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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Cut Flower Arranging
Join us for a hands-on cut flower workshop. Allison Creel of Blue Rooster Farms will bring her best seasonal blooms. You’ll learn how to harvest, condition, and arrange flowers straight…
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…
Dragons and Damsels in the Gardens
Enter into the magical world of dragonflies and damselflies this summer—when they are at their most active! These striking, agile, and voracious predators begin life as aquatic nymphs before transforming…
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,…
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…