Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

07/01/2025

🌳 Woodland Nature Therapy: Flourishing with Tranquility
🗓️ Saturday, August 16 | 9:00 – 11:00 AM
🎟️ Register Online under the Events Tab

Slow down, breathe deep, and reconnect under the peaceful canopy of the forest 🌿

Join Ilana Rubin of Kindred Nature for a calming nature therapy walk through the woodlands. Experience the quiet richness of mid-to-late summer with gentle guided movement, mindfulness, and a warm-hearted community. We'll end our journey with tea, light snacks, and gratitude.

✨ Reconnect with yourself and the natural world
✨ Restore calm and clarity
✨ All adults welcome—no experience needed

➡️ Spaces are limited—register today!

06/30/2025

⏰ In need of a last-minute summer camp?
We’ve got you covered — Cardinals Camp still has a few spots left!

Perfect for 6–8 year olds, this full-day camp at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens is packed with:
🦎 Nature walks
🎨 Arts & crafts
🐛 Bug hunts
🐢 Live animal encounters …and tons of outdoor fun!

🗓️ Session 4: July 7–11
🕘 9AM–4PM daily

Don’t miss out — register now before it fills!

06/29/2025

🌅 Sunrise in the Gardens
🗓️ Saturday, July 12 | 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM
🎟️ Regular admission or membership applies

Start the first full day of summer with a peaceful early morning in the Gardens! 🌸☀️

We’re opening the gates at 5:30 AM so you can enjoy the serenity of sunrise—perfect for quiet walks, birdwatching, or capturing nature’s beauty with your camera. 📸🐦

🔹 No portrait or posed photography permitted during these early hours
🔹 $8 adults (18–54) | $4 youth (6–17) & seniors (55+) | Free for ages 5 & under

Begin your day in the calm of nature. 🌼✨

06/28/2025

🎒 Still looking for a summer camp? We’ve got space!
Let your 6–8 year old join us for Cardinals Camp — a week full of outdoor adventure at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens!

🌿 Explore trails
🐸 Visit the pond
🎨 Get crafty
🐞 Hunt for bugs …and more nature-packed fun!

🗓️ Session 4: July 7–11
🕘 9AM–4PM | 🌳 Limited spots available!

Snag your child’s spot before they’re gone! https://www.novaparks.com/camps-programs/camp-grow/camp-offerings

06/27/2025

🌅 Sunset Soundscape & Nature Therapy: Relax & Immerse Your Senses 🌿
August 1, 2025 | 6:30–8:30 PM

Soothe your soul with an immersive evening of sound meditation, nature connection, and tea at twilight in the peaceful setting of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.

✨ Be guided through a restorative sound meditation with crystal singing bowls, chimes, and gong by Paloma of Mind Body Paloma, followed by a mindful forest bathing experience with Ilana of Kindred Nature. We’ll end the evening with tea and light snacks as the sun sets.

🧘‍♀️ $65 per participant (ages 14+)
🌿 Registration required
📍 Meet at the Visitor Center (arrive 10 min early)
🧺 Bring a yoga mat or towel & dress comfortably
🌧️ Rain or shine (unless hazardous)

Let nature quiet the mind and awaken your senses.
c🌅 Sunset Soundscape & Nature Therapy: Relax & Immerse Your Senses 🌿
Next Date: August 1, 2025 | 6:30–8:30 PM

Soothe your soul with an immersive evening of sound meditation, nature connection, and tea at twilight in the peaceful setting of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.

✨ Be guided through a restorative sound meditation with crystal singing bowls, chimes, and gong by Paloma of Mind Body Paloma, followed by a mindful forest bathing experience with Ilana of Kindred Nature. We’ll end the evening with tea and light snacks as the sun sets.

🧘‍♀️ $65 per participant (ages 14+)
🌿 Registration required
📍 Meet at the Visitor Center (arrive 10 min early)
🧺 Bring a yoga mat or towel & dress comfortably
🌧️ Rain or shine (unless hazardous)

Let nature quiet the mind and awaken your senses.
👉 https://www.novaparks.com/parks/meadowlark-botanical-gardens/events/sunset-soundscape-nature-therapy-relax-immerse-your

06/27/2025

🪶 Cardinals Camp is taking flight! 🪶
Perfect for kids ages 6–8, this full-day camp (9AM–4PM) is packed with hands-on nature fun! 🌞

🌿 Explore the gardens
🐞 Hunt for bugs
🎨 Create crafty masterpieces
🐸 Discover pond critters …and so much more!

📅 Session 4: July 7–11
📍 All at the beautiful Meadowlark Botanical Gardens!

Spots are limited — sign up today and let your little one’s wild side run free!

06/25/2025

🌸 Lotus Bloom Nature Therapy: Flourishing with Tranquility
🗓️ Saturday, July 12 | 9:00 – 11:00 AM
🎟️ Register Online under the Events Tab

Embrace a peaceful summer morning surrounded by blooming lotus flowers and reflective waters 🌿🌼

Join nature therapy guide Ilana Rubin of Kindred Nature for a gentle, mindful walk through the gardens. Slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with the beauty around you through guided nature therapy practices—followed by tea and light snacks in community.

✨ Awaken your senses beside shimmering lotus ponds
✨ Relax in shaded woodland trails
✨ Reconnect with yourself and the natural world

Perfect for adults seeking calm, clarity, and connection. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and presence.

➡️ Registration required—space is limited!

06/24/2025

🌿✨ Cardinals Camp at Meadowlark! ✨🌿
Spots still open for Session 4: July 7–11 — 9AM–4PM daily!

Calling all 6–8 year olds for an unforgettable week of:
🦋 Nature hikes & bug hunts
🎨 Arts & crafts
🌼 Gardening & games
🐢 Live animal encounters & more!

Give your little explorer a week of outdoor adventure at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens!

📍 Register now before it fills up! https://www.novaparks.com/camps-programs/camp-grow/camp-offerings

06/23/2025

UPDATE: Cancelled Due to High Heat🌿Meadowlark Melodies: A Morning Tea & Sound Experience 🎶☀️

On Thursday, June 26 from 9:30–11:30am, step into a peaceful morning at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens with a refreshing blend of sound meditation, sensory nature connection, and locally-sourced tea.

Guided by Toni Kim of Inner Sound Collective and Ilana Rubin of Kindred Nature, this unique experience invites you to slow down, tune in, and begin your day with clarity, calm, and connection.

🌸 All adults welcome.
🧘‍♀️ No experience needed.
🍵 Registration required.

06/22/2025

🌺 Free Daylily Collections Walking Tour
🗓️ Saturday, June 28 | 10:30 – 11:45 AM
🎟️ FREE garden admission for tour participants!

Join Janice Kennedy, President of the Northern Virginia Daylily Society, for a special walking tour through Meadowlark’s stunning Daylily Collections, including the Gold Medallion Garden featuring award-winning varieties. 🌼

This is a wonderful chance to:
🌿 Learn from an expert with decades of daylily-growing experience
🌞 Explore peak-season blooms in a beautiful garden setting
🚶 Enjoy a 60–75 minute guided walk — wear comfy shoes and bring water!

🆓 No registration needed — just meet at the Visitor Center by 10:30 AM.

06/21/2025

🎶 Music in the Gardens Update 🎶
Due to the high heat index, this Sunday’s Music in the Gardens has been cancelled for the safety of our guests and performers.

But don’t worry — the music will return in September, and we can’t wait to see you then! Stay cool and safe! 🌿☀️

Send a message to learn more

06/21/2025

🔔All About Bells
🗓️ Saturday, June 28 | 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 Korean Bell Pavilion at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
🌦️ Weather permitting | Included with Garden admission

Why do bells ring? 🎐 From celebration to ceremony, bells have played powerful roles across cultures for centuries. Join us at the Korean Bell Pavilion to explore the fascinating world of bells with volunteer Becky Strode!

🔹 Learn about the art, science, and fabrication of bells
🔹 Hear the story behind Meadowlark’s own 6,000-pound Korean bell
🔹 Discover the cultural and historical significance of bell ringing

This is a drop-in experience—no registration needed. Come curious!