Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and features a magnificent 110 year-old dogwood, picture perfect aquatic garden, a spectacular wildflower and nature trail, and numerous specialty gardens and plant collections. The new Children’s Garden and Nature Center contains the nation’s largest seasonal butterfly house and eight specialized gardens aimed toward the younger set. Children and adults alike wander through the dinosaur garden, the space garden, storybook garden and more. Family festivals include the Dog Days of Winter, the Spring Festival of Flowers, the Scarecrow Trail and the nationally recognized Galaxy of Lights. Summer exhibits are designed to appeal to children and families. The Garden has a tea room, gift shop, indoor and outdoor facility rental options, and elementary and adult education programs.

The Garden is a privately operated garden which receives a majority of its support from Garden members, supporters and corporate donors. With over 7200 member families and 1500 volunteers, the Huntsville Botanical Garden is truly the community’s Garden.

The Garden is located at 4747 Bob Wallace Ave in Huntsville, Alabama. Summer hours are 9-6 daily, 12-6 on Sunday and the Garden is open until 8 on Thursdays. More information is available at www.hsvbg.org or by calling 256-830-4447.