All programs are free and open to the public. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult approved by the legal guardian.

Email rsvp@piedmontgarden.org to register for a program or ask a question.

CANCELED-Habitat Walk

Botanical Garden of the Piedmont 950 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, VA, United States

Ever wonder why plants grow where they do? Why do wildlife live in certain areas? Discover reasons behind these questions and the differences between what even close-together areas have to offer in a Habitat Walk through the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont. This family friendly walk explores how plants and wildlife support each other as […]

Event Series Garden Guardians

Garden Guardians

Botanical Garden of the Piedmont 950 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, VA, United States

Want to become a guardian of the Botanical Garden? This group of intrepid volunteers performs vital maintenance work such as weeding existing beds, identifying and managing invasive plants, maintaining paths, and more. Join to help us keep the site a wonderful place for its visitors. If interested in joining this group, please fill out the volunteer […]

Event Series Garden Site Tour

Garden Site Tour

Botanical Garden of the Piedmont 950 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, VA, United States

Tours will bring you up to date on all happenings and plans for our exciting public garden. Tours are approximately 45 minutes. Tours will be limited to 16 people, be sure to RSVP to reserve your space. The Garden is located at 950 Melbourne Road. Parking is available along Melbourne Road. The site tends to […]

Children’s Festival Down by the Bog

Booker T. Washington Park 1001 Preston Avenue, Charlottesville, VA

Free nature play for the whole family.  Stop by the Garden's table for a fun nature activity!

Bird Walk

Botanical Garden of the Piedmont 950 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, VA, United States

Cedar Waxwing by Natalie Kohler   It can be easy to tune out our fine feathered friends as we go about our daily lives. Take a break from the routine and join one of our Bird Walks to experience a new kind of normal. The Bird Guide will help you spot these fabulous fliers, fill […]

Fall Festival-Befriend Bluebirds Workshop Virginia Bluebird Society

Botanical Garden of the Piedmont 950 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, VA, United States

This special workshop led by the Virginia Bluebird Society will show you how to care for bluebird boxes, give insight into the lives of these beautiful birds, and introduce you to the role of an official Bluebird Monitor. For ages 18 and above.

Fall Festival-Story with a Stretch Children’s Yoga (ages 5-10)

Botanical Garden of the Piedmont 950 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, VA, United States

Join Regina Anderson for an interactive yoga storytime in the Garden. Regina Anderson is a lifelong educator who has been teaching since 1992 in a variety of roles-Special Education, ESOL, reading intervention, and classroom teaching at the high school and elementary levels. Regina trained at Salute the Sun Yoga and is a 200 hour registered […]

Fall Festival

Botanical Garden of the Piedmont 950 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, VA, United States

Free fun for all ages!  Save the Date on Saturday, October 28th for a day of fall play in the Garden. See below for scheduled events and check back as more details come in! No Registration required for: 10am-1pm: Explore to Read. Walk in the woods to find the story! 10:30am-1pm: Kids' Crafts. 11am-1pm: Nature […]

Fall Festival-Garden Tour

Botanical Garden of the Piedmont 950 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, VA, United States

Discover Charlottesville's growing garden during this special Fall Festival Tour. Tours will bring you up to date on all happenings and plans for our exciting public garden. Tours will be limited to 16 people, be sure to RSVP to reserve your space by emailing rsvp@piedmontgarden.org with the subject "10/28 Garden tour." The Garden is located […]