Williamsburg Botanical Garden and Freedom Park Arboretum

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Williamsburg Botanical Garden and Freedom Park Arboretum

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The Williamsburg Botanical Garden is FREE to visit and is open every of the year from 7:00 a.m. until sunset.

“Mindful Gardening to Preserve Planet Earth”

The Williamsburg Botanical Garden showcases plants that support pollinators and wildlife, and
promotes environmental conservation through
sustainable gardening practices. Yes, dogs are welcome to bring their well-behaved humans on a leash.

10/26/2026

10/21/2026

Still lots of things blooming in the garden.

09/12/2026

Our volunteers had a good time this past Tuesday in the garden. They do a great job keeping the garden going even in these dry spells. Stop by and say hello on a Tuesday morning. They love talking to visitors about the garden.

08/30/2026

Bartlett Tree Experts finished up trimming dead branches and removing dead trees from the garden on Friday. The garden was reopened late that day. Thank you to the Bartlett crew for making it safe for our visitors.

08/24/2026

Bartlett Tree Experts will be removing some dead trees and tree limbs on Friday, August 28th. For safety reason, the garden must be closed to the public during this work. The garden will be closed all day.

08/22/2026

On our workday in the garden this week, our volunteers noticed this monarch butterfly hanging on to a stem and not moving. It had emerged from its chrysalis recently and was letting its wings dry. We watched it until it was ready to fly which didn't take long.

08/06/2026

These are some great late summer blooming plants that support wildlife, are reliable and easy to grow plants.

07/27/2026

Bartlett Tree Experts will be removing some dead trees and tree limbs on Thursday, July 30th. For safety reason, the garden must be closed to the public during this work. The garden will be closed all day.

06/30/2026

The bees are loving the Bee Balm in the garden. This is the native Bee Balm or Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa).

06/04/2026

Lots of plants and wildlife active in the garden. The Common Milkweed has especially enjoyed the recent rain. Things are looking great, so visit soon and see what is happening

Address

5537 Centerville Road
Williamsburg, VA
23188

Telephone

+17576451565

Website

https://williamsburgbotanicalgarden.org/

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