Volunteer Newsletter | November 2022

Volunteer for the Lights!

Volunteer shifts for the Dominion Energy Garden of Lights start on November 11th and run through January 1st. There are two shifts nightly - the first shift is 3:15pm - 7:15pm and the second shift is 4:30pm - 9:30pm. Garden of Light volunteers assist with greeting guests, crowd management, providing customer service, and ensuring guest safety. If you're looking for some evening volunteer opportunities or want to experience the magic of the lights, then sign up today!

See all shifts and sign up here

Garden of Lights Volunteers Needed for Staff Night

and Donor Night on November 9th and 10th!

Prior to the official start of Dominion Energy Garden of Lights, NBG will open up the light route for a Staff Night (November 9) and GOT Donor Night (November 10). We are looking for 6 volunteers each night to help out from 3:15pm - 6:15pm. Volunteers will primarily notify Garden patrons of area closures, greet guests, and walk the light route to ensure guest safety.

November 9 - Staff Night Sign Up

November 10 - GOT Donor Night Sign Up

Calling all Special Event Volunteers!

We are looking for 4-5 volunteers to assist with the Garden of Tomorrow Donor Night reception from 4pm - 10pm on November 10th. Volunteers will assist with banquet service such as serving passed appetizers and bussing tables. Volunteers will also assist staff with breakdown of the event. Reception Volunteers should plan to wear all black or black pants and a white shirt. Please note, this is a separate volunteer opportunity from the Garden of Lights Donor Night event.

See shift and sign up here.

Attention Volunteers! We have an exciting opportunity for those who are artistically inclined. We are looking for a volunteer or two to assist our Adult Education team with their seasonal interpretive signage at the kiosks in Enchanted Forest and Mirror Lake. With guidance from NBG Education staff you will create artistic, interpretive displays on the kiosk chalkboards. If you have a knack for art and are looking for a fun way to volunteer at NBG then give us a shout and we can talk out the details.

Click here to send an email if you're interested!

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Ron, Allen, Anne and Ruth help with seasonal changeouts in the Perennial Garden.

Sue, Claudia, Ann, and Susan help out at the Fall Plant Sale pick up!

Jeff and April, some of Sesame Streets finest hang out near the splash pad with Ruth the not-so-wicked witch! (above)

April the Cookie Monster has fun with the cutest little Trick-r-Treeter" in WOW. (below)

Sue, a lovely witch, poses for a quick pic with Youth Education & Community Staff.

Jasmine and Ruth join NBG Youth Education and Community Staff in greeting 'Trick r Treeters' to Wow! (above)

Carla and Marcia could easily be mistaken for 2 of the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus! (below)

& sometimes when you volunteer at NBG you meet Champion NFL Players...

USS Eisenhower Sailors pose for a picture with Legend NFL Player Bruce Smith after their volunteer shift at NBG. Pictured behind is Bruce Smith's Quarterback Sack Graveyard.

Marina Liacouras spotted this Black Swallowtail caterpillar (above) as well as some fall color pyrocantha (below) in the Border Garden.

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Is there something you would like featured in an upcoming volunteer newsletter? Did you take any cool photos while you were out volunteering at Norfolk Botanical Garden?* We'd love to feature it!

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Kathy Curry beautifully captures the seasonal display near Rose Garden Bridge (above) and the sunset of colors in the Sheila's Perfume Rose (below).

Join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation as they construct a bioswale and plant 20 native trees at Lindenwood Elementary School. Bioswales are designed to reduce stormwater runoff and provide additional habitat for pollinators. The 20 trees that will be planted around the playground will provide additional shade, stormwater control, and habitat. For any questions please contact Kati Grigsby KGrigsby@cbf.org

Lindenwood Elementary

2700 Ludlow St. Norfolk, VA 23504

Friday, November 4: Noon – 4pm

Saturday, November 5: 9am – 1pm

Friday, November 11: Noon – 4pm

Registration links:

November 4-5: Lindenwood Elementary | Bioswale & Tree Planting with CBF

November 11: Lindenwood Elementary | Bioswale & Tree Planting with CBF

Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation proudly salutes our country's military for their bravery, integrity, and courage each and every day. On Veteran's Day, active duty, retirees, veterans, and dependents can access all seven rec centers for FREE! (valid military ID required).

Click here for details.

Norfolk Botanical Garden currently has several employment opportunities available ranging from seasonal opportunities to full time employment.

Click here for more information.

NBG Volunteers contributed 815 hours this October!

NBG Volunteers

(757) 441-5830 ext 327

volunteer@nbgs.org

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