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Tree Medicine Plant Walk

Join clinical-functional herbalist Cameron Strouss for a winding exploration through the Garden’s living pharmacy of trees. We’ll identify medicinal giants hiding in plain sight, discuss their traditional and modern applications,…

An Afternoon In Toshinan

A form of hospitality and warmth towards guests and strangers, Chado or “The Way of Tea” is an integral part of Japanese culture, centered on the ceremonial preparation and presentation…

An Afternoon In Toshinan

A form of hospitality and warmth towards guests and strangers, Chado or “The Way of Tea” is an integral part of Japanese culture, centered on the ceremonial preparation and presentation…

Fall Birding in the Gardens

Fall is an excellent time for bird watching in the Gardens!  Southbound migrants and early winter arrivals alike are readily observed as they partake of the feast of nature’s bounty. …

The Shady World of Bryophytes

Easily overlooked due to their size, bryophytes (mosses, liverworts, and hornworts) play a critical role in ecosystems and serve as indicators of environmental conditions such as air and soil quality.…

Printing with the Sun

Join Birmingham-based interdisciplinary artist, educator, and curator Sam Roberts for an experimental exploration of solar printing processes. In this informative and creative workshop, you will be introduced to cyanotypes and…

Alabama Orchid Society Sale & Show

The Alabama Orchid Society in partnership with the Huntsville Orchid Society will be hosting their annual orchid show and sale September 19–21 at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Come see beautiful orchid…

My Garden (Book)

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