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SUMMARY:4th Annual Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Earlybird Special: $10 off tickets purchased by February 21st!!\nGrow your own Shiitake and Oyster mushrooms! This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills to inoculate and care for your logs\, harvest your mushrooms\, learn cullinary uses\, medicinal benefits and more! \nThis is a hands on workshop\, with all materials provided. Each participant will drill\, inoculate and wax their own log to take home. \nAdditional Shiitake and Oyster logs may be purchased for a discounted cost of $15 per log at the workshop. With proper care\, mushroom logs should give you multiple flushes for a few years. \nWe may also have some plants and tree cuttings available for purchase the day of the event. Cash preferred\, Venmo and Cash App are accepted. \nAn email will be sent prior to the workshop to attendees with more detailed information about the workshop\, parking\, etc. \n***If you are unable to attend the workshop but would like to purchase a log\, a limited number of Shiitake and Oyster logs will be available for $20 each. DM us for more info. \nWorkshop is hosted by Birmingham Eastside EcoGardens
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/4th-annual-mushroom-log-inoculation-workshop/
LOCATION:Birmingham Eastside EcoGardens\, 601 West Blvd\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Community,Educational,EDUCATIONAL EVENT,Events,Fun Outside,Fundraiser,Garden,Gardening,Gardening Classes,Health,Health and Wellness,In-Person Events,Local Events,Nature,Special Event,Sustainability,Wellness,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Connect to Your Coast
DESCRIPTION:The Alabama Coastal Foundation’s Connect to Your Coast outreach events are designed to be an easy and fun way for people to learn how they can help protect our coastal environment\, wherever they are in the state! Please drop by an upcoming event and invite your friends. We are a statewide non profit with a mission is to improve and protect Alabama’s coastal environment through cooperation\, education\, and participation.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/connect-to-your-coast/
LOCATION:Back Forty Beer Company Birmingham\, 3201 1st Ave N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35222\, us
CATEGORIES:Cleanup,Coastal Birding Trail,Coastal Outings,Community,Educational,Nature,Stewardship,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Galaxy of Lights Sensory Nights
DESCRIPTION:Autism Support of Alabama is partnering with Huntsville Botanical Garden to host the first-ever Galaxy of Lights Sensory Nights on Saturday\, November 30 and Tuesday\, December 3 from 4:30–5:30 p.m.\nExperience the magic of the season in a setting designed just for sensory-friendly fun! Galaxy of Lights Sensory Nights offers a calm\, welcoming environment with lowered music\, earplugs\, sensory toys\, and thoughtful accommodations to help every guest feel comfortable. Families can wander through breathtaking displays – like the glowing Icicle Forest and enchanting Whimsical Woods – at their own pace\, with $13 discounted tickets available through ASA while supplies last.\nThanks to support from Chris Smith of Edward Jones in Madison\, AL\, guests can even enjoy complimentary hot chocolate at each event\, while supplies last\, to make the night extra cozy.\nThis uplifting holiday event shines a light on ASA’s mission of acceptance\, accessibility\, and creating joyful\, inclusive experiences for families across Alabama.\nSo\, come join us on November 30th or December 3rd for a magical\, sensory-friendly evening at Galaxy of Lights! Let’s stroll\, explore\, and enjoy the holiday season together in a way that feels comfortable for every family. Want to learn more about Autism Support of Alabama? Visit https://autism-alabama.org/\, call 1-877-4AUTISM\, or email info@autism-alabama.org.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/galaxy-of-lights-sensory-nights/
LOCATION:Huntsville Botanical Garden\, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Creative Arts,Community,Family Days,Fun Outside,Garden,Holidays,Local Events,Nature,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Homestead Hollow
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time at Homestead Hollow festivals—where fine arts meet one-of-a-kind handmade crafts. Watch live pioneer-era demonstrations like wood carving\, blacksmithing\, quilting\, and wood stove cooking. Don’t miss our working whiskey still and take a tour through original cabins built by early settlers. \nKick back by a peaceful stream and enjoy live local music all day long. And when hunger hits\, treat yourself to mouthwatering food that’ll have you coming back for seconds!
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/homestead-hollow/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Craft Class,Early Childhood,Educational,Events,Family Days,Family Festival,Festival,Fun Outside,Local Events,Music,Nature,Shopping,Youth
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SUMMARY:Paint Rock: Drawing Knowledge from Nature with Guest Lecture by Bill Finch
DESCRIPTION:Jax State to Host Paint Rock: Drawing Knowledge from Nature Exhibition and Lecture \nPaint Rock: Drawing Knowledge from Nature will be on display in the Manners Gallery in Hammond Hall at Jacksonville State University (Jax State) from August 28 through September 25\, with an opening reception on Thursday\, August 28\, from 5–7 p.m. featuring artist talks and refreshments. Before the reception\, guest speaker Bill Finch\, founding director of the Paint Rock Forest Research Center\, will present from 4–5 p.m. in Howle Auditorium in Merrill Hall. \nIn Paint Rock\, art intersects with nature\, conservation\, and scientific discovery. Eighteen Alabama artists offer their vision of the forested Paint Rock Valley – a place of extraordinary beauty\, biodiversity\, and significance for the future of North America’s forests\, grasslands\, and streams. \nBy drawing knowledge from nature\, we emphasize the importance of developing a deep understanding of nature from multiple perspectives. In this spirit\, each artist visited The Nature Conservancy’s Sharp-Bingham Mountain Preserve and engaged with the pioneering research supported by the Paint Rock Forest Research Center. Their works interpret those experiences through diverse artistic practices – inviting curiosity\, ecological insight\, and reflection. Artists became scientific explorers; scientists became artists. \nParticipating artists include Kendra Abbot\, John Abbott\, Patrice Andrson\, Douglas Baulos\, Elaine Booth\, Shay Clanton\, Doug Clark\, Mary Dunn\, Sarah Ellis\, Beth Finch\, Jamey Grimes\, Leah Hamel\, Bryce Lafferty\, Allison McElroy\, Celeste Amparo Pfau\, Sakora Smeby\, John Simmons\, and Morgan Worsham. \nThe exhibition is supported by the Paint Rock Forest Research Center\, the Department of Art + Design at Jax State\, and the Alabama State Council on the Arts. For questions about the exhibition or the reception\, please contact Bryce Lafferty at blafferty@jsu.edu or (256) 782-5634. \nThe opening reception is Thursday\, August 28\, from 5 to 7 PM at the Manners Gallery in Hammond Hall on the campus of Jax State. Come for gallery talks by the artists and refreshments. \nVisit the Jax State Artblog to learn more about the intersection of Art\, Science\, and Conservation at Paint Rock. \nBill Finch is the founding director of the Paint Rock Forest Research Center and a passionate voice for nature and conservation in Alabama. His vision for Paint Rock\, in part shaped by his friendship with E.O. Wilson\, includes not just groundbreaking science but also perspectives of the humanities\, inviting artists\, writers\, and thinkers into the heart of ecological inquiry. \nAn advocate and writer\, Finch authored Longleaf: As Far as the Eye Can See\, a collaboration with Photographer Beth Finch that captures the beauty and complexity of one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems. Bill served as environmental reporter and editor for the Mobile Press\, executive director of the Mobile Botanical Gardens\, and Conservation Director for the Alabama Chapter of the Nature Conservancy. \nPlease join us for Finch’s dynamic presentation on the natural treasures we have in Alabama\, their significance for North America\, and the intersections of art\, science\, and conservation. \nTo learn more about the Paint Rock Forest Research Center and the groundbreaking science conducted there\, visit paintrock.org.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/paint-rock-drawing-knowledge-from-nature-with-guest-lecture-by-bill-finch/2025-08-28/2/
LOCATION:Jacksonville State University\, 700 Pelham Rd N # 114\, Jacksonville\, AL\, 36265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Nature
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SUMMARY:Batty About Bats
DESCRIPTION:Vicky Beckham Smith will introduce you to the wonderful world of bats during her live bat presentation! \nYou will learn: \n• About bats from around the world including the 15 species of AL bats \n• The truth about myths we often hear \n• How important these winged critters are to our environment with their special adaptations\, varied feeding strategies and various roosting places \n• About the different sizes of bats through various mounted bats and life size silhouettes and the differences between micro bats and mega bats. \nVicky will bring live native bats and Egyptian fruit bats for you to meet. There will be plenty of photo opportunities as she shows off the special flying mammals. Vicky holds USDA\, USFWS and state permits that allow her to house and use the bats for educational purposes. \n‍Vicky Beckham Smith\, owner of A-Z ANIMALS\, is known as “The Bat Lady”. Some people even say she is batty! Vicky’s teaches about a wide variety of topics including mammals\, birds\, reptiles\, invertebrates\, plants and fossils. She teaches in schools\, at special events\, at summer camps and at libraries reaching over 5\,000 people a year.Vicky was recently honored with the 2024 BEEP (Best Environmental Education Program) Award for the Best Environmental Education Curriculum for her Bats\, Bugs and Biodiversity Program developed for AL State Parks.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/batty-about-bats/
LOCATION:Ruffner Mountain\, 1214 81st St S\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Nature
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SUMMARY:Venomous Snake ID Class
DESCRIPTION:Do all venomous snakes have triangle heads and cat-eye pupils? How do you tell the difference between a venomous snake and a nonvenomous snake? Do snakes chase people? What do you do if you are bitten by a venomous snake? Learn the answers to these questions and more at Ruffner Mountain! \nWe will be using a Powerpoint and life-size\, lifelike models of all of Alabama’s venomous snakes to learn field marks. One venomous snake will be on display behind glass\, and you will be able to meet and touch live\, nonvenomous lookalikes. \nThis program is geared towards ages 12 and up. \nDisclaimer: There will be live snakes at this program. Venomous snakes will remain behind glass.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/venomous-snake-id-class/
LOCATION:Ruffner Mountain\, 1214 81st Street South\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35206\, United States\, 2 81st St S\, Birmingham\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,EDUCATIONAL EVENT,Nature
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SUMMARY:Red Mountain Park 101
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn more about trails and explore Birmingham’s industrial history? Join our Naturalists at Red Mountain Park where we will review the fundamentals of enjoying our greenspaces. \nThis program is designed for our friends and families who want to spend more time outdoors but don’t know where to start. We will review safety in the outdoors\, appropriate attire\, outdoor activities\, and how to make the most of your experience in nature. The program will include a short guided hike and a brief tour of Red Mountain points of interest! Red Mountain 101 is geared towards our community members who are new to outdoor recreation and is appropriate for all ages. \nNote: For the hike\, bring comfortable walking shoes and a water bottle.The hike will be approximately 1.5 miles on uneven terrain with little to no elevation change (fairly flat).
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/red-mountain-park-101/
LOCATION:Red Mountain Park\, 2011 Frankfurt Drive\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35211\, us
CATEGORIES:Fun Outside,Nature,Programs,Walk
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SUMMARY:Sense & Response - Nature Drawing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As the contemporary art world witnesses an exciting revival in drawing directly from nature\, come join the movement with local interdisciplinary artist Annie Kammerer Butrus as she leads a creativity workshop in this timeless practice. \nThe workshop will begin in the field with Butrus teaching her methods for shadow tracing and blind contour drawing. These exercises focus on the physicality of light as well as intentional studying. While the workshop will include technical guidance\, no technical ability or proficiency is required. The final goal? For each artist to leave with a greater confidence in their ability to visually capture their unique reactions to the natural world. \nEach workshop participant will be provided with a small wire-bound sketchbook\, pencil\, and a Sakura micron pen that they can keep for their own practice. \nAnnie Kammerer Butrus (b. Evanston\, Illinois) is an award-winning artist with an M.F.A. in Painting and Printmaking from the University of Notre Dame and a B.A. from Wellesley College\, where she studied architecture\, landscape architecture and studio art. She exhibits her work in major cities\, galleries and academic institutions. Realized primarily through painting\, Butrus’ artistic practice focuses on the intersection of science\, landscape\, and memory. Her interest lies in how mapping shapes our idea of place and belonging\, how to document change and time\, and how often the source of our interaction with nature is from the inside looking out. Her process employs many series of latex resist and layers of opaque and translucent acrylic paint\, applied in succession to create lines and boundaries. Labor intensive\, the resist application records the act of painting\, allows complete control of the painted surface and then\, once removed\, transforms the painting over and over\, creating positive and negative voids.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/sense-response-nature-drawing-workshop/
LOCATION:Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve\, 1214 81st Street South\, Birmingham\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Art,Nature
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SUMMARY:Turkey Creek 101
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to spend more time outside this year\, but need more confidence being outdoors? Join our Naturalists at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve where we will review the fundamentals of enjoying our greenspaces. \nThis program is designed for our friends and families who want to spend more time outdoors but don’t know where to start. We will review safety in the outdoors\, appropriate attire\, outdoor activities\, and how to make the most of your experience in nature. This program will include a short guided hike and a group creek walk! Turkey Creek 101 is geared towards our community members who are new to outdoor recreation and is appropriate for all ages. \nNote: Bring comfortable shoes for the creek (old athletic shoes\, sandals\, crocs\, etc.) and a water bottle. The hike will be approximately 1/3 mile on uneven terrain with moderate elevation change. Feel free to pack a lunch and picnic by the falls after the program!
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/turkey-creek-101/
LOCATION:3906 Turkey Creek Rd\, Pinson\, AL 35126-2786\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature
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SUMMARY:Home Comfort Plant Pop Up Shop
DESCRIPTION:Partnered with Datus Henry CBD Health and Wellness\, the Home Comfort Plant Pop Up Shop provides house and garden plants to make your home comfortable. Care and wellness tips for plants and people are available so stop by and find your plant and personal care needs!
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/home-comfort-plant-pop-up-shop/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Garden,Gardening,Health and Wellness,Nature,Spring Plant Sale
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SUMMARY:Alabama Bird Search - Youth Challenge and T-shirt Art Contest 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the second annual Alabama Bird Search–Youth Challenge (ABS) and T-shirt Art Contest. During this state-wide\, competitive birding event\, youth teams ranging from pre-kindergarten through high school will compete against other teams in their age division for most species identified\, among other categories\, for prizes and recognition. A T-shirt art contest will also feature the grand prize-winning art on the event’s T-shirt next year. \nThe event will end in a recognition and awards picnic at Turkey Creek Preserve on Apr. 27th\, 2025 at 2pm. \nVisit link for more info and to register. You can also find info on social media at @alabamabirdsearch or using #alabamabirdsearch \nNEED-TO-KNOW\nT-shirt Art Contest submission deadline- March 21st\, 2025 \nTeam registration deadline- April 1st\, 2025 \nCompetition Window- April 18–27th\, 2025\nTeams choose a contiguous 24-hour period during this time \nAwards & Recognition Picnic -April 27\, 2025\, at 2pm at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/alabama-bird-search-youth-challenge-and-t-shirt-art-contest-2025/
LOCATION:Turkey Creek Nature Preserve\, 3906 Turkey Creek Rd\, Pinson\, AL\, 35126\, us
CATEGORIES:Arts,Bird Outings,EDUCATIONAL EVENT,Family Friendly Programs,Fun Outside,Nature,Statewide Birding Event,Youth Education
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SUMMARY:Birding 101 at Ruffner Mountain
DESCRIPTION:You must register for this event in order to attend. Register at:\nhttps://ruffnermountain.org/allevents/birding-101 \nThis event is free for Jefferson County Greenways members and $5 for non-members. Members\, please use the $5 discount code that can be found in the JCG newsletter sent on January 31st. \nAre you curious about birdwatching but don’t know where to start? Join our Naturalists at Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve for Birding 101\, a beginner-friendly class designed to introduce you to the essentials of birding. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n-How to use field guides & binoculars\n-Essential birding gear recommendations\n-Key bird anatomy & identification tips\n-How to spot and recognize common birds \nAfter the class\, we’ll take a short walk to our Habitat Garden to put our new skills to the test in the field! \n-Perfect for beginners—no experience required!\n-Bring binoculars if you have them (we’ll have a few to share).\n-Wear comfortable shoes for a short outdoor excursion. \nSpace is limited so RSVP now!
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/birding-101-at-ruffner-mountain/
LOCATION:Ruffner Mountain\, 1214 81st Street South\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35206\, United States\, 2 81st St S\, Birmingham\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Outings,Educational,Nature
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