Adult Outreach Programs & Pricing

Offsite Programming


Speaker Programs:

Interested in having Norfolk Botanical Garden come to you to share their expertise at your next meeting? Topics below include:

Plant Specific – Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Herbaceous, Annuals, Natives, Invasives, Bulbs, Edible, Specialty and Unusual Plants

Wildlife, Ecology & Native Habitat Gardening – Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators, and Mushrooms

Gardening Skills, Techniques & Best Practices – Design, Identification, Composting, Seed Sowing, Tools, Maintenance and Sustainability

Seasonal & Regional – Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Coastal Virginia and Dry Climates


Workshops & Demos:

Interested in a more hands-on learning experience in a location of your choice? NBG offers a variety of seasonal hands-on make and take workshops and demonstrations. Ask about seasonal offerings.

Pricing for Off-site Programming

Our Partners:
Master Gardeners, VA Native Plant Society, Tidewater African Violet Society, Tidewater Daylily Society, Tidewater Orchid Society, VA Bonsai Society, VA Camellia Society, Tidewater Master Naturalists, and the Butterfly Society of Virginia.

Payment must be made by the day of the program. Payment can be made by credit card or in the form of a check made out to Norfolk Botanical Garden.

Standard Pricing:

Standard pricing for off-site programming is $125.

Evenings, Weekends, & Travel:

Minimum $150
Applies to evenings, weekends, and programs that require travel beyond the 7-cities (Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk and Newport News).

Supported Price:

A reduced rate for those who need assistance with cost. Application can be filled out below.

Partner Plant Societies & Volunteer Organizations:

Receive a special rate for on-site and offsite outreach programming. Contact our Outreach Department at outreach@nbgs.org for pricing.

NBG General Information & Garden of Tomorrow Presentations:

No fee, donations accepted.

Workshop Pricing:

$40 – $60 per person. 15 people max.

Demo Pricing:

Standard price of $125 plus supplies.

Pay It Forward Pricing:

The standard price plus a little extra to help fund access for others. While never required, this option allows us to offer programming to groups in the community who are unable to pay the standard program pricing.

Onsite Private Programming

Programming requests require a minimum one month notice for booking. Please allow two weeks to confirm booking details.


Walk & Talks:

Enjoy a seasonally curated walk & talk through the Garden with knowledgeable horticulture and education staff.

Topics include: Seasonal highlights, woody plants, native plants, mushrooms, pollinator gardening, as well as collection specific topics such as azaleas, conifers, camellias, crape myrtles, roses, hydrangea, hollies, bonsai, and more.

Walk & Talk Pricing:

$250 for 1 – 1.5 hour walk & talk for up to 20 people. Additional $75 fee for groups over 20 people with a max of 40 people.


Garden Lectures:

Join us for an indoor lecture on some of our favorite garden topics. Lectures cover a wide range of topics including:

Plant Specific – Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Herbaceous, Annuals, Natives, Invasives, Bulbs, Edible, Specialty and Unusual Plants

Wildlife, Ecology & Native Habitat Gardening – Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators, and Mushrooms

Garden Skills & Best Practices – Design, Identification, Composting, Seed Sowing, Tools, Maintenance and Sustainability

Seasonal & Regional – Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Coastal Virginia and Dry Climates

Garden Lecture Pricing

$250 for a 1 hour lecture for up to 30 people. Groups over 30 people will be required to pay the rental fee for larger spaces such as Rose Garden Hall or the Admin Auditorium.


Workshops:

Interested in a more hands-on learning experience? NBG offers a variety of seasonal hands-on workshops ranging from floral design to container workshops, wreath making, and more! Ask about seasonal offerings.

On-site Workshop Pricing

$40 – $60 per person. Some classes have a maximum capacity of 15 people.

Special Pricing & Accommodations for On-site Programming

Partner Plant Societies & Volunteer Organizations include:
Master Gardeners, VA Native Plant Society, Tidewater African Violet Society, Tidewater Daylily Society, Tidewater Orchid Society, VA Bonsai Society, VA Camellia Society, Tidewater Master Naturalists, and the Butterfly Society of Virginia.

Partner Plant Societies & Volunteer Organizations:

Receive a special rate for on-site and offsite outreach programming. Contact our Outreach Department at outreach@nbgs.org for pricing.

College Student Groups:

Free guided and self-guided walks are available for college student groups. Bookings must be made through our outreach department at outreach@nbgs.org. Special rate limited to up to 20 people.

Accessibility:

Groups with mobility constraints can request motorized transportation for walk & talks. Seating for this option is limited for up to 10 – 13 individuals.

Group Tour Add-ons:

Tour Groups looking to enhance their visit with an educational experience can add a Seasonal Highlights Walk & Talk onto their booking for $250.

Adult Outreach Program Request Form

Name of Primary Contact(Required)
Please provide the address of the programming location if other than NBG(Required)
How did you hear about our outreach programming?(Required)

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