Come join the Birmingham Fern Society for a special program featuring Jason Kirby, library assistant and archivist with the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Jason will demonstrate how to make a fall fern arrangement that will transition through the holiday season. Ferns and materials will be available for purchase at Leaf & Petal at the…
Join us for Red Mountain Garden Club's Annual Greenery Sale! Choose from a wide selection of unique wreaths, garlands, and mailbox arrangements for the holiday season. Pick up for the sale will be November 30th from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Join the Birmingham Fern Society in the Hodges room for a presentation on Uncommon Ferns and Compatible Companions by Dr. Dan Jones, professor emeritus of Biology at UAB.
Due to the recent subfreezing temperatures damaging the local camellia plants, the Birmingham Camellia Society will hold a plant sale to help the community replace the plants.
Join the Japan-America Society of Alabama and the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens in celebrating the Sakura Cherry Blossom Festival! This family-friendly event will feature cultural exhibits and activities for all ages.
Join the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Magic City Poetry Festival for a leisurely guided tour through the Birmingham Botanical Gardens while you enjoy the works of Alabama poets. Visitors are encouraged to join the fun as they encounter poetry.
Join us for Tanabata, a Japanese festival celebrating the alignment of two stars normally separated by the Milky Way. Hosted in partnership with the Japan-America Society of Alabama and the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens, we invite you to hang a special wish on tanzaku (colorful paper strips) in our Japanese Garden.
The Alabama Orchid Society in partnership with the Huntsville Orchid Society will be hosting their annual orchid show and sale September 15–17 at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Come see beautiful orchid displays, orchids in bloom, and vendors with orchids for sale. Friday, September 15 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Orchid sale only)Saturday, September 16 | 9 a.m.–5…
Join the Dixie African Violet Society for their annual convention: "Its a Garden Affair" and sale in the Garden Center's auditorium. Friday, October 20 | 1–5 p.m. Saturday, October 21 | 8 a.m.—3 p.m.
Join us for "Connecting to What's Next: A Design Vision for the Future of the Red Rock Trail System®" at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on Thursday, December 7th. This moderated discussion features Robert Finkel, Auburn University's award-winning graphic designer of Red Rock's new mapping, wayfinding, and signage system, and Matt Hayes, project lead on the…
Join the Birmingham Camellia Society with guest speaker F. Wayne Stromeyer, M.D. on a presentation for early camellias in Louisiana 1825–1860. Become a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect, nurture, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support!
Unfortunately, the 2024 Annual Camellia Show has been canceled. Subscribe to our e-newsletter at the bottom for updates! Join the Birmingham Camellia Society for their annual show and competition. Any Birmingham area resident is welcome to enter their camellia blooms, even if the plant variety is unknown. Bloom entry: 8–10:30 a.m. in the auditorium Become…
Join the Japan-America Society of Alabama and the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens in celebrating the Sakura Cherry Blossom Festival! This family-friendly event will feature cultural exhibits and activities for all ages.