Education

Adult Classes

Gardens connect us with nature and one another. Whether you are a novice or experienced gardener, our adult education programs will allow you to explore your interests in gardening, native plant studies, outdoor fitness, and more.

Garden

Discover how to grow and care for plants in the home garden

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Study

Engage in plant sciences and gardening history

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Create

Explore art forms and techniques inspired by the natural world

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Restore

Practice personal wellness and environmental stewardship

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Youth & Family Programs

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Our offerings for youth and families are designed to spark curiosity and imagination, to highlight the excitement and joy of spending time in the garden, and to nurture a lifelong appreciation of the natural world.

Family-Friendly Programs

Bring the kids and join us for garden-themed adventures designed for the entire family.

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Summer Camps

Cultivate your child’s sense of discovery this summer in the unmatched natural setting of the Gardens.

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Storytime at the Gardens

Promote a love of reading, gardening, and the great outdoors in your preschooler.

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Field Trips

Created to allow teachers to introduce their students to the Gardens’ wonders, our award-winning Discovery Field Trips can be experienced through guided class field trips, self-guided tours, or digitally.

Guided Field Trips

Schedule a class field trip to allow your students to discover the Gardens’ wonders.

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Self-Guided Field Trips

Explore garden highlights using a free discovery backpack with a treasure map.

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Digital Field Trips

Dig deeper in the classroom with our virtual field trips and online teacher resources.

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Library

A program of the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens, the Library at the Gardens offers a large selection of gardening resources for adults and children. Present your Jefferson County library card at checkout.