West Virginia Botanic Garden

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West Virginia Botanic Garden

Free and open to the public dawn to dusk. Visit our website www.wvbg.org

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The West Virginia Botanic Garden at Tibbs Run Preserve seeks to foster learning, inspiration, and well-being through the beauty and wonder of plants, the natural environment, and culturally enriching experiences.

05/21/2026

Where have you bean all my life?

Coffee beans might not be native to Appalachia, but we aren't ALWAYS snobs about native plants. Your new emotional support beverage just arrived — a special blend including Ethiopian arabica beans.

Your WVBG team rallied together to select a blend of roasts by our coffee genius friends at Sabo Coffee Roasters in Morgantown, taking the same meticulous and scientific approach to our selection that we demand of every new asset at your Garden. It involved lots of notes, control groups, and math.

Wake Robin is another name for native red trillium; originating because of its bloom arrival coinciding with the arrival of migratory robins. The same spirit of renewal which can be found in every cup. It is available now in the WVBG Visitors Center Gift Shop. Want to try it before you buy it? Hill & Hollow at the Garden serves it up fresh for you to order at the cafe every Thursday through Sunday from 10-4.

Our team admittedly has a few coffee snobs. We're tellin' you, this is a solid blend that you will love. Adulting is hard, let us help.

05/19/2026

Step into the spectrum!

See the Garden differently with our new kaleidoscope sculpture, now located on the patio of the Education Center. Made possible by the Taylor Family in memory of Troy Taylor, this immersive new addition transforms plants into ever-changing patterns of color, light, and reflection. See a different view every time you look inside.

05/11/2026

Meow-mazing memories from the Gabby's Dollhouse Fairylandia Tour at the West Virginia Botanic Garden!

Over two magical days, the Garden was filled with imagination and SO many smiling faces. Seeing children explore, create, dance, and fully believe in the magic around them was the best part of all. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this paws-itively unforgettable adventure in Fairylandia!

05/10/2026

Some of the sweetest moments in the Garden aren’t planned—they’re quietly unfolding all around us.

A mother carrying her child beneath watchful wings… a robin settled gently on her nest… and a brilliant clutch of five blue eggs, full of promise. This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the many forms care can take—tender, patient, and deeply rooted in love.

Wishing a beautiful Mother’s Day to all who nurture, in every sense of the word.

05/08/2026

Garden Closed Friday and Saturday?

Yeah, we're super sorry if this is an inconvenience. Truly. However, we have thousands of visitors coming from across the Mid-Atlantic for Fairylandia Tour and as you know, parking can be a challenge even on a normal busy weekend. We need to close general admission to the WVBG until 5 p.m. both Friday and Saturday (May 8-9) so that families coming to see Gabby are able to park their cars.

Our national partners in this endeavor and have graciously brought Gabby to West Virginia to inspire children to appreciate nature and gardens. We hope you understand and can rearrange your visit plans to come after 5 p.m.

Thank you for understanding!

04/30/2026

Just one week until Fairylandia arrives at the Garden!

Gabby's Dollhouse is coming to the West Virginia Botanic Garden for a magical two-day stop on the Fairlandia Tour—May 8 & 9! We’re proud to be the fifth garden on this 12-city adventure across the country. Meet the Gabby costume character, create Fairylandia-inspired crafts, and wander the Garden in full spring bloom.

Spots are limited—register now at wvbg.org to choose your arrival time and join the fun!

🚗 $10 per car (includes up to 6 guests)
⏰ Timed entry required to help manage parking and traffic

04/28/2026

Ollie Ollie Oxen Free

There are so many botanical treasures that hide almost in plain sight. They are easily overlooked if we don't slow down and become noticers. A couple of native hide-and-seek champions you might search for at the Garden or elsewhere in your wanderings this time of year are Jack in the Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) and Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum). These pictured beauties are among some of the wonders you might discover in the Tibbs Run Preserve.

04/26/2026

We’re honored to be named Nonprofit of the Year by the Morgantown Area Partnership!

From forest trails to community programs, every step forward at the West Virginia Botanic Garden is made possible by the people who walk alongside us—visitors, members, volunteers, and supporters. Thank you for helping us create a place where nature, learning, and community come together.

Here’s to growing something meaningful, together.

04/22/2026

You never know what you'll find on a walk around the Garden!

The City Nature Challenge is this weekend! Do you want to explore nature where you live AND make a difference for the planet? Join people all over the world in documenting living things. Challenge yourself and others to see how many different kinds of WILD flowers, trees, birds, snails, lizards, or even weeds you can spot living at the WVBG or in your neighborhood. Participating is free and easy!

When: Friday April 24th - Monday, April 27th
Where: The Morgantown Region City Nature Challenge includes Monongalia, Marion, and Preston counties
How: Take photos of wild organisms and upload them to iNaturalist!

For more information contact Kevin Barry at [email protected], or message kjbarry through iNaturalist. See the WVU Events calendar for information about iNaturalist webinars held on April 23rd, 24th, and 28th.

04/20/2026

Did you put up a tree for Earth Day this year?

If not, it's not too late. On Wednesday, April 22 (Earth Day) First Energy will be giving away trees at the lower parking lot of Garden. Species will include redbud, American holly, and bald cypress. You can pick up one for your enjoyment from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The WVBG planted many trees from First Energy last year and they are doing very well (pictured)!

Address

1061 Tyrone Road
Morgantown, WV
26508

Telephone

+13043222093

Website

http://www.wvbg.org/

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