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Plant Societies

Butterfly Society of Virginia

Black Swallowtail butterflyFounded 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  

 

 

Hampton Roads Digital Shutterbug Club

Meets third Wednesday of month.

Next Meeting: Wednesday March 21 6:30pm

For more info contact President Ann Odell at afodell@prodigy.net

 

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  477-9790

 

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: Karen Renda - 495-2454

 

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

Daylily SocietyThe Tidewater Daylily Society holds two meetings at Norfolk Botanical Garden in January and March. The picnics and fall brunch are held at an announced location. Individual membership to the Tidewater Daylily Society is $10.00, Family $15.00.

For questions regarding the Tidewater Daylily Society, memberships and the picnics and brunch please contact President Richard Sterrett - 757-442-7606 or sterrettgarden@msn.com

 

Tidewater Orchid Society

For more information please contact:

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.

Contact: Peggy Scott, President - 588-1865 or Happy Anderson, Vice President - 428-1151

Application for membership

63rd Annual Rose Show

October 18-19, 2008

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 website 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

 

Virginia Native Plant Society

Symplocos tinctoriaThe 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, Robin Dunbar at rdunbar@elizabethriver.org

 

Federation of Garden Clubs

Tidewater District:

President: Glenda H. Knowles - 412-0240.
Norfolk Federation:

President: Doleres Sabisky - 583-5315.


Council of Garden Clubs

 

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.

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