Around the Gardens Blog

The Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ largest single fundraiser, Antiques at the Gardens, depends on the diligence of nearly 250 volunteers.

Many college students see Friday as the jumping off point for a weekend of fun. But volunteer Lizzie Valentine’s Friday afternoons look a bit different.

Volunteers are truly the driving force behind the Harvest for the Hungry program, which allows us to share both crops and gardening knowledge with the greater Birmingham community.

Volunteering has been a part of the culture of this community treasure since it opened nearly 60 years ago, and it remains integral to what we achieve—in our programming, our fundraising, and our stewardship of this special place.