Unwind and enjoy the sights and smells of the garden from our newly constructed Herb Terrace. In this outdoor yoga class, Betsy Smith, President of the American Herb Society, will guide participants through a gentle, all-levels yoga practice focused on posture, flexibility, and balance. Beginners are welcome; please bring your own mat and dress for…
Learn about the many benefits that native plants offer both to the urban gardener and to the wildlife that rely on them in this multi-faceted presentation by Isabelle Bracewell with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Isabelle will highlight native plants that are easy to install and discuss how to create urban spaces…
In addition to our Earth Day festivities, we will host a week-long BioBlitz. A BioBlitz is a community science initiative that invites participants to help document the plants, animals, fungi, and insects found within a designated area. The event will take place in the Kaul Wildflower Garden from Monday, April 20 through Saturday, April 25.…
Start your Earth Day morning grounded and energized! Join Kenyele Harrison of Kenetic Wellness for a revitalizing Pilates session surrounded by the beauty of the Gardens. All fitness levels are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and small towel. As a special touch, each participant will receive a gift from the instructor! Become…
Join Claire Cole for peaceful, restorative yoga in the Southern Living Garden. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting your practice, this class offers a way to honor both your well-being and the earth beneath your feet. Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and small towel. Location: Southern Living Garden Become a Friend…
Wander through the Kaul Wildflower Garden with environmental educator and habitat gardener Michelle Reynolds and open your eyes to the abundance of plant diversity that contributes to Alabama’s ranking as #4 in the nation for natural diversity. Learn how to draw on this rich environment to inform your plant palette and gardening style at home.…
Join us for our end-of-summer community harvest! Harvest time at the Gardens is the perfect time to get your hands dirty and experience the joy of vegetable gardening. In this free community event, Specialty Gardens horticulturist Katelyn Bahr will show you how to properly harvest okra, tomatoes, beans, and peppers that the Gardens has grown…
The Gardens again extends a rare invitation to a tea ceremony inside Toshinan, one of the most authentic Japanese teahouses outside of Japan. Savor a bowl of tea with tea-hosts Ritsuko Asano and Josh Haynes, along with members of the Urasenke Association of Birmingham. Chado, or the way of tea, expresses hospitality and warmth toward…
The Gardens again extends a rare invitation to a tea ceremony inside Toshinan, one of the most authentic Japanese teahouses outside of Japan. Savor a bowl of tea with tea-hosts Ritsuko Asano and Josh Haynes, along with members of the Urasenke Association of Birmingham. Chado, or the way of tea, expresses hospitality and warmth toward…
The Gardens again extends a rare invitation to a tea ceremony inside Toshinan, one of the most authentic Japanese teahouses outside of Japan. Savor a bowl of tea with tea-hosts Ritsuko Asano and Josh Haynes, along with members of the Urasenke Association of Birmingham. Chado, or the way of tea, expresses hospitality and warmth toward…
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 classroom for the first hour, then walk to the Kaul Wildflower Garden, where Bracewell will demonstrate pruning, plant removal, tree identification and restoration principles. All…