Celebrate darters, bikes and sunshine at the Darter Festival
Gotta bike? Yes Perfect springtime weather? Check. Love Darters? Of course!
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Volunteers make it work – BBG’s Spring Plant Sale begins today
“It’s the mother of all plant sales.”
A nature park grows in Tarrant
In the vicinity of ABC Coke in Tarrant, Alabama, is an oasis, a nature park, that stands out amidst a downtown area working hard to make a comeback.
What is the Oakmulgee Pecker Trekker?
What is the Oakmulgee Pecker Trekker?
Good morning Birmingham! Spring has arrived at Aldridge Gardens – photos by Bham Now’s Larry O. Gay
Bham Now photographer Larry O. Gay visited Aldridge Gardens in Hoover this past week. As you can see Spring has arrived. Enjoy!
GO NATIVE this year at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Sale
Partner Content Birmingham Audubon says, “Restoring native plant habitat is vital to preserving biodiversity. By creating a native plant garden, each patch of habitat becomes part of a collective effort to nurture and sustain the living landscape for birds and…
Be inspired: Meet “Walking to Listen” author Andrew Forsthoefel in Birmingham
There is something about America and the personal journeys taken to discover its landscapes and human spirit, that produces great authors and great literature.
Ruffner Mountain’s popular Irondale-Ruffner Trailhead will continue to remain open
Ruffner Mountain posted on the their website and on Facebook this week, the latest news about the injunction keeping open the popular Irondale-Ruffner Road Trailhead.
Alabama’s river heroes
Last weekend, the Alabama Rivers Alliance celebrated its 20th Anniversary by recognizing community and state “river heroes” at their annual Alabama Water Rally at Camp McDowell. The highlight of the three day event was the River Celebration Awards Banquet which…
Birmingham loves darters
Did you know the Birmingham area is the only place in the world the Vermilion and Watercress darters can be found?
Alabama Environmental Council to celebrate their 50th year at the Green Tie Affair
The Alabama Environmental Council turns 50 this year, and on April 20th at the Clubhouse on Highland they will be celebrating in style at the Annual Green Tie Affair.
Discover creatures, waterfalls, and lilies with Alabama’s best nature educators
Do you love nature? Would you like to take a hike or “float” on a lake or the Cahaba River with Alabama’s best nature educators?
Working together since 2002: Vulcan Materials and Ruffner Mountain recognized nationally for wildlife and habitat stewardship
Continuing a partnership that began in 2002, Birmingham- based Vulcan Materials Company announced this week that it has received certification from the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) for its efforts to protect, enhance, and monitor wildlife and habitat restoration projects at…
Volunteers preparing thousands of plants for Birmingham Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Sale
Partnered Content The Herb Volunteers at Birmingham Botanical Gardens  are a diverse and amazing group of individuals who grow 50% of the nearly 10,000 herb plants offered at Spring Plant Sale. These 20+ volunteers also design, plant and maintain the…
Local author’s book on travel, fishing and saving the world – “A Naturalist Goes Fishing”
Sponsored If you are seeking adventure and knowledge about a changing world, local Alabama author, James McClintock’s books do just that. From Antarctica to New Zealand to the bayous of Louisiana,  McClintock’s vivid stories take his readers on spectacular journeys,…