June 2 - July 28

2010 Schedule To Be Announced

2009 Wonderful Wednesdays Programs

June 3 - Summer Garden Walk

A favorite program every year!  Barbara Smith, Bellingrath's Display Coordinator, will lead this tour of the Gardens and describe how she designs the beautiful borders and containers for this summer’s display.

June 10 - Hydrangea Day with Bobby Green

One of the best growers in the area will discuss how to select and care for hydrangeas for your Garden.  We will have some of his hydrangeas for sale in the Gift Shop, too.

June 17 - Ikebana 101

Learn about the history of Ikebana and how to make your own arrangement with members of The Mobile Chapter of Ikebana International.  Bring your own low, flat container, kenza (frog) and small clippers to create your own arrangement.  Supplies will be available for sale.  Plants will be provided.

June 24 - From Pressed to Cut; a Look at 19^th Century Glass in the Bellingrath Collection

Take this special tour of the Bellingrath Home with Tom McGehee, Bellingrath Home Director, to learn about these treasures.

July 8 - Cascade Mums with Chuck Owens

By popular demand, we will share our secrets for creating these beautiful creations.  We will share plants with those that are interested in trying to create their own cascade.

July 15 - Kid’s Kruise

Kid's Kruise #1 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM - SOLD OUT

Our annual Kid’s Kruise will be extra special with Mobile’s Baykeeper as our special tour guide.  Dauphin Island Sea Lab will be here with their Touch Table, too! Bring the kids, order your bag lunch and enjoy a fun filled cruise on the Fowl River. The tours will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Kid's Kruise #2 - 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM - SOLD OUT

Bellingrath has decided to add a second Kid's Kruise. Casi Callaway of Mobile Baykeeper will be the special tour guide for this tour as well.  Lunch will be served in the Magnolia Cafe from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.  During this time, the Dauphin Island Sea Lab will also have their Touch Table available for kids to investigate. The river cruise aboard the Southern Belle will depart at 1:30 p.m. Registration is required - 251.973.2217 or  This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .    
 
Lunch orders will be taken until 5:00 PM Friday, July 10, 2009.  The lunch options include Peanut Butter and Jelly, Turkey or Ham sandwiches.  Special Kid's Kruise Pricing.  Members Price: $16 for adults; $ 11 kids 5-12; $6 kids under 5.  Non Members Price: $27- adults; $17.50 kids 5-12; $6 kids under 5

July 22 - Christmas in July – Sale in Gift Shop and tour of MCIL Shop

Learn how we make the “magic” for Magic Christmas in Lights.  Special sale of old and new holiday merchandise in the Gift shop.

July 29 - “It’s A Small  World” Close Up Photography with Jim McKinley & Dr. Bill Barrick

Learn techniques to create photographic works of art.  Lecture and photography session.  Be sure to bring your camera! Program will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.