Many of the following organizations meet at the Garden. Please see each society's page for more information about their calendar of events.
Butterfly Society of Virginia
Founded in 1992 with the goals of butterfly education, conservation, gardening and volunteering. The Butterfly Society now has over 250 members. Society holds annual summer event. Past events include the Butterfly Garden Tour and the Butterfly Family Festival. Meetings are held once per quarter. Meetings vary.
Contact: President Pat Quinn paquinn276@aol.com
American Conifer Society
2009 Regional Meeting in Richmond, VA, September 18-19, 2009.
Hampton Roads Digital Shutterbug Club
Meets on the third Wedneday of every month.
For more info contact President Jerry Wymore at jwymore@mindspring.com
Hampton Roads Iris Society
The purpose of the American Iris Society is to develop the science if horticulture and any activities related to the study, propagation and culture of the genus Iris: to stimulate and foster interest in horticulture pursuits, conservation and protection of these plants, to cooperate with other organizations, public and private, in the scientific and horticultural education of all those interested in learning any phase of the genus Iris. Meetings are held at the Heutte Center on the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.
Contact: Bea Rodgers - 484-6001
Hampton Roads Tree Care Association
Meetings held 3rd Thursday of the month
President - Chad Peavey 477-979
Herb Society of America, Tidewater Unit
An organization designed to share information on the use and delight of herbs. Meetings are held at Norfolk Botanical Garden on the second Sunday bi-monthly at 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Billi Parus, Chairman, phone 757-499-1881 email: rosemaryqn@aol.com
Holly Society of America - Colonial Virginia Chapter
President: Mike Andruczyk - mikeand@vt.edu
Norfolk Master Gardener Volunteers
The Norfolk Master Gardener Association provides current, research-based, home horticulture information and education to the citizens of our community. We have many projects and programs throughout the city.
Tidewater Daylily Society
Individual membership to the Tidewater Daylily Society is $10.00, Family $15.00. For more information contact: President Deb Richardson, 757-392-0103 or debsplants@aol.com.
Tidewater Orchid Society
President - David Wheatleay at dewhtly@aol.com
Tidewater Rose Society
Meetings are held at Norfolk Botanical Garden on the third Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. (note: September's meeting will be 9/27/09)
Contact: Peggy Scott, President - 588-1865 or Happy Anderson, Vice President - 428-1151
Application for membership
Tidewater Rose Society’s Annual Show will be held at Norfolk Botanical Garden on October 10 and 11, 2009. For more information contact Mike Price at 583-6770 or evenmikeva1@cox.net
Virginia Bonsai Society
The Virginia Bonsai Society is dedicated to the promotion, education, and enjoyment of the Art of Bonsai in the Hampton Roads area. Our monthly meetings are held in the Holly Room the first Thursday, 7:30pm, except July and August.
For more information, visit our web site or contact:
Ken Nowitzky, President.. nowhiskey@msn.com .. 757-423-3832
Virginia Camellia Society
The Virginia Camellia Society is dedicated to the growth and propagation of camellias since 1946. The Virginia Camellia Society in a coordinated effort with Norfolk Botanical Garden, assist in maintaining the Hofheimer Camellia Garden. Meetings and workshops are held throughout the year at Norfolk Botanical Garden.
Contact: Sally Simon - 625-0374/Simon2ofus@aol.com
Virginia Master Naturalist
Contact: Darren Loomis, Chapter Advisor
Department of Conservation and Recreation
1548A Holland Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
tidewatermn@gmail.com
Virginia Native Plant Society
The Virginia Native Plant Society is dedicated to the protection and preservation of the native plants of Virginia and their habitats, in order to sustain for generations to come the integrity of the Commonwealth's rich natural heritage of ecosystems and biodiversity for purposes of enjoyment, enlightenment, sustainable use and our very own survival. Call for schedule of meetings.
Contact: President Steve Stasulis - stasulisss@hotmail.com
Federation of Garden Clubs
Tidewater District
President: Glenda H. Knowles - 412-0240.
Norfolk Federation:
President: Doleres Sabisky - 583-5315.
The Council of Garden Clubs is dedicated to promoting our community through beautification, conservation and preservation by means of educations and example.
Virginia Beach Council:
President: Cheryll Klovuchar - 463-4885.
Portsmouth Council:
President: Gaile Bishop - 558-2699.
Peninsula Council:
President: Benita J. Edwards - 559-3118.
Suffolk Council:
President: Bertha Poulson - 539-9090.
Williamsburg Council:
President: Frederica Carson - 564-7707.
