Presented by The Orthopaedic Center and Redstone Federal Credit Union
March 15-July 15 |
As part of the 20th anniversary celebration, we are "planting" full-sized
dinosaurs in the Garden. This unique display features real-life settings for
these giants, complete with numerous plants from ancient times. A 30-foot
Edmontosaur and a 30-foot Parasaurolophus are featured in the collection. An
8-foot Africanus primitive crocodile, a 20-foot Allosaurs and several 8-inch
cockroaches will also be highlighted. Real petrified wood specimens will allow
visitors to touch the past. Educational information will be available for all
visitors, as will activities designed specifically for children. |
Dino Movie Night
Friday night, May 16
When the sun goes down, the dinos roar and prowl the Garden! Please join us
for a self-guided twilight viewing of the Dinosaur UpRoar exhibit at 7 p.m.,
followed by a showing of Jurassic Park in the Boeing-Toyota Amphitheatre at
8 p.m. Tickets are $5 and will be sold at the gate.
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- May 2: Rocket City Brass
- June 6: Microwave Dave and the Nukes
- July 11: Mambo Gris Gris
- August 1: The Purple Ravens
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Join us for our annual concert summer concert series, Concerts at the Columns.
Held in the Boeing-Toyota Amphitheatre, our concerts host the finest musicians
in the Rocket City and are sure to entertain you and your family.
Please feel free to bring your own cooler or pre-purchase a delicious boxed
dinner from Clementine’s.
Each concert starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets will be available in advance in the gift shop.
Tickets: Adults $8 in advance, $10 at the door; Children $5.
Herb Fest
May 10 and 11, 1-4 p.m., Herb Garden
Get a personal tour of the fascinating Herb Garden by a member of the
Huntsville Herb Society. Members will answer questions about growing and using
herbs. Visitors can purchase tussie mussies handmade by members. Refreshments
will be served. Each visitor will have a chance to take home a free plant.
Fern Festival and Sale
Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fern Glade
The Fern Society is offering a wide selection of hardy ferns emphasizing
diverse appearance and characteristics for sale to the general public. Offerings
range from varieties native to North Alabama to more exotic varieties showcasing
unusual coloration and form, including some that we have not offered before.
All ferns are hardy and can be grown as perennials in this area.
Among the nearly 30 varieties for sale are Lady in Red, Cinnamon, Hart’s
Tongue, Siebold’s, Lace, Shaggy Shield, Autumn "Brilliance,"” Maidenhair,
Spleenwort, and East India Holly ferns along with the Krauss’ Gold Tips,
Arborvitae and Peacock spike mosses. Many other fern varieties popular at
previous events are included.
Members of the Fern Society will be on hand to answer questions about planting
and growing the different types of ferns. Proceeds from the sale will be used to
further enhance the Fern Glade at the Garden.
Call Stu Clifton at 536-7622 for more information, or write to the Huntsville
Fern Society, Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Av., Huntsville,
AL 35805.
20 Bloomin' Years
The Garden is celebrating its 20th birthday during the month of May!
Sunday, May 18: Family Picnic
1-4 p.m., Children’s Garden
Please join us at the Garden to celebrate its 20th year. There will be food
and fun galore! There will be "bouncy" fun, games and prizes for the kids. Bring
a picnic or purchase barbecue, shaved ice and many other goodies from local
vendors. There will be birthday cake for everyone.
(**Please note: Barbecue must be pre-ordered by May 11th.
Please download our form
and mail it in today!)
Event is included in regular Garden admission.
Please come see our "Garden Gallery" of photos from the past and
present in the Boeing Education Classroom, as well as our Garden history video.
See the Garden’s amazing transformation! You can even
download your very own copy of our Garden
history.
To make reservations for member functions, please email
reservations@hsvbg.org
Federated Garden Clubs of Huntsville & Madison County presents
A Standard Flower Show - 20 Bloomin’ Years
Tuesday, May 20th, 2-5 p.m.
Wed May 21st, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Boeing Education Classroom
Open and Free to the Public
Visit the flower show to see beautiful cut horticultural specimens from
real home grown local gardens and to ponder the delights of 24 floral designs
from tables to miniatures.
This flower show is a tribute to those who made the Botanical Garden become a
reality. Volunteers such as the "Bushwhackers" who cleared the land in the early
days, and organizations such as the plant societies, the Garden Guild, garden
clubs, and Master Gardeners were all among those who gave their hearts, talents,
labor and money to realize the dream. Thanks to both those long gone and those
that live on.
We encourage all gardeners to bring blooming cut horticulture specimens for
exhibit. If that sounds like fun, then please contact the Flower Show
Horticultural Chairman Mary Lou McNabb 256 534-3815.
Master Gardener Weekend
May 31-June 1
Master Gardeners will be on hand all weekend at the Demonstration Vegetable
Garden to provide information on the growing techniques, to answer questions,
and to provide information regarding the Master Gardener program. Literature
will be available for visitors, as well as snacks made from some of the produce
grown in the demonstration garden. Be sure to stop by to see the results of the
hard work of our local Master Gardeners.
Stroller Club Rolls On!
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
The Stroller Club for our youngest members and their moms meets
on the back deck behind the Tea Room. This group allows new mothers to have
company as they stroll through the Garden and enjoy the fresh air. It’s a great opportunity to
make new friends and get some exercise, too.
Stroller Club is free for members. Garden admission covers the cost for non-members.
