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SUMMARY:Forest Fridays: Highlands Park Ensley Tree Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Help us maintain trees we’ve planted in Highlands Park in Ensley\, also known as McMahon Park near the Crossplex. Did you know that Cool Green Trees is committed to caring for the trees we plant up to 2-3 years after planting? These early years are crucial for the long-term viability of newly planted trees–and given we’ve planted over 1\,500 trees\, we need your help! \nWe’ll be adding some mulch and topsoil around our trees at this event. There is a parking lot in the park near Avenue T (entrance from the alley off Ave. T). \nImportant Details: Please register in the RSVP link on our website\, or email us at CGToutreach@cawaco.org.* https://coolgreentrees.org/event/06-12-2026/ \nWhen: Friday\, June 12\, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. \nAddress: 2720 Avenue W.\, Birmingham\, AL 35208 \nAge Requirement: 18+ or minors accompanied by a parent/guardian. \nWhat to Bring: Wear long pants\, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty\, and closed-toed shoes for safety. Bring water to stay hydrated\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, and a sun hat if you like. \nCan’t make it out but want to support our work? Or want to make even more of an impact? Donate today at https://coolgreentrees.org/donations/donate/ \nRegistration for this event implies acknowledgment and agreement of our volunteer liability waiver. For more information\, please visit https://coolgreentrees.org/volunteer-info/ \n*Registration is not required to attend\, but is requested for planning purposes.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/forest-fridays-highlands-park-ensley-tree-maintenance/
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Nature,Sustainability,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Forest Fridays: Greenwood Park Tree Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Help Cool Green Trees maintain trees we’ve planted in Greenwood Park! Did you know that Cool Green Trees is committed to caring for the trees we plant up to 2-3 years after planting? These early years are crucial for the long-term viability of newly planted trees–and given we’ve planted over 1\,500 trees\, we need your help! \nWe’ll be adding some mulch and topsoil around our trees at this event. Greenwood Park is located across I-20/59 from W.C. Patton Park near the airport. \nImportant Details: Please register in the RSVP link on our website\, or email us at CGToutreach@cawaco.org.* https://coolgreentrees.org/event/06-05-2026/ \nWhen: Friday\, June 5\, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. \nAddress: 3938 16th Ave. N.\, Birmingham\, AL 35212 \nAge Requirement: 18+ or minors accompanied by a parent/guardian. \nWhat to Bring: Wear long pants\, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty\, and closed-toed shoes for safety. Bring water to stay hydrated\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, and a sun hat if you like. \nCan’t make it out but want to support our work? Or want to make even more of an impact? Donate today at https://coolgreentrees.org/donations/donate/ \nRegistration for this event implies acknowledgment and agreement of our volunteer liability waiver. For more information\, please visit https://coolgreentrees.org/volunteer-info/ \n*Registration is not required to attend\, but is requested for planning purposes.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/forest-fridays-greenwood-park-tree-maintenance/
LOCATION:Greenwood Park\, 1632 Tallapoosa St\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35234
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Nature,Sustainability,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:'Gather' at Jones Valley Teaching Farm
DESCRIPTION:Gather is a Community Picnic on JVTF’s downtown farm in support of the “Good Community Food” program. Enjoy a buffet curated by featured local chefs\, beer and wine\, line dancing lessons\, silent auction\, plant sale\, and activities for all ages.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/gather-at-jones-valley-teaching-farm/
LOCATION:Jones Valley Teaching Farm\, 701 25th St. N\, Birmingham\, 35203\, United States\, 2 25th St N\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family,Food,Gardening,Nature
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SUMMARY:Forest Fridays: Norwood Blvd. Tree Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Help Cool Green Trees maintain trees we’ve planted along Norwood Boulevard in the historic Norwood neighborhood of Birmingham! Did you know that Cool Green Trees is committed to caring for the trees we plant up to 2-3 years after planting? These early years are crucial for the long-term viability of newly planted trees–and given we’ve planted over 1\,500 trees\, we need your help! \nWe’ll be adding some mulch and topsoil around our trees at this event. Meet us around the historic Norwood Trolley Stop. \nImportant Details: Please register in the RSVP link on our website\, or email us at CGToutreach@cawaco.org.* \nWhen: Friday\, May 29\, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. \nAddress: Historic Norwood Trolley Stop\, 3201-3203 Norwood Blvd.\, Birmingham\, AL 35234 (street parking only) \nAge Requirement: 18+ or minors accompanied by a parent/guardian. \nWhat to Bring: Wear long pants\, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty\, and closed-toed shoes for safety. Bring water to stay hydrated\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, and a sun hat if you like. \nCan’t make it out but want to support our work? Or want to make even more of an impact? Donate today at https://coolgreentrees.org/donations/donate/ \nRegistration for this event implies acknowledgment and agreement of our volunteer liability waiver. For more information\, please visit https://coolgreentrees.org/volunteer-info/ \n*Registration is not required to attend\, but is requested for planning purposes.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/forest-fridays-norwood-blvd-tree-maintenance/
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Nature,Sustainability,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Embracing Natives: The Benefits of Native Landscaping in an Urban Environment
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the many benefits that native plants offer both to the urban gardener and to the wildlife that rely on them in this multi-faceted presentation by Isabelle Bracewell with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Isabelle will highlight native plants that are easy to install and discuss how to create urban spaces that are both beautiful and ecologically functional. \nAs a part of this program the group will explore various spaces where natives are cultivated with the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Garden paths in select areas are uneven. Comfortable shoes are suggested.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/embracing-natives-the-benefits-of-native-landscaping-in-an-urban-environment/
LOCATION:Birmingham Botanical Gardens
CATEGORIES:Gardening
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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:Roots in the Ground Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a picnic on Jones Valley Teaching Farm’s downtown farm to support the Community Garden Project Fund! Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with a delicious picnic buffet\, free beer & wine\, line dancing lessons\, garden updates\, and a silent auction. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair\, raise a glass & settle in for a meal among the crops. \nEach year\, the fund provides grants to new and emerging community gardeners who have completed our Good Community Food Fellowship. Since 2022\, it has helped build and expand 9 community gardens across Alabama!
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/roots-in-the-ground-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Jones Valley Teaching Farm Center for Food Education\, 701 25th Street North\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203
CATEGORIES:Community,Downtown,Events,Gardening
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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/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Gardening,Health and Wellness,Nature,Spring Plant Sale
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