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GARDEN Learn how to keep your garden going and improve your already green thumb. Butterfly Container Workshop WITH SENIOR HORTICULTURIST LINDA SAUNDERS Saturday • Jun 13 • 9:30-11:30am Create a colorful planter that will invite butterflies to your yard. All supplies included. $40 ($55 for not-yet-members) Summer Vegetables WITH SENIOR HORTICULTURIST PAT SISSON Tuesdays • Jun 16 OR Jul 14 • 9:30-10:30am Enjoy this walk & talk through WOW learning how to grow and harvest summer veggies. Moderate walking. $10/program ($15 for not-yet-members) Native Pollinators WITH CURATOR OF NATURAL AREAS THERESA AUGUSTIN, SENIOR HORTICULTURISTS LINDA SAUNDERS & TOM HOUSER Wednesday • Jun 17 • 9:30am-1pm Our Native Pollinators need us and we need them! Tour three very different gardens that support pollinators and learn why they are important and what they need to thrive. Moderate walking. Box lunch included. $40 ($55 for not-yet-members) A Day of Daylilies WITH HORTICULTURIST JOELLE MILLER Sunday • Jun 21 • 10-11:30am OR 12-1:30pm Walk through NBG’s extensive daylily collection while learning how easy they are to grow. (Same day as Tidewater Daylily Society show and sale!) Moderate walking. $10 ($15 for not-yet-members) Colonial Herb Garden WITH HORTICULTURIST JOELLE MILLER Tuesday • Jun 23 • 9:30-11am Learn the history and methods of herb gardening. Then discover some modern techniques. Moderate walking. $10 ($15 for not-yet-members) Growing a Tea Garden WITH HORTICULTURIST CANDACE HAWKINS Thursday • Jul 9 • 9:30-11am During this walk & talk, discover the plants that you can grow to make your own delicious teas. Moderate walking. $10 ($15 for not-yet-members) Environmentally Friendly Controls & Cleaners WITH RETIRED EXTENSION AGENT LYNNETTE SWANSON Learn how to make effective and environmentally safe products for your garden & home. Students will take home cleaning samples. All supplies included. NATURAL PESTICIDES Tuesday • Jul 14 • 7-8:30pm HOME CLEANING PRODUCTS WORKSHOP Tuesday • Aug 11 • 1-3pm $25/program ($35 for not-yet-members) Wet & Dry Gardening WITH HORTICULTURIST NICHOLE KNUDSON Tuesdays Jul 21 • 1-3pm or Saturday & Jul 25 • 9-11am Discover water-loving natives and hardy, aquatic plants as well as plants for dry areas for water conserving Xeriscaping. Moderate walking. $10 ($15 for not-yet-members) Japanese String Gardens-Kokedama WITH HORTICULTURIST JOELLE MILLER Thursday • Jul 23 • 1-3pm Create modern, hanging moss bonsai gardens. All supplies included. $40 ($55 for not-yet-members) Landscape for Life Certificate Series WITH HORTICULTURIST NICHOLE KNUDSON Tuesdays • Aug 4-Sep 1 • 9-11:30am (5-weeks) Learn environmentally friendly gardening practices-based on the principles of the Sustainable Sites Initiative™. Students will utilize their own property to collect soil samples, create a base map, sketch existing landscape features and select plants to design their own sustainable landscape. Topics also include rain gardens, non-native invasive plants, native plants and landscaping for wildlife. This program offers CEU toward the VCH (Virginia Certified Horticulturist Program). $150 ($175 for not-yet-members) Worm Composting WITH MASTER GARDENER KANDY KEITH Wednesday • Aug 5 • 7-9pm Turn your kitchen waste into a dark rich soil conditioner with the help of some red-wiggler worms. Each participant will make a worm compost bin - complete with starter worms! All supplies included. $40 ($55 for not-yet-members) Beginning BeeKeeping (3-days) WITH BEEKEEPERS GUILD OF SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA Thursday • Aug 27, Sep 3 & 10 • 7-9pm Learn about bee biology, equipment & management. $45 ($55 for not-yet-members) Soils for the Home Gardener WITH HORTICULTURIST NICHOLE KNUDSON Saturday • Aug 29 • 9-11am Learn the dirt about soil and improve this basic but vital living matter. $10 ($15 for not-yet-members) For the Love of Latin WITH CURATOR OF WOODY PLANTS RENEE FRITH Wednesday • Sep 16 • 1-3pm Discover the meanings and logic behind scientific plant names. $10 ($15 for not-yet-members) EXPLORE Discover the Garden from different points of view. Tree & Shrub ID-Specimen Species WITH CURATOR OF WOODY PLANTS RENEE FRITH Wednesday • Jun 10 • 9:30-11:30am Learn about unique “showcase” species’ for your garden. Moderate walking. $10 ($15 for not-yet-members) The Joy of Photography: Advanced Photography Weekend Workshop WITH AUTHOR & PHOTOGRAPHER IRENE HINKE-SACILOTTO Jun 12-14 Friday • 6:30-8:30pm Saturday • 7am-2pm Sunday • Sunrise-1:30pm Advance your photo skills to create imaginative and visually exciting images. Indoor and field instruction. Visit website for complete list of camera supplies needed. Moderate walking. $215 ($235 for not-yet-members) Digital Photography WITH PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER DEE AKRIGHT Thursdays • 7-9pm Visit website for complete list of camera supplies needed. Moderate walking for all classes. BEGINNING FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Jun 18 Use flash to fill in shadows and add pop to your outdoor portraits. FULL MOON PHOTOGRAPHY Jul 30 Learn to photograph the full moon during an evening out in the Garden. ADVANCED FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Aug 20 Learn how to use flash in manual mode and match flash to existing light. $45/workshop ($60 for not-yet-members) Sunset Kayaking IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KAYAK NATURE TOURS Thursdays • Jun 18 & Jul 16 • 6pm-sunset & Aug 20 • 5:30pm-sunset Enjoy a relaxing paddle on Lake Whitehurst with experienced guides. No experience necessary. $50/tour ($65 for not-yet-members) Unique Trees of Virginia WITH HORTICULTURIST CARL SIMMONS Wednesday • Jun 24 • 9:30-11:30am Discover unusual and unique trees that could grow well in your yard. Moderate walking. $10 ($15 for not-yet-members) Statuary Vista Tour WITH CURATOR OF HERBACEOUS PLANTS LES PARKS & HORTICULTURIST PAT SISSON Thursday • Jun 25 • 9:30-11am Learn about the history of the eleven, seven-foot tall statues by Sir Moses Ezekiel and about the unique plants that border this garden. Moderate walking. $10 ($15 for not-yet-members) Sunset Cruise Thursdays • Jun 25 & Jul 30 • 7-8:30pm & Aug 27 • 6-7:30pm Enjoy a relaxing, extended and informative sunset cruise on Lake Whitehurst. $15/cruise ($25 for not-yet-members) Crapemyrtles WITH NBG HORTICULTURIST Wednesday • Jul 29 • 9:30-11am Crape myrtles are called the hundred day tree because of the long bloom time, but they have year-long appeal. Find out how to care for these beauties. Moderate walking. $10 ($15 for not-yet members) Mushroom Walk WITH CURATOR OF NATURAL AREAS THERESA AUGUSTIN Wednesday • Aug 12 • 9:30-11:30am Explore the Enchanted Forest to search for and identify common native mushrooms. $10 ($15 for not-yet-members) Garden Stars IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BACK BAY ASTRONOMERS Friday • Aug 21 • 8-9:30pm Enjoy the stars with Back Bay Astronomers and their powerful telescopes. Weather permitting. $10 ($15 for not-yet-members) Champion Trees WITH CURATOR OF WOODY PLANTS RENEE FRITH Wednesday • Aug 26 • 9:30-11:30am What is a Champion Tree? Did you know that Norfolk Botanical Garden is home to 61 of them? Come see them in all their splendor! Moderate walking. $10 ($15 for not-yet-members) HEALTHY FOOD & INSPIRED MOVES Garden Gourmet HEIDE WALKER CHEF OWNER/INSTRUCTOR OF LOVE TO COOK KNIFE SKILLS FOR YOUR VEGGIES Thursday • Jun 25 • 1-3pm Learn how to hold, use and care for kitchen knives with a focus on quick and easy cutting. $25 ($35 for not-yet-Members) COOKING FROM THE FARMER’S MARKET Thursday • Jul 16 • 7-9pm Learn about cooking techniques & healthy recipes using local market and home-grown produce. $35 ($45 for not-yet-Members) In the Kitchen WITH LYNDSAY GUTIERREZ/THE FOOD LAB AT NEW EARTH FARM Thursdays • 1-3pm Make nutritious drinks using veggies and fruits. GREEN SMOOTHIES JUL 9 NATURAL SODAS AUG 13 $35/workshop ($45 for not-yet-members) Coffees and Teas - Horticulture & History WITH HORTICULTURIST ALEXANDRA CANTWELL Saturday • Aug 8 • 1-3pm Discover the origins, history and global impact of coffees and teas—complete with tastings! $35 ($45 for not-yet-Members) Garden Yoga WITH CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR JULIE PADDOCK (6-week sessions) • 9:30-10:30am Mondays: Jun 1-Jul 13 & Jul 20-Aug 31 Wednesdays: Jun 3-Jul 15 & Jul 22-Sep 2 Discover the benefits of this low-impact, relaxing exercise surrounded by the beauty of the Garden. $55/6-week session ($75 for not-yet-members) *Save 10% when registering for both Monday & Wednesday sessions. Use Coupon Code: YOGA2. Pilates in the Garden WITH CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER KAREN DOUGHERTY (6-week sessions) Tuesdays • 6-7pm Jun 9-Jul 14 & Jul 28-Sep 1 Focus on core muscles to rebalance your body. $55/session ($75 for not-yet-members) T’ai Chi SPONSORED BY THE INTERNATIONAL TAOIST T’AI CHI SOCIETY This moving meditation taught by certified instructor Jane Montagna is appropriate for every body type, age or physical condition. FREE TRIAL CLASS WITH GARDEN ADMISSION! Tuesday • Jun 16 • 11am-12pm Beginning T’ai Chi (12-week session) Tuesdays • Jul 7-Sep 22 • 9:30-11am $140 ($165 for not-yet-members) Continuing T’ai Chi (12-week session) Tuesdays • Jul 7-Sep 22 • 11am-12pm $120 ($145 for not-yet-members) Al Fresco Evening Yoga WITH CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR BERNADETTE JOBS Thursdays • Jun 18, Jul 16 OR Aug 20 • 7-8pm Enjoy an evening of yoga outdoors. All levels welcomed. $10 ($15 for not-yet-members) Relaxing Sundays Yoga (4-week sessions) WITH CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR BERNADETTE JOBS Sundays • Jul 12-Aug 2 & Aug 23-Sep 13 8:15-9:15am Start Sunday morning with low impact exercise. $40/session ($55 for not-yet-members) Meditation: The Inner Journey (4-week sessions) Sundays • Jul 12-Aug 2 & Aug 23-Sep 13 9:30-11am Daniel Kathalynas guides you through meditation & contemplation. $40/session ($55 for not-yet-members) *Sign up for Yoga & Meditation and save 10%. Use Coupon Code: AUG15. DISCOVER TOGETHER Programs and events for the whole family! Incredible Edibles in WOW: Plant, Grow, Eat. Join us in WOW this summer for activities that will get your kids excited about growing and eating vegetables. Families will learn how fruits, vegetables and herbs grow here and around the world. Activities will include story times, guided tours, self-guided scavenger hunts and crafts and will change frequently. Check the Incredible Edibles section of our website to learn more. —Sponsored by Capital Group Companies Thanks to the Hampton Roads Community Foundation’s Gary Fund for providing educational opportunities related to “Incredible Edibles.” Special “Incredible Edibles” Bike Tour for Families! Wednesdays • Jun 24th & Jul 29th 5-6pm Meet on your bikes in the parking lot for a tour of the Garden’s “hot spots” for vegetable gardening. Included with Garden Admission. $5 discount for anyone who travels by bike to the Garden CONTAINER GARDENS FOR KIDS PIZZA GARDEN Thursday • Jul 9 • 11am-12pm OR 5-6pm SALAD GARDEN Wednesday • Jul 15 • 11am-12pm OR 5-6pm RECYCLED CONTAINERS Wednesday • Jul 22 • 11am-12pm OR 5-6pm Learn the basics of growing edibles in pots and create container gardens to take home. We supply the materials, children just need to have a sunny space and provide water to plants at home. All supplies included. Ages: 3+ with adult assistance $30 per container ($45 for not-yet-members includes admission for one adult & child) Make Your Own Flower Press Thursday • Aug 13 • 11am-12pm OR 5-6pm Make a flower press and learn to dry flowers that can be used for crafts and artwork. Ages: 7+ with adult assistance. $30 per press ($45 for not-yet-members includes admission for one adult & child) Make Your Own Nature Journals Tuesday • Aug 11 • 11am-12pm OR 5-6pm Create a nature journal with an “edibles” spin. Learn how fruits and vegetables grow and how insects, weather and other factors might impact their growth. Ages: 5+ with adult assistance $10 per journal ($25 for not-yet members includes admission for one adult & child) Science Sleuths Thursday • Jun 25 • 11-12pm OR 5-6pm Enjoy fun science experiments with awesome hands-on projects and activities using everyday household items and plant based materials. Ages: 4+ with adult assistance. $8 per experiment set ($20 for not-yet members includes admission for one adult & child) Make Your Own Terrific Terrariums Wednesday • Aug 5 • 11am-12pm OR 5-6pm Fill a mason jar terrarium, complete with plants and mini- sculptures to inhabit them. Ages: 5+ with adult assistance $15 per terrarium ($30 for not-yet members includes admission for one adult & child) Little Gardener Series Tuesdays • Jun 30 - Aug 4 (6 weeks) 10:30-11:30am Join us for this “mommy and me” style series. Staff will lead caregivers in ways to engage their child through gardening/nature activities and take-home crafts. Ages: 2-4 (no tag-alongs, please) $50 per child & adult; $20 per additional person ($80 for not-yet members includes admission for one adult & child- $40 per additional child) Goodnight Garden Fridays • July 17 & August 7 • 7:30-9pm Bring your family to the Garden as the sun sets to learn about “whoooo” only comes out at night. $8/person ($12/person not-yet-members) Wizardry in the Garden: Harry Potter Night Thursday • July 29 6:30-8pm Attend your favorite Harry Potter classes with your family, including Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures and Divination. Play Quidditch and make a special memento to take home. Ages: 6+ $12/person ($18/person not-yet-members) WOW Leaders in Training Norfolk Botanical Garden WOW Children’s Garden is a great place for teenagers to learn about nature, gain leadership skills, make new friends and earn volunteer hours for college applications and resumes. WOW Leaders can work anytime 9AM-7PM throughout the summer in the Children’s Garden. Program includes Wednesday WOW Leader Meetings with leadership games and horticulture activities, t-shirt and end of summer party. Ages 14-17 $25 ($20 NBG Members) TURN OVER FOR CREATE CLASSES Course Catalog LIFELONG LEARNING • SUMMER 2015 SETTING THE STANDARD! This is the ONLY professional floral design certificate program offered in southeastern Virginia. Turn your passion into a marketable skill. • Comprehensive curriculum • Taught by Betty Ann Galway with over 30 years of experience, NGC accredited Life Judge • Hands-on training with fresh flowers every class • Shop training: ordering, inventory & customer service • Rigorous and vigorous! Beginning Floral Design Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:30am-2:30pm • Jun 30-Jul 16 (3-wk. prgrm) Students must attend all classes and pass written and hands-on tests to receive certificates. All supplies and flowers are included. Students take home weekly floral designs. (30-minute bag lunch break) $495 ($545 for not-yet-members) Intermediate Floral Design Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:30am-2:30pm • Aug 4-13 (2-wk. prgrm) Must have successfully completed Beginning Floral Design $495 ($545 for not-yet-members) Classes fill up quickly so register early! • Pre-registration required for all programs. Ages: 2-4 (no tag-alongs, please)

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GARDENLearn how to keep your garden going and improve your already green thumb.

Butterfly Container WorkshopWITH SENIOR HORTICULTURIST LINDA SAUNDERSSaturday • Jun 13 • 9:30-11:30amCreate a colorful planter that will invite butterflies to your yard. All supplies included. $40 ($55 for not-yet-members)

Summer VegetablesWITH SENIOR HORTICULTURIST PAT SISSONTuesdays • Jun 16 OR Jul 14 • 9:30-10:30am Enjoy this walk & talk through WOW learning how to grow and harvest summer veggies. Moderate walking.$10/program ($15 for not-yet-members)

Native PollinatorsWITH CURATOR OF NATURAL AREAS THERESA AUGUSTIN, SENIOR HORTICULTURISTS LINDA SAUNDERS & TOM HOUSERWednesday • Jun 17 • 9:30am-1pmOur Native Pollinators need us and we need them! Tour three very different gardens that support pollinators and learn why they are important and what they need to thrive. Moderate walking. Box lunch included.$40 ($55 for not-yet-members)

A Day of DayliliesWITH HORTICULTURIST JOELLE MILLERSunday • Jun 21 • 10-11:30am OR 12-1:30pmWalk through NBG’s extensive daylily collection while learning how easy they are to grow. (Same day as Tidewater Daylily Society show and sale!) Moderate walking.$10 ($15 for not-yet-members)

Colonial Herb GardenWITH HORTICULTURIST JOELLE MILLERTuesday • Jun 23 • 9:30-11am Learn the history and methods of herb gardening. Then discover some modern techniques. Moderate walking.$10 ($15 for not-yet-members)

Growing a Tea GardenWITH HORTICULTURIST CANDACE HAWKINSThursday • Jul 9 • 9:30-11am During this walk & talk, discover the plants that you can grow to make your own delicious teas. Moderate walking.$10 ($15 for not-yet-members)

Environmentally Friendly Controls & CleanersWITH RETIRED EXTENSION AGENT LYNNETTE SWANSONLearn how to make effective and environmentally safe products for your garden & home. Students will take home cleaning samples. All supplies included.NATURAL PESTICIDES Tuesday • Jul 14 • 7-8:30pmHOME CLEANING PRODUCTS WORKSHOP Tuesday • Aug 11 • 1-3pm $25/program ($35 for not-yet-members)

Wet & Dry GardeningWITH HORTICULTURIST NICHOLE KNUDSONTuesdays Jul 21 • 1-3pm or Saturday & Jul 25 • 9-11am Discover water-loving natives and hardy, aquatic plants as well as plants for dry areas for water conserving Xeriscaping. Moderate walking.$10 ($15 for not-yet-members)

Japanese String Gardens-KokedamaWITH HORTICULTURIST JOELLE MILLER Thursday • Jul 23 • 1-3pmCreate modern, hanging moss bonsai gardens.All supplies included.$40 ($55 for not-yet-members)

Landscape for Life Certificate SeriesWITH HORTICULTURIST NICHOLE KNUDSONTuesdays • Aug 4-Sep 1 • 9-11:30am (5-weeks)Learn environmentally friendly gardening practices-based on the principles of the Sustainable Sites Initiative™. Students will utilize their own property to collect soil samples, create a base map, sketch existing landscape features and select plants to design their own sustainable landscape. Topics also include rain gardens, non-native invasive plants, native plants and landscaping for wildlife. This program offers CEU toward the VCH (Virginia Certified Horticulturist Program).$150 ($175 for not-yet-members)

Worm Composting WITH MASTER GARDENER KANDY KEITHWednesday • Aug 5 • 7-9pmTurn your kitchen waste into a dark rich soil conditioner with the help of some red-wiggler worms. Each participant will make a worm compost bin - complete with starter worms! All supplies included.$40 ($55 for not-yet-members)

Beginning BeeKeeping (3-days) WITH BEEKEEPERS GUILD OF SOUTHEAST VIRGINIAThursday • Aug 27, Sep 3 & 10 • 7-9pm Learn about bee biology, equipment & management. $45 ($55 for not-yet-members)

Soils for the Home GardenerWITH HORTICULTURIST NICHOLE KNUDSONSaturday • Aug 29 • 9-11amLearn the dirt about soil and improve this basic but vital living matter. $10 ($15 for not-yet-members)

For the Love of LatinWITH CURATOR OF WOODY PLANTS RENEE FRITHWednesday • Sep 16 • 1-3pm Discover the meanings and logic behind scientific plant names.$10 ($15 for not-yet-members)

EXPLOREDiscover the Garden from different points of view.

Tree & Shrub ID-Specimen SpeciesWITH CURATOR OF WOODY PLANTS RENEE FRITHWednesday • Jun 10 • 9:30-11:30am Learn about unique “showcase” species’ for your garden. Moderate walking.$10 ($15 for not-yet-members)

The Joy of Photography: Advanced Photography Weekend WorkshopWITH AUTHOR & PHOTOGRAPHER IRENE HINKE-SACILOTTO Jun 12-14 Friday • 6:30-8:30pm Saturday • 7am-2pm Sunday • Sunrise-1:30pmAdvance your photo skills to create imaginative and visually exciting images. Indoor and field instruction. Visit website for complete list of camera supplies needed. Moderate walking. $215 ($235 for not-yet-members)

Digital PhotographyWITH PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER DEE AKRIGHT Thursdays • 7-9pmVisit website for complete list of camera supplies needed. Moderate walking for all classes.BEGINNING FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Jun 18Use flash to fill in shadows and add pop to your outdoor portraits.FULL MOON PHOTOGRAPHY Jul 30Learn to photograph the full moon during an evening out in the Garden.ADVANCED FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Aug 20Learn how to use flash in manual mode and match flash to existing light. $45/workshop ($60 for not-yet-members)

Sunset KayakingIN PARTNERSHIP WITH KAYAK NATURE TOURSThursdays • Jun 18 & Jul 16 • 6pm-sunset & Aug 20 • 5:30pm-sunset Enjoy a relaxing paddle on Lake Whitehurst with experienced guides. No experience necessary.$50/tour ($65 for not-yet-members)

Unique Trees of VirginiaWITH HORTICULTURIST CARL SIMMONSWednesday • Jun 24 • 9:30-11:30am Discover unusual and unique trees that could grow well in your yard. Moderate walking.$10 ($15 for not-yet-members)

Statuary Vista Tour WITH CURATOR OF HERBACEOUS PLANTS LES PARKS & HORTICULTURIST PAT SISSONThursday • Jun 25 • 9:30-11amLearn about the history of the eleven, seven-foot tall statues by Sir Moses Ezekiel and about the unique plants that border this garden. Moderate walking.$10 ($15 for not-yet-members)

Sunset CruiseThursdays • Jun 25 & Jul 30 • 7-8:30pm & Aug 27 • 6-7:30pm Enjoy a relaxing, extended and informative sunset cruise on Lake Whitehurst.$15/cruise ($25 for not-yet-members)

CrapemyrtlesWITH NBG HORTICULTURISTWednesday • Jul 29 • 9:30-11amCrape myrtles are called the hundred day tree because of the long bloom time, but they have year-long appeal. Find out how to care for these beauties. Moderate walking. $10 ($15 for not-yet members)

Mushroom WalkWITH CURATOR OF NATURAL AREAS THERESA AUGUSTIN Wednesday • Aug 12 • 9:30-11:30amExplore the Enchanted Forest to search for and identify common native mushrooms.$10 ($15 for not-yet-members)

Garden StarsIN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BACK BAY ASTRONOMERSFriday • Aug 21 • 8-9:30pm Enjoy the stars with Back Bay Astronomers and their powerful telescopes. Weather permitting.$10 ($15 for not-yet-members)

Champion TreesWITH CURATOR OF WOODY PLANTS RENEE FRITHWednesday • Aug 26 • 9:30-11:30am What is a Champion Tree? Did you know that Norfolk Botanical Garden is home to 61 of them? Come see them in all their splendor! Moderate walking.$10 ($15 for not-yet-members)

HEALTHY FOOD &INSPIRED MOVES

Garden GourmetHEIDE WALKER CHEF OWNER/INSTRUCTOR OF LOVE TO COOK

KNIFE SKILLS FOR YOUR VEGGIESThursday • Jun 25 • 1-3pmLearn how to hold, use and care for kitchen knives with a focus on quick and easy cutting.$25 ($35 for not-yet-Members)

COOKING FROM THE FARMER’S MARKETThursday • Jul 16 • 7-9pmLearn about cooking techniques & healthy recipes using local market and home-grown produce.$35 ($45 for not-yet-Members)

In the KitchenWITH LYNDSAY GUTIERREZ/THE FOOD LAB AT NEW EARTH FARMThursdays • 1-3pmMake nutritious drinks using veggies and fruits.GREEN SMOOTHIES JUL 9 NATURAL SODAS AUG 13$35/workshop ($45 for not-yet-members)

Coffees and Teas - Horticulture & HistoryWITH HORTICULTURIST ALEXANDRA CANTWELL Saturday • Aug 8 • 1-3pmDiscover the origins, history and global impact of coffees and teas—complete with tastings! $35 ($45 for not-yet-Members)

Garden YogaWITH CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR JULIE PADDOCK(6-week sessions) • 9:30-10:30amMondays: Jun 1-Jul 13 & Jul 20-Aug 31 Wednesdays: Jun 3-Jul 15 & Jul 22-Sep 2Discover the benefits of this low-impact, relaxing exercise surrounded by the beauty of the Garden.$55/6-week session ($75 for not-yet-members) *Save 10% when registering for both Monday & Wednesday sessions. Use Coupon Code: YOGA2.

Pilates in the GardenWITH CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER KAREN DOUGHERTY(6-week sessions)Tuesdays • 6-7pmJun 9-Jul 14 & Jul 28-Sep 1Focus on core muscles to rebalance your body.$55/session ($75 for not-yet-members)

T’ai ChiSPONSORED BY THE INTERNATIONAL TAOIST T’AI CHI SOCIETYThis moving meditation taught by certified instructor Jane Montagna is appropriate for every body type, age or physical condition.FREE TRIAL CLASS WITH GARDEN ADMISSION!Tuesday • Jun 16 • 11am-12pm

Beginning T’ai Chi (12-week session)Tuesdays • Jul 7-Sep 22 • 9:30-11am$140 ($165 for not-yet-members)

Continuing T’ai Chi (12-week session)Tuesdays • Jul 7-Sep 22 • 11am-12pm$120 ($145 for not-yet-members)

Al Fresco Evening Yoga WITH CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR BERNADETTE JOBSThursdays • Jun 18, Jul 16 OR Aug 20 • 7-8pmEnjoy an evening of yoga outdoors. All levels welcomed.$10 ($15 for not-yet-members)

Relaxing SundaysYoga (4-week sessions)WITH CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR BERNADETTE JOBSSundays • Jul 12-Aug 2 & Aug 23-Sep 13 8:15-9:15amStart Sunday morning with low impact exercise.$40/session ($55 for not-yet-members)

Meditation: The Inner Journey (4-week sessions)Sundays • Jul 12-Aug 2 & Aug 23-Sep 13 9:30-11amDaniel Kathalynas guides you through meditation & contemplation.$40/session ($55 for not-yet-members) *Sign up for Yoga & Meditation and save 10%. Use Coupon Code: AUG15.

DISCOVER TOGETHERPrograms and events for the whole family!

Incredible Edibles in WOW: Plant, Grow, Eat.Join us in WOW this summer for activities that will get your kids excited about growing and eating vegetables. Families will learn how fruits, vegetables and herbs grow here and around the world. Activities will include story times, guided tours, self-guided scavenger hunts and crafts and will change frequently. Check the Incredible Edibles section of our website to learn more. —Sponsored by Capital Group CompaniesThanks to the Hampton Roads Community Foundation’s Gary Fund for providing educational opportunities related to “Incredible Edibles.”

Special “Incredible Edibles” Bike Tour for Families! Wednesdays • Jun 24th & Jul 29th 5-6pmMeet on your bikes in the parking lot for a tour of the Garden’s “hot spots” for vegetable gardening.Included with Garden Admission. $5 discount for anyone who travels by bike to the Garden

CONTAINER GARDENS FOR KIDSPIZZA GARDENThursday • Jul 9 • 11am-12pm OR 5-6pmSALAD GARDENWednesday • Jul 15 • 11am-12pm OR 5-6pmRECYCLED CONTAINERSWednesday • Jul 22 • 11am-12pm OR 5-6pmLearn the basics of growing edibles in pots and create container gardens to take home. We supply the materials, children just need to have a sunny space and provide water to plants at home. All supplies included.Ages: 3+ with adult assistance $30 per container ($45 for not-yet-members includes admission for one adult & child)

Make Your Own Flower PressThursday • Aug 13 • 11am-12pm OR 5-6pm Make a flower press and learn to dry flowers that can be used for crafts and artwork. Ages: 7+ with adult assistance.$30 per press ($45 for not-yet-members includes admission for one adult & child)

Make Your Own Nature JournalsTuesday • Aug 11 • 11am-12pm OR 5-6pm Create a nature journal with an “edibles” spin. Learn how fruits and vegetables grow and how insects, weather and other factors might impact their growth. Ages: 5+ with adult assistance$10 per journal ($25 for not-yet members includes admission for one adult & child)

Science SleuthsThursday • Jun 25 • 11-12pm OR 5-6pm Enjoy fun science experiments with awesome hands-on projects and activities using everyday household items and plant based materials. Ages: 4+ with adult assistance.$8 per experiment set ($20 for not-yet members includes admission for one adult & child)

Make Your Own Terrific TerrariumsWednesday • Aug 5 • 11am-12pm OR 5-6pm Fill a mason jar terrarium, complete with plants and mini-sculptures to inhabit them. Ages: 5+ with adult assistance$15 per terrarium ($30 for not-yet members includes admission for one adult & child)

Little Gardener SeriesTuesdays • Jun 30 - Aug 4 (6 weeks) 10:30-11:30amJoin us for this “mommy and me” style series. Staff will lead caregivers in ways to engage their child through gardening/nature activities and take-home crafts. Ages: 2-4 (no tag-alongs, please)$50 per child & adult; $20 per additional person ($80 for not-yet members includes admission for one adult & child- $40 per additional child)

Goodnight GardenFridays • July 17 & August 7 • 7:30-9pmBring your family to the Garden as the sun sets to learn about “whoooo” only comes out at night.$8/person ($12/person not-yet-members)

Wizardry in the Garden: Harry Potter NightThursday • July 29 6:30-8pmAttend your favorite Harry Potter classes with your family, including Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures and Divination. Play Quidditch and make a special memento to take home. Ages: 6+$12/person ($18/person not-yet-members)

WOW Leaders in TrainingNorfolk Botanical Garden WOW Children’s Garden is a great place for teenagers to learn about nature, gain leadership skills, make new friends and earn volunteer hours for college applications and resumes. WOW Leaders can work anytime 9AM-7PM throughout the summer in the Children’s Garden. Program includes Wednesday WOW Leader Meetings with leadership games and horticulture activities, t-shirt and end of summer party. Ages 14-17$25 ($20 NBG Members)

TURN OVER FOR CREATE CLASSES

Course CatalogLIFELONG LEARNING • SUMMER 2015

SETTING THE STANDARD!This is the ONLY professional floral design certificate program offered in southeastern Virginia. Turn your passion into a marketable skill.• Comprehensive curriculum• Taught by Betty Ann Galway with over 30 years of

experience, NGC accredited Life Judge• Hands-on training with fresh flowers every class• Shop training: ordering, inventory & customer service• Rigorous and vigorous!

Beginning Floral DesignTuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:30am-2:30pm • Jun 30-Jul 16 (3-wk. prgrm) Students must attend all classes and pass written and hands-on tests to receive certificates. All supplies and flowers are included. Students take home weekly floral designs. (30-minute bag lunch break)$495 ($545 for not-yet-members)

Intermediate Floral DesignTuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:30am-2:30pm • Aug 4-13 (2-wk. prgrm) Must have successfully completed Beginning Floral Design$495 ($545 for not-yet-members)

Classes fill up quickly so register early! • Pre-registration required for all programs.

Ages: 2-4 (no tag-alongs, please)

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2nd Annual Butterfly FestivalSaturday, Jul 11 • 10am-4pmJoin NBG and the Butterfly Society of VA for a day all about butterflies! Enjoy demonstrations and fun activites. Plus, learn how to attract butterflies to your garden and more! Included with Garden admission.

JUNE 2015June 1 Garden YogaJune 3 Garden YogaJune 5 VA Bonsai Society Show & Sale June 9 PilatesJune 10 Tree & Shrub IDJune 12 Butterfly House OpeningJune 12 Advanced Photography Weekend

Workshop: The Joy of Garden Photography

June 13 Butterfly Container WorkshopJune 13 WatercolorsJune 16 Summer Vegetables June 17 Native Pollinators June 17 Floral Design WorkshopJune 18 KayakJune 18 Let’s PaintJune 18 Beginning Flash Photography June 18 Al Fresco Yoga June 21 Tidewater Daylily Show & Sale June 21 Daylily WalkJune 23 Colonial Herb GardenJune 24 Unique Trees of VirginiaJune 24 Incredible Edibles Bike TourJune 25 Science SleuthsJune 25 Statuary Vista TourJune 25 Knife Skills for your VeggiesJune 25 Sunset Cruise June 30 Beginning Soap MakingJune 30 Beginning Floral Design

Certificate Program June 30 Little Gardeners Series

JULY 2015 July 7 Tai Chi July 8 Floral Design WorkshopJuly 9 Container Gardens for KidsJuly 9 Growing a Tea Garden July 9 Green SmoothiesJuly 11 Butterfly Festival July 12 Sunday Yoga July 12 Meditation July 14 Summer Vegetables July 14 Natural PesticidesJuly 15 Container Gardens for KidsJuly 15 Oil PaintingJuly 16 Kayak July 16 Cooking from the Farmers Market July 17 Al Fresco Yoga July 17 Goodnight, GardenJuly 20 Garden YogaJuly 21 Wet & Dry Gardening July 22 Container Gardens for KidsJuly 22 Garden YogaJuly 23 Japanese String Garden July 25 Wet & Dry Gardening July 25 WatercolorsJuly 25 Beginning Soap Making July 28 Pilates July 29 CrapemyrtlesJuly 29 Incredible Edibles Bike TourJuly 29 Wizardry in the Garden July 30 Let’s PaintJuly 30 Full Moon PhotographyJuly 30 Sunset Cruise July 30 Full Moon Walk

AUGUST 2015August 4 Landscape for Life

Certificate Series August 4 Intermediate Floral Design

Certificate ProgramAugust 5 Make Your Own Terrific TerrariumsAugust 5 Shakespeare in the Garden August 5 Worm CompostingAugust 7 Goodnight, GardenAugust 8 WatercolorsAugust 8 Coffees and TeasAugust 11 Make Your Own Nature JournalsAugust 11 Home Cleaning Products WorkshopAugust 12 Mushroom Walk August 12 Floral Design WorkshopAugust 13 Make Your Own Flower PressAugust 13 Natural SodasAugust 15 Honeybee Festival August 20 KayakAugust 20 Advanced Flash Photography August 20 Al Fresco YogaAugust 21 Garden StarsAugust 23 Sunday YogaAugust 23 MeditationAugust 26 Champion Trees August 27 Let’s PaintAugust 27 Sunset CruiseAugust 27 Beginning BeekeepingAugust 29 Soils for the Home GardenerAugust 29 Advanced Soap

Virginia Bonsai Society Show & SaleFriday, Jun 5-Sunday, Jun 710am-5pmIncluded with Garden Admission

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Frame yourself in the Garden and share your masterpiece! Look for 20 frames placedthroughout the Garden. Take a photo and share with the world! Your photo could be featured on TV

at the Chrysler Museum of Art.

Shakesepeare in the GardenWednesday • Aug 5 • 6-9pmPerformance by the Traveling Players Ensemble in the Garden’s Renaissance Court. Food available for purchase. Included with Garden admission.

5th Annual Virginia Honeybee FestivalSaturday • Aug 15 • 10am-4pmJoin NBG and the Beekeepers Guild of Southeast VA for a fun-filled day. Learn about bees, taste honey samples and enjoy bee-related activities. It’s fun for the entire family. Included with Garden admission

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHRYSLER MUSEUM OF ART

CREATEGarden art workshops. These projects make great gifts!

Soap-Making WITH SOAP MAKER JEANNIE STEELBeginner: Tuesday • June 30 or Saturday • Jul 25 • 11am-2:30pm Advanced*: Saturday • Aug 29 • 11am-2:30pm Learn a new skill. Pick up your creations the following week. All supplies included. *Must have taken the Beginner class.$40/workshop ($55 for not-yet-members)

Watercolors WITH ARTIST DIANA DAVISSaturdays • 10am-3pmHYDRANGEA & SPICEBUSH SWALLOWTAILS JUN 13JAPANESE GARDENS JUL 25SUNFLOWERS & GOLDFINCH AUG 8All supplies included. Bring bag lunch.$55/session ($75 for not-yet-members)

FLORAL DESIGN WORKSHOPSSTEP-BY-STEP WITH FLORAL DESIGNER BETTY ANN GALWAY Wednesdays • 6-7:30pm“SHOP & PLOP” NO MORE JUN 17 HAND-TIED HYGRANGEAS JUL 8 HIGH-STYLE TROPICALS AUG 12Celebrate the bounty of the season by creating a fresh floral arrangement. All supplies included.$40/workshop ($55 for not-yet-members)

Let’s Paint!WITH ARTIST AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS COORDINATOR DANIEL KATHALYNASThursdays 6-8:30pmJun 18, Jul 30 & Aug 27Create an acrylic painting during this evening of relaxing-guided instruction. All supplies included. $40/program ($55 for not-yet-members)

Oil Painting 101WITH ARTIST ADELE LOOMANSWednesdays (8-weeks)• Jul 15-Sep 2 9:45am-11:45pmLearn color mixing from a limited color palette and to emphasize shapes and values. All supplies included.$150/session ($175 for not-yet-members)

The Artist’s GardenJune 16-September 6, 2015Norfolk Botanical Garden will exhibit artifacts, live plant sculptures and this spectacular painting on loan by the artist in the Community Gallery space of the Chrysler Museum of Art.

Tidewater Daylily Society Show & SaleSaturday, Jun 219am-5pmIncluded with Garden Admission

at the Chrysler Museum of Art

Jun 16-Sep 6

EDUCATION PROGRAMSREGISTER ONLINE ANYTIME! norfolkbotanicalgarden.orgREGISTER BY PHONE 757-441-5830 (ext 338)Become a member and receive a discount on classes & much more! Membership fees can be included with your registration. All class prices include Garden admission ($11).

REFUND POLICYCancellations five or more business days prior to the program start date: refund, less 20% processing fee (min. $5). No refunds for cancellations one to four business days prior to program start date. Courses canceled by the Gar-den due to low enrollment or hazardous weather conditions are fully refunded.

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