Read Time 1 MinutesThe Southern Environmental Center will host the 8th annual Darter Festival at Avondale Brewery (outdoors) on Sunday, May 23 from 12-5 p.m. Join us for live music, beer, food, and socially-distanced family fun to support educational programs…
Read Time 2 MinutesThe eighth annual Darterfest, hosted by the Southern Environmental Center, is back this year at Avondale Brewing. Celebrating one of the the rarest fish on Earth, this is truly a one-of-a-kind, don’t-miss festival. Keep reading to get…
Read Time 3 MinutesTurkey Creek Nature Preserve is home to the rarest fish in the world and one of the most popular nature preserves in the state of Alabama. Now, they’re taking a giant leap forward to becoming self-sustaining thanks…
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Read Time 6 MinutesABC News 33/40 published an article on a WalletHub study saying that Birmingham ranks as the ninth worst city to live in for an active lifestyle. Yikes. However, no one knows working out in Birmingham better than…
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Read Time 4 MinutesYou heard it here first, folks. Fall is the prettiest time to enjoy the beauty of some of Birmingham’s best parks. If you want to see the changing leaves in all their glory, there is no better…
Read Time 3 MinutesThe land at the entrance of the Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, the “gateway” to the popular recreational area, is now owned by the city of Pinson, thanks to a win-win land exchange with the Freshwater Land Trust.
Read Time 3 MinutesTemperatures in the 60s, nothing on our to-do lists until Monday morning, and plans that involve social distancing—sounds like the perfect time to go mountain biking. If you’re looking for a great bike ride, keep reading for…
Read Time 2 MinutesSeeking outdoor education programs this school year? The Turkey Creek Nature Preserve (TCNP) and Southern Environmental Center (SEC) have options for students at home during the pandemic and schools looking to get the kids outside this fall.
Read Time 4 MinutesOne of my favorite inspirational nature quotes is by a poet named Gary Snyder who once said: “Find your place on the planet. Dig in, and take responsibility from there.”
Read Time 6 MinutesIf you love the natural world and its creatures, you need to know Michelle Reynolds. Among other things, she’s a regular explorer of Birmingham’s urban wildlife, often posting gorgeous photos of her surprising discoveries so the rest…
