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                                  June 2012 
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Membership
Urban Emporium
Upcoming Events
Summer Walk
Antique Cast Iron
Kids' Gulf Discovery Day
Hibiscus
MCIL Early Bird Special
Now Blooming 
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  Join The Friends of Bellingrath and help perpetuate the dream and legacy of Walter and Bessie Bellingrath... Bellingrath Gardens and Home.  .  As a member, you receive free admission to the Gardens for one year, free admission to all Wonderful Wednesday programs, special discounts, invitations to members-only programs, behind the scenes tours and special events. 
 
Urban Emporium

Don't forget you can a variety of Bellingrath Gift Shop merchandise downtown and the Urban Emporium. Whether you need a last minute hostess gift or some seasonal decorations for your home; the Urban Emporium is your connection to Bellingrath in downtown Mobile.    

  
Upcoming Events
  
Wonderful Wednesdays 
June 6 - July 25

Founder's Day
Walter Bellingrath's Birthday 
August 6 
  
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Wonderful Wednesdays        
WoW 2012 June 6 to July 25 - No program July 4   
 
 Who knew Wednesday could be so wonderful?  Every Wednesday, enjoy a special program about Bellingrath Gardens and Home, gardening, local history and nature.  Wonderful Wednesdays at Bellingrath is the perfect place to bring a friend and spend time among 65 acres of blooms!   

 

Gardens Admission ($12.00 for adults & $ 6.50 for children 5-12) is charged for non-members attending programs unless otherwise listed. There are additional charges to tour the Home and/or to take the River Cruise.  Call 251.973.2217 X 111 for reservations.
A Summer Garden Walk        
 June 6th 10:30 AM    
 
 Bellingrath's Display Manager, Barbara Smith will lead a tour throughout the Gardens and answer your questions about her selection of plants for the floral borders and containers. 10:30- 11:30 Reservations Requested. 
A Look at Antique Cast Iron         
 June 13th at 10:30 AM    
 
 Learn about the beautiful antique cast iron ornaments throughout the Gardens with Bellingrath's Curator, Tom McGehee. Reservations Requested.
Kids' Gulf Discovery Day         
 June 20th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM    
 
 Learn about the ecology of the Gulf of Mexico and Fowl River from area experts. Lot of activities and displays for kids. Two Kids' Kruises with Casi Callaway and Dauphin Island Sea Lab staff - 11:00 cruise and a lunch cruise a noon. Reservations  Required for Lunch Kruise.

Kids' Gulf Discovery Day Reservation Form
Kids' Kruise & Kids' Gulf Discovery Day Registration Form
Lunch Kids' Kruise & Kids' Gulf Discovery Day Registration Form 
Hibiscus          
HIBISCUS June 27th at 10:30 AM   
 
 Dr. Barrick has declared this the year of the Hibiscus at Bellingrath Gardens. Learn more about these beautiful plants and how we have used them in the Gardens. We will be selling Hibiscus plants in the Gift Shop, too!  10:30- 11:30 Reservations Requested. Plant Sale in Gift Shop.
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Bellingrath Gardens and Home
Operated by The Bellingrath Gardens and Home Foundation, a charitable, not-for-profit organization
12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road / Theodore, Alabama 36582
800.247.8420 / 251.973.2217
www.bellingrath.org