Embracing Natives: The Benefits of Native Landscaping in an Urban Environment
2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
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Learn 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.
As 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.
Location: Adventure Classroom
Instructor: Isabelle Bracewell
Isabelle 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.

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Refunds (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.

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Kaul Wildflower Garden BioBlitz
2026-04-20 07:00 - 2026-04-25 18:00
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In addition to our Earth Day festivities, we will host a week-long BioBlitz. A BioBlitz is acommunity science initiative that invites participants to help document the plants, animals, fungi, and insects found within a designated area. The event will take place inthe Kaul Wildflower Garden from Monday, April 20 through Saturday, April 25.Participation instructions will be provided via signage at garden entrances.
Sign up to use the iNaturalist app for the BioBlitz here.
Location: Kaul Wildflower Garden

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Pilates with Kenyele Harrison of Kenetic Wellness
2026-04-25 11:00 - 12:00
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Start 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!

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Yoga led by Claire Cole
2026-04-25 13:00 - 14:00
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Join 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.
Location: Southern Living Garden

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Wildflower Walkabout
2026-05-12 11:00 - 12:00
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Wander 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.
Participants 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!
Garden paths are uneven. Remember to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
Location: Kaul Wildflower Garden
Instructor: Michelle Reynolds
Michelle 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.

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