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SUMMARY:Junior Naturalist Academy
DESCRIPTION:Curious about what it’s like to be a naturalist? \nStep into the shoes of a naturalist! Over three adventure-filled days\, Junior Naturalists will explore Ruffner Mountain’s landscape\, flora\, and fauna through hands-on science\, nature hikes\, and creative eco-art projects. From fossil hunting and soil mixing to tree ID hikes and birdwatching\, each day highlights a different part of our local ecosystem—encouraging curiosity\, observation\, and care for the natural world. \nNaturalists will be grouped by age (7–9\, and 10-12)\, with a max of 15 per group. The daily schedule includes outdoor exploration\, STEAM activities\, and games designed to build confidence\, foster friendships\, and promote environmental awareness in a fun and inclusive setting. \nDates: July 30-Aug 1\, 2025 \nLocation: Ruffner Mountain \nTime: 9am-12pm \nCost: $150 nonmembers\, $120 members \nAges: 7-12 \nWhat to bring: water bottle\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, closed-toed shoes\, backpack \nNut-free snacks and field notebook provided \nhttps://www.jeffcogreenways.org/programs/youth/junior-naturalist-academy
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/junior-naturalist-academy/2025-07-30/
LOCATION:Ruffner Mountain\, 1214 81st Street South\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35206\, United States\, 2 81st St S\, Birmingham\, AL\, United States
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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
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