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

Whether you’re interested in botanical arts, horticulture, gardening, cooking, nature and birding, photography, or garden design, we have classes and workshops to suit your interests.

The Garden also hosts year-round wellness and fitness activities, including yoga, t’ai chi, and more, all designed to enhance your well-being. For those seeking professional development, we provide certificate programs and specialized training. Become a Garden Member today and receive exclusive discounts on our programs and workshops.

Norfolk Botanical Garden is committed to providing educational opportunities that are accessible to all members of our community. Please reach out to the Adult Education team at 757-441-5830 ext. 338 or registrar@nbgs.org with any requests for learning accommodations and we will work to support you in any way we can.

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Adult Program 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.

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Program Pricing

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.

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

 

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 Policies

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.

Program Ideas & Instructor Applications

Click here to access our online submission forms.

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.

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!

Still have questions?

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!

For more information please contact the Adult Education Manager at 441-5830 x338 or registrar@nbgs.org.