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  • The Many Medicinal Wonders of the Mint Family

    The mint family is one of the most versatile and beneficial groups of medicinal plants—yet it’s often overlooked. In this outdoor workshop with clinical herbalist and educator Cameron Strouss, you'll…

  • Enchanted Forest

    Join us for this week-long summer camp!

  • Tanabata Festival

    Join the Japan America Society of Alabama and the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens to celebrate Tanabata, the Japanese "Star Festival." Marking the reunion of two star-crossed lovers according to…

  • David Haskell Presents How Flowers Made Our World

    Join author and biologist David Haskell as he explores the creative powers of flowering plants in his latest book, How Flowers Made our World. an exquisite exploration of some of…

  • Staghorn Fern Mounting Basics

    Favored by indoor and outdoor gardeners alike, the staghorn fern gets its name from the unique shape of the fronds which look like a stag's antlers. In this hands-on workshop,…

  • Bugs at Work

    Join us for this week-long summer camp!

  • Dragons and Damsels in the Gardens

    Enter into the magical world of dragonflies and damselflies this summer—when they are at their most active! These striking, agile, and voracious predators begin life as aquatic nymphs before transforming…

  • Nature Trivia Night

    Nature Trivia Night

    Curious about how nature and pop culture relate to one another? Bring your friends and join naturalist Henry Hershey for an evening in Rushton Garden to play trivia, enjoy complimentary…

  • Cut Flower Arranging

    Join us for a hands-on cut flower workshop. Allison Creel of Blue Rooster Farms will bring her best seasonal blooms. You’ll learn how to harvest, condition, and arrange flowers straight…

  • The Gardener’s Plot

    We invite you to join us for upcoming "Thyme to Read" book club gatherings, hosted monthly by the Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.