Summer Concert Series

Events, Garden News, General

Join us on select Thursdays for our first-ever concert series in the the Garden.  We look forward to seeing you there! July 8 Thursday Summer Concert Series: 18 Strings 6:00 p.m.   Bring your favorite blanket or camp chair and join us for an evening of music on...

We are hiring a new Environmental Educator!

Garden News, General

 The West Virginia Botanic Garden (WVBG) is now hiring a part-time (approximately 500 hours/year) Environmental Educator. The main role of the Environmental Educator is to lead educational programs at the WVBG. Programming includes but is not limited to school groups,...

First Annual West Virginia Botanic Garden Day

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The Saturday before Mother’s Day has been designated as West Virginia Botanic Garden Day by the West Virginia Legislature, and we are ready to celebrate!  Join us on Saturday, May 8th, for a fun outdoor gathering with exhibits by local artists, live music, free...

Study Confirms Adequate Water for WVBG

Garden News, General

Necessary data was collected for the duration of the study by staff and volunteers from this gauge stationed in Jones Run. Photo by Philip Smith. The story of the West Virginia Botanic Garden starts with water. As the site of Morgantown’s first public water reservoir,...

Vote for the Recreation and Trails Levy this June!

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EXCITING NEWS! The Monongalia County Recreation and Trails Levy is up for renewal this spring and this time the WVBG will be included. By voting YES on election day, you’ll be helping all of our county’s top parks for less than the price of a pizza. The WVBG stands to...

Planning Underway for our Children’s Adventure Garden!

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Children’s Adventure Garden conceptual design. Drawing by Phil Cole. During last year’s Board of Director’s Retreat, one of the key projects identified for future development at WVBG was the Children’s Adventure Garden (CAG). Our Site Manager and Landscape...