Bham Now Nature Roundup for the week of March 2, 2018
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Welcome to the Bham Now Nature Roundup for the week of March 2.
Last week was Arbor Week in Alabama. In celebration of our trees, this edition of Bham Now’s Nature Roundup will include several photos of trees provided to us by our readers.
Enjoy! And remember everyday is Arbor Day!
News
Bham Now – Birmingham Southern College transforming beloved planetarium into first of its kind GeoDome
Bham Now – Social media campaign helped defeat anti-Forever Wild bill
Bham Now – “I speak for the trees.” Celebrating Arbor Week with tree photos submitted by Bham Now readers
Alabama Newscenter – Alabama Power, Renew Our Rivers volunteers focus on stewardship, conservation this spring
Shelby County Reporter – PROFILE: Cahaba Riverkeeper protects river’s future
WVTM NBC 13 – Rare Yellow Cardinal found in Shelby County
Events
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Alabama Cup Races – Mulberry Fork Canoe and Kayak Races – March 3
Coosa Riverkeeper – Redeye Bass Slam 2018 Kickoff Event at Cahaba Brewing – March 3
Cahaba Brewing – Goodwill Wednesday supporting Turkey Creek Nature Preserve – March 14
Cahaba River Society – Water To Wine Tonya Jones SalonSpa Earth Month Fundraiser for Cahaba River Society – March 15
The Abbey – Care of Creation with Black Warrior Riverkeeper Charles Scribner – March 15
Red Mountain Park – Red Mountain Park Restoration Run – March 17
Alabama Rivers Alliance – Alabama Water Rally – March 16-18
Black Warrior Riverkeeper – 7th Annual AirWave BLOCK PARTY – March 24
Alabama Hiking Society – 2018 Alabama Hiking Trail Society Conference – March 30
Ruffner Mountain – Spring Native Plant Sale – April 7
Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce – Shades Creek Fest – April 7
Birmingham Botanical Gardens – Spring Plant Sale – April 12-15
Red Mountain Park – eCO CU Foundation 3rd Annual Charity Trail Run – April 14
Southern Environmental Center – Darter Festival 2018 – April 15
Birmingham Audubon – Coastal Bird Banding at Ft. Morgan – April 17-21
Birmingham Botanical Gardens – Earth Day at the Gardens – April 21
Freshwater Land Trust – Sunday Hike Series: Wildwood Wildflower Preserve – April 29
Birmingham Audubon – Birmingham Audubon Mountain Workshop – May 10-13
Cahaba River Society – Guided Canoe Trip to the Cahaba lilies – May 13
Cahaba River Society – Cahaba Ramble – June 9
Alabama Wildlife Federation 2018 Calendar of Events
Wild South 2018 Events Calendar
Alabama Wildlife Center 2018 Events Calendar
Discovering Alabama Broadcast Schedule
Birmingham Zoo 2018 Calendar of Events
Birmingham Audubon Society Upcoming Events
Sierra Club Alabama Chapter Meetings and Hikes –
Fresh Air Family 2018 Calendar
Alabama Birding Trails Calendar
Little River Canyon Center 2018 Calendar
In case you missed it, here is last week’s Nature Roundup.