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  • Storytime at the Gardens

    Storytime at the Gardens

    Bring your preschoolers and little ones to enjoy a story in the gardens. This storytime fosters a love of reading, creativity, and nature. Location: Southern Living Garden (weather permitting)

  • Children’s Storytime with Irealle Saul-Sylves

    Spark a love for nature in your little ones! Join bestselling author and teaching artist Irealle Saul-Sylves for a special Earth Day storytime at 10–10:30 a.m. and 12:30–1 p.m. Known for bringing stories to life that inspire self-confidence, imagination, and personal growth, Irealle has a gift for bridging the gap between reading and comprehension in…

  • Pilates with Kenyele Harrison of Kenetic Wellness

    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…

  • Earth Day Celebration

    PLEASE NOTE: Due to the risk of inclement weather, we are delaying the start of festivities until 11 a.m. All are welcome to join us for our newly revamped Earth Day celebration at the Gardens! Enjoy fun activities for the whole family: Wellness Sessions (Registration required | $15 each) Location: Formal Lawn for the live…

  • Yoga led by Claire Cole

    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…

  • Playtime at the Gardens

    Playtime at the Gardens

    Join us in the Garden Lab where your little ones will experience a unique blend of guided activities, nature immersive play, and connection in our sensory garden. For children ages 2-5 years old accompanied by an adult. Location: Outdoor Classroom

  • The Language of Flowers

    We invite you to join us for upcoming "Thyme to Read" book club gatherings, hosted monthly by the Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

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    Rosé in the Roses

    Enjoy a glass of rosé provided by Finch Fine Wines and celebrate the Gardens’ roses by joining us for this festive fundraiser hosted by the Friends' Junior Board. Reservations required.

  • Storytime at the Gardens

    Storytime at the Gardens

    Bring your preschoolers and little ones to enjoy a story in the gardens. This storytime fosters a love of reading, creativity, and nature. Location: Southern Living Garden (weather permitting)

  • Wildflower Walkabout

    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.…

  • Playtime at the Gardens

    Playtime at the Gardens

    Join us in the Garden Lab where your little ones will experience a unique blend of guided activities, nature immersive play, and connection in our sensory garden. For children ages 2-5 years old accompanied by an adult. Location: Outdoor Classroom

  • Kaul Wildflower Garden Tour

    We are excited to shine a spotlight on the impact and benefits of membership by hosting May Membership Month! Enjoy special perks for new, renewing, and current members throughout the month, including a FREE member-exclusive tour of the Kaul Wildflower Garden with horticulturist Terry Phillips. Registration required. Limited to two tickets per member.

  • Bruno Vegetable Garden and Herb Terrace Tour

    We are excited to shine a spotlight on the impact and benefits of membership by hosting May Membership Month! Enjoy special perks for new, renewing, and current members throughout the month, including this FREE member-exclusive Bruno Vegetable Garden tour with horticulturist Katelyn Bahr. Registration required. Limited to two tickets per member.

  • Japanese Garden Tour

    We are excited to shine a spotlight on the impact and benefits of membership by hosting May Membership Month! Enjoy special perks for new, renewing, and current members throughout the month, including this FREE member-exclusive Japanese Garden tour with horticulturist Julia Adams. Registration required. Limited to two tickets per member.

  • Rooted in Roses: The Journey to Beautiful Blooms

    Known to many as America’s Favorite Rose Gardener or the Redneck Rosarian, Chris VanCleave has spent decades with dirt under his nails and passion in his heart, growing roses that inspire beauty and connection. In this presentation Chris will introduce the fundamentals of rose care tailored for Alabama’s climate. Attendees will learn how to select…

  • Storytime at the Gardens

    Storytime at the Gardens

    Bring your preschoolers and little ones to enjoy a story in the gardens. This storytime fosters a love of reading, creativity, and nature. Location: Southern Living Garden (weather permitting)

  • Nature Trivia Night

    Nature Trivia Night

    This event has been canceled. Did you know that a Blue Jay’s feathers lack blue pigment and only appear blue because of an optical illusion called light scattering? Or that Alabama has the greatest diversity of Sarracenia pitcher plants in the world? Join naturalist Henry Hershey for an evening in Rushton Garden to play trivia,…

  • Garden to Table

    Join us for this week-long summer camp!

  • Daylily Gardening Master Series

    Daylily Gardening Master Series

    Discover the remarkable world of daylilies in this three-week course led by experienced daylily grower Rene Holliman, owner of Holliman Gardens. Each week will cover a different facet of this dynamic garden staple beginning with the history and anatomy of the modern daylily. In the second week you will learn how to evaluate, select, and…

  • Fern Glade Tour

    Tour the Fern Glade and Stumpery to preview the ferns that will be sold on Saturday, June 20.

  • Air Layering: Propagating Difficult-To-Root Plants

    Join horticulturist Julia Adams for a hands-on workshop to learn how to propagate plants via air-layering. This method of propagation allows you to multiply difficult-to-root plants during the summer when plants are still in an active growing phase. In this session, you will learn about the science behind air-layering and practice on plants throughout the…

  • Annual Hardy Fern Sale

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

  • Garden Artists

    Join us for this week-long summer camp!

  • The Many Medicinal Wonders of the Mint Family

    The mint family is one of the most versatile and beneficial groups of medicinal plants—yet it’s often overlooked. In this outdoor workshop with clinical herbalist and educator Cameron Strouss, you'll discover how eleven beloved medicinal mints can support your well-being. You’ll have the chance to smell, taste, and learn practical ways to begin incorporating these…

  • Enchanted Forest

    Join us for this week-long summer camp!

  • Tanabata Festival

    Join the Japan America Society of Alabama and the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens to celebrate Tanabata, the Japanese "Star Festival." Marking the reunion of two star-crossed lovers according to legend, this festival occurs on the 7th day of the 7th month and is celebrated with performances, traditional activities like calligraphy, and the tradition of…

  • David Haskell Presents How Flowers Made Our World

    Join author and biologist David Haskell as he explores the creative powers of flowering plants in his latest book, How Flowers Made our World. an exquisite exploration of some of the most consequential life forms ever to have evolved. Inspired by the most up-to-date scientific research, the book studies magnolias, orchids, and roses, as well…

  • Staghorn Fern Mounting Basics

    Favored by indoor and outdoor gardeners alike, the staghorn fern gets its name from the unique shape of the fronds which look like a stag's antlers. In this hands-on workshop, Terry Phillips, horticulturist of the Kaul Wildflower Garden, will walk you through the process of creating a mount for this distinctive fern that mimics its…

  • Bugs at Work

    Join us for this week-long summer camp!

  • Nature Trivia Night

    Nature Trivia Night

    Curious about how nature and pop culture relate to one another? Bring your friends and join naturalist Henry Hershey for an evening in Rushton Garden to play trivia, enjoy complimentary drinks, and learn something new. Novices to experts are welcome to compete for a chance to win a prize. Location: Rushton Garden

  • The Gardener’s Plot

    We invite you to join us for upcoming "Thyme to Read" book club gatherings, hosted monthly by the Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

  • Design & Create: Concrete Planters

    Design & Create: Concrete Planters

    Learn the fundamentals of working with concrete as you design and cast your own custom planters from start to finish. Artist and Vivatia Plant Care Services owner Astrid Jerez will guide you through the process of creating your own planters while learning foundational techniques in concrete, design, and plant styling. Each participant will take home…

  • Design & Create: Concrete Planters

    Design & Create: Concrete Planters

    Learn the fundamentals of working with concrete as you design and cast your own custom planters from start to finish. Artist and Vivatia Plant Care Services owner Astrid Jerez will guide you through the process of creating your own planters while learning foundational techniques in concrete, design, and plant styling. Each participant will take home…

  • Landscape Foundations: Selecting and Siting Trees and Shrubs

     Landscaping with trees and woody shrubs requires planning, patience, and an understanding of how plants grow over time, some taking many years to reach their full beauty and impact. Join Bob Koons, a familiar face both in the Kaul Wildflower Garden and at our plant sales, as he discusses the selection, environmental needs, siting, planting,…

  • Nature Trivia Night

    Nature Trivia Night

    Curious about how nature and pop culture relate to one another? Bring your friends and join naturalist Henry Hershey for an evening in Rushton Garden to play trivia, enjoy complimentary drinks, and learn something new. Novices to experts are welcome to compete for a chance to win a prize. Location: Rushton Garden

  • Making Homemade Fig Preserves

    Learn how to preserve your late-summer fig harvest through water-bath canning with Food Safety and Quality Extension Agent Emily Ferko. Participants will leave with a delicious jar of fresh fig-strawberry preserves. Growers have cultivated and enjoyed the edible fig (Ficus carica), native to the Mediterranean, for centuries. In Central Alabama, fig season extends from July…

  • Oak Mountain Sandstone Glade Field Trip

    Join naturalist Michelle Reynolds for a guided hike across the rocky ridges of Double Oak Mountain, dotted with sandstone glades, grassy knolls, longleaf pine forests, thickets and oak groves. Participants will have exclusive access to a section of the park closed to the public. A glade is an open area where bedrock lies at or…

  • Fall Plant Sale: Members-Only

    Fall is a wonderful time to garden! Get ready to plant by shopping the Friends’ Fall Plant Sale at the Gardens. Choose from hundreds of plants specially selected for our region by our dedicated volunteer growing groups. Bring your gardening questions for our experts. Members enjoy priority shopping and receive our 2026 Member Plant Gift! Bring…

  • Fall Plant Sale

    Fall is a wonderful time to garden! Get ready to plant by shopping the Friends’ Fall Plant Sale at the Gardens. Choose from hundreds of plants specially selected for our region by our dedicated volunteer growing groups. Bring your gardening questions for our experts. Members enjoy priority shopping and receive our 2026 Member Plant Gift! Bring…

  • Fall Plant Sale

    Fall is a wonderful time to garden! Get ready to plant by shopping the Friends’ Fall Plant Sale at the Gardens. Choose from hundreds of plants specially selected for our region by our dedicated volunteer growing groups. Bring your gardening questions for our experts. Members enjoy priority shopping and receive our 2026 Member Plant Gift! Bring…

  • Seed Saving Workshop

    Discover the benefits of saving seeds from your own garden! Join Specialty Gardens horticulturist Katelyn Bahr as she demonstrates how to clean, dry and store vegetable, herb and flower seeds and explains the basics of seed saving, including the difference between open-pollinated and hybrid varieties. You'll leave with the knowledge to confidently save and share…

  • Thomas L. Woltz, Senior Principal and Owner, and Nelson Byrd Woltz, Landscape Architects

    In the century since the Olmsted Brothers drew up a visionary plan for Birmingham, their insight that access to high-quality public landscapes is integral to healthy urban living is more urgent than ever. Join Thomas L. Woltz, Senior Principal and Owner of Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects (NBW), for a presentation on the influence of…

  • Fall Community Harvest

    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…

  • Author Talk: Dale Sievert

    Join author and gardener Dale Sievert as he explores the long and fascinating history of stumperies in his book Stumperies: The Afterlife of Trees. The earliest recorded stumperies, or root gardens, emerged during the "Golden Years" of mid-Victorian England, when advancements in industry and technology fueled economic growth, trade, and culture. Although the stump garden…