Upcoming Events

Friday Family Walk & Craft

10:00 a.m.

Come learn about nature and enjoy the Botanic Garden with your little ones! Join a WVBG educator for a short story, walk, and simple craft. Geared toward preschool-aged children but all are welcome.

Free for WVBG members, $15 for general admission. Pre-registration is required.

Raising Solitary Bees

2:00 p.m.

Join Master Gardener Richard Dey to learn about the fascinating world of solitary bees and how you can raise these important pollinators. This program will begin with an introduction to native bees followed by a demonstration on how to install a bee box and a visit to an active solitary bee nest.

$5 for WVBG Members, $15 for general admission. Pre-registration is required.

Meditation, Community, & Support

10:00 a.m.

This event is designed to offer you a safe space to be your authentic self while co-creating a sense of belonging, ease, joy, and connection with your local community. Each session includes a warm-up, meditation or wellness-related guidance, a 20-minute meditation, and an open sharing circle led by meditation teacher Eric Bale. Content may include singing, movement, wellness talks, book excerpts, seated meditation, walking meditation, and more. No experience needed. Free.

Meet at the upstairs level of the Education Center, preregistration required.

Canceled—Paper Flowers Workshop

2:00 p.m.

Make a fun gift for someone you love! In this workshop, WVBG educators will walk you through making a bouquet of paper flowers.

$10 for WVBG Members, $20 for general admission. Pre-registration is required.

Visual Arts with Alex Gaujot: Watercolor

6:00 p.m.

Come and have fun and enjoy the therapeutic process of creating beautiful artwork with watercolors. Enjoy nature and the outdoors while painting. This is a beginner to intermediate art class for all levels and experiences.

$20 for WVBG Members, $30 for general admission. Pre-registration is required.

Evening Yoga in the Garden

6:00 p.m.

Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of the Garden surrounding us as we practice. This hour-long practice will teach breathing techniques to relax and build heat within our bodies, yoga postures to strengthen and lengthen our muscles, and a guided relaxation to help calm the mind, body, and spirit. Bring a yoga mat. All ages.

$12 for WVBG members, $15 for general admission.

Canceled —Hike with a Naturalist

10:00 a.m.

Join WVBG educators for a guided hike through the beautiful Tibbs Run Preserve. On this leisurely hike through the woods, educators will share current happenings in the unique hemlock forest ecosystem and answer questions about the natural world. All ages.

West Virginia Botanic Garden Day 

The West Virginia Botanic Garden is proud to celebrate the 6th Annual West Virginia Botanic Garden Day, officially designated by the West Virginia Legislature as the Saturday before Mother’s Day each year. This special day recognizes the Garden’s growing role as a place of beauty, education, conservation, and community for our state. In 2026, we are delighted to mark the occasion in a very special way. The Garden has been selected as a host site for the Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Tour, a three-month program by DreamWorks Animation and KidsGardening that intertwines the wonder of the new Fairylandia setting featured in the hit Netflix series with hands-on enrichment opportunities at botanical gardens across the country.

This is a timed-ticket event, and spaces are limited. Families will have the opportunity to participate in timed meet-and-greet sessions with Gabby, enjoy hands-on activities in a themed family activity area, and explore the spring beauty of the Garden. This will be a timed-ticket event with limited attendance per session. Parking registration will be required for all vehicles. We look forward to welcoming your family and Gabby to the WVBG!

Special Hours for General Admission

5:00 — 8:00 p.m.

The West Virginia Botanic Garden will be closed until 5 p.m. May 8th and 9th for a ticketed event. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Meditation, Community, & Support

10:00 a.m.

This event is designed to offer you a safe space to be your authentic self while co-creating a sense of belonging, ease, joy, and connection with your local community. Each session includes a warm-up, meditation or wellness-related guidance, a 20-minute meditation, and an open sharing circle led by meditation teacher Eric Bale. Content may include singing, movement, wellness talks, book excerpts, seated meditation, walking meditation, and more. No experience needed. Free.

Meet at the upstairs level of the Education Center, preregistration required.

Evening Yoga in the Garden

6:00 p.m.

Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of the Garden surrounding us as we practice. This hour-long practice will teach breathing techniques to relax and build heat within our bodies, yoga postures to strengthen and lengthen our muscles, and a guided relaxation to help calm the mind, body, and spirit. Bring a yoga mat. All ages.

$12 for WVBG members, $15 for general admission.

Pressed, Sketched & Observed: Making a Plant Book

6:00 p.m.

Want to learn more about plants? Creating a plant book is a fun way to structure your learning and explore your creative side in the process. Join WVBG educators to learn different ways to incorporate your study of plants into a plant book and spend time beginning your book with input from others. Small sketchbooks will be provided, or bring your own from home or purchase from the WVBG gift shop!

$10 for WVBG Members, $20 for general admission. Pre-registration is required.

Warbler Walk

10:00 a.m.

 Enjoy the sounds of spring! Join WVBG Environmental Educator Leah Swift on a walk through the WVBG to search for migratory songbirds.

$5 for WVBG Members, $15 for general admission. Pre-registration is required.

Meditation, Community, & Support

10:00 a.m.

This event is designed to offer you a safe space to be your authentic self while co-creating a sense of belonging, ease, joy, and connection with your local community. Each session includes a warm-up, meditation or wellness-related guidance, a 20-minute meditation, and an open sharing circle led by meditation teacher Eric Bale. Content may include singing, movement, wellness talks, book excerpts, seated meditation, walking meditation, and more. No experience needed. Free.

Meet at the upstairs level of the Education Center, preregistration required.

Drum Circle

4:00 p.m.

Drumming isn’t just a fun activity. Drumming is a link to healing for the body, soul and Earth. Join us to learn about the healing qualities of drumming and participate in a drum circle. No experience is needed. If you don’t have a drum, don’t worry. Drums and percussion instruments will be provided or you can make your own (search online for ideas). All ages welcome.

Free. Pre-registration is required.

Field Journaling

6:00 p.m.

Learn to draw with Kellie Cole, architect and field educator. Look at nature up close to find loose forms and patterns. Try drawing with vanishing points, linear line, and measuring techniques. Unearth your creativity by trying something new in the Garden’s blooming setting this summer. Discover what more there is to know when you slow down and draw what you see in nature. The WVBG will provide graphite, colored pencils, and paper, or bring your sketchbook. All ages are welcome.

$20 for WVBG members, $30 for general admission. Pre-registration is required.

Evening Yoga in the Garden

6:00 p.m.

Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of the Garden surrounding us as we practice. This hour-long practice will teach breathing techniques to relax and build heat within our bodies, yoga postures to strengthen and lengthen our muscles, and a guided relaxation to help calm the mind, body, and spirit. Bring a yoga mat. All ages.

$12 for WVBG members, $15 for general admission.

Meditation, Community, & Support

10:00 a.m.

This event is designed to offer you a safe space to be your authentic self while co-creating a sense of belonging, ease, joy, and connection with your local community. Each session includes a warm-up, meditation or wellness-related guidance, a 20-minute meditation, and an open sharing circle led by meditation teacher Eric Bale. Content may include singing, movement, wellness talks, book excerpts, seated meditation, walking meditation, and more. No experience needed. Free.

Meet at the upstairs level of the Education Center, preregistration required.

Woodland Amphibian Wonders

10:00 a.m.

Join WVU PhD student and herpetologist Sara Spaid to discover the fascinating world of woodland salamanders at the Garden. This hands-on program will teach you how to find woodland salamanders, identify common species, and learn more about amphibian natural history. Come prepared to roll logs, lift rocks, and walk through the forest. All ages.

$5 for WVBG Members, $15 for general admission. Pre-registration is required.

Evening Yoga in the Garden

6:00 p.m.

Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of the Garden surrounding us as we practice. This hour-long practice will teach breathing techniques to relax and build heat within our bodies, yoga postures to strengthen and lengthen our muscles, and a guided relaxation to help calm the mind, body, and spirit. Bring a yoga mat. All ages.

$12 for WVBG members, $15 for general admission.

Meditation, Community, & Support

10:00 a.m.

This event is designed to offer you a safe space to be your authentic self while co-creating a sense of belonging, ease, joy, and connection with your local community. Each session includes a warm-up, meditation or wellness-related guidance, a 20-minute meditation, and an open sharing circle led by meditation teacher Eric Bale. Content may include singing, movement, wellness talks, book excerpts, seated meditation, walking meditation, and more. No experience needed. Free.

Meet at the upstairs level of the Education Center, preregistration required.

Visual Arts with Alex Gaujot: Watercolor

6:00 p.m.

Come and have fun and enjoy the therapeutic process of creating beautiful artwork with watercolors. Enjoy nature and the outdoors while painting. This is a beginner to intermediate art class for all levels and experiences.

$20 for WVBG Members, $30 for general admission. Pre-registration is required.

Evening Yoga in the Garden

6:00 p.m.

Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of the Garden surrounding us as we practice. This hour-long practice will teach breathing techniques to relax and build heat within our bodies, yoga postures to strengthen and lengthen our muscles, and a guided relaxation to help calm the mind, body, and spirit. Bring a yoga mat. All ages.

$12 for WVBG members, $15 for general admission.

Friday Family Walk & Craft

10:00 a.m.

Come learn about nature and enjoy the Botanic Garden with your little ones! Join a WVBG educator for a short story, walk, and a simple craft. Geared toward preschool-aged children but all are welcome.

Free for WVBG members, $15 for general admission. Pre-registration is required.

Morning Yoga in the Garden

8:30 a.m.

Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of the Garden surrounding us as we practice. This hour-long practice will teach breathing techniques to relax and build heat within our bodies, yoga postures to strengthen and lengthen our muscles, and a guided relaxation to help calm the mind, body, and spirit. Bring a yoga mat. All ages.

$12 for WVBG members, $15 for general admission.

Meditation, Community, & Support

10:00 a.m.

This event is designed to offer you a safe space to be your authentic self while co-creating a sense of belonging, ease, joy, and connection with your local community. Each session includes a warm-up, meditation or wellness-related guidance, a 20-minute meditation, and an open sharing circle led by meditation teacher Eric Bale. Content may include singing, movement, wellness talks, book excerpts, seated meditation, walking meditation, and more. No experience needed. Free.

Meet at the upstairs level of the Education Center, preregistration required.

Best Friends Day: Symbiosis in Nature

2:00 p.m.

Bring your best friend to learn about best friends in nature. WVBG Environmental Educator Leah Swift will explore the fascinating relationships found in the natural world. $5 for WVBG Members, $15 for general admission. Pre-registration is required.

Evening Yoga in the Garden

6:00 p.m.

Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of the Garden surrounding us as we practice. This hour-long practice will teach breathing techniques to relax and build heat within our bodies, yoga postures to strengthen and lengthen our muscles, and a guided relaxation to help calm the mind, body, and spirit. Bring a yoga mat. All ages.

$12 for WVBG members, $15 for general admission.

Summer Concert Series: Chris Felton and Michelle Fincham

6:30 p.m.

Kick off the summer concert season with Chris Felton and Michelle Fincham, an engaging acoustic duo known for heartfelt folk stylings and thoughtfully selected cover songs. After an impressive performance at Café last summer, this pair returns with rich harmonies, warm instrumentation, and crowd-pleasing favorites that feel both familiar and fresh. It’s the perfect way to open the season with an evening of relaxed, feel-good music in the garden.

This event is proudly sponsored by Infinity Natural Resources. $5 for WVBG Members, $10 General Admission, Children 6 and under are free. Reserve your tickets today at wvbg.org.

Morning Yoga in the Garden

8:30 a.m.

Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of the Garden surrounding us as we practice. This hour-long practice will teach breathing techniques to relax and build heat within our bodies, yoga postures to strengthen and lengthen our muscles, and a guided relaxation to help calm the mind, body, and spirit. Bring a yoga mat. All ages.

$12 for WVBG members, $15 for general admission.

Hike with a Naturalist

10:00 a.m.

Join WVBG educators for a guided hike through the beautiful Tibbs Run Preserve. On this leisurely hike through the woods, educators will share current happenings in the unique hemlock forest ecosystem and answer questions about the natural world. All ages.

Young Birders Walk

10:00 a.m.

It’s never too early to become a birder! This walk will introduce children of all ages and their parents to the wonder and joy of birds and bird watching. Bring binoculars and a bird guide if you have them. This walk is offered in conjunction with the West Virginia Young Birders Club and will be led by Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia’s Director Katie Fallon. All ages.

Free. Pre-registration is required.

Meditation, Community, & Support

10:00 a.m.

This event is designed to offer you a safe space to be your authentic self while co-creating a sense of belonging, ease, joy, and connection with your local community. Each session includes a warm-up, meditation or wellness-related guidance, a 20-minute meditation, and an open sharing circle led by meditation teacher Eric Bale. Content may include singing, movement, wellness talks, book excerpts, seated meditation, walking meditation, and more. No experience needed. Free.

Meet at the upstairs level of the Education Center, preregistration required.

Evening Yoga in the Garden

6:00 p.m.

Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of the Garden surrounding us as we practice. This hour-long practice will teach breathing techniques to relax and build heat within our bodies, yoga postures to strengthen and lengthen our muscles, and a guided relaxation to help calm the mind, body, and spirit. Bring a yoga mat. All ages.

$12 for WVBG members, $15 for general admission.

Morning Yoga in the Garden

8:30 a.m.

Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of the Garden surrounding us as we practice. This hour-long practice will teach breathing techniques to relax and build heat within our bodies, yoga postures to strengthen and lengthen our muscles, and a guided relaxation to help calm the mind, body, and spirit. Bring a yoga mat. All ages.

$12 for WVBG members, $15 for general admission.

A Season of Good Taste: Burgers and Brews

6:00 p.m.

A summer staple returns. Burgers & Brews brings together flame-grilled burgers by Chef Mark Tasker of Table 9—a beloved returning chef—alongside local craft beer, live music, and a laid-back evening on the lawn. It’s a classic Garden gathering celebrating great food, great beer, and long summer nights.

Tickets: $65 per person, two drink tickets included; cash bar available.

Wild and Wonderful Symbols

10:00 a.m.

What better way to celebrate West Virginia Day than learning all about the state symbols! WVBG Environmental Educators will lead a walk to teach all about these plants and animals and share the stories of how they were chosen to represent our state.

$5 for WVBG Members, $15 for general admission. Pre-registration is required.

Meditation, Community, & Support

10:00 a.m.

This event is designed to offer you a safe space to be your authentic self while co-creating a sense of belonging, ease, joy, and connection with your local community. Each session includes a warm-up, meditation or wellness-related guidance, a 20-minute meditation, and an open sharing circle led by meditation teacher Eric Bale. Content may include singing, movement, wellness talks, book excerpts, seated meditation, walking meditation, and more. No experience needed. Free.

Meet at the upstairs level of the Education Center, preregistration required.

Drum Circle

4:00 p.m.

Drumming isn’t just a fun activity. Drumming is a link to healing for the body, soul and Earth. Join us to learn about the healing qualities of drumming and participate in a drum circle. No experience is needed. If you don’t have a drum, don’t worry. Drums and percussion instruments will be provided or you can make your own (search online for ideas). All ages welcome.

Free. Pre-registration is required.

Koji 101 Workshop

6:00 p.m.

Koji is a mold, traditionally grown on rice, that is responsible for the deliciousness of soy sauce, miso, sake, and much more. In this Koji 101 Workshop with Carla Beaudet we will learn: What is Koji? Why would I want to make it? How do I make it? Once I’ve made it, what can I do with it? We will make a batch of koji and see how simple it can be to improvise an incubation chamber. You will receive an instructional handout and a packet of koji spores so that you can try this at home.

$25 for WVBG Members, $35 for general admission. Pre-registration is required, closes on June 8th.

Evening Yoga in the Garden

6:00 p.m.

Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of the Garden surrounding us as we practice. This hour-long practice will teach breathing techniques to relax and build heat within our bodies, yoga postures to strengthen and lengthen our muscles, and a guided relaxation to help calm the mind, body, and spirit. Bring a yoga mat. All ages.

$12 for WVBG members, $15 for general admission.

Morning Yoga in the Garden

8:30 a.m.

Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of the Garden surrounding us as we practice. This hour-long practice will teach breathing techniques to relax and build heat within our bodies, yoga postures to strengthen and lengthen our muscles, and a guided relaxation to help calm the mind, body, and spirit. Bring a yoga mat. All ages.

$12 for WVBG members, $15 for general admission.

The Magic of Mud

2:00 p.m.

Join WVBG Educators at the Children’s Adventure Garden to celebrate International Mud Day! This unique holiday is the perfect time for families to play together, use creativity, and get a little dirty. Make awesome memories of playing outside together while making mud pies and other fun creations! All ages welcome. Free.