BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bham Now - ECPv6.15.20//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: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 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:20260410T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T110000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20260302T012504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T012204Z UID:10092790-1775817000-1775818800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Storytime at the Gardens DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nBring your preschoolers and little ones to enjoy a story in the gardens. This storytime fosters a love of reading\, creativity\, and nature. \nLocation: Southern Living Garden (weather permitting) \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\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/storytime-at-the-gardens-10/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs,Fun,storytime at the gardens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/storytime-5GmWwf.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T113000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 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:20260407T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20260211T003904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T040924Z UID:10092223-1775577600-1775581200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:How Can I Help?: Saving Nature with Your Yard 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: How Can I Help?: Saving Nature with Your Yard by Douglas Tallamy \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/how-can-i-help-saving-nature-with-your-yard/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Thyme to Read Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/images-LamA8s.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T120000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 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:20260327T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T110000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20260308T014405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T025507Z UID:10092931-1774607400-1774609200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Storytime at the Gardens DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nBring your preschoolers and little ones to enjoy a story in the gardens. This storytime fosters a love of reading\, creativity\, and nature. \nLocation: Southern Living Garden (weather permitting) \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\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/storytime-at-the-gardens-15/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs,Fun,storytime at the gardens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/storytime-5GmWwf.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T110000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20260302T012501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T012105Z UID:10092789-1774607400-1774609200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Storytime at the Gardens DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nBring your preschoolers and little ones to enjoy a story in the gardens. This storytime fosters a love of reading\, creativity\, and nature. \nLocation: Southern Living Garden (weather permitting) \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\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/storytime-at-the-gardens-9/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs,Fun,storytime at the gardens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/storytime-5GmWwf.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 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:20260509T072642 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T120000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20260227T012407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T023703Z UID:10092758-1774350000-1774353600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Aromi Azaleas – Bred for Alabama’s Climate DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nAround 1970\, Mobile native Dr. Eugene Aromi set out to produce superior blooming azalea hybrids that could stand up to Alabama’s heat and humidity. \nIn pursuit of his goal\, Dr. Aromi carried out over 1\,000 crosses and evaluated over 50\,000 plants—of which he selected just over 100 to be named. Presented by Advanced Master Gardener David Doggett\, this program will review the history of hybridizing azaleas and share beautiful photos of Dr. Aromi’s life work.  \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\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 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/aromi-azaleas-bred-for-alabamas-climate/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/aromi_Mauvilla_Gold-vNqArj.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T113000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20260221T010003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T023404Z UID:10092716-1774002600-1774006200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Playtime at the Gardens DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nJoin us in the Garden Lab where your little ones will experience a unique blend of guided activities\, nature immersive play\, and connection in our sensory garden. For children ages 2-5 years old accompanied by an adult. \nLocation: Outdoor Classroom \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member\nRegister\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/playtime-at-the-gardens-2/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs,Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Playtime-in-the-Gardens-QcEAhN.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T113000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20260205T003703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T021703Z UID:10092068-1773741600-1773747000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:St. Patrick’s Day Dish Gardening 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\nJoin Allison Creel of Blue Rooster Farms to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in this indoor gardening workshop. Participants will each create a seasonal dish garden to take home using a selection of hardy indoor plants\, spring bulbs\, and some wee surprises. Allison will give pointers for keeping your indoor plants at their best. Perfect for beginners and plant lovers alike—no green thumb required. All materials provided. $35 supply fee included.  \nLocation: Outdoor Classroom  \n\n\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 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/st-patricks-day-dish-gardening/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/dish_garden_hires-w0jO74.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T140000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20260219T194007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T194007Z UID:10092317-1773491400-1773496800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:GirlSpring Teen Leaders Group Kickoff + Info Session DESCRIPTION:Girls ages 13-18\, in 7th-12th grade for the 2026-2027 school year\, are invited to join us for a FREE interactive get-to-know you session and learn more about what GirlSpring Springboarders teen leadership program is all about! This event will include icebreakers and get to know you games\, plus snacks and an overview of the program! \nThe Springboarders group works together to create content (articles\, artwork\, poetry) for our by-girls for-girls website\, girlspring.com\, which is a safe\, online platform for girls to share and learn from each other. Girls also help plan programs for their peers\, like our annual STEM Fair\, events with women leaders\, and volunteer days throughout the year. \nRSVP at our event website to secure your spot: https://girlspring.com/girlspring-teen-leaders-group-kick-off-recruitment/ URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/girlspring-teen-leaders-group-kickoff-info-session/ LOCATION:Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest\, 1221 Montgomery Highway\, Vestavia Hills\, AL\, 35216\, us CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Youth Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Springboarders-Teen-Leadership-Group-Spring-2026.png GEO:33.431217193604;-86.787689208984 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest 1221 Montgomery Highway Vestavia Hills AL 35216 us;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1221 Montgomery Highway:geo:-86.787689208984,33.431217193604 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T110000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20260308T013423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T013802Z UID:10092929-1773397800-1773399600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Storytime at the Gardens DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nBring your preschoolers and little ones to enjoy a story in the gardens. This storytime fosters a love of reading\, creativity\, and nature. \nLocation: Southern Living Garden (weather permitting) \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\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/storytime-at-the-gardens-14/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs,Fun,storytime at the gardens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/storytime-5GmWwf.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T110000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20260302T012003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T012005Z UID:10092787-1773397800-1773399600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Storytime at the Gardens DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nBring your preschoolers and little ones to enjoy a story in the gardens. This storytime fosters a love of reading\, creativity\, and nature. \nLocation: Southern Living Garden (weather permitting) \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\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/storytime-at-the-gardens-8/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs,Fun,storytime at the gardens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/storytime-5GmWwf.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T113000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20260221T005903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T012003Z UID:10092731-1772793000-1772796600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Playtime at the Gardens DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nJoin us in the Garden Lab where your little ones will experience a unique blend of guided activities\, nature immersive play\, and connection in our sensory garden. For children ages 2-5 years old accompanied by an adult. \nLocation: Outdoor Classroom \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member\nRegister\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/playtime-at-the-gardens/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs,Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Playtime-in-the-Gardens-QcEAhN.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20260211T003613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T012415Z UID:10092222-1772553600-1772557200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Birding to Change the World 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: Birding to Change the World by Trish O’Kane \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/birding-to-change-the-world/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Thyme to Read Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Birding-to-Change-the-World_Trish-OKane-tfn049.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T100000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20260224T160501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T160501Z UID:10092739-1772526600-1772532000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Red Mountain Community School Open House & Sampling DESCRIPTION:Join us Tuesday\, March 3\, or April 14\, 2026\, at 8:45 am for a Sampling of Red Mountain Community School\, 500 40th Street South\, Avondale. This is an offering for families to join us for a tour and get a short introduction to our distinctives. Please let us know through email if you would like to join us. \nMission\nRed Mountain Community School\, a Choose Act school for 2026/27\, is an educational offering to the families of Birmingham\, Alabama in the Charlotte Mason tradition. We are an intentionally small (K-12) day school devoted to educating the whole person. Our program is especially designed to foster relationships within a rich and varied curriculum of books\, materials and experiences. Regular outings\, a healthy atmosphere of respect and care\, habits that develop life-long learners\, family involvement\, and consistent exposure to fruitful ideas are Red Mountain distinctives. We are informed by the following questions and keep them before us each day: ‘What is best for children?’ “What impact do our educational practices have on the mind\, body and spirit of our students and families?’ and “How can our school be a gift to our city and its residents?” URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/red-mountain-community-school-open-house-sampling/ CATEGORIES:Early Childhood,Education + Library,Educational,EDUCATIONAL EVENT,Featured Event,Local Events,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-23-at-12.54.27-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T143000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20251221T102101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T011902Z UID:10088793-1772197200-1772202600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:The Foundations of Japanese Garden Design DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nJoin Friends’ horticulturist Julia Adams for a guided stroll through the Japanese Garden and discover the design principles that have shaped these timeless landscapes for centuries. You will learn how elements like water\, stone\, and plants work together to create harmony in the landscape. \n\n\n\n\n\nINSTRUCTOR: Julia Adams\nJulia Adams is the FBBG horticulturist for the Japanese Garden. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in hospitality and tourism management aswell as a degree in plant sciences\, concentrating in public horticulture. Previously\, she served as an intern at Denver Botanic Gardens where she worked closely with the director of the Japanese Garden and the bonsai horticulturist. She also served at Hesler Biology Greenhouses and volunteered at UT Gardens in Knoxville. \n\n\nLocation: Japanese 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-foundations-of-japanese-garden-design/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/japanese_garden_bridge-TS5Rek.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20251221T101807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T004902Z UID:10088792-1771412400-1771416000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Growing an Affordable Garden DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nGardening supplies and materials can often be a steep investment. In this class you will learn how to grow a beautiful\, thriving vegetable garden without breaking the bank! Alabama Cooperative Extension Agent Bethany O’Rear will introduce simple money-saving methods along with her tried-and-true tips for growing vegetables at home. Perfect for gardeners of all levels looking to grow more while spending less. \n\n\n\n\n\nINSTRUCTOR: Bethany O’Rear\nBethany O’Rear is an extension agent at Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) specializing in home horticulture and commercial landscaping. She earned her bachelor’s degree in ornamental horticulture at Auburn University and has been an extension agent for 15 years. She also appears on WBRC 6 News for “Ask the Gardener” segments. \n\n\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/growing-an-affordable-garden/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/affordable_gardening-Xujc8x.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20251221T101804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T003402Z UID:10088791-1770721200-1770724800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Planting for Our Future: A Homeowner’s Guide to Ecological Gardening DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nLearn how native plants can transform your yard into a thriving habitat that supports pollinators\, birds\, and the larger food web. Join Sarah Wolak\, co-owner of Nemophily Natives in Auburn\, as she shares the ecological benefits of planting natives and offers practical tips for incorporating them in a beautiful\, life-supporting home landscape. \n\n\n\n\n\nINSTRUCTOR: Sarah Wolak\nSarah Wolak is the co-owner of Nemophily Natives\, a plant business that focuses on native plants in Auburn\, Alabama. Sarah earned her degree in wildlife ecology & conservation from the University of Florida. After time spent as a field biologist and graduate student\, she began growing native plants. She moved to Auburn after a 4-year stint in Scotland and learned how to propagate native plants. \n\n\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/planting-for-our-future-a-homeowners-guide-to-ecological-gardening/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BBG_GYC_June2021_407-i5WEQc.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T120000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20251116T044204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T003402Z UID:10088198-1770375600-1770379200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Basics of Backyard Composting DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nLearn how to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich\, healthy compost for your garden. Alabama Urban Extension Agent Bronson Lubresky will cover composting basics\, troubleshooting tips\, and practical techniques to create nutrient-packed soil right in your backyard. Perfect for gardeners looking to reduce waste and boost garden health naturally. \n\n\n\n\n\nINSTRUCTOR: Bronson Lubresky\nBronson Lubresky is an urban regional extension agent for Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES). He graduated from Auburn University with a degree innursery and greenhouse management and horticultural science. Previously\, he was a crop production specialist for O’o Farms in Maui\, Hawaii. He is also a certified arborist. \n\n\nLocation: Adventure Classroom & 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/basics-of-backyard-composting/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bronson_compost-xrSTug.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20251116T044202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T003502Z UID:10088197-1770134400-1770138000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Rules for Visiting: A Novel 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: Rules for Visiting: a Novelby Jessica Francis Kane \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/rules-for-visiting-a-novel/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Thyme to Read Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/rules_for_visiting-X05Guk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T120000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20251116T043911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T003501Z UID:10088196-1768905000-1768910400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Hydrangea Winter Pruning & Propagation DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nPanicle and smooth hydrangeas are the two hydrangea species that bloom on new wood and benefit from annual late winter pruning. The pruning methods for these species differ\, each tailored to achieve optimal plant form and maximum blooms. Advanced Master Gardener David Doggett returns to the Gardens to lead a hands-on workshop that will demonstrate the different pruning techniques and explain how plant stems removed in the pruning process can be prepared as hardwood cuttings for easy propagation of these hydrangeas. Participants will take home a 6-pack of hydrangea cuttings they have prepared themselves. Bring your pruners; other supplies will be provided. \n\n\n\n\n\nINSTRUCTOR: David Doggett \nA Jefferson County Master Gardener since 2010\, David Doggett serves as the President of the Alabama Hydrangea Society and gives guided tours of Aldridge Gardens. David is an advanced master gardener skilled in hydrangea propagation as well as Japanese maple grafting. \n\n\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/hydrangea-winter-pruning-propagation/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Winter-Website-Cover-Photos-hZhCIW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T120000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20251116T043905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T003401Z UID:10088195-1768471200-1768478400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Dried Floral Wreath-Making Workshop DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nDried flowers are enjoying a renaissance in design and crafts. Immune to winter’s chill and the fading of the growing season\, they bring warmth\, texture\, and a touch of wild beauty to your home. Join Tanis Clifton from Happy Trails Flower Farm as she discusses her process for drying botanicals and demonstrates how to use dried flowers to create charming winter arrangements and wreaths that last all season long. Each guest will design a one-of-a-kind wreath using a 6-inch grapevine base\, thoughtfully adorned with a selection of Tanis’s hand-dried flowers and foliage. All materials provided. No experience needed! \nWhat to expect: \n• A brief introduction to growing and preserving flowers and foliage.• Step-by-step guidance on designing and assembling your mini wreath. • Tips on working with dried flowers for a lasting and elegant design.• A fun\, relaxed environment to explore your creativity for any occasion. \n\n\n\n\n\nINSTRUCTOR: Tanis Clifton\nA first-generation floral farmer\, Tanis Clifton (left) is the co-owner of Happy Trails Flower Farm. Located in northeast Mississippi\, the farm specializes in growing flowers for floral designers\, specialty shops\, special events\, and for sale at Pepper Place Farmers Market. Tanis grows hundreds of varieties of foliage\, flowers\, cotton\, pods\, and other botanical elements throughout the year. \n\n\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/hand-dried-floral-wreath-making-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Restore ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Caring-for-Gardening-Tools-1-brC94z.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T190000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20251116T043904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T003402Z UID:10088194-1767893400-1767898800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Matcha Tea Making: From Leaf to Bowl DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nExplore the world of matcha—from how it’s grown and processed to the graceful rituals of the Japanese tea ceremony and its history in our city. Josh Haynes\, chef at Alloy Thai\, will demonstrate traditional techniques for preparing matcha alongside Ritsuko Asano\, who has been teaching Urasenke tea for over 20 years. Participants will enjoy a mindful\, hands-on experience with the opportunity to whisk their own bowl of tea. \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/matcha-tea-making-from-leaf-to-bowl/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Restore,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Untitled-design-1-BU8Xdb.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20251116T043902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T003909Z UID:10088193-1767715200-1767718800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World 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 Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer \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-serviceberry-abundance-and-reciprocity-in-the-natural-world/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Thyme to Read Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/serviceberry-g4ivpN.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20251116T043611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T014805Z UID:10088192-1766053800-1766059200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Caring for Your Gardening Tools 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\nWinter is a great time to restore your well-loved gardening tools. Correctly caring for and maintaining your tools will increase their longevity and improve the health of your plants. In this hands-on workshop\, Katelyn Bahr\, horticulturist for our specialty gardens\, will demonstrate how to properly clean\, sharpen\, and store hand tools. She’ll also introduce you to a few of her favorite “essential” gardening tools\, which make great holiday gifts! Bring along your pruners\, a trowel\, loppers\, or a soil knife to sanitize and sharpen during the class. Please refrain from bringing in any power tools or large items\, such as a long-handled shovel or pitchfork. \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/caring-for-your-gardening-tools-2/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Caring-for-Gardening-Tools-dFVVP8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20251116T043608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T043608Z UID:10088191-1764691200-1764694800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:The Peace of Wild Things 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 Peace of Wild Things by Wendell Berry \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 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/the-peace-of-wild-things/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Thyme to Read Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/peace_wild_things-gGhcrI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T110000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20250828T073004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T043607Z UID:10084065-1763460000-1763463600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Creating a Rock 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\nAlso known as alpine gardens or rockeries\, rock gardens provide numerous benefits for both the homeowner and the environment. In this class you will learn different ways of using stone to construct habitats and create solutions for challenging spaces in your garden. Come along with environmental educator and habitat gardener Michelle Reynolds as she takes you on a virtual tour of some of her favorite wild places featuring rocky trails\, glades\, bluffs\, creek beds\, and scree. We’ll explore plant communities the rocky nooks and gravely soils support\, and view examples of how to mimic these types of habitats in garden settings. \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-rock-garden/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Create,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rock-Garden-2-xWtnk4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T113000 DTSTAMP:20260509T072642 CREATED:20250829T073506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T110308Z UID:10084077-1763116200-1763119800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Storytime at the Gardens DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nJoin us with your preschooler for a story at the Gardens! Meet us in the Southern Living Garden. This program is designed to promote a love of reading\, creativity\, and nature\, all while gaining the benefits of visiting the Gardens and being outdoors. \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\nBecome a member\n\n\n\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/storytime-at-the-gardens-7/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs,Fun,storytime at the gardens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Storytime-at-the-Gardens-YyAVEh.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR