Learn and Grow Here

Discover Norfolk Botanical Garden, a 175-acre living classroom where nature and learning go hand in hand. Explore our award-winning plant collections, including roses, camellias, crape myrtles, hostas and hydrangeas.

Our Education Department offers dynamic programs for all ages, from school groups and scouts to families and adults. Get hands-on with gardening, art and photography workshops, or join wellness classes like tai chi and yoga. With miles of scenic trails, the Garden is a perfect place to learn, explore and unwind.

Adult Education

Our adult education programs offer a diverse range of opportunities for both personal enjoyment and professional growth.

Children & Family Programs

Children & Family programs inspires a love for nature through hands-on learning, interactive activities and outdoor exploration. There’s something for every young explorer to enjoy!

School Programs & Resources

School programs offers exciting new learning opportunities and resources for students and teachers. Explore hands-on programs, interactive lessons and educational tools designed to inspire a deeper connection to nature.

Adult Outreach

Adult Outreach offers a wide range of opportunities for your group to engage in learning, connect with nature and build a more beautiful and resilient community together.

Enviormental Action

Through conservation efforts, sustainable practices and educational programs, we inspire action to protect and preserve our natural world.

Volunteering

Volunteers give their time, passion and skills to support the Garden’s beauty and success while also gaining new skills, connecting with others and having fun along the way.

PCID Scholarship

Norfolk Botanical Garden offers the PCID Scholarship for students pursuing a green industry or related field. Awarded to those who embody the spirit of the 220 Original Gardeners, this scholarship supports future leaders in sustainability and horticulture.