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 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…

The Birmingham Fern Society will hold its annual sale of hardy ferns in the growing area above the Fern Glade in Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

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.