BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bham Now - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bham Now X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bhamnow.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bham Now REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T120000 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250823T063009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T083603Z UID:10084002-1758625200-1758628800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Pitcher Plants: Empress of the Bog 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\nDid you know that Alabama has more species of pitcher plants than the entirety of North America? Found in the bogs\, wetlands\, and pine savannas of the southeastern U.S.\, these carnivorous plants are not only botanical curiosities\, they are vital components of their ecosystems. In this class carnivorous plant enthusiast Dale Schaefer will introduce you to many of the different species of pitcher plants and discuss where they grow in the wild. Using plants from his personal collection\, Dale will offer insight into growing methods. Registrants are invited to tour the pitcher plant bog in the Kaul Wildflower Garden following the presentation. \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/carnivorous-plants-of-the-southeast-pitcher-plants/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Restore,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Untitled-design-4HbHdX.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T120000 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250528T051504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T062502Z UID:10081893-1755860400-1755864000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Garden Features From Southern Spain To Our Southern States 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\nSmall walled gardens\, water features\, shade structures\, and ornamental tiles are all common features of Southern gardens introduced to the Southeast by Spanish explorers and colonists in the 16th century. Travel back in time and across the globe—from the Reflecting Pool in Washington\, DC\, to the reflecting pool at the Alhambra in Granada—with Master Gardener and Professor Emeritus Susan Hagen as we discover the source of garden design elements that often occur in our region. \nLocation:  Hodges \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-features-from-southern-spain-to-our-southern-states/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Create,Education + Library,Fun,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Garden-Features-From-Southern-Spain-To-Our-Southern-States-cdo5Zr.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250521T051003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T062504Z UID:10081815-1755630000-1755637200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Nature Trivia Night 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\nDo you know how many generations it takes monarch butterflies to migrate from Mexico to Canada? Or which plant is an antidote for poison ivy? Join naturalist Henry Hershey for an evening in Rushton Garden to play trivia\, enjoy complimentary drinks\, and learn something new. Novices to experts are welcome to compete for a chance to win a prize. \nLocation: Rushton 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/nature-trivia-night-9/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Nature Trivia Nights,Special Events,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nature-Trivia-Night-3-biFznw.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T100000 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250530T053008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T061023Z UID:10081921-1755072000-1755079200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Field Journaling With Friends 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 and naturalist Melissa Shultz Jones for our early morning field journaling series. Each month\, you are invited to explore a different aspect of plant life in the Gardens and a new watercolor technique. You can sign up for any number of workshops\, but sign up early\, as group sizes will be intentionally small. Participants will provide their own journal. Watercolors and pencils are provided. Bottled water\, hat\, and sunglasses are recommended. \nLocation:  Meet at the Gardens’ entrance in 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/field-journaling-with-friends-3/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Create,Education + Library,Fun,Restore,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Field-Journaling-z19DTI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T133000 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250530T052552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T055503Z UID:10081920-1754568000-1754573400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Tomato Tasting 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\nIn this fun and informational sharing session\, participants are invited to swap growing tips alongside Friends’ horticulturists\, Julia Adams and Katelyn Bahr\, who will address a variety of tomato growing conundrums. Participate in our second annual tomato tasting by bringing homegrown tomatoes to sample and cast your vote for this year’s best-tasting variety! \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/tomato-tasting-in-the-gardens/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tomato-Troubleshooting-and-Taste-Testing-Extravaganza-FLnuwl.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T113000 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250528T051019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T055002Z UID:10081891-1754388000-1754393400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Companion Planting: Inviting Insects to Your 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\n\nInsects can be valuable additions to a garden\, playing crucial roles in pollination\, pest control\, soil health\, and a healthy ecosystem. Join Lee County Extension Agent Dani Carroll to learn about the importance of plant diversity and how to select appropriate pairings of flowers\, vegetables\, and herbs. \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/companion-planting-inviting-insects-to-your-garden/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Create,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Companion-Planting-Q0K1zW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T110000 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250528T051016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T045502Z UID:10081890-1754038800-1754046000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Air Layering: Propagating Difficult-To-Root Plants 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\nCuttings and other forms of propagation can fail for some plants\, especially azaleas\, rhododendrons\, camellias\, and other woody plants. Unlock the secret to an effective propagation method for difficult-to-root plants with Friends’ horticulturist Julia Adams. In this hands-on workshop\, you will learn about the science behind air-layering and practice on plants throughout the Japanese Garden. \nLocation:  Cultural Pavilion in the Japanese Gardens \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/air-layering-propagating-difficult-to-root-plants/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Create,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Propagating-Woody-Ornamentals-xKMyEr.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T140000 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250528T051012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T045503Z UID:10081889-1753794000-1753797600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Hostas\, The Shade-Loving Perennial 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\nAre you searching for a plant that will produce beautiful blooms in shade? Hostas are very hardy perennials beloved for their lovely shades of green and chartreuse foliage\, cascading form\, and easy maintenance. Learn about this shade-loving perennial and how to use it in your garden with Advanced Master Gardener Bionca Lindsey. \nLocation: First Floor Conference 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/hostas-the-shade-loving-perennial/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/tokyo-kohaku-XKq8WRmzpdo-unsplash-1-m0hiZO.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T100000 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250530T052005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T033007Z UID:10081919-1753257600-1753264800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Field Journaling With Friends 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 and naturalist Melissa Shultz Jones for our early morning field journaling series. Each month\, you are invited to explore a different aspect of plant life in the Gardens and a new watercolor technique. You can sign up for any number of workshops\, but sign up early\, as group sizes will be intentionally small. Participants will provide their own journal. Watercolors and pencils are provided. Bottled water\, hat\, and sunglasses are recommended. \nLocation:  Meet at the Gardens’ entrance in 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/field-journaling-with-friends-2/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Create,Education + Library,Fun,Restore,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Field-Journaling-z19DTI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T133000 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250528T051008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T021019Z UID:10081888-1752753600-1752759000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Identifying and Eradicating Invasive Plants 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\nChinese wisteria\, English Ivy\, periwinkle\, nandina\, and kudzu are only a few of the invasive\, non-native plant species that threaten the Alabama landscape. Join Director of Land and Water Conservation for Jefferson County Greenways\, Charles Yaeger to learn how to correctly identify invasive species and develop an effective treatment plan to tackle invasives threatening your home landscape. \nLocation: First Floor Conference 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/identifying-and-eradicating-invasive-plants/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Identifying-and-Eradicating-Invasive-Plants-RS0Fp3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250528T050503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T015503Z UID:10081887-1752584400-1752591600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Building A Bee Hotel 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\nBee boxes\, or bee hotels\, can attract pollinators to your garden and promote biodiversity. In this informative hands-on workshop\, Friends’ volunteer group leader John Markus will review guidelines for constructing and maintaining an attractive nesting site for several varieties of solitary bees\, which\, unlike honey bees\, do not rely on a hive for nesting. The group will collaborate on the construction of safe\, clean\, and productive bee hotels to be placed on the grounds of the Gardens. Step-by-step plans for constructing your own bee hotel will also be provided. \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/building-a-bee-hotel/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Create,Education + Library,Fun,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/iStock-1932710179-1bBHGQ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T140000 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250530T050504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T004003Z UID:10081918-1752152400-1752156000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Creating a Moon 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\n\nAlabama Advanced Master Gardener Dianna Fortner invites you to the enchanting world of nighttime gardening and outlines the process for creating a moon garden from plant selection to creating and executing a garden plan. Characterized by white flowers\, silver foliage\, and fragrant plants\, moon gardens create a magical\, ethereal atmosphere that serves as a sanctuary from the searing heat of summer and the busyness of the day. \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-moon-garden/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Create,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/moonflower-i91amh.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250515T044002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T004002Z UID:10081698-1751396400-1751403600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Nature Trivia Night 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\nDo you know how many generations it takes monarch butterflies to migrate from Mexico to Canada? Or which plant is an antidote for poison ivy? Join naturalist Henry Hershey for an evening in Rushton Garden to play trivia\, enjoy complimentary drinks\, and learn something new. Novices to experts are welcome to compete for a chance to win a prize. \nLocation: Rushton 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/nature-trivia-night-8/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Nature Trivia Nights,Special Events,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nature-Trivia-Night-3-biFznw.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T140000 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250528T050004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T002502Z UID:10081886-1750770000-1750773600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Hydrangeas for a Southern 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\n\nDavid Doggett\, advanced master gardener and current president of the Alabama Hydrangea Society\, will introduce you to the defining characteristics and pros/cons of the five main classes of hydrangeas we typically see in Southern gardens. You will learn about the effects of climate change on plant selection and which plants your pollinator population prefers. \nLocation:  First Floor Conference 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/hydrangeas-for-a-southern-garden/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/atul-vinayak-QB7hQtyUdyU-unsplash-1-xLhObi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T100000 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250530T050003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T055504Z UID:10081917-1750233600-1750240800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Field Journaling With Friends 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 and naturalist Melissa Shultz Jones for our early morning field journaling series. Each month\, you are invited to explore a different aspect of plant life in the Gardens and a new watercolor technique. You can sign up for any number of workshops\, but sign up early\, as group sizes will be intentionally small. Participants will provide their own journal. Watercolors and pencils are provided. Bottled water\, hat\, and sunglasses are recommended. \nLocation:  Meet at the Gardens’ entrance in 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/field-journaling-with-friends/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Create,Education + Library,Fun,Restore,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Field-Journaling-z19DTI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250515T043501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T051021Z UID:10081697-1748977200-1748984400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Nature Trivia Night 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\nDo you know how many generations it takes monarch butterflies to migrate from Mexico to Canada? Or which plant is an antidote for poison ivy? Join naturalist Henry Hershey for an evening in Rushton Garden to play trivia\, enjoy complimentary drinks\, and learn something new. Novices to experts are welcome to compete for a chance to win a prize. \nLocation: Rushton 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/nature-trivia-night-7/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Nature Trivia Nights,Special Events,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nature-Trivia-Night-3-biFznw.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T110000 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250310T234005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T045504Z UID:10078808-1747994400-1747998000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Designing and Planting Your Raised 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\nVictoria Crenshaw\, an experienced organic vegetable gardener and owner of Fleurish Gardens\, joins us in the Bruno Vegetable Garden to discuss the principles of raised bed gardening. In this class\, she will guide you in creating a plan for your garden layout and teach you how to plant your own raised beds. The class will meet under the arbor in the Bruno Vegetable Garden. Hat and sunglasses are recommended. \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/designing-and-planting-your-raised-bed/ CATEGORIES:Create,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Creating-Drip-Irrigation-for-Containers-and-Raised-Beds-cJJ8nT.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T113000 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250310T233514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T042502Z UID:10078806-1747130400-1747135800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Cut Flowers For Every Season 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\nA cut flower garden has more seasons than just spring and summer. Blue Rooster Farms owners Allison and Kirk Creel grow blooming flowers for most of the year! Learn their tips for expanding the types and variety of flowers you grow and extending the season of your cut flower garden. Topics include overwintering\, succession planting\, dahlias\, and more! Participants are invited to share their gardening knowledge in an audience-inspired Q&A. \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/cut-flowers-for-every-season/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/iStock-1421260300-YSp3k1.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T110000 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250310T233505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T041019Z UID:10078804-1746784800-1746788400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Alabama Biodiversity 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\n\nDiscover our state’s rich biodiversity as Senior Horticulturist Keith Turney guides you through an exploration of various ecosystems where unique plant communities thrive in the Gardens. We will meet at the entrance to the Gardens in Blount Plaza. This hour-and-a-half walk covers uneven terrain and involves slight changes in elevation. \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/alabama-biodiversity-walk/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Restore,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Alabama-Biodiversity-Walk-mdKMO5.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T133000 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250304T230510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T022502Z UID:10078343-1745409600-1745415000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Getting To Know Tomatoes 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\nLearn the basics of tomato gardening with horticulturists Julia Adams and Katelyn Bahr. This informative class will explore how to select varieties\, care for your plants\, and troubleshoot threats like insects and diseases. Bring your questions and leave with your own tomato plant to start your spring vegetable 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/getting-to-know-tomatoes/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/markus-spiske-3rGrIigBq8Q-unsplash-f82Hnx.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T100000 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250304T230009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T004502Z UID:10078341-1743840000-1743847200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Warm-Weather Birding in Alabama 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\nSpring offers the best season to observe birds in the garden! In addition to the lovely blooms and sweet scents\, many of our resident songbirds busy themselves with establishing territories and building nests. In this class\, Alabama Audubon Board Secretary Greg Harber will teach us how to use field marks to identify birds as we explore Kaul Wildflower Garden’s bird habitat. As spring begins\, we can expect to see resident birds\, lingering winter visitors\, and early spring migrants. Binoculars will be provided for use during the class. \nLocation: Adventure Classroom \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 URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/warm-weather-birding-in-alabama/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Restore,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Warm-Weather-Birding-in-Alabama-HpXCbF.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250227T222504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T235504Z UID:10078243-1742990400-1742994000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Spring Wildflower 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\n\nDive deep into some of the intriguing spring-time wildflowers and other showy ephemeral plants in the Kaul Wildflower Garden with Senior Horticulturist Keith Turney. On this stroll through the garden\, you will learn about the unique groups of plants that give visual interest and provide important food and habitats for wildlife in early spring. \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/spring-wildflower-walk/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Restore,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Spring-Wildflower-Walk-JN67Ah.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250217T221507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T221506Z 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 URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/2025-native-plant-conference-3/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Special Events,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CBM_7309-1-Yid43X.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250217T221506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T235519Z UID:10076861-1742518800-1742691599@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\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 URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/2025-native-plant-conference-2/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Special Events,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CBM_7309-1-Yid43X.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324 DTSTAMP:20260412T195213 CREATED:20250125T211004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T221505Z UID:10074698-1742518800-1742691599@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\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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CBM_7309-1-Yid43X.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR