Qi Gong / Tai Chi at MBG
2024-02-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-02-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-03-01 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-03-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-03-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-03-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-03-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-03-19 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) and 7 more dates
What: Spring Session IV
When: Tuesday and Friday mornings, 9am-10am
Where: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens
Instructor: Alla Zakharova
Cost: $56 – 8 sessions (students will receive a punch card)
More information and registration
The class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines, since their slow, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home and are suitable for any level of physical fitness. You will be provided with printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice and aid your personal growth and development in these disciplines.
About our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic with four advanced degrees in education, linguistics, and instructional design who has been practicing Tai Chi for the last twenty years. She studied Tai Chi 24 and 42 open hand forms, fan, sword and cane routines with Louisa Martin and Mart Burrow.

“Following in the Footsteps of the Great Women Artists” - Derek Norman
2024-02-23 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-08 10:00 - 13:00
What: A 7-week course instructed by Derek Norman
Where: The Larkins Classroom
When: Fridays, 10am-1pm as follows:
#1 – January 12, 2024
#2 – January 19, 2024
#3 – January 26, 2024
#4 – February 9, 2024
#5 – February 16, 2024
#6 – February 23, 2024
#7 – March 8, 2024
Cost: $125/ Members; $150 Nonmembers
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A class that reviews the enormous contribution women artists have made across the centuries to the canon of art history in general and to botanical art in particular. From the Renaissance through the present day, art history is indebted to the talents of women whose names have been lost to history by way of a male narrative that has been somewhat dismissive of their contribution.
We will review and study the work, style and technique of a number of famous women artists. We will celebrate their originality, their spirit and how they advanced the traditions of painting and drawing while others looked the other way.

Tales and Trails in the Gardens
2024-02-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-03-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-04-04 10:30 - 11:30
A Literacy program of reading books and sharing activities. Designed for preschoolers. Every Thursday morning at 10:30am the group will read a book at various locations in the Gardens. On rainy days the group will meet in the Larkins Classroom. FREE to MBG members, cost of admission for nonmembers, and registration is required. All children must be accompanied by parent or assigned adult guardian.
Registration Form (opens in separate window)
Email Aeriell for more information or call the office at 251.342.0555.

First Friday - A Sneak Peek at Spring Plant Sale 2024
2024-03-01 10:00 - 11:30
What: Plant Sale Committee Tell-All
When: Friday, March 1st at 10:00am on the plaza under the white tent
Cost: FREE to MBG members, regular admission for nonmembers
Join us for a Q&A with members of the Plant Selection Committee for the upcoming Spring sale. These are the folks who have scoured the availability lists, visited the local growers, attended the regional Gulf Coast Horticultural Show — and ultimately decided on what we will have at our sale. They will share some examples of what they have been able to find, and be ready to answer questions about which plants perform best in our part of the gulf coast.

Alfred Piff Memorial Solar Walk Debut
2024-03-02 12:30 - 15:00
What: Official opening of the Alfred Piff Memorial Solar / Planetary Walk
When: Saturday, March 2nd, 12:30pm until 3pm
This new walking trail meanders along an .8 mile route within the design collections of MBG. Portions of the trail also take in the Katherine Shropshire Nature Trails to the west of our buildings.
Who was Alfred Piff? Longtime member and supporter of MBG, Alfred Piff loved education. His family has continued his legacy by funding this unique feature for everyone to enjoy and learn from when they visit MBG. March 2nd would have been Alfred’s 100th birthday, so come out and enjoy a birthday cupcake, walk the new trail, and learn about the solar system neighborhood we all live in!

Preview Party - Plantasia Spring Plant Sale
2024-03-14 16:00 - 19:00 | MBG MarketPlace, 5151 MUSEUM DR, MOBILE, AL, 36608, United States
Come to our Plantasia Spring Plant Sale for gorgeous plants and a great time! Preview Party is on Thursday, March 14th, 4-7pm.

Title sponsor: Southern Cancer Center
Great food by Georgia Roussos Catering
Live music by Keith ‘The Mailman’ Burns
The best selection of plants are available at our ticketed preview party and sale.
Limited number of reserve tables available: includes 4 chairs, choice of wine and table floral arrangement. Email acashin@mbgardens.org to reserve.

Buy Your Ticket to Preview Party
Menu:
BOILED PEELED SHRIMP with tails on & Cocktail sauce
HAM & CHEESE SLIDERS
BLUEBERRY GOAT CHEESE TARTS
ANTI PASTO SKEWERS
STRAWBERRIES & BLUEBERRIES
PLANTASIA COOKIES
BEER, WINE, SODAS, BOTTLED WATER
PLANT LIST EXCEL will be provided two weeks prior to sale – February 29th.

Plantasia Spring Plant Sale
2024-03-15 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-16 09:00 - 15:00
Get the best plants for your Gulf Coast garden at the largest plant sale in the South East!
Plant List will be uploaded 2 weeks prior to sale (February 29th)
March 15th and 16th, Friday and Saturday
9am – 3pm
Ticketed Preview Party, Thursday, March 14th
Buy Preview Party Tickets
Mobile Botanical Gardens
5151 Museum Drive
Mobile, AL 36608

Kathryn Aalto, New York Times bestselling author, presents at MBG
2024-03-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-22 10:00 - 15:00
Kathryn Aalto, landscape designer, historian, and writer, will be at MBG to present on her books as well as conduct a nature journal writing workshop on day 2 before she wraps up her time in Mobile. Kathryn Aalto’s visit to Mobile is sponsored by The Lilian Woolford Charitable Trust.
Thursday, March 21st – book presentations
Friday, March 22nd – writing workshop

Nature Writing Workshop with Kathryn Aalto
2024-03-22 10:00 - 15:00
What: An all-day writing workshop led by Kathryn Aalto
When: Friday, March 22nd, 9am until 3pm
Cost: $50* (includes light brunch and box lunch)
*MBG Members receive 10% discount; WINS Members receive 20% discount. Discounts will be refunded after purchase.
Register and Purchase
Join New York Times Best Selling Author, Kathryn Aalto, for a day of nature writing, essay prompts, impromptu writing, and a very collaborative writing experience for a limited number of attendees. Kathryn will be in Mobile for her book presentations on Thursday, March 21st, and has graciously offered to lead a full writing day as well. The writing day will include a brunchy welcome at 9am, then a morning session – break for a yummy box lunch – then resume the writing experience with an afternoon session set to conclude at 3pm.

Spring Hill Garden Club - Regular Meeting and Lunch
2024-03-27 10:00 - 13:00
Members of the Spring Hill Garden Club meet at Mobile Botanical Gardens on a monthly basis, typically the fourth Wednesday of the month. They have a business meeting followed by a topic presentation. The assembly concludes with lunch (catered by Georgia Roussos Catering).

First Friday with Mary Helen Harper
2024-04-05 12:30 - 14:30
Mary Helen Harper will combine art and music as she presents her joyful paintings and shares Bach Suite No. 1 on her cello.

WHAT: Mary Helen will play her cello for the enjoyment of all who come out to the Gardens
WHEN: Friday, April 5th, beginning at 12:30 PM
WHERE: The plaza in front of the Botanical Center (weather permitting)
COST: FREE to MBG Members / Regular admission for nonmembers
