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SUMMARY:Tanabata Festival
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nJoin 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 writing wishes on colorful strips of paper and attaching them to bamboo. \n\n\n\nLocation: Japanese Garden \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/tanabata/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Enchanted Forest
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n                        \n            « Children’s Summer Camp\n          \n              \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nThe Gardens are brimming with enchantment if you know where to look. Through storytelling and imaginative play\, we’ll discover the hidden magic of the Gardens as we explore forest habitats and miniature worlds found beneath leaves and rocks\, where fairies and gnomes may roam. We’ll also create and build a fairy or gnome house to take home. \n\n\n\nMonday\, July 6—Friday\, July 10 | 9 a.m.—noonFor children 4 years old–rising 3rd grade \n\n\n\nMonday\, February 2 | 10 a.m.Registration opens for members at the Family level and above.Monday\, February 16 | 10 a.m.Registration opens to the public. \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\n*Family level and above \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAges 4–5\n\n\n\nEntering Grades K–1\n\n\n\nEntering Grades 2–3\n\n\n\nBecome a member\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/enchanted-forest-2026/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Summer Camps
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T103000
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SUMMARY:The Many Medicinal Wonders of the Mint Family
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nThe 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 plants into your daily life—no prior experience needed. \n\n\n\nPlants featured include peppermint\, spearmint\, thyme\, rosemary\, lemon balm\, holy basil\, catnip\, bee balm\, motherwort\, skullcap\, and self-heal. \n\n\n\nInstructor: Cameron Strouss\n\n\n\nCameron is an experienced herbal educator and clinical herbalist dedicated to making herbal medicine accessible through practical\, science-based education. As the founder of Deep Roots School of Foraging and Herbal Medicine\, she has developed comprehensive programs teaching thousands of students the practical applications of herbal medicine in professional-grade herbal care.  \n\n\n\nHer teaching integrates 15 years of herbal study\, 9 years of clinical work\, and over 4\,000 hours of scientific and herbal education. Cameron holds a Biology degree from the University of Montevallo\, Clinical Herbal Certification from The Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine\, and is a graduate of the Southeastern Institute for Traditional Herbal Studies.  \n\n\n\nShe maintains professional credentials as an FH\, RH (AHG)\, and Level 1 Aromatherapist and is the published author of Wild Wellness: A Journal for Medicinal Foraging. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes empowering students to reclaim their health while fostering deeper connections to the natural world.  \n\n\n\nLocation: Bruno Vegetable Garden \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/the-many-medicinal-wonders-of-the-mint-family/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Study
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SUMMARY:Garden Artists
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n                        \n            « Children’s Summer Camp\n          \n              \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nRoll up your sleeves and express your creativity using natural materials to make all sorts of art inspired by the beauty of the natural world around us. We’ll learn how to study patterns\, colors\, shapes\, and lines in nature and sharpen our observation skills. We’ll also take a walk to study sculptures in the Gardens and see how they enhance the garden landscapes. \n\n\n\nMonday\, June 22—Friday\, June 26 | 9 a.m.—noonFor children 4 years old–rising 3rd grade \n\n\n\nMonday\, February 2 | 10 a.m.Registration opens for members at the Family level and above.Monday\, February 16 | 10 a.m.Registration opens to the public. \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\n*Family level and above \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAges 4–5\n\n\n\nEntering Grades K–1\n\n\n\nEntering Grades 2–3\n\n\n\nBecome a member\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/garden-artists/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Summer Camps
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SUMMARY:Annual Hardy Fern Sale
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nThe Birmingham Fern Society will hold its annual sale of hardy ferns in the growing area above the Fern Glade at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. A small shuttle will be available between the plaza entrance and the Fern Glade. Wagons and/or rolling carts are encouraged. Cash or check only. \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/annual-hardy-fern-sale/
CATEGORIES:Allied Events
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SUMMARY:Plant Believe It or Not
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n                        \n            « Children’s Summer Camp\n          \n              \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nIn this camp\, we’ll see how scientists and engineers are creating new solutions to difficult problems—like building a faster Mars rover or designing a more accurate robot hand—all by studying plants! Jump into the wild and wacky world of plants such as tumbleweeds\, Venus flytraps\, and sunflowers to learn how they adapt to their environments in amazing ways. \n\n\n\n4-day summer camp | Monday\, June 15—Thursday\, June 18 | 9 a.m.—noon \n\n\n\n For children 5 years old–rising 6th grade \n\n\n\nMonday\, February 2 | 10 a.m.Registration opens for members at the Family level and above.Monday\, February 16 | 10 a.m.Registration opens to the public. \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\n*Family level and above \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntering Grades K–1\n\n\n\nEntering Grades 2–3\n\n\n\nEntering Grades 4–6\n\n\n\nBecome a member\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/plant-believe-it-or-not/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Summer Camps
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T110000
DTSTAMP:20260524T222314Z
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SUMMARY:Air Layering: Propagating Difficult-To-Root Plants
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nJoin 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 Japanese Garden. \n\n\n\nInstructor: Julia Adams\n\n\n\nJulia Adams is our Senior Horticulturist for the Japanese Garden. A graduate of the University of Tennessee\, Julia earned a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and tourism management as well as a degree in plant sciences\, concentrating in public horticulture. Previously\, Julia has served as an intern at the Denver Botanical Gardens where she worked closely with the director of the Japanese Garden and the Bonsai Horticulturist.  \n\n\n\nThis experience sparked Julia’s interest in Japanese Gardens and their attentive design\, symbolic artistry\, and maintenance. Her role in the Hesler Biology Greenhouses\, as well as volunteering at UT Gardens in Knoxville\, all helped Julia explore her interest and expand her knowledge about this style of gardening. With her extensive knowledge\, Julia performs a variety of tasks to ensure that the Japanese Garden thrives. \n\n\n\nLocation: Japanese Garden \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/air-layering-propagating-difficult-to-root-plants/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260202T140840Z
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SUMMARY:Nature's Engineers
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n                        \n            « Children’s Summer Camp\n          \n              \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nDid you know that a lot of buildings\, machines\, and technology created by humans have been inspired by animals\, birds\, and insects? In this camp\, we’ll study some of the most intriguing designs of the animal and insect kingdom—such as spiderwebs\, bird nests\, and beaver dams—and then create our own nature-inspired structures. \n\n\n\nMonday\, June 8—Friday\, June 12 | 9 a.m.—noonFor children 4 years old–rising 3rd grade  \n\n\n\nMonday\, February 2 | 10 a.m.Registration opens for members at the Family level and above.Monday\, February 16 | 10 a.m.Registration opens to the public. \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\n*Family level and above \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAges 4–5\n\n\n\nEntering grades K–1\n\n\n\nEntering grades 2–3\n\n\n\nBecome a member\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/natures-engineers/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Summer Camps
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T175742Z
CREATED:20260525T002754Z
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SUMMARY:Fern Glade Tour
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nTour the Fern Glade and Stumpery to preview the ferns that will be sold on Saturday\, June 20. \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/fern-glade-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260402T222948Z
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SUMMARY:Daylily Gardening Master Series
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nDiscover 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.  \n\n\n\nIn the second week you will learn how to evaluate\, select\, and properly care for the daylilies in your garden. The course will finish with a discussion of soils\, amendments\, mulches\, and fertilizers. \n\n\n\nInstructor: Rene Holliman\n\n\n\nWith both professional and lived experience in horticulture\, Rene Holliman is a 35-year veteran of the school of “learn as you grow gardening.” Renee Holliman and her husband\, Len\, own and operate a farm just outside of Gordo in Pickens County\, Alabama. Today they grow and sell more than 800 varieties of daylilies at their home-hobby garden\, Holliman Gardens. \n\n\n\nThis is an event package\, meaning the registration includes all three classes on June 3\, 10\, and 17 | 10 a.m.–noon  \n\n\n\nLocation: Hodges Room \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/daylily-gardening-master-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Garden,Study
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T180014Z
CREATED:20260209T190645Z
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UID:10001339-1780416000-1780419600@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms\, Moon Gardens\, and Other Marvels of the Dark
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n                        \n            Thyme to Read\n           \n              \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nJoin us for our “Thyme to Read” book club\, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Book: Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms\, Moon Gardens\, and Other Marvels of the Dark by Leigh Ann Henion \n\n\n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/night-magic-adventures-among-glowworms-moon-gardens-and-other-marvels-of-the-dark/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Thyme to Read Book Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260202T140410Z
CREATED:20260105T012711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T140410Z
UID:10001324-1780304400-1780315200@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Garden to Table
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n                        \n            « Children’s Summer Camp\n          \n              \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nScience you can eat! Learn where our food comes from\, how to grow it\, and how to prepare recipes using ingredients found in the Gardens. We’ll “eat the rainbow” and learn what nutrients are provided by brightly colored fruits and vegetables to help keep us healthy and strong. As we explore Bruno Vegetable Garden\, the Herb Terrace\, and fruit trees in the Conservatory\, we’ll also learn about composting and how to turn kitchen scraps into healthy soil. \n\n\n\nMonday\, June 1—Friday\, June 5 | 9 a.m.—noonFor children 4 years old–rising 3rd grade \n\n\n\nMonday\, February 2 | 10 a.m.Registration opens for members at the Family level and above.Monday\, February 16 | 10 a.m.Registration opens to the public. \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\n*Family level and above \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAges 4–5\n\n\n\nEntering Grades K–1\n\n\n\nEntering Grades 2-3\n\n\n\nBecome a member\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/garden-to-table/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Summer Camps
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T183146Z
CREATED:20260306T230709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T183146Z
UID:10001368-1779994800-1780002000@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Nature Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nThis event has been canceled. \n\n\n\nDid 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?  \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nLocation: Rushton Garden \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCANCELED\n\n\n\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/nature-trivia-night-4/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Nature Trivia Nights
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T120000
DTSTAMP:20260202T141207Z
CREATED:20260105T011400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T141207Z
UID:10001323-1779786000-1779796800@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Grab Your Passport
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n                        \n            « Children’s Summer Camp\n          \n              \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nExplore plants from across the globe and learn about their incredibly diverse climates and cultures. Visit Asia in the Japanese Garden; explore the deserts and tropics of India in the Conservatory; experience European-style gardens in the Dunn Formal Rose Garden; and tour the African savanna in Kaul Wildflower Garden. \n\n\n\n4-day summer camp | Tuesday\, May 26—Friday\, May 29 | 9 a.m.—noon For children 4 years old–rising 3rd grade \n\n\n\nMonday\, February 2 | 10 a.m. Registration opens for members at the Family level and above.Monday\, February 16 | 10 a.m.Registration opens to the public. \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\n*Family level and above  \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAges 4–5\n\n\n\nEntering Grades K–1\n\n\n\nEntering Grades 2–3\n\n\n\nBecome a member\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/grab-your-passport/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Summer Camps
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T110000
DTSTAMP:20260306T225854Z
CREATED:20260306T225852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T225854Z
UID:10001376-1779445800-1779447600@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Storytime at the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nBring your preschoolers and little ones to enjoy a story in the gardens. This storytime fosters a love of reading\, creativity\, and nature.  \n\n\n\nLocation: Southern Living Garden (weather permitting) \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nBecome a Member
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/storytime-at-the-gardens-6/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs,storytime at the gardens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T175342Z
CREATED:20260227T200530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T175342Z
UID:10001360-1779361200-1779364800@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Rooted in Roses: The Journey to Beautiful Blooms
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nKnown 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.  \n\n\n\nAttendees will learn how to select the right varieties\, prepare soil\, water and fertilize effectively\, prune for healthy growth\, and manage seasonal challenges.  \n\n\n\nPerfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners\, this session provides practical tips to help your roses thrive and bloom beautifully year after year. \n\n\n\nLocation: Hodges Room \n\n\n\nInstructor: Chris VanCleave \n\n\n\nChris VanCleave isn’t just a gardener; he’s a storyteller\, teacher\, and tireless champion for the world’s most beloved flower: the rose. Known to many as “America’s Favorite Rose Gardener\,” Chris has spent decades with dirt under his nails and passion in his heart\, growing roses that inspire beauty and connection. \n\n\n\nWhether he’s tending blooms in his Alabama garden\, speaking to a crowd\, or sharing tips online\, Chris’s mission is simple—to help more people discover the joy\, wonder\, and history wrapped up in every rose petal. For him\, growing roses isn’t just about flowers…it’s about nurturing something that brings people together\, stirs memories\, and brightens the everyday.  \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/rooted-in-roses-the-journey-to-beautiful-blooms/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Garden
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T133000
DTSTAMP:20260227T164354Z
CREATED:20260227T164352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T164354Z
UID:10001356-1778932800-1778938200@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Japanese Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Garden Tour\n      \n\n                        \n            May Membership Month Exclusive\n           \n              \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to sign in to your membership account.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/japanese-garden-tour/
CATEGORIES:Member-Exclusive,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260227T191428Z
CREATED:20260227T191426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T191428Z
UID:10001357-1778929200-1778932800@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Bruno Vegetable Garden and \nHerb Terrace Tour
DESCRIPTION:Bruno Vegetable Garden and Herb Terrace Tour\n      \n\n                        \n            May Membership Month Exclusive\n           \n              \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to sign in to your membership account.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/bruno-vegetable-garden-and-herb-terrace-tour/
CATEGORIES:Member-Exclusive,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T110000
DTSTAMP:20260302T170613Z
CREATED:20260227T161444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T170613Z
UID:10001352-1778925600-1778929200@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Kaul Wildflower Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Kaul Wildflower Garden Tour\n      \n\n                        \n            May Membership Month Exclusive\n           \n              \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to sign in to your membership account.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/kaul-wildflower-garden-tour/
CATEGORIES:Member-Exclusive,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T113000
DTSTAMP:20260220T190652Z
CREATED:20260219T205606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T190652Z
UID:10001349-1778841000-1778844600@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Playtime at the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nLocation: Outdoor Classroom \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/playtime-at-the-gardens-4/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T175508Z
CREATED:20260227T195142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T175508Z
UID:10001359-1778583600-1778587200@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Walkabout
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nWander 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.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will practice using iNaturalist to identify plants they see on their own walkabouts. Especially suited for native plant enthusiasts and people with a bit of an explorer in them!  \n\n\n\nGarden paths are uneven. Remember to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. \n\n\n\nLocation: Kaul Wildflower Garden \n\n\n\nInstructor: Michelle Reynolds\n\n\n\nMichelle Reynolds\, a writer\, artist\, naturalist\, and native plant enthusiast\, is on a mission to teach people how to put nature back into the urban landscape. She leads native plant garden projects\, habitat restoration efforts\, and field trips for local and regional organizations. Through her writing\, art\, and programs\, she hopes to raise public awareness of the importance of creating wildlife habitats and help people connect to larger ecological issues. \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/wildflower-walkabout/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Restore
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T110000
DTSTAMP:20260306T225753Z
CREATED:20260306T225752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T225753Z
UID:10001375-1778236200-1778238000@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Storytime at the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nBring your preschoolers and little ones to enjoy a story in the gardens. This storytime fosters a love of reading\, creativity\, and nature.  \n\n\n\nLocation: Southern Living Garden (weather permitting) \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nBecome a Member
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/storytime-at-the-gardens-5/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs,storytime at the gardens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T164229Z
CREATED:20240305T164921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T164229Z
UID:10001045-1778175000-1778180400@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Rosé in the Roses
DESCRIPTION:Rosé in the Roses\n      \n\n                        \n            HOSTED BY THE FRIENDS’ JUNIOR BOARD \n           \n              \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nEnjoy rosé selected by our wine sponsor Finch Fine Wines and celebrate the Gardens’ roses by joining us for this festive fundraiser sponsored by Shoal Creek Properties and hosted by the Friends’ Junior Board. Reservations required. \n\n\n\nThe Junior Board extends its sincere thanks to all who attend in support of our internships\, which allow college students to gain practical experiences toward a career in public horticulture. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\nFor sponsorship information\, contact 205.414.3950 ext. 101 \n\n\n\nLocation: Dunn Formal Rose Garden \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/rose-in-the-roses-2026/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260209T185858Z
CREATED:20260209T185854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185858Z
UID:10001338-1777996800-1778000400@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:The Language of Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n                        \n            Thyme to Read\n           \n              \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nJoin us for our “Thyme to Read” book club\, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Book: The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh \n\n\n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/language-of-flowers/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Thyme to Read Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T113000
DTSTAMP:20260219T214202Z
CREATED:20260219T205429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T214202Z
UID:10001348-1777631400-1777635000@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Playtime at the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nLocation: Outdoor Classroom \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/playtime-at-the-gardens-3/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260317T002439Z
CREATED:20260304T191416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T002439Z
UID:10001378-1777122000-1777125600@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Yoga led by Claire Cole
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n                        \n            « Earth Day Celebration\n          \n              \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nLocation: Southern Living Garden \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nBecome a Member \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/yoga-led-by-claire-cole/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs,Restore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T155544Z
CREATED:20260304T183831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T155544Z
UID:10001369-1777114800-1777125600@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Due to the risk of inclement weather\, we are delaying the start of festivities until 11 a.m. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to join us for our newly revamped Earth Day celebration at the Gardens! Enjoy fun activities for the whole family: \n\n\n\n\nLive music by Brotha Josh (cancelled due to possibility of rain)\n\n\n\nPoetry readings with The Flourish (cancelled due to possibility of rain)\n\n\n\nCommunity partners\n\n\n\nChildren’s storytime with Irealle Saul-Sylves | 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. | Registration required \n\n\n\nUAB LiveHealthSmart Mobile Market \n\n\n\n\nWellness Sessions (Registration required | $15 each) \n\n\n\n\nPilates with Kenyele Harrison of Kenetic Wellness | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.\n\n\n\nYoga led by Claire Cole | 1–2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Formal Lawn for the live music\, poetry\, and community partners and vendors. Southern-Living Garden for yoga\, pilates\, and children’s storytime.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIrealle Saul-Sylves \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrotha Josh \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKenyele Harrison  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClaire Cole  \n\n\n\n\n\nKaul Wildflower BioBlitz | April 20–25Help document the plants\, animals\, fungi\, and insects found in the Kaul Wildflower Garden! This community science initiative runs all week alongside our Earth Day festivities. Look for participation instructions on signage at garden entrances. \n\n\n\nHosting a table at Earth DayWould your organization be interested in hosting a table? Please fill out this form.Please note: in case of rain\, this event will be cancelled. \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a Member
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/earth-day-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260318T160300Z
CREATED:20260304T190340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T160300Z
UID:10001377-1777114800-1777118400@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Pilates with Kenyele Harrison of Kenetic Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n                        \n            « Earth Day Celebration\n          \n              \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nStart 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! \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nBecome a Member \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/pilates-with-kenyele-harrison-of-kenetic-wellness/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs,Restore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T235959
DTSTAMP:20260317T002048Z
CREATED:20260306T162705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T002048Z
UID:10001380-1777075200-1777161599@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Children's Storytime with Irealle Saul-Sylves
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n                        \n            « Earth Day Celebration\n          \n              \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nSpark 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 a way that sticks with young readers. \n\n\n\nLocation: Southern Living Garden \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for 10 a.m.\n\n\n\nRegister for 12:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nBecome a Member
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/childrens-storytime-with-irealle-saul-sylves/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260306T225634Z
CREATED:20260306T225632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T225634Z
UID:10001374-1777026600-1777028400@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Storytime at the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking Homemade Fig Preserves\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Emily Ferko\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nBring your preschoolers and little ones to enjoy a story in the gardens. This storytime fosters a love of reading\, creativity\, and nature.  \n\n\n\nLocation: Southern Living Garden (weather permitting) \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $55\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $60\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nBecome a Member
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/storytime-at-the-gardens-4/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs,storytime at the gardens
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