(Photo courtesy of The Birmingham News - view entire gallery at al.com)

Plant Adventures offers an evolving framework to explore the significance of people-plant interaction in promoting human well-being and the health of the planet. One role of Birmingham Botanical Gardens is to facilitate such interaction in this unique urban plant space and in outreach to the community.

Program Values

The interaction between people and plants is good for everyone.

• Promote the well-being of people and the environment

• Provide truly inclusive programming

• Emphasize education and community collaboration

• Explore the relationship between people and place

Current Programs and Participants

In the Zone - programs in the Arrington Plant Adventure Zone. This new space is constructed according to the principles of universal design, encouraging participation by all. Its programs are grounded in those same principles, providing experiential opportunities with seasonal plants for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

Adventures in The Gardens – appropriately-adapted botanical education for groups in The Gardens. We also offer golf-cart tours of The Gardens for people with genuine mobility impairments.

Plant Adventures Student– hands-on opportunities to work and learn at The Gardens for youth and young adults in school-to-work transition programs

Outreach Adventures – botanical outreach and educational experiences for children and adults in the community.

Getting Involved

Our programs are free to the public, but take funds to provide. We welcome contributions of any size.

For more information on how you can support or get involved with Plant Adventures, contact Plant Adventures Coordinator Jennifer Sanders at 205.414.3914 or jsanders@bbgardens.org.

From The Gardens Blog

Plant Adventures Prepares for an Exciting Future: Part I

Plant Adventures Prepares for an Exciting Future: Part II

PHOTOS: Arrington Plant Adventure Zone Ribbon-Cutting

Plant Adventure Programs made possible by

and Hill Crest Foundation