Upcoming Event!
event popup image

Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival

APRIL 17 – JUNE 15, 2025

Learn More
Belle Camp Blog
 

Fixing Our Front Porch on the Fowl River

By Dr. Cory Sparks, Director of Development

Published on June 1, 2026

As summer approaches, Bellingrath is turning its attention to the Fowl River. Every fisherman who passes by reminds us of Mr. Bell and Mr. Frank, and the waterskiers are following in the wake of Mr. Johnny “On the Spot” Dickinson and many of the Bellingrath friends and family. But not Mr. Bell and Ms. Bessie.

The River Pavilion is Bellingrath’s front porch on the Fowl River. It needs to be refreshed to match the ongoing work in the Gardens and reflect our drive to be a great coastal garden of the world. So far, we’ve hit 38% of our $25,000 goal.

Your gift will not only beautify the space but make it safer for visitors, particularly children coming to see the real time water monitoring station that shows changing conditions on the tidal river. Our STEM education program is already using the station to teach lessons that connect classroom science to the beauty of the Alabama outdoors.

Give now to fix our front porch on the Fowl River!