Aldridge Botanical Gardens, the former estate of Eddie and Kay Aldridge, is a beautiful 30-acre woodland garden showcasing hydrangeas and native plants. Enjoy a half-mile walk around the six-acre lake, have a picnic or attend the many events hosted throughout the year, including plants sales, art show, seminars and Arts Alfresco concerts. Aldridge Botanical Gardens is located on the corner of Lorna Road and Rocky Ridge Ranch Road in Hoover.
Let the kids come fish in our six-acre lake during spring break. Several professional fisherman will be on hand to answer questions and give advice on Wednesday, March 17. Free bait on Wednesday as well.
If you don't have a rod and reel, you may check one out at the Gardens at no charge.
Free for accompanying parents or guardians.
"Paws in the Gardens"
Saturday, March 20
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $10 per dog, $3 of which benefits the Shelby County Humane Society
Bring
your "best friend" to enjoy Aldridge Botanical Gardens along with
other furry friends at their first annual “Bring
Your Dog to the Gardens” Day. Admission is $10 per dog of which $3 will benefit the
Shelby County Humane Society. In addition to enjoying a little fresh air
before the heat comes along, current and future dog owners will benefit from
meeting the many pet-related resources and professionals present at the event,
such as vets, groomers, rescuers and doggy retailers. See a real war dog that is helping to promote
the Alabama War Dogs Memorial. And, local celebrity “Babe Ruff” from the
Birmingham Barons will be on hand between 1:30 and 2:30.
Aldridge Botanical Gardens, the former estate of Eddie and Kay Aldridge, is a beautiful 30-acre woodland garden showcasing hydrangeas and native plants. Enjoy a half-mile walk around the six-acre lake, have a picnic or attend the many events hosted throughout the year, including plants sales, art show, seminars and Arts Alfresco concerts. Aldridge Botanical Gardens is located on the corner of Lorna Road and Rocky Ridge Ranch Road in Hoover.
