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Admissions
General information, admission fees, directions, gift certificates
[email protected], x300
Advancement
Donations to the Garden, gifts, giving opportunities, memorials, sponsorships
Alice Treanor Baker, Chief Advancement Officer
[email protected], x294
Catering
Food and beverage questions for your booked event with Restaurant Associates:
Cassondra Sutherlin, Catering Manager
[email protected], x246
Mobile: 1 (804) 305-8056
Education
Kristin Thoroman, Vice-President, Learning and Engagement
[email protected], x275
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- Adult Education
Adult classes and programs, guided group tours
- School & Teacher Programs
Field Trips, Independent Garden Explorations, Teacher Professional Development - Out of School Learning
- Summer Camps, Scout Programs, Grant Funded Programs
- Library
Book requests and renewals, reference questions
- Adult Education
Facility Events
Availability and pricing for weddings, private events, corporate and nonprofit events and meeting space, wedding site tours, to book a bridal, engagement, or family photo session.
Lyn Lehman, Manager of Facility Events 804.262.9887 Ext. 365
[email protected]
Garden Shop:
General info, special merchandise, special orders
[email protected], x235
Horticulture Department
Plant deliveries, plant donations
Danny Cox, Vice President of Horticulture
[email protected], x241
Resources for questions about horticulture:
- Get Gardening Help – Virginia Cooperative Extension
- Local Offices – Virginia Cooperative Extension
- Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Certification Program (CBLP)
- Gardening in Virginia – Facebook Q&A Group
- Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Blog
Marketing Communications
Mary Heather Parch, Chief Marketing Officer
[email protected]
Membership
General membership information and renewals, gift memberships, how to join online, how to receive the Garden enewsletter
Amelia Langford, Membership Services Coordinator
[email protected], 804.262.9887 ext.338
Partnerships
For partnership inquires and requests, please fill out our Partnership Request form.
Ticket Requests:
Two programs provide tickets to organizations meeting specific criteria.
- Non-profits and schools can request tickets for use in fundraisers such as raffles and silent auctions.
- The Sharing the Garden program provides passes for need-based organizations to visit the Garden.
Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities
Karen Clowers, Manager of Volunteers
[email protected], x335
Events & Exhibitions
See what’s happening at the Garden in the coming months.
Gardening Questions & Advice
For general gardening questions and personalized plant advice, reach out to your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office or Master Gardener chapter.