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: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:20260521T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T045204 CREATED:20260228T013006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T052702Z UID:10092771-1779361200-1779364800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Rooted in Roses: The Journey to Beautiful Blooms DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nKnown to many as America’s Favorite Rose Gardener or the Redneck Rosarian\, Chris VanCleave has spent decades with dirt under his nails and passion in his heart\, growing roses that inspire beauty and connection. In this presentation Chris will introduce the fundamentals of rose care tailored for Alabama’s climate. \nAttendees will learn how to select the right varieties\, prepare soil\, water and fertilize effectively\, prune for healthy growth\, and manage seasonal challenges. \nPerfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners\, this session provides practical tips to help your roses thrive and bloom beautifully year after year. \nLocation: Hodges Room \nInstructor: Chris VanCleave \nChris VanCleave isn’t just a gardener; he’s a storyteller\, teacher\, and tireless champion for the world’s most beloved flower: the rose. Known to many as “America’s Favorite Rose Gardener\,” Chris has spent decades with dirt under his nails and passion in his heart\, growing roses that inspire beauty and connection. \nWhether he’s tending blooms in his Alabama garden\, speaking to a crowd\, or sharing tips online\, Chris’s mission is simple—to help more people discover the joy\, wonder\, and history wrapped up in every rose petal. For him\, growing roses isn’t just about flowers…it’s about nurturing something that brings people together\, stirs memories\, and brightens the everyday.  \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/rooted-in-roses-the-journey-to-beautiful-blooms/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Rooted_in_roses2-apDc8m.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T045204 CREATED:20260302T012803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T014306Z UID:10092794-1779445800-1779447600@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-13/ 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:20260522T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T045204 CREATED:20260309T014305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T052702Z UID:10092941-1779445800-1779447600@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-28/ 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:20260526T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T045204 CREATED:20260225T010602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T052702Z UID:10092744-1779786000-1779796800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Grab Your Passport DESCRIPTION:« Children’s Summer Camp\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n | \n \n \n\n\n\nExplore plants from across the globe and learn about their incredibly diverse climates and cultures. Visit Asia in the Japanese Garden; explore the deserts and tropics of India in the Conservatory; experience European-style gardens in the Dunn Formal Rose Garden; and tour the African savanna in Kaul Wildflower Garden. \n4-day summer camp | Tuesday\, May 26—Friday\, May 29 | 9 a.m.—noon For children 4 years old–rising 3rd grade \nMonday\, February 2 | 10 a.m. Registration opens for members at the Family level and above.Monday\, February 16 | 10 a.m.Registration opens to the public. \n\n\n \n \n*Family level and above \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\nAges 4–5\nEntering Grades K–1\nEntering Grades 2–3\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/grab-your-passport/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Summer Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/grab_passport-otDr2M.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T045204 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:20260528T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T045204 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:20260421T045204 CREATED:20260309T014405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T052703Z UID:10092943-1779994800-1780002000@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-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:20260601T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T045204 CREATED:20260305T012505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T052801Z UID:10092832-1780304400-1780315200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Garden to Table DESCRIPTION:« Children’s Summer Camp\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n | \n \n \n\n\n\nScience you can eat! Learn where our food comes from\, how to grow it\, and how to prepare recipes using ingredients found in the Gardens. We’ll “eat the rainbow” and learn what nutrients are provided by brightly colored fruits and vegetables to help keep us healthy and strong. As we explore Bruno Vegetable Garden\, the Herb Terrace\, and fruit trees in the Conservatory\, we’ll also learn about composting and how to turn kitchen scraps into healthy soil. \nMonday\, June 1—Friday\, June 5 | 9 a.m.—noonFor children 4 years old–rising 3rd grade \nMonday\, February 2 | 10 a.m.Registration opens for members at the Family level and above.Monday\, February 16 | 10 a.m.Registration opens to the public. \n\n\n \n \n*Family level and above \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\nAges 4–5\nEntering Grades K–1\nEntering Grades 2-3\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/garden-to-table/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Summer Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/garden_table2-j1IOzB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T045204 CREATED:20260305T012510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T052802Z UID:10092833-1780416000-1780419600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms\, Moon Gardens\, and Other Marvels of the Dark 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: Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms\, Moon Gardens\, and Other Marvels of the Dark by Leigh Ann Henion \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/night-magic-adventures-among-glowworms-moon-gardens-and-other-marvels-of-the-dark/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Thyme to Read Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/images-1-lyPXWs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T045204 CREATED:20260305T012801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T052802Z UID:10092834-1780480800-1780488000@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. \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 \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/ 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:20260608T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T045204 CREATED:20260310T015113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T052803Z UID:10092955-1780909200-1780920000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Nature’s Engineers DESCRIPTION:« Children’s Summer Camp\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n | \n \n \n\n\n\nDid you know that a lot of buildings\, machines\, and technology created by humans have been inspired by animals\, birds\, and insects? In this camp\, we’ll study some of the most intriguing designs of the animal and insect kingdom—such as spiderwebs\, bird nests\, and beaver dams—and then create our own nature-inspired structures. \nMonday\, June 8—Friday\, June 12 | 9 a.m.—noonFor children 4 years old–rising 3rd grade  \nMonday\, February 2 | 10 a.m.Registration opens for members at the Family level and above.Monday\, February 16 | 10 a.m.Registration opens to the public. \n\n\n \n \n*Family level and above \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\n\nAges 4–5\nEntering grades K–1\nEntering grades 2–3\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/natures-engineers/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Summer Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nature_engineer-57KG8u.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T045204 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:20260615T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T045204 CREATED:20260318T024303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T052803Z UID:10093035-1781514000-1781524800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Plant Believe It or Not DESCRIPTION:« Children’s Summer Camp\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n | \n \n \n\n\n\nIn this camp\, we’ll see how scientists and engineers are creating new solutions to difficult problems—like building a faster Mars rover or designing a more accurate robot hand—all by studying plants! Jump into the wild and wacky world of plants such as tumbleweeds\, Venus flytraps\, and sunflowers to learn how they adapt to their environments in amazing ways. \n4-day summer camp | Monday\, June 15—Thursday\, June 18 | 9 a.m.—noon \n For children 5 years old–rising 6th grade \nMonday\, February 2 | 10 a.m.Registration opens for members at the Family level and above.Monday\, February 16 | 10 a.m.Registration opens to the public. \n\n\n \n \n*Family level and above \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\nEntering Grades K–1\nEntering Grades 2–3\nEntering Grades 4–6\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/plant-believe-it-or-not/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Summer Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/plant_believe_or_not-ZXaZnG.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T045204 CREATED:20260327T030201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T052902Z UID:10096978-1782118800-1782129600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Garden Artists DESCRIPTION:« Children’s Summer Camp\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n | \n \n \n\n\n\nRoll up your sleeves and express your creativity using natural materials to make all sorts of art inspired by the beauty of the natural world around us. We’ll learn how to study patterns\, colors\, shapes\, and lines in nature and sharpen our observation skills. We’ll also take a walk to study sculptures in the Gardens and see how they enhance the garden landscapes. \nMonday\, June 22—Friday\, June 26 | 9 a.m.—noonFor children 4 years old–rising 3rd grade \nMonday\, February 2 | 10 a.m.Registration opens for members at the Family level and above.Monday\, February 16 | 10 a.m.Registration opens to the public. \n\n\n \n \n*Family level and above \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\nAges 4–5\nEntering Grades K–1\nEntering Grades 2–3\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/garden-artists/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Summer Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/garden_artists-1-MxXP6p.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T045204 CREATED:20260412T051302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T052902Z UID:10098008-1783328400-1783339200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Enchanted Forest DESCRIPTION:« Children’s Summer Camp\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n | \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Gardens are brimming with enchantment if you know where to look. Through storytelling and imaginative play\, we’ll discover the hidden magic of the Gardens as we explore forest habitats and miniature worlds found beneath leaves and rocks\, where fairies and gnomes may roam. We’ll also create and build a fairy or gnome house to take home. \nMonday\, July 6—Friday\, July 10 | 9 a.m.—noonFor children 4 years old–rising 3rd grade \nMonday\, February 2 | 10 a.m.Registration opens for members at the Family level and above.Monday\, February 16 | 10 a.m.Registration opens to the public. \n\n\n \n \n*Family level and above \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\nAges 4–5\nEntering Grades K–1\nEntering Grades 2–3\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/enchanted-forest/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Summer Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/enchanted_forest26-BPgk5F.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T045204 CREATED:20260412T051306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T052903Z UID:10098009-1783440000-1783443600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:How Flowers Made our World: The Story of Nature’s Revolutionaries 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 Flowers Made our World: The Story of Nature’s Revolutionaries by David Haskell \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-flowers-made-our-world-the-story-of-natures-revolutionaries/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Thyme to Read Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/m-1-YK115p.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T045204 CREATED:20260414T052404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T052903Z UID:10098015-1783933200-1783944000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Bugs at Work DESCRIPTION:« Children’s Summer Camp\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n | \n \n \n\n\n\nSmall yet mighty\, insects are “the little things that run the world\,” as the naturalist E.O. Wilson said. They may be creepy and crawly\, but they also help maintain healthy soil\, keep rivers clean\, vacuum up scraps\, eliminate pests\, and pollinate all sorts of plants to keep our ecosystem going. “Bug out” with us about all the different ways insects benefit the environment and discover ways to support them. \nMonday\, July 13—Friday\, July 17 | 9 a.m.—noonFor children 4 years old–rising 3rd grade \nMonday\, February 2 | 10 a.m.Registration opens for members at the Family level and above.Monday\, February 16 | 10 a.m.Registration opens to the public. \n\n\n \n \n*Family level and above \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\nAges 4–5\nEntering Grades K–1\nEntering Grades 2-3\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/bugs-at-work/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Summer Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/bugs_at_work-Z0m294.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T045204 CREATED:20260421T052903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T052903Z UID:10098078-1784538000-1784548800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Nature’s Music Makers DESCRIPTION:« Children’s Summer Camp\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n | \n \n \n\n\n\nWhether it’s the wind rustling through the leaves\, cheerful birdsong\, a buzzing bee\, or water burbling in a stream\, the Gardens are filled with music. In this camp\, we’ll explore rhythm and sound in nature and learn where these sounds come from—and how and why they are made. We’ll make our own handmade windchimes\, rattles\, and other instruments inspired by nature’s songs. \nMonday\, July 20—Friday\, July 24 | 9 a.m.—noon For children 4 years old–rising 3rd grade \nMonday\, February 2 | 10 a.m.Registration opens for members at the Family level and above.Monday\, February 16 | 10 a.m.Registration opens to the public. \n\n\n \n \n*Family level and above \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\nAges 4–5\nEntering Grades K–1\nEntering Grades 2–3\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/natures-music-makers/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Summer Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/music_makers-Q7PYQ6.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR