Schnell & Paris

6:30 p.m.

In 2017, Morgantown guitarist and singer Terry Schnell teamed up with keyboardist Steve Paris to recapture the spark of classic coffeehouse performances — and the result is the dynamic duo Schnell & Paris. Audiences often remark that they “sound like more than two people,” thanks to Steve’s expressive piano and high harmonies paired with Terry’s rhythmic acoustic guitar and soaring harmonica solos.

Their repertoire ranges from inventive covers like “Blackbird” by Paul McCartney to Andrew Combs’ “Emily,” alongside heartfelt originals including “When You Come Home” and “Me Without You.” The result is a harmony-driven, richly layered performance that closes the season on a high note.

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.

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.

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.

Rescheduled — Chris Felton & 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. This pair brings 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.

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.

Free for WVBG Members, $5 for General Admission. Preregistration is required.

Sun Art Workshop: Cyanotypes

10:00 a.m.

Practice the creative and fun art of cyanotypes! WVBG educators will lead a tutorial on this hands-on craft before allowing participants to get creative with their own pieces.

$10 for WVBG Members, $20 General Admission. Preregistration 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.

Mushroom Walk

2:00 p.m.

WVU Professor of Mycology Dan Panaccione will lead us in search of forest fungi. He will show us how to identify the native mushrooms at the garden by their unique characteristics. Emphasis will be on general biology, not edibility. All ages.

$5 for WVBG Members, $15 General Admission. Preregistration is required.

Spring Underground: Bulbs, Tubers, and Woodland Flowers

6:00 p.m.

Join us to learn the differences between our native spring ephemerals and non-native bulbs. Many are familiar with non-native tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, but our native early spring flowers are not as well known. Together we’ll discover the differences between a bulb, tuber, and corm and learn about our native trillium, bloodroot, Virginia bluebells, and many others.

$5 for WVBG Members, $15 General Admission. Preregistration is required.

A Season of Good Taste: Harvest Hops — An Oktoberfest Celebration

6:00 p.m.

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.

Nature Journaling Club

12:00 p.m.

Join the nature journaling community to build stronger connections with nature by developing observational skills, recording observations, and asking deeper questions. Each session includes a hands-on technique demo followed by time for nature journaling around the Garden. If you’d like to become more deeply engaged with nature along with others who are passionate about our natural world, please join us.

Free. Preregistration is 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.

The Fall Flyaway: Migrating Songbirds

10:00 a.m.

Bring your binoculars and join Environmental Educator Leah Swift for a last look at our fall migrating songbirds !

$5 for WVBG Members, $15 General Admission. Preregistration 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.

Morgantown Area Non-Profit Scarecrow Spectacular

Fall comes to life at the West Virginia Botanic Garden during our annual Scarecrow Spectacular, now celebrating its seventh season! Stroll the trails and discover a whimsical display of creatively crafted scarecrows designed by local non-profit organizations. From charming to clever, each one adds a touch of autumn magic throughout the Garden. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the changing colors, seasonal scenery, and the creativity of our community’s scarecrow makers. Don’t miss this beloved fall tradition where imagination takes root and every turn along the trail brings a new surprise — and don’t forget to vote for your favorite!  

Limited Garden Access – Private Event

2:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Garden access and parking will be limited during a private event. Please plan your visit accordingly.

Limited Garden Access – Prepaid Public Event

11:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Garden access and parking will be limited during a public event.

Fall Children’s Festival

1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The wildly popular Fall Children’s Festival has returned to the Garden! This one-day event includes favorites such as fairy house building, pumpkin painting, seasonal crafts, and more!
The event opens an hour early for WVBG members only. Registration for the event is required. When registering, you will choose your time slot and receive your parking permit which must be displayed upon arrival at the parking entrance. Failure to display this permit may result in additional cash parking fees or refused attendance. Parking permits are good only for your selected arrival time, please be respectful and plan your arrival accordingly. Parking is $10 per vehicle, up to 6 passengers (no buses allowed).

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. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org.

Walk with the Director

10:00 a.m.

Walk with the Director is a guided stroll through the Garden led by Executive Director Philip Smith. Explore seasonal highlights, fascinating plants, local ecology, Garden history, and future projects while enjoying an informal conversation and the opportunity to ask questions along the way.

$10 for WVBG members, $15 for general admission. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org.

From Green to Gold: The Science of Fall Color

2:00 p.m.

Join WVBG educators to learn about our native tree species and discover the science behind the bright fall colors. All ages.

$10 for WVBG members, $15 for general admission. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org.

Limited Garden Access – Private Event

1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Garden access and parking will be limited during a private event. Please plan your visit accordingly.

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.

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.

Free for WVBG Members, $5 for General Admission. Preregistration is required.

Terrific Turtle Walk

10:00 a.m.

Join herpetologist and doctoral student Sara Spaid to investigate the turtle species residing in the Tibbs Run Reservoir. Participants will have the opportunity to observe wild turtles captured in turtle traps and an educational ambassador turtle. This talk will be hands-on and appropriate for all age groups, including children.

$10 for WVBG members, $15 general admission. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org.

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.

Nature Journaling Club

12:00 p.m.

Join the nature journaling community to build stronger connections with nature by developing observational skills, recording observations, and asking deeper questions. Each session includes a hands-on technique demo by Master Naturalist Patricia Wells, followed by time for nature journaling around the Garden. If you’d like to become more deeply engaged with nature along with others who are passionate about our natural world, please join us. Rain or shine.

Free. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org.

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

2:00 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.

SOLD OUT A Season of Good Taste: A Chef’s table with Paul Smith

6:00 p.m.

Limited Garden Access – Prepaid Public Event

3:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Garden access and parking will be limited during a private wedding. Please plan your visit accordingly.  

Howl-O-Ween Doggy Trick or Treat

4:00 p.m.

 It’s dog trick or treat night! Vendors will set up along the Reservoir Loop Trail and hand out dog treats. Contest and prize(s) for best-dressed pooch. Bring something to collect doggie treats. All dogs must be kept on leash and cleaned up after. Well-behaved dogs only please.

PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. $10 per vehicle. Show receipt upon arrival. 

Sweet or Spooky: Mysterious Animals

10:00 a.m.

Trick or Treat! Vultures, snakes, and spiders, oh my! Find out more about these and other odd and often misunderstood animals with WVBG educators. All ages welcome.

$10 for WVBG members, $15 for general admission. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org.

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. 

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. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org. 

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. 

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. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org.

Nature’s Solace: Yoga in the Garden

11:30 a.m.

Nature rests, and so can you! Blending breath, mindful movement, and presence in the winter beauty of the Botanic Garden, this monthly yoga series with Heidi Sherwin (ERYT 500) offers you space to slow down and support your well-being through the garden’s quiet season. Each class will include gentle and rejuvenating practices that are accessible for all-levels.

$12 for WVBG members, $15 for general admission. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org. 

Cooking with Anne Hart: Thanksgiving in New Orleans

6:00 p.m.

 Join the fun with Chef Anne Hart of Hart Kitchen. Learn professional tips and secrets, sharpen your skills, and enjoy your delicious, finished creation in our themed, hands-on small group classes. Best for ages ten and up, all minors must be accompanied by an adult.

$60 for members, $70 for general admission. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org. Registration closes one week before the event. 

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.

Free for WVBG Members, $5 for General Admission. Preregistration is required.

Woodpecker Walk

10:00 a.m.

Back by popular demand, the Woodpecker Walk is a treat for everyone, from beginners to seasoned pros. Join Environmental Educator Leah Swift and other bird enthusiasts to learn more about our forests’ strongest-billed foragers and see them in action around the Garden!

All ages welcome. $10 for WVBG members, $15 for general admission. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org.

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.

Nature Journaling Club

12:00 p.m.

Join the nature journaling community to build stronger connections with nature by developing observational skills, recording observations, and asking deeper questions. Each session includes a hands-on technique demo by Master Naturalist Patricia Wells, followed by time for nature journaling around the Garden. If you’d like to become more deeply engaged with nature along with others who are passionate about our natural world, please join us. Rain or shine.

Free. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org.

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.

SOLD OUT A Season of Good Taste: Dinner with Lost Creek Farm

6:00 p.m.

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.

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.

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. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org. 

Exploring Evergreens

10:00 a.m.

West Virginia is home to many tree species who remain green and luscious year-round. Join us on a hike around the Garden to highlight some of these trees, and the adaptations that allow them to thrive in winter. $10 for WVBG members, $15 for general admission. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org.

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. 

From Yard to Table: Holiday Floral Design

6:00 p.m.

Ever wondered about the beautiful centerpieces at WVBG events? Join the people responsible for them to gain insight into how they create these pieces. WVBG Board members Victoria Cather and Jan Mitchell will lead this workshop giving you tips and tricks for how you can make your own memorable decor for your holiday events. You’ll have the opportunity to get creative and  leave with a small sample centerpiece perfect for holiday gatherings!

$20 for members, $30 for general admission. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org.

Cooking with Anne Hart: Cioppino, One-pot Feast of the Seven Fishes

6:00 p.m.

Join the fun with Chef Anne Hart of Hart Kitchen. Learn professional tips and secrets, sharpen your skills, and enjoy your delicious, finished creation in our themed, hands-on small group classes. Best for ages ten and up, all minors must be accompanied by an adult.

$60 for members, $70 for general admission. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org. Registration closes one week before the event.

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.

Free for WVBG Members, $5 for General Admission. Preregistration 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. 

Nature’s Solace: Yoga in the Garden

11:30 a.m.

Nature rests, and so can you! Blending breath, mindful movement, and presence in the winter beauty of the Botanic Garden, this monthly yoga series with Heidi Sherwin (ERYT 500) offers you space to slow down and support your well-being through the garden’s quiet season. Each class will include gentle and rejuvenating practices that are accessible for all-levels.

$12 for WVBG members, $15 for general admission. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org. 

Nature Board Games

6:00 p.m.

Stay warm and cozy and still learn about nature! Join the WVBG to play some creative board and card games all about the natural world. You might find a new favorite way to pass the snowy days! Ages 8 and up.

Free for WVBG members, $5 for general admission. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org. 

Nature Holiday Ornaments

Join us for a holiday ornament making craft. Education Director Abigail Waugh will demonstrate how to make easy, nature inspired ornaments. Then you can make your own to take home!

$10 for WVBG members, $20 for general admission. Preregistration is required.Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org. 

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. 

Registration for January 2027 Programs will open November 10th.

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. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org. 

Owl Walk

5:30 p.m.

Join Mountaineer Audubon and Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia for a winter owl walk. The program will begin with a short presentation featuring live owls from the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia followed by a walk in the WVBG in search of wild owls. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight.

Free for WVBG, ACCA, & Mountaineer Audubon members, $15 for general admission. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org.

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. 

Nature’s Solace: Yoga in the Garden

11:30 a.m.

Nature rests, and so can you! Blending breath, mindful movement, and presence in the winter beauty of the Botanic Garden, this monthly yoga series with Heidi Sherwin (ERYT 500) offers you space to slow down and support your well-being through the garden’s quiet season. Each class will include gentle and rejuvenating practices that are accessible for all-levels.

$12 for WVBG members, $15 for general admission. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org. 

Cooking with Anne Hart: Fondue Party

6:00 p.m.

Join the fun with Chef Anne Hart of Hart Kitchen. Learn professional tips and secrets, sharpen your skills, and enjoy your delicious, finished creation in our themed, hands-on small group classes. Best for ages ten and up, all minors must be accompanied by an adult.

$60 for members, $70 for general admission. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org. Registration closes one week before the event.

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. 

Nature Journaling Club

12:00 p.m.

Join the nature journaling community to build stronger connections with nature by developing observational skills, recording observations, and asking deeper questions. Each session includes a hands-on technique demo by Master Naturalist Patricia Wells, followed by time for nature journaling around the Garden. If you’d like to become more deeply engaged with nature along with others who are passionate about our natural world, please join us. Rain or shine.

Free. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org.

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. 

Backyard Birding: Where to Begin

10:00 a.m.

Whether you’re new to birding, or just need a refresher course, this program is open to anyone excited to learn the basics of binoculars and field identification. Join Environmental Educator Leah Swift for a short presentation and a hike around the Garden. Please bring binoculars!

$10 for WVBG members, $15 for general admission. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org.

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. 

Registration for February 2027 Programs will open November 10th.

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. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org. 

George W. Longenecker Symposium

5:30 p.m.

Join us on February 6, 2027, at The Terrace Event Center for the third annual George Longenecker Symposium—an event honoring the life and legacy of George Longenecker (1937–2023), a dedicated educator, plant lover, and driving force behind the creation of the West Virginia Botanic Garden. This year’s symposium will once again bring distinguished horticultural speakers to our region, adding fresh creativity and educational opportunities to the Garden and our community. Details TBA.

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. 

Cooking with Anne Hart: Fondue Party

6:00 p.m.

Join the fun with Chef Anne Hart of Hart Kitchen. Learn professional tips and secrets, sharpen your skills, and enjoy your delicious, finished creation in our themed, hands-on small group classes. Best for ages ten and up, all minors must be accompanied by an adult.

$60 for members, $70 for general admission. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org. Registration closes one week before the event.

Great Backyard Bird Count

10:00 a.m.

Join bird watchers around the world in contributing to scientific understanding of birds and their behavior! The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual citizen science event founded by The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society to better understand the biodiversity of birds and how we can help protect them. Environmental educator Leah Swift will lead the group in submitting a report of birds viewed during the program to the count.

All ages. $10 for WVBG members, $15 for general admission. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org.

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. 

Nature’s Solace: Yoga in the Garden

11:30 a.m.

Nature rests, and so can you! Blending breath, mindful movement, and presence in the winter beauty of the Botanic Garden, this monthly yoga series with Heidi Sherwin (ERYT 500) offers you space to slow down and support your well-being through the garden’s quiet season. Each class will include gentle and rejuvenating practices that are accessible for all-levels.

$12 for WVBG members, $15 for general admission. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org. 

Pressed Flower Art

6:00 p.m.

Pressed flowers are a wonderful way to preserve the beauty of nature and bring a little spring to the midwinter. Join Educator Abigail Waugh to learn how to press flowers and create artwork using them. $10 for WVBG members, $15 for general admission. Preregistration 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. 

Nature Journaling Club

12:00 p.m.

Join the nature journaling community to build stronger connections with nature by developing observational skills, recording observations, and asking deeper questions. Each session includes a hands-on technique demo by Master Naturalist Patricia Wells, followed by time for nature journaling around the Garden. If you’d like to become more deeply engaged with nature along with others who are passionate about our natural world, please join us. Rain or shine.

Free. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot today at wvbg.org.

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.