NORFOLK - One of Hampton Roads largest backyards, Norfolk Botanical Garden, is faced with devastating destruction from Hurricane Isabel. Volunteers are essential to our recovery effort.
The 155-acre Garden has sustained damages that double the effects experienced from Hurricane Bonnie just a few years ago.
Some of the major damages include: over 400 mature trees have been completely destroyed as well as hundreds of crushed shrubs, perennials and annuals. Structural damage to Renaissance Court (a favorite wedding site and site of the Azalea Queen Coronation), the Tropical Pavilion, the main Horticulture Building and Greenhouse. The list goes on.
Our core gardening and maintenance staff of just 15 people have been working tirelessly to restore the Garden to the natural beauty it is known and loved for. Although the Garden is officially open and running, the devastation has taken a huge toll on our landscape and will continue to effect the Garden for many months to come.
******** Call for Volunteers*******
The Garden is enlisting the assistance of volunteers to help with this daunting task of cleaning and repairing damage to our landscape.
- Volunteers should be physically capable of lifting, bending and scooping and over the age of 16 years.
- Volunteers will be working outside clearing debris throughout the Garden.
- Volunteers should wear close-toed shoes, and bring their own gloves and water bottle. Please bring a rake if possible.
DATES AND TIMES:
Wednesday, September 24th through Friday, September 26th. 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 27th. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
All volunteers should report to Baker Hall Visitor Center between 9 and 9:30 a.m. on these dates. Due to organization of volunteers, no one should arrive to volunteer after 9:30 a.m.
Norfolk Botanical Garden is located at 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Exit 279 from I-64
ALL VOLUNTEERS SHOULD CONTACT 757-441-5838 EXT. 327 FOR MORE INFORMATION
FOR DONATION INFORMATION CONTACT 757-441-5830 EXT. 327
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