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Freshwater Land Trust unveils new Red Rock Trail System logo
The new logo incorporates the Freshwater Land Trust’s iconic logo
Tarrant is now home to Jefferson County’s 11th Litter Gitter
Litter Gitters have removed nearly 12,000 pounds of trash throughout Jefferson County.
Freshwater Land Trust to install 11th Litter Gitter in Tarrant, 11,000+ pounds of trash collected
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Clean water, trails, parks, how Freshwater Land Trust transforms our community
Throughout 2021 Freshwater Land Trust (FLT) is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Perhaps no organization has changed the landscape of Birmingham and Central Alabama for the better than Freshwater Land Trust. Here is their story.
New Jones Valley Trail Extension will connect Railroad Park to Avondale by end of 2021
Birmingham is adding to the Red Rock Trail System! On Earth Day, the Freshwater Land Trust (FLT) broke ground on the highly anticipated Jones Valley Trail Extension. The groundbreaking ceremony took place behind the M2 building at 3501 1st Avenue…
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Birmingham gives final approval for Jones Valley Trail Extension
The Birmingham City Council approved a measure today granting a temporary construction easement enabling the Freshwater Land Trust to start building the Jones Valley Trail Extension (JVTE).
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Removing trash from our creeks, 8th litter gitter in Jefferson County installed at East Lake Park
Here is some good news. Jefferson County’s creeks and streams are getting cleaner.
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.
Connecting Birmingham: Jones Valley Trail to extend from downtown to Avondale
Freshwater Land Trust announced some exciting news this week—the Jones Valley Trail along First Avenue South will soon connect downtown Birmingham to Avondale. Here’s the latest on the project.
Freshwater Land Trust installs “Litter Gitter” at Valley Creek
We all know litter is bad for the environment, yet it continues to be a problem. Last week, Freshwater Land Trust, Osprey Initiative, River Network and the City of Birmingham installed a “Litter Gitter” in Valley Creek to help with…
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Red Mountain Park was once a sea of stumps? Explore 200 years of landscape changes in Alabama
Sponsored When I was in the 4th grade, I took my first Alabama history class. Without fail, each day, the teacher outlined Alabama on the chalkboard–the rectangular box with the “high heels” that is Baldwin and Mobile counties. At the…
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September is the new Earth Month! 9 events in Birmingham benefiting nature
September is “prime time” for nature events and benefits in Birmingham. We discovered 9 can’t miss events from book-signings to farm to table dinners to place on your calendar this month.
Birmingham’s 3 mile High Ore Line Trail to Red Mountain Park is now open to the public
This weekend Birmingham officially opened the High Ore Line Trail to the public.
This rare and tiny fish has become a catalyst for restoring Birmingham’s springs and connecting communities. Find out how.
Sponsored Have you ever seen a Watercress Darter? Chances are you haven’t…up close.