Kathryn Aalto, New York Times bestselling author, presents at MBG
2024-03-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-22 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | AL
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

Qi Gong / Tai Chi at MBG
2024-03-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-03-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-03-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-04-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-04-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-04-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-04-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-04-16 09:00 - 10:00 and 6 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.

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, 2024-04-24 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).

Tales and Trails in the Gardens
2024-04-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-04-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-05-02 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 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

Writers In Nature with Sue B. Walker
2024-04-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-01 10:00 - 12:00
What: A Writing group under direction of Sue B. Walker
When: Wednesday mornings 10am until Noon
Where: The Larkins Classroom
Members of the group meet weekly to discuss creative writings.

Harold Bolton Memorial Service
2024-04-25 16:30 - 18:00
Thursday, April 25th
4:30pm
The Larkins Classroom
More information

MarketPlace at MBG
2024-04-27 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-04 09:00 - 11:00
Great plants for your Gulf Coast Garden!
Located at the end of our primary parking lot
Open each Saturday morning through the end of May

Herb Education Day with Gena Todia
2024-04-27 09:00 - 12:00
Saturday, April 27th
9am Registration
***FREE Admission for first 50 nonmembers***
Presentation 10am until Noon
Larkins Classroom at Mobile Botanical Gardens
This workshop is sponsored by the Gulf Coast Herb Society and is designed for anyone who is interested in gardening and in the process, making a difference for ecosystems. It will also cover using native plants and information on invasive plants.
This year’s speaker is Gena Todia. She is a botanist, wildlife biologist, and an avid native plant gardener. Gena and her husband Jay live and garden on over 10 acres in Fairhope. Gena knows our area and the weather conditions we live in. She is also the owner of Wetland Resources and Environmental Consulting.
The public is invited to visit the Herb Garden and ask questions before and after the presentation. Also, cookies and refreshments will be available.

Native Plants: Facts, Fabrications and Foibles
2024-05-04 09:00 - 15:00
Carol Reese, Horticulturist and nationally-known speaker Native Plants: Facts, Fabrications and Foibles
Saturday, May 4, 2024
9:00am – 3:00pm
Carol’s program celebrates the many native and non-native plants that provide great beauty, durability and excellent nutrition for our beloved wildlife. The day includes the morning seminar, lunch, and a an after-lunch interactive session: Why Did My Plant Die??
Register for this single event
