Hobbyist and professional photographers alike can often be found admiring the flora, fauna and scenic views of the West Virginia Botanic Garden’s (WVBG) many trails and gardens. Recognizing this, the WVBG held its first Photo Trail Contest in 2019, offering an opportunity for photographers ...
The West Virginia Botanic Garden (WVBG) saw a range of updates and new additions in 2023, from boardwalks to marvels of stonemasonry, and looks ahead to a new year of exciting plans. The WVBG is a nonprofit 82-acre botanic garden located at Tibbs Run Preserve, the former site of the Tibbs ...
The West Virginia Botanic Garden (WVBG) invites visitors to learn about nature and the history of the Botanic Garden during weekly docent tours, a new program as of last year. A docent is someone who acts as a guide, typically for a museum or zoo. At the WVBG, docents are volunteers ...
By Kaitlyn Eichelberger Take a stroll through the West Virginia Botanic Garden, learn about birds and visit with fellow nature-lovers at this weekend's Young Birders Walk. Join the West Virginia Young Birders Club at the West Virginia Botanic Garden at 10 a.m. Sunday for a Young Birders ...
By Kaitlyn Eichelberger In 2019, Biological Conservation reported that over 40% of insect species are threatened with extinction, and Lepidoptera — moths and butterflies — is one of the groups most affected. With rising concerns about insect populations, it’s important to encourage ...
BY DAVID P. DAVIS After a spring snow is a great time to visit the WVBG. The start of spring coincides with the March equinox this Sunday, and blooms are just getting started at the West Virginia Botanic Garden. At this time of year, Mountaineers can count on winter not letting go ...