First of four phases now open on the Pelham Greenway Trail
Exciting news for Pelham! The city completed the first phase of its new Greenway Trail Project, and it’s ready to be enjoyed. Get the details (and a sneak peek) right here.
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3 ways Georgia-Pacific practices sustainability in Alabama
Back in December, fellow Bham Nower Matt Niblett and I took a trip down to Monroe County to get a behind-the-scenes look at the Georgia-Pacific pulp mill. Since then, I’ve been eager to learn more about how Georgia-Pacific is committed…
Bham metro is now home to 7 “litter gitter” devices thanks to the Freshwater Land Trust and partners
Last week, the Freshwater Land Trust officially launched Project Litter Gitter, installing five new litter gitter devices in Birmingham (2), Bessemer Homewood and Vestavia Hills.
Alabama Audubon is tracking Avondale Park’s “baby green herons” and they are adorable (photos)
Breakout the pink and blue ribbons, Avondale Park has three green heron fledglings residing on the little island in the middle of the park’s pond.
There are 10 Arbor Day Foundation “Tree City USA” communities in the Bham area. See why it matters.
Have you seen this sign? What is a Tree City USA? And why does it matter?
A “Walk in the Woods” with the Birmingham Mountain High Hikers at Ruffner Mountain
Have you walked in the woods lately? There are many reasons why we do it. Solitude. Health. Friendships. Nature.
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Lincoln, AL breaks ground on $6M, world-class fishing park
On Thursday, June 25, city officials in Lincoln, Alabama broke ground on their upcoming world-class fishing park. The $6M, 38-acre park is expected to open by the end of the year—here’s what we know!
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Baseball is back in Birmingham! Check out what Regions Field has in store for summer
You thought Birmingham baseball was canceled this year? Think again! Beginning this weekend, Regions Field opens up the stadium for their new summer series. Keep reading to find out what they have in store for fun-filled summer weekends.
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4 ways to learn about our rivers and lakes, including Coosa Riverkeeper Swim Guide
It is officially summer, and that means many of us are itching to get out on our local lakes, rivers or creeks.
Birmingham curbside recycling returns July 1st. Need a recycling refresher course?
Citywide curbside recycling in Birmingham is returning after service was suspended in early April due to the COVID-19 crisis.
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What is Saharan Dust? When is it coming to Birmingham? Answers from CBS 42’s Ashley Gann
Let us just admit it. For the past week, we’ve been seeing maps of the “Saharan Dust Plume” inching ever so slowly toward the continental U.S., in particular the Southeast and Alabama. The maps are quite frightening.
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Watching the Onewheel trend continue in Birmingham
We’ve had our eye on a number of gadgets around Birmingham that make us feel like we’re living in the future. Some of them are even affecting the way we get around town. A relatively new development, the Onewheel, offers…
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15 outdoor patios to wine + dine around the Magic City
🍸 Fall is here and it's the perfect time to hit up a patio around Birmingham with your best buds.
Let us know which is your favorite! 😍
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What you need to know about water safety from a Pediatric ER Dr.
Ahh, sweet summertime is finally upon us. If you haven’t been outside lately, rest assured temperatures are on the rise in Birmingham. As the weather warms up, we all want to cool down. We caught up with an expert from…
Reopening update: Vulcan Park and Museum, Topgolf, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and more are back
The Magic City’s biggest attractions continue to open up. Last week, it was the Birmingham Zoo and Vulcan Park and Museum. This week, Topgolf and the Birmingham Botanical Gardens are reopening on Monday, June 15th.