A Hidden Gem near Morgantown, WV

Nestled between Morgantown and Cheat Lake, the West Virginia Botanic Garden provides an oasis from city life with over 4 miles of trails through shaded hemlock and hardwood forest, crossing streams and circling the wetlands of the old Tibbs Run Reservoir and an ever-growing collection of gardens.

Annual Appeal for Charitable Gifts

Your support is essential to help us continue our mission. Help us reach our fundraising goal by December 31, and help take this cultural and recreational asset to the next level, a place that West Virginians can enjoy and be proud to share! Every dollar counts.

Educational Programming

All year round, the West Virginia Botanic Garden at Tibbs Run Preserve offers a wide range of educational walks, lectures, demonstrations, and workshops.

The schedule is updated each season, and many are free to Garden members.

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A Season of Good Taste

Enjoy a series of farm to table dinners featuring local chefs while overlooking the gardens. Check back for next year’s schedule!

Annual Garden Party

Late Summer

Enjoy regional fare at our annual fundraising dinner. Bid on auction items from a number of local businesses, and help support the Garden’s growth!

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Miles of Trails

Our Mission

The West Virginia Botanic Garden at Tibbs Run Preserve seeks to foster learning, inspiration, and well-being through the beauty and wonder of plants, the natural environment, and culturally enriching experiences.

Our History

Begun as only a dream in 2000, the WVBG is steadily becoming a reality thanks to dedicated volunteers and members. Learn more about the history of the Garden.

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Working Together

Our Garden continues to grow through the concerted efforts of volunteers, staff, and board members. Lend a helping hand and join us on this journey!

Future Plans

In 2016, the Garden had the pleasure of working with Oasis Design Group of Baltimore to develop a master plan that will shape the future growth of our Garden.

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We are located at 1061 Tyrone Road, Morgantown, WV 26508.

How do I find my way around the Garden?

There are printed maps available in the information kiosk near the lower parking lot. The older trails are also visible on Google Maps and the West Virginia Trail Inventory.

What's happening at the Garden?

There are a variety of educational and recreational programs at the West Virginia Botanic Garden year-round. See if they coincide with your visit to the Garden.

(Pre-registration is strongly suggested for all programs, and required for many. Read program descriptions for details.)

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Is the West Virginia Botanic Garden family friendly?

That would be a resounding ‘Yes!’ The West Virginia Botanic Garden offers many children’s programs throughout the year including educational workshops, camps, festivals and more!

Are you looking for answers?

Chances are someone else has asked the same question. Check out our FAQs for more details about our organization and property.

Explore the Gardens

Meditation Garden

The Meditation Garden is a quiet place to relax and regroup in the cool shade of the hemlock forest. Mossy...

Butterfly Garden

This colorful garden is in bloom spring through fall. Bright and fragrant flowers attract butterflies and...

Rhododendron Garden

Begun in the fall of 2013, this garden features rhododendrons, azaleas, and other acid-loving soil plants. It...

George W. Longenecker Shade Garden

In the open shade of this garden, carefully placed small trees and shrubs provide structure along with accents of...

Secret Garden

Shade-loving shrubs and perennials such as ferns, hosta, toad lily, and mazus flourish in this moist and...

Entrance Garden

The Entrance Garden features perennials and annuals that change from year to year. Nearby, you will find the...

Yagle Garden

The Yagle Garden wraps around the Education and Event Center and borders both sides of the upper path. The...

The Long Walk

The Long Walk is located between the entrance from Imperial East and the dam breach. This is the only area of the...

Hammock Haven

Take a rest in the shade on one of our red hammocks, while enjoying the sculptures of local artist Michael...

Wander the Trails

Hillside Trail

Created in 2016, the Hillside Trail begins on the left side of the road just beyond the main gate of the upper...

Wetland Loop Trail

The Wetland Loop Trail can be accessed from the Forest Trail to the left of the wooden bridge or from the...

Tibbs Crossing Trail

Hiking past the diversion dam on the Forest Trail a sign directs the walker to the lower end of the Tibbs...

Pond View Trail

This short loop takes visitors from the Reservoir Loop Trail, through the alder grove and down to an intimate...

Noah’s Trail

Each end of this rolling woodland trail connects with the Far Side Trail. It is heavily forested with little...

Reservoir Loop Trail

The Reservoir Loop Trail encircles the entire reservoir basin, is ADA accessible from the Education and Event...

Far Side Trail

Originating at the diversion dam follow the blazes to a creek crossing downstream from the dam. The rocks in...

Forest Trail

This trail is central to the other woodland loop trails. The Forest Trail is just a few paces from the wooden...

West Virginia's Only Botanic Garden

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY

Admission to the Garden is free, but donations are welcome.

The West Virginia Botanic Garden at Tibbs Run Preserve is a non-profit organization. Help us continue to provide programs and free access to the community.

Donations can be made on-site at the kiosk near the lower parking lot, or in the upstairs of the Education and Event Center if it is open. Donations can also be made online.

Host your next event at the West Virginia Botanic Garden at Tibbs Run Preserve

Let the Gardens provide a stunning backdrop for your wedding, rehearsal dinner, or retirement party. Our Education & Event Center, Event Lawn and other areas of the Garden are available for rental.

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Have your next meeting at our Event and Education Center

Host your next meeting in the Great Room or have your next presentation in our Education Center.

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Thank You to our Business Partners

for their continued support of the Garden

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The WV Botanic Garden at Tibbs Run is open daily dawn - dusk. The public is invited to enjoy the 85-acre gardens, trails, wetlands & family events. 🍃

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For supporting the WVBG on Giving Tuesday & every day!

With your generous donations, love & support, we made another step towards reaching our Annual Appeal goal of $75,000!

If you haven't had a chance to make your contribution towards sustaining the West Virginia Botanic Garden, please make your donation today at: www.wvbg.org/2019-annual-appeal/ — at West Virginia Botanic Garden.

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The @nytimes featured a beautiful piece on our friends at @lostcreekfarm this week. There’s more to a meal than just eating it. Watch for our 2020 dinner series announcement with LCF and other local culinary talent soon and don’t delay your ticket purchase—they sell out quickly. #farmtotable #wvbg #wvfoodie #wvfood #appalachianfood #allaroundmorgantown #tourmorgantown

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This Giving Tuesday, support education, culture, wellness and preservation by donating to the West Virginia Botanic Garden.

Our Mission: The West Virginia Botanic Garden at Tibbs Run Preserve seeks to foster learning, inspiration, and well-being through the beauty and wonder of plants, the natural environment, and culturally enriching experiences.

Donate through our Facebook fundraiser, or directly through our website at: https://www.wvbg.org/2019-annual-appeal/. #wvbg #Giving Tuesday #supportlocal #giveback #morgantownwv #monongaliacountywv #mountaineercountryyes #tibbsrunpreserve #westvirginiahills #wvtourism #getoutside #TourMorgantown #VisitMountaineerCountry #morgantownwv

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When you donate to the West Virginia Botanic Garden, you are supporting all this and more! Help us continue to give back to our community and take this cultural and recreational asset to the next level, a place that West Virginians can enjoy and be proud to share.

Double the impact of your donation by giving through our Facebook Fundraiser (see link below) tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM EST, when Facebook will be matching the first $7 million dollars in donation on a first-come, first-served basis. Every dollar makes an impact!

http://ow.ly/xMGt50xpRcQ

Are you busy that day? Donate anytime at www.wvbg.org/2019-annual-appeal/

YOUR BELIEF IN OUR MISSION IS DEEPLY APPRECIATED.

#wvbg #tibbsrunpreserve #giveback #GivingTuesday #westvirginiahills #wvtourism #getoutside #TourMorgantown #VisitMountaineerCountry #mountaineercountryyes #morgantownwv

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At every opportunity the WVBG supports local artists and displays their work for all to enjoy. Help us expand the public art available here at the West Virginia Botanic Garden by contributing to our Annual Appeal at www.wvbg.org.

#WVBG #GivingTuesday #GiveBack #MountainState #WV #supportlocalartists #artforeveryone #wvartist

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Thanks to the solar panels on the roof of our Education and Event Center (donated to us by the WVU Engineering Department), our facility generates more electricity than it uses allowing us to give back to the grid, and help to offset climate change.

#GivingTuesday #WVBG #GiveBack #ProtectOurResources #WestVirginiasGarden #WestVirginia

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Like all nonprofit organizations, we depend on the generosity of our donors and volunteers for success. Here at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, we are truly blessed by the support we receive from individuals and businesses in our local community, as well as granting agencies both near and far. This Thanksgiving we would like to express our genuine thanks to each and every one of you.
A very Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours from all of us here at the Garden.

PLEASE NOTE: The gate to the lower lot will be closed until Monday, as the staff celebrates this holiday with their families.
#wvbg #thankyou #weloveourvolunteers #oursupportersarethebest #wecouldnotdothiswithoutyou #thankful

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Part of our mission is to preserve the ecological wonders that exist in our great state, and to educate future generations about their worth.

#GivingTuesday #WVBG #GiveBack #ProtectOurResources #WestVirginiasGarden #mountainstate #takemehomecountryroads #wildandwonderful #almostheaven #wvnature

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The WVBG provides the opportunity for individuals and organized groups to get their hands dirty (if they so choose) to help build and maintain the Garden, creating a sense of place and community as we continue to grow.

#wvbg #GivingTuesday #weloveourvolunteers #giveback #makeadifference #buildabrighterfuture

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The WVBG provides a year-round, outdoor classroom not only for our own workshops, educational walks and camps, but also for local school field trips, college courses and research projects.

#GivingTuesday #WVBG #GiveBack #outdoorclassroom #promoteeducation #WVU #Morgantown #natureeducation

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Phone: 304-322-2093

Mailing Address: 714 Venture Drive, PMB 121, Morgantown, WV 26508

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