BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bham Now - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052204 CREATED:20250528T050503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T015503Z UID:10081887-1752584400-1752591600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Building A Bee Hotel 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\n\nBee boxes\, or bee hotels\, can attract pollinators to your garden and promote biodiversity. In this informative hands-on workshop\, Friends’ volunteer group leader John Markus will review guidelines for constructing and maintaining an attractive nesting site for several varieties of solitary bees\, which\, unlike honey bees\, do not rely on a hive for nesting. The group will collaborate on the construction of safe\, clean\, and productive bee hotels to be placed on the grounds of the Gardens. Step-by-step plans for constructing your own bee hotel will also be provided. \nLocation:  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 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/building-a-bee-hotel/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Create,Education + Library,Fun,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/iStock-1932710179-1bBHGQ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052204 CREATED:20250530T050504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T004003Z UID:10081918-1752152400-1752156000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Creating a Moon Garden 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\n\nAlabama Advanced Master Gardener Dianna Fortner invites you to the enchanting world of nighttime gardening and outlines the process for creating a moon garden from plant selection to creating and executing a garden plan. Characterized by white flowers\, silver foliage\, and fragrant plants\, moon gardens create a magical\, ethereal atmosphere that serves as a sanctuary from the searing heat of summer and the busyness of the day. \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/creating-a-moon-garden/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Create,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/moonflower-i91amh.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T100000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052204 CREATED:20250530T050003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T055504Z UID:10081917-1750233600-1750240800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Field Journaling With Friends 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\n\nJoin teaching artist and naturalist Melissa Shultz Jones for our early morning field journaling series. Each month\, you are invited to explore a different aspect of plant life in the Gardens and a new watercolor technique. You can sign up for any number of workshops\, but sign up early\, as group sizes will be intentionally small. Participants will provide their own journal. Watercolors and pencils are provided. Bottled water\, hat\, and sunglasses are recommended. \nLocation:  Meet at the Gardens’ entrance in Blount Plaza \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/field-journaling-with-friends/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Create,Education + Library,Fun,Restore,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Field-Journaling-z19DTI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052204 CREATED:20250520T144451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T144451Z UID:10081783-1749144600-1749153600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:ArtCard - Art Showcase & Benefit DESCRIPTION:ArtCard 2025 benefitting Oasis Counseling for Women & Children. ArtCard is an art showcase and benefitting featuring art starting at $35\, auction items\, live music\, children’s activities\, food and libations! Hosted on the beautiful porches of Oasis this annual event is fun for the whole family! URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/artcard-art-showcase-benefit/ CATEGORIES:3rd Party Fundraiser,Art Cart,Beer,Community,Create,Events,Family Days,Family Festival,Featured Event,Featured Events,Fun Outside,Fundraiser,In-Person Events,Junior Board Events,Music,other-events,Party,Special Event,Special Events,Youth Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2631.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052204 CREATED:20250310T234005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T045504Z UID:10078808-1747994400-1747998000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Designing and Planting Your Raised Bed 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\n\nVictoria Crenshaw\, an experienced organic vegetable gardener and owner of Fleurish Gardens\, joins us in the Bruno Vegetable Garden to discuss the principles of raised bed gardening. In this class\, she will guide you in creating a plan for your garden layout and teach you how to plant your own raised beds. The class will meet under the arbor in the Bruno Vegetable Garden. Hat and sunglasses are recommended. \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 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/designing-and-planting-your-raised-bed/ CATEGORIES:Create,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Creating-Drip-Irrigation-for-Containers-and-Raised-Beds-cJJ8nT.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T113000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052204 CREATED:20250304T230504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T022502Z UID:10078342-1744624800-1744630200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Discover & Explore Media Workshops: Painting with Acrylics and Watercolor 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\n\nJoin teaching artist Erica Scott\, owner of Dabble art studio\, for the next installment of the Gardens’ Discover and Explore workshops. This series of art workshops encourages participants to try new things and play with various mediums. In this session\, participants will learn tips and tricks for painting with acrylics and watercolors and enjoy the process of painting! \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 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/discover-explore-media-workshops-painting-with-acrylics-and-watercolor/ CATEGORIES:Create,Education + Library,Fun,Restore ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/iStock-855269520-NQBzyZ.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052204 CREATED:20250324T164342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T164342Z UID:10079465-1743706800-1743714000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Pregnant in Alabama: Poetry\, Storytelling\, and the Maternal Health Crisis DESCRIPTION:Put on by the DiscourseBHAM Public Lecture Series. \nThe United States is in the midst of a maternal health crisis\, and Alabama is at its epicenter. The statistics are staggering—but numbers alone can’t tell the full story. Too often\, the voices of mothers\, the ones living this reality\, are left unheard. \nIn this powerful and thought-provoking talk\, social worker Dr. Haley Beech moves beyond the data\, using poetry to illuminate the personal experiences behind the numbers. Through verse and storytelling\, she invites us to listen—to truly hear—the stories that statistics can’t capture. This is more than a lecture; it’s an opportunity to engage with the lived realities of pregnant people in Alabama\, to reflect on the urgency of the crisis\, and to recognize the power of personal narratives in shaping change. Women have powerful stories to tell. We just need to be open to hearing them. \nDr. Haley Beech is an adjunct instructor at the University of Alabama Honors College. She earned her PhD in social work in 2023 and her Master’s in social work in 2013 from the University of Alabama. A licensed master social worker\, Haley provides perinatal mental health services at Taproot Therapy Collective. Her passion for this work is rooted in her lived experiences and the many untold stories of mothers’ trauma before\, during\, and after childbirth. Haley is a social worker\, feminist writer\, researcher\, poet\, mother\, partner\, and friend. She lives in Alabaster\, Alabama\, with her two children and miniature schnauzer. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/pregnant-in-alabama-poetry-storytelling-and-the-maternal-health-crisis/ LOCATION:Rojo\, 2921 Highland Ave\, Birmingham\, AL 35205\, USA\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Create,Lecture,Local Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_5274.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR