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Purdy Butterfly House
The Purdy Butterfly House, the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house, opens on May 1 and through September is home to 1,500 butterflies, as well as turtles, button quail, frogs, and other critters. A series of butterfly releases are scheduled during … Continue reading
Find out more »Sweet Homegrown Alabama
State Symbol Scavenger Hunt (Click here to download the scavenger hunt) Do you know why Alabama is called the “Yellowhammer State?” Do you know what our state mineral is? What about our state wildflower? As you explore the Garden this … Continue reading
Find out more »Scarecrow Trail
Scarecrows | Weekend Hayrides | Pumpkin Display | Corn Maze The Scarecrow Trail is free with Garden Admission or Membership Fall is filled with fun at the Huntsville Botanical Garden where we’ve got lots of great ways to celebrate the … Continue reading
Find out more »Native Plants Symposium
If you want to: Find out about the amazing biodiversity of plants in the southeast and what that means for problem-solving in the home garden Learn about what plants are “native” and why they grow where they do Gain understanding … Continue reading
Find out more »10:00 am
Seeds to Sprouts
Come and enjoy exciting stories for the season, crafts, learning activities, and walks (weather permitting) in the Garden with your little Sprout! Each class offers a different adventure to get your little one experiencing nature and all it has to … Continue reading
Find out more »6:00 pm
Scarecrow Trail Night Hikes
Grab your flashlight and join us for a family night hike through the Garden’s Scarecrow Trail. Listen for bullfrogs, crickets, owls, and other nighttime critters. We will provide a fall-themed snack with warm cider in the back of the Garden. … Continue reading
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