Local volunteer group building the Southeast’s first adaptive biking trail at Tannehill
A Birmingham-area volunteer group is working to make Alabama’s natural beauty more accessible than ever.
Category Environment
Seeing smoke from Oak Mountain State Park? It is a good sign
🔥 The prescribed fires begin this week. No need to worry if you see smoke while traveling on I-65.
#fire #nature #alapark
Birmingham Water Works’ 2025 budget includes 5% rate increase + key initiatives
💧The rate hikes will pay for several infrastructure initiatives.
#water #BWWB
New canoe launch dedicated in Hoover on the Cahaba River
🛶 Did you know the Cahaba River meanders through the City of Hoover for 20 miles? Now, folks have more direct access to it!
#blueways #hooveralabama #cleanwater #parks
These 5 animals in Alabama are not found anywhere else in the world
🐭🐌🌎 Take a look at some of the rarest critters on Planet Earth that call Alabama home.
NowPartner #beachmouse #alabamaparks #foreverwild #Alabama
NEW: Tails by the Rails at Ellard Park is now open in Irondale
Tails by the Rails if officially open in Irondale. Bring your furry friend and explore this new dog park overlooking the Railroad!
#tailsbytherails #cityofirondale #furryfriends
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Homewood approves new habitat project for infamous Lakeshore Owls
The Homewood City Council has approved plans to help deal with a recent string of incidents involving territorial behavior by owls around the Shades Creek Greenway.
Thriving new community garden blossoms in Midfield
Good news, Midfield! The Jefferson County Master Gardeners brings a new sense of community to Midfiled with their new garden area. Check it out!
#midfield #alabamalegislature #greenthumb
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You can now explore UAB’s Solar House during the National Solar Tour, Oct. 5
The UAB Solar House is not connected to the city's electrical grid, but utilizes solar energy + energy-saving features to power the home ☀️
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Southern Exposure films donated to all 18 Birmingham Public Library locations
🌟AL FILMMAKERS: Alabama Rivers Alliance + Black Warrior Riverkeeper have donated copies of Southern Exposure– an award-winning documentary series bringing awareness to Alabama's natural resources + important environmental issues– to all BPL locations👇
#BPL #filmmakers #Alabama #environment #library #rivers GH
You’ll find these 31 amazing plants only in Alabama [PHOTOS]
![You’ll find these 31 amazing plants only in Alabama [PHOTOS]](https://i0.wp.com/bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Hexastylis_speciosa_WKW-1-e1727371712341-1200x627.jpg?fit=768%2C401&quality=89&ssl=1 "You’ll find these 31 amazing plants only in Alabama [PHOTOS]")
🌺🌎🌻 FUN FACT: Alabama is the center of plant diversity in the U.S. for the following groups: sunflowers, oak trees, woody vines & bamboo.
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See the new inspirational 200 ft. wide mural along the Hugh Kaul Trail in Avondale [PHOTOS]
![See the new inspirational 200 ft. wide mural along the Hugh Kaul Trail in Avondale [PHOTOS]](https://i0.wp.com/bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_9443-scaled-e1727218377145-1200x628.jpg?w=768&quality=89&ssl=1 "See the new inspirational 200 ft. wide mural along the Hugh Kaul Trail in Avondale [PHOTOS]")
🚨MURAL ALERT: A new mural at Workshops Empowerment beautifies Avondale's Hugh Kaul Trail.
#murals #trails #greenways
Jefferson County and Cahaba River Society call for an end to the sewer consent decree
Local river protection groups and Jefferson County ALL AGREE.
28 year old consent decree no longer needed.
#cleanwater #jeffersoncounty #rivers
Birmingham to host world premiere of Southern Exposure films
Want to learn more about the environment? Check out these series of films that will be showcased for FREE later this month.
#worldpremierebham #southernexposurefilms #alabamanature
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Hoover breaks ground on new walking trail Loch Haven Park
Calling all nature lovers! A new walking trail is coming to Hoover. Here's everything you need to know.
#cityofhoover #lochhavenpark #nature
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