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Formerly known as Horticultural Therapy, Plant Adventure Programs offer an evolving framework to explore the significance of people-plant interaction in promoting human well-being and the health of the planet. One role of Birmingham Botanical Gardens is to facilitate such interaction in this unique urban plant space and in outreach to the community.

Program Values

• The interaction between people and plants is good for everyone

• People with disabilities can live full and interesting lives in the community

• Promote the well-being of people and the environment

• Provide truly inclusive programming

• Emphasize education and community collaboration

• Explore the relationship between people, place and time

Current Programs and Participants

Plant Adventure Programs provide direct engagement in the life of The Gardens. We emphasize education, participation, access, choice and relationship.

Adventures in The Gardens – appropriately-adapted botanical education for groups in The Gardens

Plant Adventure Programs Student – hands-on opportunities to work and learn at The Gardens for youth and young adults in school-to-work transition programs

Outreach Adventures – botanical outreach and educational experiences for children and adults with medical conditions that prevent them from visiting Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Inclusion Volunteering – collaboration with the Volunteer Coordinator to involve people with disabilities in meaningful volunteer activities at The Gardens

Getting Involved

We’re eager to accept new participants in the program who are willing to work and learn with us. Our programs are free to the public, but take funds to provide. We welcome contributions of any size.

For more information on how you can support or get involved with Plant Adventure Programs, contact Plant Adventures Coordinator Jennifer Sanders at 205.414.3914 or jsanders@bbgardens.org.

Plant Adventure Programs made possible by

and Hill Crest Foundation