen Leaf with an inscription depending on what leaf you chose. Your generous support will enable Norfolk Botanical Garden to continue our vital community engagement with environmental education and plant conservation.

For more information, please contact COO & EVP of Philanthropy – cathy.fitzgerald@nbgs.org or call 757-441-5830 ext 319

WOW Children’s Garden plaques provide an opportunity for donors to recognize a friend or family member in one of the most visited areas of our Garden.
Plaque Size: 5”x 5” Location: WOW Children’s Garden Discovery Peak

Donation: $1,000 – $2,500

For more information, please contact Grants & Special Project Coordinator jen.erving@nbgs.org or 757-441-5830 ext 350