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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:GASP Presents: Toast to Clean Air 2025
DESCRIPTION:Toast to Clean Air is GASP’s annual celebration and call to action in a time of federal budget cuts\, environmental rollbacks\, and rising climate threats. Join us at Birmingham’s historic Sloss Furnaces for an unforgettable evening featuring keynote remarks from Catherine Coleman Flowers and Cliff Villa. Together we’ll honor climate champions\, reflect on Birmingham’s environmental past\, and power the future of clean air and environmental justice in Alabama. \nWhat GASP Does\nGASP (Greater Birmingham Alliance to Stop Pollution) works to advance healthy air and environmental justice across Alabama. Through community organizing\, policy advocacy\, education\, and scientific research\, GASP helps residents in pollution-burdened neighborhoods fight for cleaner air\, stronger protections\, and lasting change. From monitoring toxic emissions to training local advocates\, GASP builds the power and knowledge communities need. \nWhat to Expect\nInspiring keynote speakers: Catherine Coleman Flowers and Cliff Villa\nAwards ceremony recognizing community environmental leaders\nDinner\, drinks\, and live music included\nVIP guests enjoy a complimentary guided tour of the Sloss Furnaces \nWhy It Matters\nYour support fuels GASP’s work to combat air pollution\, demand accountability\, and build community resilience throughout Alabama. Together\, we can create a cleaner\, healthier\, and more just future for all. \nBe part of the movement. To sponsor Toast to Clean Air or request a sponsor packet\, email jmilton@gaspgroup.org
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/gasp-presents-toast-to-clean-air-2025/
LOCATION:Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark\, 20 32nd St N\, Birmingham\, AL 35222\, 2 32nd St N\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Green,Health,Health and Wellness,Local Events,Party With A Purpose!,Tours
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SUMMARY:Community Shred Fest 2025
DESCRIPTION:Clear the Clutter. Protect Your Identity. Join Us for a FREE Community Shred Event! Documents Only – NO LIMIT!\nNovember 22\, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Faulkner University\, Birmingham Campus located at 4524 Southlake Pkwy\, Birmingham\, AL\nHosted by REMAX Advantage and our dedicate agents with the support of our amazing sponsors.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/community-shred-fest-2025/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Clean Up,Festival,Local Events,Special Event
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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:AEC Darter Scramble Golf Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Register through September 11 for the 2025 Darter Scramble\, a golf tournament benefiting the Alabama Environmental Council’s Birmingham Urban Watershed STEM Initiative (BUWSI) program! Teams of four will compete in the 18-hole golf scramble at Roebuck Golf Course (8920 Roebuck Blvd.\, Birmingham\, AL 35206). A continental breakfast plus awards luncheon are included in your registration. \nPrice: $500 Foursome / $125 Individual \nSchedule: 7-7:45 a.m. Check-in and registration / 8 a.m. Shotgun start \nUnique to Birmingham\, the federally endangered Watercress Darter fish displays spectacular colors during mating season and lives in five local streams\, including Roebuck Springs at Roebuck Golf Course. Proceeds from Darter Scramble support science\, technology\, engineering\, and math (STEM) programs in Birmingham City Schools.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/aec-darter-scramble-golf-fundraiser/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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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:Tree Maintenance @ East Lake Park
DESCRIPTION:Cool Green Trees\, a program of Cawaco RC&D Council\, is dedicated to mitigating the harmful effects of urban heat islands within Jefferson County. Join us for a day of hands-on care for our trees! Together\, we’ll be pruning branches\, spreading mulch\, and removing any dead trees to help keep our green spaces healthy and thriving. Important Details: Age Requirement: 18+ or minors accompanied by a parent/guardian. Spaces are limited — registration is required. What to Bring: Wear long pants and closed-toed shoes for safety\, and bring water to stay hydrated. Your time and effort help nurture a stronger\, more beautiful environment — we hope to see you there!
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/tree-maintenance-east-lake-park/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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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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