The Birmingham Botanical Gardens has kicked off a yearlong celebration of its 50th anniversary.
The year 1964 marked the start of the partnership of the The Gardens’ Conservatory and the nonprofit Birmingham Botanical Society, now known as Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Throughout 2014, special events will be held, each with a theme to celebrate the past 50 years:
- Jan. 23: Annual Members Celebration
- Feb. 27: Celebrating Our Roots
- March 6: Spencer Lecture, Guest Speaker: David Price, Director, Bok Tower Gardens
- April 10-13: Spring Plant Sale
- May 8: 50th Anniversary Cocktail Party
- May 16: Flicks Among the Flowers
- Oct. 2-5: Antiques at The Gardens
- Oct. 18-19: Fall Plant Sale
- Nov. 15: Dirt Dash
For more, visit bbgardens.com.