Adult Programs

Birding 101: Introduction to Bird Watching,
March 29 OR April 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Boeing Education Classroom

Fred Stevenson and Pam White of the Tennessee Valley Audubon Society have updated this popular program. Bird watching is a fun and entertaining way to commune with nature. In this introductory class, you will be introduced to why birds are important, how to identify birds and their calls, how to feed birds, tools of the trade, and much more. Mom and Dad, bring the kids and make bird watching a family hobby! NOTE: Child must be eight years or older.
Fee: Members $10, Non-members $15, Parent/Child Teams $15.

Bonsai Workshop - Phoenix Graft or Evergreen Forest
May 3,12-4 p.m., Anderson Education Center Community Room

Join Allyson Shabel and David Hayes, keepers of the Garden’s Bonsai Collection, as they help you create an evergreen forest using five to seven plants or a phoenix graft (the process of mounting a live tree onto a piece of deadwood to add age and character to a young plant). A bonsai forest about 12 inches tall will be created from three-year old plants. This is an intermediate level class.
Fee: Members $50, Non-members $60.

To make reservations for adult education programs, please mail a check to:
HBG Adult Education
4747 Bob Wallace Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35805
For information or to register, call the Adult Education Department at 256-430-3572 ext. 240 or email the adult education department.

Garden Trips

For more information or to register for Garden Trips, please contact Harvey Cotten at 430-3572 ext. 240 or hcotten@hsvbg.org.