Spring Plant Sale: Members Only
Enjoy priority shopping at our popular Spring Plant Sale as a member of the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens!
Programs & Events
12 events found.
Events
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Spring Plant Sale
Enjoy the Friends of BBG's Annual Spring Plant Sale!
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Spring Plant Sale
Enjoy the Friends of BBG's Annual Spring Plant Sale!
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Kaul Wildflower Garden BioBlitz
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.…
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Emergence of the 18th-Century English Landscape Garden
Join Advanced Master Gardener Susan Hagen for an engaging exploration of the 18th-century English Landscape Garden, a style that emerged in artistic opposition to the formality of Baroque design. This illustrated presentation examines the influential work of architects such as William Kent, Lancelot “Capability” Brown, and Humphry Repton, and highlights iconic landscapes including Rousham, Stowe,…
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Nature Trivia Night
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, enjoy complimentary drinks, and learn…
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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)
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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