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SUMMARY:Alabama Biodiversity Walk
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URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/alabama-biodiversity-walk/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Restore,Study
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T160000
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SUMMARY:Garden Spells
DESCRIPTION:Garden Spells\n      \n\n            Thyme to Read\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: Garden Spellsby Sarah Addison Allen \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/garden-spells/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Thyme to Read Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T122058
CREATED:20250422T160356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T160356Z
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SUMMARY:Saint Paul A.M.E Book Drive
DESCRIPTION:Saint Paul A.M.E Church is creating a mobile library for the community of Fairfield. All ages will be able to check out a book from the church on Sundays after 10:00 am service. To stock the library Saint Paul A.M.E Church is hosting its FIRST EVER BOOK DRIVE! Come by on Saturday\, May 3rd at 12:00 pm to 6513 Avenue E\, Fairfield Al 35064 to drop your old or new books and stay to enjoy free food\, games and music! Books for all age ranges is accepted. If you cannot attend the event but still would like to donate books we will be accepting books Sunday\, May 4th 9:00 am-12:30pm
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/saint-paul-a-m-e-book-drive/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,EDUCATIONAL EVENT,Family Days,Religious,Youth,Youth Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T122058
CREATED:20250317T233855Z
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SUMMARY:Wagging Tales Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Trussville Public Library’s new animal adoption festival is making its debut! On Saturday\, May 3rd\, we’re inviting 3 local shelters and rescues to bring some of their best companions to the library to find a forever home. Outside the library\, we’ll have adoptable dogs available for meeting and playing with! Inside the library\, we’ll have a relaxing adoptable cat room! We’ll also be hosting free library programs throughout the day\, a “Flea” Market with local vendors\, food trucks\, an author event with poet Charles Ghigna\, and more!
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/wagging-tales-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Trussville Public Library\, 201 Parkway Dr\, Trussville\, AL\, 35173\, US
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Craft Class,Education + Library,Family Festival,Family Friendly Programs,Festival,Food Trucks,Fun Outside,Meet & Greet,Poetry,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T110000
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CREATED:20250415T023002Z
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SUMMARY:Vinyasa Yoga
DESCRIPTION:| 			\n			\n							 \n\n\n\n\nCelebrate Earth Day at the Gardens by joining this one-hour vinyasa-style yoga class based on the tradition of combining the sequencing of movements with breath. It will include transitions from standing postures to the floor and rising to stand again. You will gain strength and flexibility through these gentle movements while discovering how to release tension in the body and mind. All levels are welcome. Participants should bring their own mat and props. No registration is required. \nLocation: Hill Garden  \n\n\n          \n \nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\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/vinyasa-yoga/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Health and Wellness,Special Events
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CREATED:20250408T013004Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day at the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:| 			\n			\n							 \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens\, as we cultivate a passion for plants\, gardens\, and the environment at our annual Earth Day celebration!  \nBlount Plaza:• Seed Swap with Master Gardeners• Children’s Activity – Earth Day Coffee Filter• Citizens’ Climate Lobby• Free popcorn \nBruno Vegetable Garden: Community Spring Planting (Registration required) \nHill Garden:• Creative Movement with Holly Herzfeld | 10–11 a.m.• Vinyasa Yoga with Lelia Neil | 11 a.m.—noon \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\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/earth-day-at-the-gardens/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T122058
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SUMMARY:Community Spring Planting
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URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/community-spring-planting/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Restore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T110000
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CREATED:20250410T015003Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Movement Class
DESCRIPTION:| 			\n			\n							 \n\n\n\n\nCelebrate Earth Day at the Gardens by joining dance and movement therapist Holly Herzfeld for her Elemental Movement class\, In this class\, you will explore improvisational movement inspired by the four elements—Earth\, Water\, Fire\, and Air—connecting to their unique qualities through creative\, embodied expression. The class will finish with partnered cool-down exercises\, allowing reflection\, restoration\, and grounding together. No registration is required. \nLocation: Hill Garden \n\n\n          \n \nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\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/creative-movement-class/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs,Fun,Health and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T133000
DTSTAMP:20260509T122058
CREATED:20250304T230510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T022502Z
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SUMMARY:Getting To Know Tomatoes
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URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/getting-to-know-tomatoes/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T122058
CREATED:20250304T230504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T022502Z
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SUMMARY:Discover & Explore Media Workshops: Painting with Acrylics and Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:#image-595 + picture img {\n      –focal-point: 50% 50%;\n    } \n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					 \n					\n				 | 			\n			\n							 \n\n\n\n\nJoin teaching artist Erica Scott\, owner of Dabble art studio\, for the next installment of the Gardens’ Discover and Explore workshops. This series of art workshops encourages participants to try new things and play with various mediums. In this session\, participants will learn tips and tricks for painting with acrylics and watercolors and enjoy the process of painting! \nLocation: Adventure Classroom \n\n\n          \n \nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\nbecome a member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund. \n\n\n\n\n\n						\n							Add to calendar						 \n\n\n\n									\n										Google Calendar									\n								\n\n									\n										iCalendar									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook 365									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook Live
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/discover-explore-media-workshops-painting-with-acrylics-and-watercolor/
CATEGORIES:Create,Education + Library,Fun,Restore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T100000
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SUMMARY:Warm-Weather Birding in Alabama
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URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/warm-weather-birding-in-alabama/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Restore,Study
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T170000
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CREATED:20250227T223011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T000510Z
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SUMMARY:Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses
DESCRIPTION:Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses\n      \n\n            Thyme to Read\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: Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mossesby 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							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/gathering-moss-a-natural-and-cultural-history-of-mosses/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Thyme to Read Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T122058
CREATED:20250304T230004Z
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SUMMARY:A Beginner’s Guide to Creating A Flower Bed
DESCRIPTION:#image-595 + picture img {\n      –focal-point: 50% 50%;\n    } \n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					 \n					\n				 | 			\n			\n							 \n\n\n\n\nFilled with perennials\, annuals\, and blooming shrubs\, a flower garden adds color and dimension to your landscape—and provides an inviting habitat for essential pollinators like birds and butterflies. But if your garden is covered in lawn\, you might wonder how to start a flower garden. Join gardening expert Bethany O’Rear as she discusses the basics of making a flower bed\, from picking a location and selecting plants to putting flowers in the ground.  \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
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CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden
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UID:10078243-1742990400-1742994000@bhamnow.com
SUMMARY:Spring Wildflower Walk
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URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/spring-wildflower-walk/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Restore,Study
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T180000
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SUMMARY:Harvest to Table Dinner
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URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/harvest-to-table-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTSTAMP:20260509T122058
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UID:10076862-1742518800-1742691599@bhamnow.com
SUMMARY:2025 Native Plant Conference
DESCRIPTION:#image-595 + picture img {\n      –focal-point: 50% 50%;\n    } \n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n            Ecological Landscapes\n           \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					 \n					\n				 | 			\n			\n							 \n\n\n\n\nImmerse yourself in the ethics and principles of garden design as we “rethink pretty” and explore the ecology of gardening at this year’s Native Plant Conference\, Ecological Landscapes. \nLearn from renowned landscape design experts\, horticulturists\, conservationists\, and visionary thinkers who are shaping sustainable landscapes and offering fresh perspectives on integrating ecological principles in garden design. \nMeet regional change-makers who actively champion the native plant movement in our state and in our local communities. \nDiscover insights into Alabama’s native plant conservation efforts\, explore how to create nature-inspired gardens\, and discuss the transformative power of planting with native species. \n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker\n\n\n\nMeet Keynote Speaker Benjamin Vogt\, renowned author\, garden designer\, and founder of Prairie up (formerly Monarch Gardens LLC); Benjamin specializes in designing prairie-inspired landscapes that support biodiversity. \nAuthor of “A New Garden Ethic” and “Prairie Up\,” Benjamin’s keynote\, “Fundamental Layers: Designing with Natives by Studying Plants in Their Natural Environment\,” will explore how ecological principles can transform garden design. \nBenjamin will join the 2025 Native Plant Conference virtually to reduce his carbon footprint\, a decision that aligns with his deep commitment to sustainability and the environment. \n\n\n\nlearn more\n\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
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CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Special Events,Study
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SUMMARY:2025 Native Plant Conference
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URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/2025-native-plant-conference-2/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Special Events,Study
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SUMMARY:2025 Native Plant Conference
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URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/2025-native-plant-conference/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Special Events,Study
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