Arts and Entertainment

Native Plant Workshop- Members Only

April 27 2025

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504 (757) 441-2374 Price: Free for members

Virginia Zoo Members are invited to join us for an Introduction to Designing with Native Plants—a beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn how to create a sustainable, low-maintenance landscape that supports local wildlife and thrives in the Hampton Roads environment. We are thrilled to provide this workshop to Virginia Zoo Members Only for FREE as part of our new Habitat Heroes pilot program.

In This Workshop, You Will Learn:
  • The benefits of using native plants in your garden,
  • How to assess your landscape and choose the right plants,
  • Design principles to create a beautiful and functional garden,
  • Tips for sustainable gardening practices.
  • Handouts will be provided to take home and reinforce what you learn.

Bonus! Take home a native plant to add to your landscape!

Details:

Where: Virginia Zoo’s World of Reptiles Classroom
When:
🌿 4/27 – 11am
🌿 5/20 – 6pm
🌿 6/8 – 11am

Why Attend?

Whether you’re starting from scratch or enhancing an existing garden, this workshop will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to design a landscape that’s both beautiful and environmentally friendly.

Cost:

This workshop is provided to Virginia Zoo Members for FREE thanks to a generous grant from the Hampton Roads Community FoundationRegistration is required.

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