Mobile Botanical Gardens

Preschool Storytime: Tales and Trails in the Gardens
2025-10-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-30 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Mobile Botanical Gardens, 5151 MUSEUM DR, MOBILE, AL, 36608, United States
Tales and Trails in the Gardens Preschool Storytime Returns!
Tales and Trails preschool storytime returns to Mobile Botanical Gardens thanks to the generous support of the Lilian S. Woolford Charitable Trust.
Join us on Thursday mornings beginning at 10:30 am in various locations throughout MBG’s 106 acres to enjoy preschool storytime together. MBG Docents will read aloud specially selected stories and lead nature-based activities perfect for preschoolers. Parents and children alike will learn and have fun in our gorgeous garden setting.
Tales and Trails in the Gardens Fall 2025 dates:
September 25 – Trees ‘If I Were a Tree’ by Dar Hosta
October 2 – Full Moon – ‘Hello, Harvest Moon’ by Ralph Fletcher
October 9 – Apples – ‘The Apple Pie Tree’ by Zoe Hall
October 16 – Seeds – ‘Planting the Wild Garden’ by Kathryn Galbraith
October 23 – Pumpkins – ‘Pumpkin Jack’ by Will Hubbell
October 30 – Halloween – ‘The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything’ by Linda Williams
Tales and Trails in the Gardens is FREE for MBG members (Membership Benefits) (Join MBG Now) or with regular admission. But registration is required; register for Tales and Trails here.

1st Saturday for Families
2025-11-01 10:00 - 12:00
First Saturday for Families • November 1, 10am-12pm
Bring the whole family to the Gardens from 10am-12pm. There will be a LEGO building station in the gift shop, a nature-based fall craft and a new scavenger hunt to take with you while you wander through the Gardens.
Free with general admission and for members.

Mini NatureBLAST! 2026 Summer Day Camp
2026-06-08 09:00 - 2026-06-11 12:00
NEW!
Mini NatureBLAST! Summer Day Camp
June 8 – 11, 9:00-12:00
Groups of Ages 4 – 5 & Ages 6 – 8
Get ready for summer fun in the Gardens!
A half-day version of our big kid camp, just for our youngest garden explorers! Campers can expect lots of nature play, outdoor exploration, animal encounters, science and art activities and more!
NatureBLAST, our four-day immersive summer camp, invites campers to explore the diverse habitat of the Mobile Botanical Gardens and develop foundational knowledge of the natural world through hands-on learning! Each day camps will explore part of our garden habitat from backyard birds, insects and pollinators to plants and wildlife.
Campers will explore the Garden through hands-on nature activities, interactive animal encounters, guided garden walks, real-life science projects, art activities and more!
Registration opens Monday, February 9!
Click Here for More Info & for Registration!
REGISTRATION FORMS WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU UPON PURCHASE.
PLEASE CONTACT OUR EDUCATION COORDINATOR, JESSICA CROFT, AT JCROFT@MBGARDENS.ORG IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE REGISTRATION FORMS.

Have children or grandchildren ages 9 – 12? Check out NatureBLAST Here!
More About NatureBLAST:

NatureBLAST is led by qualified, background-checked garden educators & volunteers.
NatureBLAST scholarships are available. To apply for financial assistance, fill out this form here. Scholarships will be reviewed and awarded by May 1.
NatureBLAST campers must bring their own water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, snacks and packed lunch (for full-day camp).

NatureBLAST! 2026 Summer Day Camp
2026-06-15 09:00 - 2026-06-18 15:00
NatureBLAST! Summer Day Camp
June 15-18, 9:00-3:00
Ages 9-12
Get ready for summer fun in the Gardens!
NatureBLAST, our four-day immersive summer camp, invites campers ages 4-12 to explore the diverse habitat of the Mobile Botanical Gardens and develop foundational knowledge of the natural world through hands-on learning! Each day camps will explore part of our garden habitat from backyard birds, insects and pollinators to plants and wildlife.
Campers will explore the Garden through hands-on nature activities, interactive animal encounters, guided garden walks, real-life science projects, art activities and more!
Registration opens Monday, February 9!
Click Here for More Info & for Registration!
REGISTRATION FORMS WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU UPON PURCHASE.
PLEASE CONTACT OUR EDUCATION COORDINATOR, JESSICA CROFT, AT JCROFT@MBGARDENS.ORG IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE REGISTRATION FORMS.

Have children or grandchildren ages 4 – 8? Check out our Mini NatureBLAST Here!
More About NatureBLAST:

NatureBLAST is led by qualified, background-checked garden educators & volunteers.
NatureBLAST scholarships are available. To apply for financial assistance, fill out this form here. Scholarships will be reviewed and awarded by May 1.
NatureBLAST campers must bring their own water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, snacks and packed lunch (for full-day camp).
