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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\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\, “Fundamentals of Garden Layers\,” 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
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\nKeynote Speaker\n\n\n\nMeet Keynote Speaker Benjamin Vogt\, renowned author\, garden designer\, and founder of Paire 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\nSchedule\, speaker bios\, and more event information will be available in mid-February. \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/2025-native-plant-conference/
CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Special Events,Study
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SUMMARY:Sunday Story Seven - Storytelling Open Mic with special musical guest WANDA of Huntsville's The Wanda Band
DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to tell a story onstage? Or do you prefer to listen while others share? Either way\, join us at the monthly storytelling open mic Sunday Story Seven. Our March headliner is WANDA from Huntsville’s The Wanda Band.\n$5 Advance / $10 Door\n* * *.\nAct I – Open Mic storytelling. Put your name in the hat for a chance to share a personal\, true story onstage.\nAct II – Our featured storyteller will share a ten-minute prepared story. *\nAct III – Stories and Songs with Wanda of Huntsville’s The Wanda Band.\n* * *\nEach month we close out the show with a special guest musician. We are so excited to welcome Wanda as our headliner this month.\nDynamic singer-songwriter Wanda Wesolowski is the lead singer of Huntsville’s The Wanda Band. Their recent album “Only Feeling” serves as a pinnacle achievement for a band that’s been making waves\, highlighted by a notable debut performance at Bonnaroo Music Festival. “Only Feeling” delves into profound themes of death\, rebirth\, sobriety\, and grief\, exploring these complex emotions with raw honesty and depth. Wanda’s songwriting prowess shines through\, delivering catchy original songs that speak directly to the human experience. Join us on a musical odyssey filled with soulful melodies\, evocative lyrics\, and the unmistakable spirit of The Wanda Band.\n* * *\nMore details:\nHave you always wanted to tell a story onstage? Or do you prefer to listen while others share? Either way\, join us at the monthly storytelling variety show the Sunday Story Seven. The open mic is open to new and seasoned storytellers – just put your name in the hat for a chance to tell a 5-minute true tale. No notes\, no theme – just you and the mic! Never tried a storytelling open mic before? Love hearing true\, personal stories? Love live music? Come see what it’s all about.\n*Sign up here to be a headlining storyteller. One teller will be showcased each month.\nhttps://forms.gle/TG8JY4xpCmAVn3by5
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/sunday-story-seven-storytelling-open-mic-with-special-musical-guest-wanda-of-huntsvilles-the-wanda-band/
LOCATION:True Story Brewing Company\, Birmingham\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Comedy,Concert,Events,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Pi Day Blood Moon Karaoke at The Lumbar
DESCRIPTION:Pi Day + Full Moon Karaoke + Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse = Friday at 8pm 🌕🔥 If it isn’t too cloudy\, we’ll be busting out the telescope\, too 🔭 As always on full moon nights\, we’ll have karaoke with DJ Freeze starting at 8pm while we pour up lots of blood orange cocktails and mocktails and pass out pi[e]\, too. Karaoke starts at 8pm and we’ll be open ’til midnight1
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/pi-day-blood-moon-karaoke-at-the-lumbar-2/
LOCATION:The Lumbar\, 212 29th Street South\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Downtown,Special Event,Special Events
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