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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T143000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
CREATED:20251221T102101Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T120000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
CREATED:20251116T044204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T003402Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
CREATED:20251116T043911Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
CREATED:20251116T043905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T003401Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
CREATED:20251116T043904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T003402Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
CREATED:20250826T065021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T110307Z
UID:10084048-1763114400-1763119800@bhamnow.com
SUMMARY:Tree Medicine Plant Walk
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 clinical-functional herbalist Cameron Strouss for a winding exploration through the Garden’s living pharmacy of trees. We’ll identify medicinal giants hiding in plain sight\, discuss their traditional and modern applications\, and learn practical ways to incorporate tree medicine into your daily life. You will learn what botanical elders like the nervine tulip poplar and the immune-supporting cedar have to offer. Perfect for herbal enthusiasts of all levels seeking to deepen their connection with trees as herbal allies. \nLocation: Blount Plaza \n\n\n          \n \nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\nbecome a member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund. \n\n\n\n\n\n						\n							Add to calendar						 \n\n\n\n									\n										Google Calendar									\n								\n\n									\n										iCalendar									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook 365									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook Live
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/tree-medicine-plant-walk/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Restore,Study
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
CREATED:20250918T084803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T100611Z
UID:10084733-1762509600-1762513200@bhamnow.com
SUMMARY:Garden Workshop
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\nIn this workshop\, we will be creating floral arrangements from the cut flower garden in our Outdoor Classroom. This experience encourages hands-on learning\, sensory exploration\, and teamwork as little ones and their caregivers work together to make a bouquetto take home. This activity will be followed by exploratory playtime in the garden. \nLocation: Outdoor Classroom  \n\n\n          \n \nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\nbecome a member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund. \n\n\n\n\n\n						\n							Add to calendar						 \n\n\n\n									\n										Google Calendar									\n								\n\n									\n										iCalendar									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook 365									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook Live
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/garden-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs,Fun
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
CREATED:20250829T073505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T100602Z
UID:10084076-1762336800-1762344000@bhamnow.com
SUMMARY:Cloning & Other Propagation Techniques
DESCRIPTION:#image-595 + picture img {\n      –focal-point: 50% 50%;\n    } \n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n            Native Propagation Master Series\n           \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					 \n					\n				 | 			\n			\n							 \n\n\n\nJoin Keith Turney for a weekly three-part master series devoted to the propagation of native plants. Classes are designed for the avid gardener\, horticulturist\, or conservationist who would like to increase their skill in multiplying the plants already in their landscape and expand their understanding of the life cycles of our native flora. \nEach session will cover a different facet of plant propagation beginning with seed collection. The series will finish with a crash course on cuttings\, divisions\, and other interesting methods of “cloning” native plants. Each of the workshops require a separate registration and registration fee. Feel free to register for one session or all three! \n\n\n          \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\nbecome a member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund. \n\n\n\n\n\n						\n							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									\n								\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n   \n\n\n            Seed Collection & Processing\n          \n\n            Wednesday\, October 22 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\n           \nJoin Keith Turney for a weekly three-part master series devoted to the propagation of native plants. Classes are designed for the avid gardener\, horticulturist\, or conservationist who would like to… \n\n      \n      Learn more \n    \n  \n \n \n\n\n   \n\n\n            Principles of Seed Propagation\n          \n\n            Wednesday\, October 29 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\n           \nJoin Keith Turney for a weekly three-part master series devoted to the propagation of native plants. Classes are designed for the avid gardener\, horticulturist\, or conservationist who would like to… \n\n      \n      Learn more \n    \n  \n \n \n\n\n   \n\n\n            Creating a Rock Garden\n          \n\n            Tuesday\, November 18 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm\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… \n\n      \n      Learn more
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/cloning-other-propagation-techniques/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
CREATED:20250828T073002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T100602Z
UID:10084064-1762272000-1762275600@bhamnow.com
SUMMARY:The Last Garden in England
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 Last Garden in England by Julia Kelly \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-last-garden-in-england/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Thyme to Read Book Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
CREATED:20250829T073503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T095109Z
UID:10084075-1761732000-1761739200@bhamnow.com
SUMMARY:Principles of Seed Propagation
DESCRIPTION:#image-595 + picture img {\n      –focal-point: 50% 50%;\n    } \n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n            Native Propagation Master Series\n           \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					 \n					\n				 | 			\n			\n							 \n\n\n\nJoin Keith Turney for a weekly three-part master series devoted to the propagation of native plants. Classes are designed for the avid gardener\, horticulturist\, or conservationist who would like to increase their skill in multiplying the plants already in their landscape and expand their understanding of the life cycles of our native flora. \nEach session will cover a different facet of plant propagation beginning with seed collection. The series will finish with a crash course on cuttings\, divisions\, and other interesting methods of “cloning” native plants. Each of the workshops require a separate registration and registration fee. Feel free to register for one session or all three! \n\n\n          \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\nbecome a member\n\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									\n								\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n   \n\n\n            Seed Collection & Processing\n          \n\n            Wednesday\, October 22 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\n           \nJoin Keith Turney for a weekly three-part master series devoted to the propagation of native plants. Classes are designed for the avid gardener\, horticulturist\, or conservationist who would like to… \n\n      \n      Learn more \n    \n  \n \n \n\n\n   \n\n\n            Cloning & Other Propagation Techniques\n          \n\n            Wednesday\, November 5 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\n           \nJoin Keith Turney for a weekly three-part master series devoted to the propagation of native plants. Classes are designed for the avid gardener\, horticulturist\, or conservationist who would like to… \n\n      \n      Learn more \n    \n  \n \n \n\n\n   \n\n\n            Creating a Rock Garden\n          \n\n            Tuesday\, November 18 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm\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… \n\n      \n      Learn more
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/principles-of-seed-propagation/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
CREATED:20250829T073012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T093902Z
UID:10084074-1761301800-1761305400@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-6/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs,Fun,storytime at the gardens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
CREATED:20250829T073003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T093902Z
UID:10084073-1761127200-1761134400@bhamnow.com
SUMMARY:Seed Collection & Processing
DESCRIPTION:#image-595 + picture img {\n      –focal-point: 50% 50%;\n    } \n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n            Native Propagation Master Series\n           \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					 \n					\n				 | 			\n			\n							 \n\n\n\nJoin Keith Turney for a weekly three-part master series devoted to the propagation of native plants. Classes are designed for the avid gardener\, horticulturist\, or conservationist who would like to increase their skill in multiplying the plants already in their landscape and expand their understanding of the life cycles of our native flora. \nEach session will cover a different facet of plant propagation beginning with seed collection. The series will finish with a crash course on cuttings\, divisions\, and other interesting methods of “cloning” native plants. Each of the workshops require a separate registration and registration fee. Feel free to register for one session or all three! \n\n\n          \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\nbecome a member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund. \n\n\n\n\n\n						\n							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									\n								\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n   \n\n\n            Principles of Seed Propagation\n          \n\n            Wednesday\, October 29 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\n           \nJoin Keith Turney for a weekly three-part master series devoted to the propagation of native plants. Classes are designed for the avid gardener\, horticulturist\, or conservationist who would like to… \n\n      \n      Learn more \n    \n  \n \n \n\n\n   \n\n\n            Cloning & Other Propagation Techniques\n          \n\n            Wednesday\, November 5 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\n           \nJoin Keith Turney for a weekly three-part master series devoted to the propagation of native plants. Classes are designed for the avid gardener\, horticulturist\, or conservationist who would like to… \n\n      \n      Learn more \n    \n  \n \n \n\n\n   \n\n\n            Creating a Rock Garden\n          \n\n            Tuesday\, November 18 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm\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… \n\n      \n      Learn more
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/seed-collection-processing/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
CREATED:20250826T065020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T093611Z
UID:10084047-1760713200-1760716800@bhamnow.com
SUMMARY:An Afternoon In Toshinan
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\nA form of hospitality and warmth towards guests and strangers\, Chado or “The Way of Tea” is an integral part of Japanese culture\, centered on the ceremonial preparation and presentation of matcha. This fall the Gardens extends a rare invitation to visit our Toshinan\, one of the most authentic Japanese teahouses outside of Japan. Step away from the hectic pace of modern life and inside the tea house to savor a bowl of tea with hosts Ritsuko Asano and Josh Haynes along with members of the Urasenke Association of Birmingham. In keeping with cultural tradition visitors are required to follow traditional Japanese practices when entering Toshinan (more information at registration). \n\nSince the tea ceremony will take place on the tatami floor\, we kindly request that you refrain from wearing jeans. Please wear pants or skirts that cover your knees. Kimonos are also welcome.\nShoes are not permitted in the tea house; please wear new\, white socks.\nTo ensure everyone can enjoy the aroma of matcha\, please refrain from wearing perfumes or cologne.\nPlease remove accessories such as watches\, rings\, bracelets\, and facial piercings to avoid scratching the tea sets.\nYou will sit on your knees or sit cross-legged for the ceremony so dress comfortably. Stools will be provided if needed.\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							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/an-afternoon-in-toshinan-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Restore,Study
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
CREATED:20250826T065011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T093611Z
UID:10084046-1760706000-1760709600@bhamnow.com
SUMMARY:An Afternoon In Toshinan
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\nA form of hospitality and warmth towards guests and strangers\, Chado or “The Way of Tea” is an integral part of Japanese culture\, centered on the ceremonial preparation and presentation of matcha. This fall the Gardens extends a rare invitation to visit our Toshinan\, one of the most authentic Japanese teahouses outside of Japan. Step away from the hectic pace of modern life and inside the tea house to savor a bowl of tea with hosts Ritsuko Asano and Josh Haynes along with members of the Urasenke Association of Birmingham. In keeping with cultural tradition visitors are required to follow traditional Japanese practices when entering Toshinan (more information at registration). \n\nSince the tea ceremony will take place on the tatami floor\, we kindly request that you refrain from wearing jeans. Please wear pants or skirts that cover your knees. Kimonos are also welcome.\nShoes are not permitted in the tea house; please wear new\, white socks.\nTo ensure everyone can enjoy the aroma of matcha\, please refrain from wearing perfumes or cologne.\nPlease remove accessories such as watches\, rings\, bracelets\, and facial piercings to avoid scratching the tea sets.\nYou will sit on your knees or sit cross-legged for the ceremony so dress comfortably. Stools will be provided if needed.\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							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/an-afternoon-in-toshinan/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Restore,Study
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
CREATED:20250904T075004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T093610Z
UID:10084532-1760695200-1760698800@bhamnow.com
SUMMARY:Garden Pop-Up
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 us in our newly planted Garden Lab where your little ones can explore and learn within the wonderful world of gardening and nature through play and creative\, hands-on activities. Space is limited to ensure a small playgroup. \nLocation: Outdoor Classroom | For children ages 2–5 with an adult \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/garden-pop-up/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs,Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
CREATED:20250826T065002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T093603Z
UID:10084045-1760169600-1760176800@bhamnow.com
SUMMARY:Fall Birding in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:#image-595 + picture img {\n      –focal-point: 50% 50%;\n    } \n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					 \n					\n				 | 			\n			\n							 \n\n\n\n\nFall is an excellent time for bird watching in the Gardens!  Southbound migrants and early winter arrivals alike are readily observed as they partake of the feast of nature’s bounty.  You are invited to spend the morning with current secretary and long-time member of the Alabama Audubon Society Greg Harber on the trails in the Kaul Wildflower Garden in search of the thrushes\, vireos\, warblers\, tanagers\, sparrows and finches sure to be on the move and in need of a meal this time of year! Participants will meet in the gazebo in the Kaul Wildflower Garden. You may bring your own field guide. Binoculars and a limited number of field guides will be provided. \nLocation: Kaul Wildflower Garden \n\n\n          \n \nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\nBecome a member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund. \n\n\n\n\n\n						\n							Add to calendar						 \n\n\n\n									\n										Google Calendar									\n								\n\n									\n										iCalendar									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook 365									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook Live
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/fall-birding-in-the-gardens/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
CREATED:20250829T072504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T093602Z
UID:10084072-1760092200-1760095800@bhamnow.com
SUMMARY:Storytime at the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:| 			\n			\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-3/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs,Fun,storytime at the gardens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
CREATED:20250826T064508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T093603Z
UID:10084044-1760004000-1760009400@bhamnow.com
SUMMARY:The Shady World of Bryophytes
DESCRIPTION:#image-595 + picture img {\n      –focal-point: 50% 50%;\n    } \n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					 \n					\n				 | 			\n			\n							 \n\n\n\n\nEasily overlooked due to their size\, bryophytes (mosses\, liverworts\, and hornworts) play a critical role in ecosystems and serve as indicators of environmental conditions such as air and soil quality. Curtis Hansen\, plant collections manager at the Auburn University Museum of Natural History\, returns to the Gardens to discuss the characteristics used to distinguish these non-vascular plants from one another in the field. Registrants will learn about the evolution\, reproduction\, and unique ecological benefits of some of the oldest and smallest plants on earth as we walk through the gardens to find them. \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/the-shady-world-of-bryophytes/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
CREATED:20250828T071504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T093603Z
UID:10084063-1759852800-1759856400@bhamnow.com
SUMMARY:Taming the Potted Beast: The Strange and Sensational History of the Not-So-Humble Houseplant
DESCRIPTION:Thyme to Read Book Club\n           \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: Taming the Potted Beast: The Strange and Sensational History of the Not-So-Humble Houseplant by Molly Williams \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/taming-the-potted-beast-the-strange-and-sensational-history-of-the-not-so-humble-houseplant/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Thyme to Read Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081140
CREATED:20250826T064503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T090603Z
UID:10084043-1758967200-1758970800@bhamnow.com
SUMMARY:Fall Community Harvest
DESCRIPTION:#image-595 + picture img {\n      –focal-point: 50% 50%;\n    } \n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					 \n					\n				 | 			\n			\n							 \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in the vegetable garden for our end-of-the-summer community harvest. Harvest time in the Gardens is the perfect time to get your hands dirty and experience the joy of being in a vegetable garden. Specialty Garden Horticulturist Katelyn Bahr will teach you how to properly harvest what the Gardens has been growing all summer such as sweet potatoes and peppers. The harvested produce will go to The Foundry\, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program in Birmingham. \nLocation: Bruno Vegetable Garden \n\n\n          \n \nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nregister\nBecome a member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund. \n\n\n\n\n\n						\n							Add to calendar						 \n\n\n\n									\n										Google Calendar									\n								\n\n									\n										iCalendar									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook 365									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook Live
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/fall-community-harvest/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Special Events
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