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Social distancing has prompted many Birminghamians to pick up a trowel and put down some seeds. If you’re looking to spruce up your yard, check out these garden centers around Birmingham offering curbside pickup and delivery for all your plant…
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As everything around us seems to be changing with the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, we know a lot of people’s income has fallen in Birmingham. Unexpected changes like that can leave even the best-prepared among us feeling bewildered, so we’ve…
Here is something to do in the morning between 5:00am to 7:00am: Open your window or walk out on your porch Quietly stop. Listen to the hundreds of birds singing a “dawn chorus.”
Now that we’re practicing social distancing and springtime is here, it’s the perfect time to start that project that’s been in the back of your mind—a home garden. Check out these tips and tricks to develop your green thumb, including…
Wildflower season is my favorite season, and soon it’ll be in full swing. Birmingham-Southern College plays host to some fantastic pollinator gardens, and we’re taking a closer look. Bonus: learn how to make your own—it’s the perfect activity for social…
Sponsored Other than talk about the coronavirus, the number one conversation amongst Birminghamians has been the massive amounts of rainfall we’ve had since the beginning of 2020.
When it rains it pours, especially in Alabama. But, when the sun shines again, make sure you take advantage of those beautiful spring days at one of these Birmingham outdoor classes.
Okay, Birmingham—we’ve got an extra hour of daylight, and we’ve seen the sun a couple of times in the last week. You know what that means—it’s time to get outside and run! Here’s a guide to some opportunities coming up.
NOTE: BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENS ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens is rolling out brand-new reasons to support one of the Magic City’s greatest treasures. The partnership between the City of Birmingham and the Friends allows the…
NOTICE: OPENING DAY HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK HERE FOR UPDATES. The first pitch of the Birmingham Barons’ 2020 season will be thrown in just one month. Opening day is approaching quickly, and we got an inside look…
Sponsored When I began writing this series about Alabama’s changing climate and the impacts it will have on us and our natural world, I am reminded of the line in the Wizard of Oz, when Dorothy, the Tin Man, and…
With all the rain we’ve been having – 20+ inches! – since the new year, isn’t this a good time to learn how to defend our rivers, lakes and streams?
We all know March comes in like a lion, but we’re holding out hope that sunshine and warmer weather is on the horizon. Everyone knows that in Birmingham, springtime means farmers markets. Find the early spring lineup here.
Back in 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency designated neighborhoods in the vicinity of 35th Avenue North as a Superfund Site. Areas that once thrived with industry turned out to have contaminated soil. After a long delay, city leaders and the…
Any paddling enthusiasts out there? This one’s for you. With all the beautiful rivers we have near Birmingham, paddle sports are a go-to for adventurers in our area. Below is a guide to some events coming up this spring!