BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bham Now - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bham Now X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bhamnow.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bham Now REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T130000 DTSTAMP:20260724T142925Z CREATED:20260724T142925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T142925Z UID:10103214-1789639200-1789650000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Painting Acrylic Abstracts with Madison Faile DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, 10:15 am – 1:15 pm\n$150 for 4 consecutive classes.\nAppropriate for beginners. \nCheck out Madison Faile’s website! \nDo you want to learn techniques to create enticing works of art with confidence? Join Madison Faile for his new Abstract Acrylic class. Explore how to intentionally use colors and values\, how to create emotion-evoking compositions and more. Madison will demonstrate his painting style and offer one on one guidance. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/painting-acrylic-abstracts-with-madison-faile-3/2026-09-17/ LOCATION:Forstall Art Center\, 215 20th St N\, Birmingham\, 35203 CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Art,Class,Downtown ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/abstract-jan-2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Forstall Art Center":MAILTO:contact@forstallart.com GEO:33.5160575;-86.8063812 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Forstall Art Center 215 20th St N Birmingham 35203;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=215 20th St N:geo:-86.8063812,33.5160575 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T170000 DTSTAMP:20260706T141052Z CREATED:20260603T052702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T141052Z UID:10100427-1788278400-1788282000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Good Soil: The Education of an Accidental Farmhand DESCRIPTION:Thyme to Read\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Book: Good Soil: The Education of an Accidental Farmhand by Jeff Chu \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\nBecome a member\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/good-soil-the-education-of-an-accidental-farmhand/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Thyme to Read Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/71nnlMXMbQL._UF10001000_QL80_-ydpDK5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T210000 DTSTAMP:20260706T140949Z CREATED:20260529T052807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T140949Z UID:10100359-1787857200-1787864400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Nature Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nCurious 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 drinks\, and learn something new. Novices to experts are welcome to compete for a chance to win a prize. \nLocation: Rushton Garden \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\nRegister\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/nature-trivia-night-12/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Nature Trivia Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20250603_Nature-Trivia-Night_SOM0026-Gdi1gn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T140948Z CREATED:20260529T052803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T140948Z UID:10100358-1787828400-1787832000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Landscape Foundations: Selecting and Siting Trees and Shrubs DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\n 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 Bob Koons\, a familiar face both in the Kaul Wildflower Garden and at our plant sales\, as he discusses the selection\, environmental needs\, siting\, planting\, and maintenance of trees and shrubs. \nParticipants are invited to bring two or three photos of their yard for small group work. This is a chance to gain inspiration and practical guidance for your own landscape and to get a sneak peak of what will be available at our Fall Plant Sale! \nInstructor: Robert (Bob) Koons\nBob Koons has been a volunteer with Birmingham Botanical Gardens for nearly 10 years. Applying his background in architecture and love for the environment\, he has helped with multiple spaces such as the Japanese Garden and Kaul Wildflower Garden\, even creating a map of the many native plant species there. Passionate about educating people on plants and landscape design\, he has been leading the Trees and Shrubs volunteer growing group for the spring and fall plant sales since 2019. \nLocation: Adventure Classroom \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/landscape-foundations-selecting-and-siting-trees-and-shrubs/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bob_koons_trees-PoxViX.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T193000 DTSTAMP:20260706T140948Z CREATED:20260527T052606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T140948Z UID:10100284-1786728600-1786735800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Design & Create: Concrete Planters DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nLearn 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 guide you through the process of creating your own planters while learning foundational techniques in concrete\, design\, and plant styling. Each participant will take home 3–4 unique planters—no experience needed. \nInstructor: Astrid Jerez \nAstrid Jerez is a botanical and mixed media artist whose work explores the connection between art and living plants. Through her creative practice\, she transforms natural elements into expressive pieces that invite people to bring more greenery and intention into their everyday spaces. \nShe is the founder of Vivatia Plant Care Services\, an interiorscaping business based in Birmingham\, where she designs and installs indoor and outdoor plant environments for homes and businesses—bringing life\, texture\, and balance into every corner. Astrid’s workshops blend creativity with hands-on learning\, making art both approachable and functional. Her teaching style is warm\, encouraging\, and rooted in the belief that anyone can create something beautiful with their hands—especially when inspired by nature. \nLocation: Exploration Classroom/Outdoor Classroom \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\nRegister\nBecome a Member\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/design-create-concrete-planters-2/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Create,Education + Library,Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/concrete_planter-jk6rnj.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T193000 DTSTAMP:20260706T140948Z CREATED:20260527T052602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T140948Z UID:10100283-1786555800-1786563000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Design & Create: Concrete Planters DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nLearn 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 guide you through the process of creating your own planters while learning foundational techniques in concrete\, design\, and plant styling. Each participant will take home 3–4 unique planters—no experience needed. \nInstructor: Astrid Jerez \nAstrid Jerez is a botanical and mixed media artist whose work explores the connection between art and living plants. Through her creative practice\, she transforms natural elements into expressive pieces that invite people to bring more greenery and intention into their everyday spaces. \nShe is the founder of Vivatia Plant Care Services\, an interiorscaping business based in Birmingham\, where she designs and installs indoor and outdoor plant environments for homes and businesses—bringing life\, texture\, and balance into every corner. Astrid’s workshops blend creativity with hands-on learning\, making art both approachable and functional. Her teaching style is warm\, encouraging\, and rooted in the belief that anyone can create something beautiful with their hands—especially when inspired by nature. \nLocation: Exploration Classroom/Outdoor Classroom \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\nRegister\nBecome a Member\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/design-create-concrete-planters/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Create,Education + Library,Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/concrete_planter-jk6rnj.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T170000 DTSTAMP:20260706T140947Z CREATED:20260506T053902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T140947Z UID:10098327-1785859200-1785862800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:The Gardener’s Plot DESCRIPTION:Thyme to Read\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Book: The Gardener’s Plot by Deborah J. Benoit \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\nBecome a member\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/the-gardeners-plot/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Thyme to Read Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbgardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/81JgILZYY1L._UF10001000_QL80_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T113000 DTSTAMP:20260706T140804Z CREATED:20260527T052506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T140804Z UID:10100282-1785232800-1785238200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Cut Flower Arranging DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nJoin 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 from their field.  She will also explain the farm’s transition from summer blooms to fall blooms and then discuss what they do to prep for cool season flowers. All materials are provided\, and you’ll leave with your own beautiful arrangement. This workshop is for all levels. Please bring your own snips. $35 supply fee included. \nInstructor: Allison Creel\nAllison\, along with her husband Kirk\, own Blue Rooster Farms\, a flower farm located in Shelby County—just down the road from Birmingham. They grow for designers\, special events\, weekly subscriptions and seasonal U-Pick workshops and experiences. There are 30 to 40 different varieties of flowers cultivated each year which means at any given time they have over 10\,000 plants in the ground. What is grown is planned at least a year in advance so there is enough time to order the seeds and prep the soil properly. All their flowers are nurtured with sustainable practices\, without the use of synthetic chemicals and always with their customers in mind. They are growing joy\, one flower at a time. \nLocation: Conference Room \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\nRegister\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/cut-flower-arranging/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Create,Education + Library,Fun,Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cut_flowers-v1if6V.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T120000 DTSTAMP:20260720T134622Z CREATED:20260720T134622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T134622Z UID:10102836-1784971800-1784980800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:First Aid for Severe Trauma Training DESCRIPTION:We invite residents who live within the Birmingham city limits to attend our free First Aid for Severe Trauma (FAST) training on July 25. This training will take place at The Greenhouse Ensley\, generously hosted by The Flourish\, a fellow City of Birmingham BOLD grant recipient. HUB is grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with another organization doing meaningful work in our community. \nEach participant will receive: \n\nAmerican Red Cross First Aid Certification (a $72–$90 value)\nStop the Bleed® Kit (a $79 value)\n$20 gift card\n\nSpace is limited to 20 participants\, so we encourage anyone interested to register here soon: https://forms.gle/pNvgE1d75zCFBbDx8 URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/first-aid-for-severe-trauma-training/ LOCATION:602 19th Street in Ensley\, 602 19th Street\, Ensley CATEGORIES:Adult Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-16-at-3.20.09-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T210000 DTSTAMP:20260706T140803Z CREATED:20260527T052505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T140803Z UID:10100281-1784833200-1784840400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Nature Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nCurious 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 drinks\, and learn something new. Novices to experts are welcome to compete for a chance to win a prize. \nLocation: Rushton Garden \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\nRegister\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/nature-trivia-night-11/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Nature Trivia Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20250603_Nature-Trivia-Night_SOM0026-Gdi1gn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T140803Z CREATED:20260527T052502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T140803Z UID:10100280-1784714400-1784721600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Dragons and Damsels in the Gardens DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nEnter 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 into skilled fliers\, driven by two simple instincts: to eat and to reproduce. A familiar figure in the Gardens and accomplished nature photographer\, Robley Hood has studied these insects for years. She will walk you to several of her favorite garden sites to observe and learn about the ancient order of Odonata. \nInstructor: Robley Hood\nRobley Hood’s interest in these insects began while living on the campus of Sewanee: The University of the South. After months of observing and photographing “odes\,” she asked the biology department chair for a campus species list—only to learn one didn’t exist. He challenged her to create it\, and she did. Since returning home\, she has begun compiling a similar list at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. \nLocation: The Hill Garden \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\nREGISTER\nBECOME A MEMBER\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/dragons-and-damsels-in-the-gardens/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/P3210057-1v2-lLfFqs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T190000 DTSTAMP:20260706T140705Z CREATED:20260527T052405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T140705Z UID:10100279-1783704600-1783710000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Staghorn Fern Mounting Basics DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nFavored 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\, Terry Phillips\, horticulturist of the Kaul Wildflower Garden\, will walk you through the process of creating a mount for this distinctive fern that mimics its natural tree-dwelling habitat. You will learn simple mounting techniques and essential care tips for light\, watering\, and maintenance. Participants will take home a striking price of living art—no experience needed. $30 supply fee included. \nLocation: Conference Room/Outdoor Classroom \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\nREGISTER\nBECOME A MEMBER\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/staghorn-fern-mounting-basics/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Create,Education + Library,Fun,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/staghorn_fern-js94qH.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T190000 DTSTAMP:20260608T144240Z CREATED:20260608T144240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T144240Z UID:10100447-1782410400-1782414000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Prehistoric Push Pin Eggs DESCRIPTION:(Adults)Thursday\, June 25th at 6 PM \nStep back into the prehistoric era during this tactile & creative craft session. Participants will transform simple craft materials into stunning\, shimmering dinosaur eggs that look like they belong in a museum—or a fantasy nest! Adults only. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/prehistoric-push-pin-eggs/ LOCATION:Pinson Public Library\, 4410 Main St\, Pinson\, AL\, 35126\, US CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Craft Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/0625-Push-Pin-Eggs.png GEO:33.6920101;-86.6816278 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pinson Public Library 4410 Main St Pinson AL 35126 US;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4410 Main St:geo:-86.6816278,33.6920101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T103000 DTSTAMP:20260625T133404Z CREATED:20260517T052502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T133404Z UID:10100207-1782378000-1782383400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:The Many Medicinal Wonders of the Mint Family DESCRIPTION:| \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. \nPlants featured include peppermint\, spearmint\, thyme\, rosemary\, lemon balm\, holy basil\, catnip\, bee balm\, motherwort\, skullcap\, and self-heal. \nInstructor: Cameron Strouss\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. \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. \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.  \nLocation: Bruno Vegetable Garden \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\nREGISTER\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/the-many-medicinal-wonders-of-the-mint-family/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/iStock-1252488348-K9TwOC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T120000 DTSTAMP:20260318T024302Z CREATED:20260312T015503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T024302Z UID:10092993-1781085600-1781092800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Daylily Gardening Master Series DESCRIPTION:| \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. \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. \nLocation: Hodges Room \nMarch Early-Bird Special: Save $10 when you register in the month of March! \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\nRegister\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/daylily-gardening-master-series-2/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/c7260bca-01b2-4d5d-a9ca-8645e3aa9df3-IB1j5b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T200000 DTSTAMP:20260504T140502Z CREATED:20260504T140502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T140502Z UID:10098229-1780732800-1784664000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Adults - Learn to Row on Water! DESCRIPTION:Rowing is a superb aerobic and resistance workout using all of the body’s major muscle groups\, a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors\, and a low-impact activity that you can learn and enjoy at any age – for fun\, fitness\, and/or competition\, for the rest of your life! \nThis 6-session class is for adults who are serious about learning to row and who intend to join the rowing club upon completion. Two classes: June 6-16 OR July 11-21; Saturdays & Sundays 8-10am and Tuesdays 6-8pm. You must attend all 6 sessions to graduate. \nSeats are limited\, so you must sign up in advance at lakepurdyrowing.org/ltr. Adults only\, ages 19 to 80+ $275 tuition. \nLake Purdy Rowing Association is an all-volunteer 501c3 dedicated to promoting the sport of rowing in the Greater Birmingham area. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/adults-learn-to-row-on-water/2026-06-06/ LOCATION:Lake Purdy\, 3780 Boat Launch Rd\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35242\, us CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Athletic Event,Health and Wellness,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_8663.jpeg GEO:33.4670435;-86.6418867 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lake Purdy 3780 Boat Launch Rd Birmingham AL 35242 us;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3780 Boat Launch Rd:geo:-86.6418867,33.4670435 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T120000 DTSTAMP:20260603T052302Z CREATED:20260305T012801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T052302Z UID:10092834-1780480800-1780488000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Daylily Gardening Master Series DESCRIPTION:#image-595 + picture img {\n –focal-point: 50% 50%;\n } \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \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. \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. \nInstructor: Rene Holliman\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. \nThis is an event package\, meaning the registration includes all three classes on June 3\, 10\, and 17 | 10 a.m.–noon \nLocation: Hodges Room \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\nRegister\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/daylily-gardening-master-series/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/c7260bca-01b2-4d5d-a9ca-8645e3aa9df3-IB1j5b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T210000 DTSTAMP:20260528T052101Z CREATED:20260309T014405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T052101Z UID:10092943-1779994800-1780002000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Nature Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nThis event has been canceled. \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? \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. \nLocation: Rushton Garden \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\nCANCELED\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/nature-trivia-night-10/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Nature Trivia Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20250603_Nature-Trivia-Night_SOM0026-Gdi1gn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T210000 DTSTAMP:20260318T024106Z CREATED:20260309T014403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T024106Z UID:10092942-1779994800-1780002000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Nature Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \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? \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. \nLocation: Rushton Garden \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\nRegister\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/nature-trivia-night-6/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Nature Trivia Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20250603_Nature-Trivia-Night_SOM0026-Gdi1gn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T210000 DTSTAMP:20260305T012503Z CREATED:20260302T012902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T012503Z UID:10092831-1779994800-1780002000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Nature Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \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? \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. \nLocation: Rushton Garden \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\nRegister\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/nature-trivia-night-3/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Nature Trivia Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20250603_Nature-Trivia-Night_SOM0026-Gdi1gn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260504T140506Z CREATED:20260504T140506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T140506Z UID:10098228-1778940000-1778947200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Adult Rowing Experience - on the Lake! DESCRIPTION:Are You Curious About Rowing? Experience What it’s Like to Row on Water!\nRowing is a fantastic full-body workout that you can enjoy outside\, on a beautiful peaceful lake surrounded by nature! This session is designed to satisfy your curiosity about the sport – and/or to help you decide whether to take the next step and sign up for a full Learn-to-Row class.\nAdults only (age 19-80+) Seats are limited\, so you must sign up in advance.\nLake Purdy Rowing Association is an all-volunteer 501c3 dedicated to promoting the sport of rowing in the Greater Birmingham area. \nSaturday May 16\, 8am to 11am\, $125 Tuition URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/adult-rowing-experience-on-the-lake/2026-05-16/ LOCATION:Lake Purdy\, 3780 Boat Launch Rd\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35242\, us CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Athletic Event,Health and Wellness,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_0219.jpeg GEO:33.4670435;-86.6418867 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lake Purdy 3780 Boat Launch Rd Birmingham AL 35242 us;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3780 Boat Launch Rd:geo:-86.6418867,33.4670435 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T052302Z CREATED:20260308T014605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T052302Z UID:10092933-1776970800-1776978000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Nature Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \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? \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. \nLocation: Rushton Garden \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\nRegister\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/nature-trivia-night-5/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Nature Trivia Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20250603_Nature-Trivia-Night_SOM0026-Gdi1gn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T210000 DTSTAMP:20260306T012501Z CREATED:20260302T012603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T012501Z UID:10092791-1776970800-1776978000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Nature Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \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? \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. \nLocation: Rushton Garden \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\nRegister\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/nature-trivia-night-2/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Nature Trivia Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20250603_Nature-Trivia-Night_SOM0026-Gdi1gn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T120000 DTSTAMP:20260204T203117Z CREATED:20260204T203117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T203117Z UID:10092061-1776859200-1777032000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:APAC's 20th Annual Permanency Conference - A Legacy of Permanency: Celebrating 20 Years of Growth & Stability DESCRIPTION:Trauma-Informed Adoption and Permanency Conference for Child Welfare Professionals and Caregivers Across Alabama\nHosted by Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections (APAC)\, a program of the Children’s Aid Society of Alabama\n💲 Registration: $275.00 for room and CEU certification\nFREE for all Alabama DHR staff in attendance \nFor 20 years\, the APAC Permanency Conference has served as Alabama’s premier adoption and child welfare training conference\, bringing together Alabama DHR staff\, clinicians\, social workers\, counselors\, child-serving professionals\, as well as foster and adoptive parents\, committed to permanency\, healing\, and healthy lifelong family connections. \nThis milestone year features nationally recognized keynote speaker Jamole Callahan\, a foster care alum and systems-change leader\, presenting “Rooted in Belonging.” His keynote reframes permanency as a lifelong promise built through relationships\, culture\, and community accountability. \nWhat to Expect: \n✔️ Trauma-informed\, adoption-competent workshops\n✔️ Practical tools for supporting foster and adopted children\n✔️ Strategies to strengthen permanency outcomes\n✔️ Content for professionals and caregivers across Alabama\n✔️ Opportunities for reflection\, renewal\, and connection \nWho Should Attend: \n– Alabama DHR staff\n– Social workers\, counselors\, and clinicians\n– Child welfare and youth-serving professionals\n– Foster & adoptive parents\n– Advocates supporting permanency and family stability \n🎓 Earn up to 13 CEU contact hours for social workers and counselors (including clinical\, ethics\, and supervision hours; details forthcoming). \nJoin us April 22nd – 24th at the Embassy Suites by Hilton\, Hoover and reconnect with your purpose\, strengthen your practice\, and recommit to ensuring every child experiences belonging\, stability\, and family. \nRegister today to secure your spot https://bit.ly/APACPermanency2026. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/apacs-20th-annual-permanency-conference-a-legacy-of-permanency-celebrating-20-years-of-growth-stability/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Agency Training,Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Perm.-Conf.-2026-Final-Compressed.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T052402Z CREATED:20260228T012806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T052402Z UID:10092766-1776769200-1776772800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Emergence of the 18th-Century English Landscape Garden  DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \nThis 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\, and Chatsworth Garden. \nLearn how these landscape designers promoted expansive\, natural styles that opened the garden to the broader countryside\, freeing the borders and expanding the views. \nInstructor: Susan Hagen \nSusan Hagen retired as professor of medieval literature and from serving as associate provost of Birmingham-Southern College in August 2017. Since then\, she has focused her energies on her blog\, “After Eden\,” which investigates the cultural and horticultural significance of gardens. She has also published nature-centered poetry in the collection Shall We Dance? with Antrim House Books. Additionally\, as an Advanced Master Gardener\, she has been active in giving presentations on native plants\, pollinators\, and international gardens.   \nLocation: Hodges Room  \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\nRegister\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/english-landscape-garden/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/english_landscape_garden-EmFHE8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T113000 DTSTAMP:20260414T050402Z CREATED:20260227T012510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T050402Z UID:10092761-1776160800-1776166200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Embracing Natives: The Benefits of Native Landscaping in an Urban Environment DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nLearn about the many benefits that native plants offer both to the urban gardener and to the wildlife that rely on them in this multi-faceted presentation by Isabelle Bracewell with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Isabelle will highlight native plants that are easy to install and discuss how to create urban spaces that are both beautiful and ecologically functional. \nAs a part of this program the group will explore various spaces where natives are cultivated with the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Garden paths in select areas are uneven. Comfortable shoes are suggested.  \nLocation: Adventure Classroom \nInstructor: Isabelle Bracewell\nIsabelle Bracewell is the Assistant R3 Coordinator for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. She has worked as a natural resource preservation specialist for the National Park Service\, a restoration ecologist for several conservation nonprofits\, both in Georgia and Alabama\, and an urban forestry specialist. Isabelle now works to promote conservation education\, landscape-level restoration\, and hunting heritage across the state of Alabama and the Southeastern region. She holds an undergraduate degree from Emory University and a master’s degree in natural resources from Auburn University. \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\nRegister\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/embracing-native-the-benefits-of-native-landscaping-in-an-urban-environment/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Fun,Garden,Restore ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/embracing_natives-JFLwr5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T113000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051340Z CREATED:20260227T012506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T051340Z UID:10092760-1775815200-1775820600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Spring Container Gardening DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nCreate a beautiful spring container garden to take home in this hands-on workshop with Gardens’ Horticulturist Terry Phillips. You will learn about standout plants for spring containers and simple care tips\, then design your own planter using the classic “filler\, thriller\, spiller” approach. Please bring your garden gloves! $35 supply fee included. \nInstructor: Terry Phillips\nTerry Phillips serves as the new horticulturist for Kaul Wildflower Garden. He jokes that before he began studying ecology and working at various nurseries around Birmingham\, he could probably identify only poison ivy\, thanks to his Boy Scout training. He has since worked at Andy’s Creekside Nursery\, Shoppe\, and Leaf & Petal. These experiences transformed his “plant-blindness” by helping him become knowledgeable and appreciative of plants. “Native flora and ecology are something I care deeply about\, and getting to work in the Kaul Wildflower Garden is definitely a dream job!” he said. \nLocation: Adventure Classroom \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\nRegister\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/spring-container-gardening/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/container_gardening-3y3Lib.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T120000 DTSTAMP:20260402T024902Z CREATED:20260227T012502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T024902Z UID:10092759-1775127600-1775131200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Got Sun? Grow Food! DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nThink you need a big backyard to grow vegetables? Think again! Learn how to grow fresh veggies in any sunny spot—from suburban gardens to patios and balconies. Advanced Master Gardener Karen Mitchell will discuss how to choose the best vegetables for your space and inspire you with easy\, rewarding options for a spring and summer garden. Perfect for beginners and small-space gardeners. \nLocation: Adventure Classroom \nInstructor: Karen Mitchell\nKaren Mitchell retired from AT&T in 2008 after 31 years. She was certified as a Master Gardener in 2009\, and her first project was spearheading the initial planting of the Hand in Hand Children’s Garden at United Ability of Birmingham. She is very interested in growing vegetables (where sun permits) in small spaces\, in raised beds\, or any container she deems fit. In past years\, Karen chaired the vegetable booth at the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ Spring Plant Sale\, and deems herself a vegetable gardening evangelist. Karen also loves hydrangeas and is the past president of the Alabama Hydrangea Society. Concerns for watering hydrangeas and other plants during drought motivated her to install hose-end irrigation tubing with adjustable emitters to water plants at their base. \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\nRegister\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/got-sun-grow-food/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/got_sun_grow_food-vCCHKz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T210000 DTSTAMP:20260326T024902Z CREATED:20260308T014403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T024902Z UID:10092930-1774551600-1774558800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Nature Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \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? \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. \nLocation: Rushton Garden \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\nRegister\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/nature-trivia-night-4/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Nature Trivia Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20250603_Nature-Trivia-Night_SOM0026-Gdi1gn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T210000 DTSTAMP:20260306T012104Z CREATED:20260302T012403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T012104Z UID:10092788-1774551600-1774558800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Nature Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \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? \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. \nLocation: Rushton Garden \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\nRegister\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/nature-trivia-night/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Nature Trivia Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20250603_Nature-Trivia-Night_SOM0026-Gdi1gn.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR