The Southern Virginia Botanical Gardens provide many opportunities for adults and youth alike. There is a wonderful Woodlands Nature Trail to explore that features many native Virginia trees, shrubs and perennials, with identification kiosks and markers along the path. A Therapy Garden provides easy access to those needing special assistance who want to experience the gardens. Children can combine both the outdoors and music in the Children's Music Garden. An American Indian Culture trail provides a link to historical significance of the area, and many other special areas await visitors.

 

Several fall projects are underway to improve and expand the gardens, and the 2025-26 Halifax County High School landscaping students are hard at work to help with both current gardening needs and future garden needs. Thanks to the efforts of many, the planting beds are looking beautiful! While some plants move into dormancy for fall, others continue blooming through early fall. Plans are also underway for a special memorial garden to honor some of the long-time volunteers with the gardens  If you have an interest in helping out at the gardens, or if you have in-kind donations of items like mulch, planting mix, etc. or wish to make a monetary donation, please email svbotanicalgarden@gmail.com.