Ross Bridge homeowners have the advantage of living in Birmingham, the largest city in Alabama. There are so many different activities to take part in that you’re sure to discover some newfound interests! One must do activity is to visit Birmingham Botanical Gardens if you’re looking to expand your knowledge of plants and nature.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens is named as Alabama’s largest living museums. It is 67.5 acres of 12,000 different plants, over 25 gardens, more than 30 outdoor sculptures and miles of peaceful paths. Birmingham Botanical Gardens also has the largest public horticulture library in the United States. Their gardens include Japanese gardens with a traditional teahouse, a Southern Living garden, two rose gardens and a wild flower garden.
There are many events that take place here annually so there is always fun to be had. Everything from Earth Day at The Gardens to The Fall Plant Sale is held at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. An event called Gross Out Camp is held throughout the summer and shows campers the not so pretty parts of nature. Kids get to see reptiles, bugs and much more. These are just a few examples of what the gardens has to offer for people of all ages!
What’s the best part about Birmingham Botanical Gardens? It’s free! It’s the most visited free attraction in Alabama. The gardens are open daily and have more than 350,000 visitors a year. Over 23,000 volunteer hours are clocked annually to create a community resource and promote knowledge and appreciation of plants and the environment. Birmingham Botanical Gardens also has many educational programs that are held throughout the year. 10,000 children revel in science-based field trips all year round.
While living in Birmingham in a Ross Bridge home, it would be crazy not to take advantage of the summer weather and spend some time at Birmingham Botanical Gardens!