Oil Painting 101 (8-Week Class)WITH ARTIST ADELE LOOMANS Wednesdays • Feb 15-Apr 5 • 9:45-11:45AMGet your creativity growing! Learn color mixing from a limited color palette and how to emphasize shapes and values. $150 ($175 for not-yet-members)

Della Robbia Wreath Workshop STEP-BY-STEP WITH FLORAL DESIGNER BETTY ANN GALWAY Friday • Dec 16 • 9:30-11AM or 12:30-2PM Make a decorative classic Colonial Williamsburg-style holiday wreath. $55/class ($75 for not-yet-members)

Floral Design WorkshopSTEP-BY-STEP WITH FLORAL DESIGNER BETTY ANN GALWAY HOLIDAY SPARKLE • Tuesday • Dec 20 • 10-11:30AMWINTER BLUES • Friday • Jan 27 • 10-11:30AMSPRING FLING • Friday • Mar 10 • 10-11:30AM$40/class ($55 for not-yet-members)

LIVE WELLHealthy food and inspired moves!

In the KitchenWITH MARIE ADELE WEAVER FROM THE BUILD YOUR FOOD & HEALTH FARM IN PUNGO

COOKING WITH WINTER VEGGIESTuesday • Dec 13 • 10AM-12PM $35 ($45 for not-yet-members)

FERMENTED FOODS: KOMBUCHA, SAUERKRAUT, KIMCHITuesday • Jan 17 • 6:30-8:30PM $45 ($55 for not-yet-members)

THE ART OF SOUPTuesday • Jan 31 • 6:30-8:30PM $35 ($45 for not-yet-members)

DATE NIGHT: LOCAL WINE AND CHEESEThursday • Feb 9 • 6:30-8:30PM $35 ($45 for not-yet-members)

History & Horticulture of Coffee and TeasWITH HORTICULTURIST ALEXANDRA CANTWELLTuesday • Feb 28 • 6:30-8:30PM Discover the origins, histories and global impact of some of our favorite drinks-complete with tastings! $25 ($35 for not-yet-members)

T’ai Chi (12-Week Class)SPONSORED BY THE INTERNATIONAL TAOIST T’AI CHI SOCIETY

BEGINNING T’AI CHITuesdays • Jan 10-Mar 28 • 9:30-11AM $140 ($165 for not-yet-members)

Thursdays • Jan 12-Mar 30 • 5-6:30PM $140 ($165 for not-yet-members)

OPEN PRACTICE T’AI CHI Must have taken Beginning T’ai ChiTuesdays • Jan 10-Mar 28 • 11AM-12PM $120 ($145 for not-yet-members)

FREE TRIAL CLASS WITH GARDEN ADMISSION!Tuesday • Dec 6 or Mar 28 • 11AM-12PM

Ballroom Dancing (4-Week Class)WITH INSTRUCTOR RICK HOCKMAN Tuesdays • Jan 10-Jan 31 or Feb 7-Feb 28 6:30-7:45PM $40/class ($55 for not-yet-members)

Garden Yoga (6-Week Class)WITH CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR JULIE PADDOCK9:30-10:30AMMondays • Jan 9-Feb 13 or Feb 27-Apr 3Wednesdays • Jan 11-Feb 15 or Mar 1-Apr 5 $55/class ($75 for not-yet-members)

Sunday Morning Meditative Yoga (4-Week Class)WITH CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR BERNADETTE JOBSSundays • 9-10AM Jan 8-Jan 29 or Feb 19-Mar 12$40/class ($55 for not-yet-members)

Meditation: The Inner Journey (4-Week Class)WITH NBG PUBLIC PROGRAMS COORDINATOR DANIEL KATHALYNAS Sundays • 10:15-11:30AM Jan 8-Jan 29 or Feb 19-Mar 12$40/class ($55 for not-yet-members)

GARDENLearn how to keep your garden going and cultivate your green thumb.

Tree ID: Be My BudWITH CURATOR OF WOODY PLANTS RENEE FRITHWednesday • Dec 7 • 1-3PM Learn how to identify deciduous trees by their buds. Walking required. $10 ($15 for not-yet-members)

Tree PruningWITH CURATOR OF WOODY PLANTS RENEE FRITHWednesday • Jan 11 • 1-3PMPruning is necessary to shape, revitalize and properly care for plants as they grow. Learn the proper practices and techniques for pruning your trees with some hands-on experience after classroom instruction. Walking required. $10 ($15 for not-yet-members)

Coffee & ConversationWITH SENIOR HORTICULTURIST PAT SISSON Thursday • Jan 12 • 9:30-10:30AM Bring your gardening questions to this roundtable discussion with one of our knowledgeable Horticulturists. Coffee, snacks and conversations provided.$10 ($15 for not-yet-members)

Shrub PruningWITH CURATOR OF WOODY PLANTS RENEE FRITHWednesday • Jan 18 • 1-3PMPruning is necessary to shape, revitalize and properly care for plants as they grow. Learn the proper practices and techniques for pruning your shrubs with some hands-on experience after classroom instruction. Walking required. $10 ($15 for not-yet-members)

Gardening for SongbirdsWITH SENIOR HORTICULTURIST TOM HOUSERThursday • Jan 19 • 9:30-11:30AM Discover the trees, shrubs and perennials that provide food for songbirds and attract them to your yard. This talk will include information about plants that will attract both specific as well as a wide variety of birds. Walking required.$10 ($15 for not-yet-members)

Urban Horticulture WITH HORTICULTURIST ALEXANDRA CANTWELL Thursday • Jan 19 • 1-3PM Tight on space? Learn how to make the most of what you’ve got when it comes to growing ornamentals and edibles.$10 ($15 for not-yet-members)

Worm Composting WITH MASTER GARDENER KANDY KEITH Tuesday • Feb 7 • 6:30-8:30PMTurn your kitchen waste into a dark rich soil conditioner. Each participant will make a worm compost bin - complete with starter worms! All supplies included.$40 ($55 for not-yet-members)

Winter Rose PruningWITH CURATOR OF WOODY PLANTS RENEE FRITHWednesday • Feb 8 • 1-3PMLearn the proper pruning techniques for maintenance and maximum bloom. Walking required.$10 ($15 for not-yet-members)

Growing Gourmet MushroomsWITH HORTICULTURIST DAVID CARTERSaturday • Feb 11 • 10AM-12:30PM This hands-on class will teach the fundamentals of growing gourmet mushrooms in your own backyard. Students will take home starter mushroom logs. All supplies included. $40 ($55 for not-yet-members)

Orchids 101WITH HORTICULTURIST JOELLE MILLER Wednesday • Feb 15 • 9:30-11:30AMSuccessfully learn how to grow and divide orchids. Each participant will take home an orchid. $35 ($45 for not-yet-members)

Home Cleaning Products & Natural PesticidesWITH RETIRED EXTENSION AGENT LYNNETTE SWANSON Tuesday • Feb 21 • 6:30-8:30PMLearn how to make effective and environmentally-safe products for your garden and home. Students will take home cleaning samples. All supplies included. $25 ($35 for not-yet-members)

Dead of Winter WalkWITH CURATOR OF HERBACEOUS PLANTS LES PARKSThursday • Feb 23 • 9:30-11AM Discover all the beautiful and interesting plants that come to life in the winter. Walking required.Free with Garden Admission! Pre-Registration Required.

EXPLORECome grow with us! Expand your knowledge of wildlife and nature.

Care & Release Wildlife Rehabilitation ConferenceIN PARTNERSHIP WITH SACRED FRIENDS, INC. Friday • Feb 3 • 7-9PMSaturday & Sunday • Feb 4 & 5 • 8:30AM-4:30PMCalling all wildlife rehabilitators, veterinary professionals, wildlife biologists, environmental educators and wildlife enthusiasts. What do you do when you find an orphaned or injured animal? Already a wildlife rehabilitator? Join us for this annual conference to get the information, hands-on experience, and continuing education credits you need for certification. Box lunch included. $95 for full conference ($75 for Saturday or Sunday only)

Garden Stars IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BACK BAY ASTRONOMERSTuesday • Jan 10 • 7-8:30PMCome out for an evening under the stars with the Back Bay Astronomers and their powerful telescopes. Walking required. $10 ($15 for not-yet-members)

Owl ProwlWITH NATURALIST DAVID HUGHES Thursday • Feb 23 • 6-8:30PMJoin us for a guided tour of the Garden in search of these magnificent night hunters. Walking required. $15 ($25 for not-yet-members)

CREATEGarden art workshops. These projects make great gifts! All supplies included.

Watercolors with artist Diana DavisSaturdays • 9AM-1:30PMBLOOMING GINGER • Dec 3SNOW LANDSCAPE • Jan 21DOGWOOD & CHICKADEES • Feb 11$55/class ($75 for not-yet-members)

Homemade Stocking StuffersWITH MARIE ADELE WEAVER FROM THE BUILD YOUR FOOD & HEALTH FARM IN PUNGOThursday • Dec 8 • 10AM-12PMStuff your stockings with an assortment of homemade natural health and beauty products. Students will make and take home their own goodies to gift.$35 ($45 for not-yet-members)

Miniature Fairy GardenWITH HORTICULTURIST JOELLE MILLERThursday • Dec 15 • 12:30-2:30PMLet the Garden inspire your unique miniature fairy garden design. $40 ($55 for not-yet-members)

Weekday Wine DownWITH ARTIST MELANIE KROGHTuesdays • Jan 10 or Feb 7 • 6-8:30PM Relax with us! Enjoy Garden views, sample wine, and paint your own keepsake wine glass.$40/class ($55 for not-yet-members)

Terrarium Workshop WITH LOCAL NORFOLK ARTIST JOHN WHARTON Tuesdays • Jan 17 or Feb 28 • 6:30-8:30PM Use succulents, stones, organic soil, and moss to create a beautiful miniature living table top display. $40/class ($55 for not-yet-members)

Beginner Soapmaking Workshop WITH SOAPMAKER JEANNIE STEELETuesdays • Jan 24 or Feb 21 • 6-9PMLearn a new skill with individualized instruction. The following week, participants come back to the Garden and pick up their handmade soaps.$40/class ($55 for not-yet-members)

Acrylic Painting WorkshopWITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST & NBG STAFF DANIEL KATHALYNASThursdays • 6-8:30PMGARDEN SCENES • Jan 26 or Feb 23$40/class ($55 for not-yet-members)

Garden OrigamiWITH PAPER ARTIST RICH GRAYCOLORFUL FLOWERS • Saturday • Jan 21 • 9:30AM-1PM VALENTINE ROSE • Thursday • Feb 9 • 6-8PM$15/class ($25 for not-yet-members)

Digital Photography WITH PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER DEE AKRIGHT Thursdays • 6:30-8:30PM BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHY • Jan 26TAKE BETTER PORTRAITS • Feb 23Walking required. Bring your camera and manual. $40/class ($55 for not-yet-members)

Special Events

FEBRUARY FUN MONTH... WITH FIDO AND BIKES!9AM-5PMAll month long, ride your bike or spend the day with your FIDO companion, exploring the Garden’s 12 miles of paved pathways.NBG Members: Fido FREE Not-Yet-Members: Garden admission plus Fido fee Bring Your Bike: Included with Garden admission

WITH FLORAL DESIGNER BETTY ANN GALWAYThis is the ONLY professional floral design certificate program offered in southeast Virginia.

FLORAL DESIGN CERTIFICATE PROGRAMBEGINNING FLORAL DESIGN (4-Week Program)Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays • Apr 24-May 18 • 6-8:30PMCurriculum includes shop training and hands-on experience. All supplies and flowers are included.$495 ($545 for not-yet-members)

INTERMEDIATE FLORAL DESIGN (3-Week Program)Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays • May 22-June 8 • 6-8:30PMCurriculum includes shop training and hands-on experience. All supplies and flowers are included. Must have successfully completed Beginning Floral Design.$495 ($545 for not-yet-members)

DOMINION GARDEN OF LIGHTSThanksgiving through December 31, 20165:30-10PM nightlyCelebrate the brightest time of the year at Norfolk Botanical Garden. Drive through 2 miles of spectacular holiday light displays. Voted one of the America’s top ten light shows through the USA TODAY 10Best contest!Monday-Thursday: $20 Friday-Sunday: $25 NBG Members: $5 discount each night

GARDEN 2.017 FUN RUNJanuary 1, 2017 • 4-7PMRun through 2.017 miles of dazzling lights and kick off the New Year in a fun, healthy way!Register before Dec. 15, 2016 Adults: $35 entry fee Ages 3-10: $10 for Kids’ Dash Ages 2 and under: FREE

DECEMBER 2016Dec 1 Dominion Garden of LightsDec 1 Polar ExpressDec 3 WatercolorsDec 6 Free Trial T’ai ChiDec 7 Tree ID: Be My BudDec 8 Homemade Stocking

StuffersDec 11 Make a Holiday

Ornament SetDec 13 Cooking with Winter

VeggiesDec 15 Miniature Fairy GardenDec 16 Della Robbia Wreath

WorkshopDec 19 Build a Cookie HouseDec 20 Floral Design Workshop

JANUARY 2017 Jan 1 Garden 2.017 Fun RunJan 7 Make it with Nature:

Winter MobilesJan 8 Meditative YogaJan 8 MeditationJan 9 Monday YogaJan 10 Beginning T’ai ChiJan 10 Open Practice T’ai ChiJan 10 Weekday Wine DownJan 10 Ballroom DancingJan 10 Garden StarsJan 11 Wednesday YogaJan 11 Tree PruningJan 12 Coffee & ConversationJan 12 Beginning T’ai ChiJan 17 Fermented FoodsJan 17 Terrarium WorkshopJan 18 Shrub PruningJan 19 Gardening for SongbirdsJan 19 Urban HorticultureJan 21 WatercolorsJan 21 Garden OrigamiJan 21 Storybook Tea PartyJan 24 Beginner SoapmakingJan 26 Acrylic Painting WorkshopJan 26 Beginning PhotographyJan 27 Floral Design WorkshopJan 31 The Art of Soup

FEBRUARY 2017Feb 1 February Fun MonthFeb 3 Wildlife Rehabilitation

ConferenceFeb 7 Weekday Wine DownFeb 7 Ballroom DancingFeb 7 Worm CompostingFeb 8 Winter Rose PruningFeb 9 Garden OrigamiFeb 9 Local Wine and CheeseFeb 11 WatercolorsFeb 11 Growing Gourmet

MushroomsFeb 14 Winter WanderersFeb 15 Oil Painting 101Feb 15 Orchids 101Feb 16 Winter Homeschool DayFeb 19 Meditative YogaFeb 19 MeditationFeb 21 Winter WanderersFeb 21 Beginner SoapmakingFeb 21 Home Cleaning ProductsFeb 23 Acrylic Painting WorkshopFeb 23 Take Better PortraitsFeb 23 Dead of Winter WalkFeb 23 Owl ProwlFeb 27 Monday YogaFeb 28 Winter WanderersFeb 28 Terrarium WorkshopFeb 28 Coffee & Teas

GrowWINTER 2016/17 COURSE CALENDAR & CATALOG

67

00

Aza

lea

Gar

den

Roa

dN

orfo

lk,

VA 2

35

18

GARD

EN H

OURS

OP

EN

9

AM

-5P

M:

Oct

ober

16

-Mar

ch 3

1

GEN

ERAL

ADM

ISSI

ONFr

ee t

o M

embe

rs

Not

-yet

-mem

bers

; A

dult

s: $

12

S

enio

rs/M

ilita

ry:

$1

0

Chi

ldre

n &

You

th (

3-1

7):

$1

0

2 &

und

er (

wit

h pa

rent

/gua

rdia

n):

Free

INFO

RMAT

ION

75

7-4

41

-58

30

no

rfol

kbot

anic

alga

rden

.org

NO

N-P

RO

FIT

U.S

. P

OS

TAG

E

PAID

NO

RFO

LK,

VA

PER

MIT

#56

8

SEE INSIDE FOR FULL COURSE CATALOGCourse Calendar

COURSE COLOR KEY:

GARDENEXPLORE

CREATELIVE WELL

SPROUTS/FAMILY FUNSPECIAL EVENT

REGISTRATION INFORMATION Register 24-hours a day online! Check out www.norfolk-botanicalgarden.org. Pre-registration is required for all classes and programs unless otherwise indicated. Register online, by mail, in person, or by phone at 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.

MEMBER DISCOUNT POLICYMembers 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 and up to 6 tickets per program for youth and family programs.

CLASS 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 cancelled by the Garden due to low enrollment or hazardous weather conditions are fully refunded.

IT’S EASY BEING GREEN! Visit our website www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org for full class descriptions and pictures. This paper is made with up to 30% recycled fiber and with chlorine-free pulp using timber from managed forests.

Cover photo by Curator of Herbaceous Plants Les Parks.

Polar ExpressRIDE THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAM THROUGH THE DOMINION GARDEN OF LIGHTS!Mondays-Thursdays Nov 28-Dec 225:30PM & 6:30PM$10/person ($12/person not-yet members) Children under 2 are free. Pre-registration required. Visit our website for availability.

Build a Holiday Cookie House & Polar Express Tram RideMonday • Dec 19 4:30 or 6:00PMGet cookie house crafty with candies and graham crackers and ride the Polar Express through the Dominion Garden of Lights. Will your family win “Best Architects” in our Cookie House Contest?$15/person ($20/person not-yet members)

FAMILY FUNPrograms and events for the whole family.

Sprouts

Make a Holiday Ornament SetSunday • Dec 11 • 2-3:30PMUse natural items collected from the Garden to make a holiday ornament set to decorate your Christmas tree.$15/set ($20/set not-yet members)

Make it with Nature: Winter MobilesSaturday • Jan 7 • 11AM-12PMUse natural materials to create your own winter-inspired hanging mobile. All supplies included.$10/child ($15/child for not-yet-members)

Storybook Tea PartySaturday • Jan 21 • 11AM-12PMJoin us in the Children’s Garden to make tea time crafts, play with tea sets, and listen to some of our favorite tea party stories. Don’t forget to bring your favorite stuffed animal!$10/child ($15/child for not-yet-members)

Winter WanderersTuesdays • Feb 14-Mar 7 • 10:30-11:30AM Join a Garden Educator as we explore the wonders of the winter in the Garden. Visit our website for weekly themes!Children ages 3+ and their caregivers. Younger tag-alongs welcome free of charge.$10/child/day ($15/child/day for not-yet members)

Winter Homeschool DayThursday • Feb 16 • 10:30AM or 11:30AMCome out and join other families in exploring what happens in the Garden during the cold season.Children ages 3+ and their caregivers. Younger tag-alongs welcome free of charge. $10/child ($15/child for not-yet members)

POLAR EXPRESS PROGRAMS

Pricing Note: For Winter WOW Family Programs, tickets must be purchased for children ages 3+. One adult per child may attend free of charge.

Pricing Note: All adults and children ages 2+ must purchase tickets for Polar Express Programs. Pre-registration is required.

WOW FAMILY PROGRAMS

Become a Volunteer!Plenty of ways you can make a difference. Help us share the love of the Garden with others. NBGVolunteers.org

Follow us...NBG Volunteers & NBG Adult Education

WINTER ORCHIDSHOW

Find a little slice of paradise in our newly redesigned

Tropical Display House and find hundreds of orchids

and tropical plants. Included with Garden admission.