Save our mascots! Auburn, Clemson, LSU and Mizzou form tiger consortium
Auburn University’s Aubie, LSU’s Mike the Tiger, University of Missouri’s Truman and Clemson’s The Tiger have two things in common.
Category Outdoors
The summer of birds: Bird-watching, brews and grants
While most conservation groups slow down during the “vacation-filled” summer months, Birmingham Audubon’s calendar is packed with bird-watching events, grant deadlines and yes, a fundraiser at the local brewery.
Volunteering – one way you can cherish Alabama’s State Parks
In Alabama, we cherish our State Parks.
The Altamont School certified as an International Monarch Waystation
On July 13, The Altamont School became the first school in Birmingham to register as a certified International Monarch Waystation.
Bug bites with Children’s of Alabama expert Dr. Jolly
Partner Content I don’t know about you, but as soon as I get my first bug bite, I know that summer has officially arrived. Children’s of Alabama wants you to stay safe by preventing those pesky bites and treating any…
Black Warrior Riverkeeper featured in Mercedes-Benz environment video
Black Warrior Riverkeeper has been featured in a Mercedes-Benz U.S. International video celebrating their 20th Anniversary in Alabama.
Read before you go fishing – Alabama’s 2017 fish consumption advisory
Going fishing? Read this first. Â This week, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) released its 2017 fish consumption advisory.
Five 5Ks in August to start training for now!
Trust me, I know it is hot and humid right now. However, fall weather is right around the corner, and that means running outside will soon be bearable again! If you need some extra motivation to put on your running shoes,…
Connecting communities: Highway 280 Homewood-Mountain Brook bridge
If you are a runner or cyclist, there is one overpass in the Magic City where you literally fear for your life.
UAB polar scientist describes Antarctic ice shelf break impact
Earlier this week, University of Alabama at Birmingham polar biologist, Antarctic explorer and 2016 Bham Now BOLD speaker, Jim McClintock, Ph.D., previewed for UAB News the pending Larsen C Antarctic ice shelf break, the impact it will have on the ecology in…
Bham Now’s guide to viewing the eclipse
Birmingham won’t have a total eclipse on August 21st, but we’ll be pretty close, with over 90% of the sun blocked.  This makes preparing to watch the eclipse important!  So how do you prepare?
Guide to Birmingham tennis courts
Are you an avid tennis player who plays competitively? Or one of those people who just plays for fun with friends? Maybe you want to play tennis, but have no idea how? Our guide to tennis courts in Birmingham lets…
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve – an Alabama natural treasure (photos)
Last week, Bham Now made a special visit to the Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson, Alabama, to dip our toes in the creek, look for darters and interview Charles Yeager, the Preserve’s manager, about this incredible natural treasure at…
Float Your Boat at Turkey Creek – Alabama’s most popular swimming
On July 15th, 2017 the Turkey Creek Nature Preserve (TCNP) in Pinson, Alabama will be hosting their 8th annual Float Your Boat Summer Festival.Â
Let’s go on a trip: the story of the Birmingham Recyclery
I love to ride my bike.  It’s a lot of fun and it’s generally pretty good for you (unless you get hit by a car).  And I like to spread the love on Bham Now, too!  You probably already know…