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Cultural celebration blossoms at Huntsville Botanical Garden

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Huntsville Botanical Garden (HBG) is set to transform into a vibrant mosaic of world cultures with the launch of Global Rhythm & Blooms, an event series promising a sensory journey through music, dance, and culinary delights. Beginning on April 18 and continuing every Thursday until September 26, visitors can indulge in the […]

Huntsville/Madison Chamber recognizes small business owners at the 38th Annual Small Business Awards Gala

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber honored several local small businesses and individuals this past Thursday night. The 38th Annual Small Business Awards Gala was held at the Von Braun Center Saturn Ballroom. ‘ Since the Small Business Awards Gala coincided with Huntsville Music Month, the gala also showcased a live performance by Huntsville singer/songwriter Victoria Jones […]

Huntsville Botanical Garden Named No. 4 Best Botanical Garden in North America

On June 3rd, the Huntsville Botanical Garden was awarded the title of No. 4 Best Botanical Garden in North America by USA Today in their 2022 10 Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award Contest for Best Botanical Garden. “We are thrilled and honored that the Garden has been named the #4 Best Botanical Garden in North […]

Hands-on Gardening: Be a Huntsville Botanical Garden Youth Volunteer

Summer is almost here, and with it comes the end of the school year. Soon, there will be teens with unlimited spare time on their hands. Many of those teens whose parents would really like for them to find something to do besides watch TV and play computer games.  Do you have a teen (or […]

Patrick Dougherty’s ‘Stickwork’ to Opens at the Huntsville Botanical Garden

After clearing up the yard, have you ever looked at the gathered pile of branches, allowing your imagination to take flight? Have you envisioned large furry animals, secret hiding huts, or maybe even a long path of decorative walls, punctuated by bridges? If so, you can witness your imagination become reality on March 4th when […]

Engineering Pioneer, Philanthropist Dr. Dorothy Davidson Dies

Team Davidson announces with great sorrow the passing of Dr. Dorothy S. Davidson, Executive Chair of the Davidson Technologies Board of Directors. Davidson passed away at home Tuesday, the company announced. Davidson was a vanguard, not only for women in her field, but a pioneer within the engineering industry as a whole. She began her […]

See Rocket City: Huntsville Botanical Garden Introduces Tweetsville

As you enter, there’s a giant bird house, reminiscent of the iconic “See Rock City” ad campaigns, only with a twist: “See Rocket City” is painted in bold white letters on its big red roof. This is the majestic entryway to Tweetsville, Huntsville Botanical Garden’s newest endeavor. The plans for Tweetsville were recently unveiled at […]

Galaxy of Lights Opens 25th Season at Huntsville Botanical Garden this Weekend

Galaxy of Lights, an annual holiday light experience at the Huntsville Botanical Garden, will open Friday for its 25th season. Since its debut, Galaxy has become a regional holiday tradition, and this milestone year will be a tribute to the past and a celebration of new traditions to be made. Galaxy began as a drive-through light show with […]

Sue Wagner Named CEO at Huntsville Botanical Garden

The board of directors of Huntsville Botanical Garden has named Sue Wagner its Chief Executive Officer. Wagner succeeds Paula Steigerwald, who served as president and CEO for the past 17 years and announced her retirement in February. Wagner will start Oct. 1. “I am excited to join the team at the Huntsville Botanical Garden,” said […]

Botanical Garden CEO Paula Steigerwald to Retire

Paula Steigerwald, CEO of the Huntsville Botanical Garden, is retiring after 17 “marvelous” years. Her retirement is effective Aug. 30, according to a statement from the Garden’s Board of Directors. She joined the Garden in 2002 and oversaw a strong period of transformation and growth at the facility. “The past 17 years have been marvelous, […]