Friday 29th May 2026, 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Explore Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens is a serene oasis spanning 95 acres of lush greenery and vibrant blooms. Come explore with us and celebrate the beauty of nature while fostering a deeper understanding of plant diversity and conservation. Meadowlark is graciously waiving the admission fee for our group this day! The gardens have paved paths and are wheelchair accessible.

To prepare: Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Remember to bring gloves and a trash bag if you'd like to pick up trash, but this is optional. 

Meet up: We will meet inside the Visitor Center at 1:30PM before heading out on our walk. Please try to be on time as they are generously allowing our group in for free but there is normally a fee.If you arrive late, please message the OSG Events WhatsApp group to determine where we are. 

Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will be made on WhatsApp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the outdoor event. 

Contact info: We will communicate changes of plans and important updates via WhatsApp. If you are not yet in our OSG WhatsApp group, you can join via the link that will be sent to your email with your registration confirmation.

Accommodations: At OSG, our staff are not direct service providers, so we ask that each participant attending an event brings any personal support they may need for their well-being and engagement. This may include, but is not limited to, caregivers, communication partners, or mobility aids. That said, with prior notice, we can arrange group-wide accommodations during event planning. These might include ensuring wheelchair-accessible routes or selecting allergen-safe menus. Additional accommodations are available upon request, though they may not be listed here. To discuss your specific needs and help us make our events more inclusive, please contact us at [email protected] with the subject line "Accommodation Request."

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.

Meet Joy Charles, your event organizer
Joy is a special education advocate and a mom to two sons on the autism spectrum, whose commitment to building a more inclusive world is unmatched. Two decades of event planning have honed Joy’s organizational prowess, while her work in special education –as an advocate for her kids as well…
Meetup point

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Visitors Center
9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court
Vienna
Virginia
22182

29
May