Thursday, July 16, 8-10 p.m.
Don’t miss this chance to see the Garden at night! The Garden is staying open late for anyone who would like to attend a docent-guided walk at approximately 8 p.m. This walk is geared toward families, so bring the youngsters along. Afterward, enjoy an ice cream sundae at the Children’s Garden around 8:30 p.m.
Then when it gets dark the star gazing begins. Members from the Von Braun Astronomical Society will be on hand to assist participants in completing a Celestial Scavenger Hunt. Participants will rotate through the Anderson Education Center Classroom for a short presentation on the night sky.
Then complete the Celestial Scavenger Hunt by using star charts and viewing points in the sky through various telescopes. You’ll see constellations, double stars, and other celestial beauties. Don’t miss this special evening of star gazing!
Paid admission or Garden membership gets you into this special night! For further information, please contactl Special Events at 430-3572 ext. 241 or events@hsvbg.org.
In the event of rain or heavy cloud cover the event moves to July 23.
Please bring a flashlight to this event.
Reptile Show with Bill Cruger
Friday, August 7, 11 a.m.
The Arbor
Join conservationist Bill Cruger as he brings his reptile show to the Garden. You’ll get a chance to see native Alabama reptiles in his program geared toward kids. For those who dare, see and touch a variety of snakes including pine snakes, corn snakes, and king snakes.
There will be tortoises, terrapins, lizards and maybe a frog or two. Slither on over and join the fun! Paid admission or membership gets you into this special program.
Perfect Party Cocktails Workshop
Tuesday, August 18, 6-8 p.m.
The Arbor
Listen up ladies! Do you want to be the life of the party and the envy of all your girl friends? Then come on out to this ladies night where you’ll learn to make the perfect cocktail, and have fun sampling while you are at it.
Mixologist Zach Stephenson will share his knowledge with us. You’ll get to take home all the recipes to try at your next get-together. Bring your girl friends and make it a ladies night out! There will also be some light food, music and fun!!!
Advance reservations are required. Please contact Special Events at 430-3572 ext. 241 to reserve your seat or events@hsvbg.org. Cost is $20 for members and $22 for non-members.
Mark your calendar and program your PDA: this is one event you don’t want to miss. All things green in one festival to see, experience and learn more ways to live in an eco-friendly way. The Garden will host the first regional event on September 26th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
If you are exploring green living, this is the festival for you. If you are a veteran of green, this is the festival for you.
Learn how to make a rain barrel or participate in a geocache scavenger hunt. Peruse local produce and goods at Green U’s Farmer’s Market and enjoy food made with the earth’s best interest in mind.
There will be a solar frog jumping contest for kids and kids at heart. If you are not sure what a solar frog jumping contest is, check it out. It will be great fun and a bit educational. We assure you that no frogs have been or will be harmed during this contest.
Interested in fashion? This festival is for you. A non-typical and oh-so-sustainable fashion show is in the works and will definitely have you wearing, oops we mean thinking, green when selecting clothing.
Bring items to be recycled to cover the $5 admission fee. Each of these items will be equal to $1: empty Capri Sun juice pouches, cell phones, plastic bottles, aluminum cans and dry-cell household batteries.
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 with Garden admission.
