Explore our educational offerings and special events.
October 18, 2026
Join us for a quiet afternoon of remembrance at the Little Ones’ Memory Garden, a place of beauty, healing, and comfort for families who have experienced perinatal, neonatal, and infant…
October 21, 2026
Join Isabelle Bracewell of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to remove nuisance, invasive, non-native, and aggressive woody plants from the residential garden. Participants will meet in the…
October 23, 2026
Bring your preschoolers and little ones to enjoy a story in the gardens. This storytime fosters a love of reading, creativity, and nature.
October 24, 2026
Bring a blanket and join us for a movie night under the stars! The Friends Junior Board presents Disney•Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. (rated G) on the Formal Lawn at Birmingham Botanical…
October 29, 2026
In this follow-up to his popular spring class, “Rooted in Roses: The Journey to Beautiful Blooms,” nationally recognized rosarian Chris VanCleave helps take the guesswork out of selecting the right…
November 3, 2026
We invite you to join us for upcoming “Thyme to Read” book club gatherings, hosted monthly by the Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
November 3, 2026
Join Alabama Advanced Master Gardener Janell Diggs as he takes you through sowing seeds in a growing medium, caring for your crop, and harvesting tender microgreens at their peak for…
November 9, 2026
The bamboo fencing and screens in our Japanese Gardens model ancient techniques that artisans have practiced for hundreds of years. In this workshop, Japanese Garden Senior Horticulturist Julia Adams demonstrates…
November 13, 2026
Develop your observation skills through the practice of drawing from nature. Visual artist and teacher David West will guide participants through “deep looking” exercises designed to sharpen their ability to…
November 13, 2026
Bring your preschoolers and little ones to enjoy a story in the gardens. This storytime fosters a love of reading, creativity, and nature.
November 15, 2026
Set your Thanksgiving table with sculptural beauty of your creation. Join the Friends Junior Board and designer Mary Catherine Folmar of Cotton & Quill for an afternoon of hands-on creativity…
November 17, 2026
Advanced Master Gardener David Doggett returns to the Gardens to explore the many ways gardeners can use Japanese maples as a focal point in the landscape. Learn how to choose…
November 21, 2026
Enjoy the crisp autumn weather as photographer Carmen Michael from cbmphoto captures a special moment with your family. Available to members at the Family level and above. Limited slots available.…
December 1, 2026
We invite you to join us for upcoming “Thyme to Read” book club gatherings, hosted monthly by the Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens is a spectacular site for a special event. Whether you are in need of an indoor or outdoor setting, you’ll find many options to choose from. Offering a convenient location close to downtown Birmingham and adjacent to the charming and elegant community of Mountain Brook, the Gardens is the ideal place for your memorable event.
The impact and very existence of this beloved urban oasis are thanks to the support of a community that cares. Become a member of the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens and join our efforts to protect, nature, and share the Gardens’ countless wonders.
In addition to giving back through membership, help keep these beloved Gardens growing by volunteering with the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. No experience required. As a volunteer, you’ll learn as you grow while also sustaining this community treasure and all that it makes possible.
Here at the Gardens, your gifts truly grow. Through your support, we are able to offer programs that inform, inspire, and enrich our community. Your contributions also supplement the Gardens’ operational needs and ensure the ongoing stewardship of this beloved community treasure.
