Norfolk Botanical Garden conserves plants and habitats, cultivates beauty, offers knowledge and inspires protection of nature.
Garden Mission:
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Immerses visitors in a world of beauty
Leads through environmental action
Inspires through education and connection to nature
Operating budget: $6,900,000
Endowment: $17,065,133
Employees: 104
Active volunteer: 3,851
Attendance: 507,901 in 2021
Members: 16,233
Opt-in email addresses: 70,000+
Social media posts: 500+ in 2021
Social media impressions: 10+ million in 2021
Bulbs Planted for seasonal display: 12,000+
Bulbs planted for permanent accession: 5,500
Annuals planted for seasonal display: 10,000
Perennials planted: 4,089
Opened in 1939, Norfolk Botanical Garden encompasses 175-acres, with more than 60 themed gardens that can be viewed by tram, boat or by foot. Each of these gardens allow guests to see a variety of plants – from the cultivated to the wild.
