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SUMMARY:Embracing Natives: The Benefits of Native Landscaping in an Urban Environment
DESCRIPTION:| 			\n			\n							 \n\n\n\nLearn about the many benefits that native plants offer both to the urban gardener and to the wildlife that rely on them in this multi-faceted presentation by Isabelle Bracewell with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Isabelle will highlight native plants that are easy to install and discuss how to create urban spaces that are both beautiful and ecologically functional.  \nAs a part of this program the group will explore various spaces where natives are cultivated with the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Garden paths in select areas are uneven. Comfortable shoes are suggested.  \nLocation: Adventure Classroom \nInstructor: Isabelle Bracewell\nIsabelle Bracewell is the Assistant R3 Coordinator for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. She has worked as a natural resource preservation specialist for the National Park Service\, a restoration ecologist for several conservation nonprofits\, both in Georgia and Alabama\, and an urban forestry specialist. Isabelle now works to promote conservation education\, landscape-level restoration\, and hunting heritage across the state of Alabama and the Southeastern region. She holds an undergraduate degree from Emory University and a master’s degree in natural resources from Auburn University. \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
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CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Fun,Garden,Restore
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SUMMARY:Kaul Wildflower Garden BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:« Earth Day Celebration\n           \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					 \n					\n				 | 			\n			\n							 \n\n\n\nIn addition to our Earth Day festivities\, we will host a week-long BioBlitz. A BioBlitz is a community science initiative that invites participants to help document the plants\, animals\, fungi\, and insects found within a designated area.  \nThe event will take place in the Kaul Wildflower Garden from Monday\, April 20 through Saturday\, April 25.  \nDocument the most species and win a prize! Winners (1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place) will be announced at our Earth Day Celebration on April 25.  \nRegister to enter competition \nInstructions:  \n\nDownload the iNaturalist app.\nFrom the main menu\, navigate to “Projects.”\nSearch for “Kaul.” The Kaul Wildflower Garden BioBlitz 2026 projectshould pop up if you are nearby.  Click “Join.”\nYou will now find it listed under your “Joined Projects.”\nEnjoy documenting the amazing biodiversity to be discovered in Kaul!\n\nSign up to use the iNaturalist app for the BioBlitz here. \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 for Competition\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
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CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs,Fun,Restore
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SUMMARY:Pilates with Kenyele Harrison of Kenetic Wellness
DESCRIPTION:« Earth Day Celebration\n           \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					 \n					\n				 | 			\n			\n							 \n\n\n\nStart your Earth Day morning grounded and energized! Join Kenyele Harrison of Kenetic Wellness for a revitalizing Pilates session surrounded by the beauty of the Gardens. All fitness levels are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat\, water bottle\, and small towel. As a special touch\, each participant will receive a gift from the instructor! \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
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SUMMARY:Yoga led by Claire Cole
DESCRIPTION:« Earth Day Celebration\n           \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					 \n					\n				 | 			\n			\n							 \n\n\n\nJoin Claire Cole for peaceful\, restorative yoga in the Southern Living Garden. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just starting your practice\, this class offers a way to honor both your well-being and the earth beneath your feet. Please bring a yoga mat\, water bottle\, and small towel. \nLocation: Southern Living 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/yoga-led-by-claire-cole/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs,Fun,Restore
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Walkabout
DESCRIPTION:| 			\n			\n							 \n\n\n\nWander through the Kaul Wildflower Garden with environmental educator and habitat gardener Michelle Reynolds and open your eyes to the abundance of plant diversity that contributes to Alabama’s ranking as #4 in the nation for natural diversity. Learn how to draw on this rich environment to inform your plant palette and gardening style at home.  \nParticipants will practice using iNaturalist to identify plants they see on their own walkabouts. Especially suited for native plant enthusiasts and people with a bit of an explorer in them!  \nGarden paths are uneven. Remember to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. \nLocation: Kaul Wildflower Garden \nInstructor: Michelle Reynolds\nMichelle Reynolds\, a writer\, artist\, naturalist\, and native plant enthusiast\, is on a mission to teach people how to put nature back into the urban landscape. She leads native plant garden projects\, habitat restoration efforts\, and field trips for local and regional organizations. Through her writing\, art\, and programs\, she hopes to raise public awareness of the importance of creating wildlife habitats and help people connect to larger ecological issues. \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
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