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Camp Dawson exists to further the ministry of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church and the work of God’s Kingdom by providing facilities for recreation ministries, events, retreats, and family getaways. There are a number of ways in which you can utilize the Camp Dawson property. Camp Dawson provides 40 acres of land, pool, lodge, outdoor pavilion seating area, gaga ball setup, Read more...
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Come take a walk through the past, present, and future on our historic, unique, and very diverse grounds. On our tour you will not only walk back in time. You will see what we are currently doing with grassfed beef, organic gardening, and how we are working towards self sustainability in the future. We are truly one of a kind Read more...
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From scenery to science and education, the Tannehill Learning Center, which operates as a program of the Iron & Steel Museum, offers unique outdoor classroom learning experiences for Alabama school children from both public and private institutions. Read more...
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All kinds of rewarding volunteer opportunities are available at the National Forests in Alabama, including trail maintenance, fish and wildlife management, recreation area management, environmental education, interpretation, public information plus many other things. Your talents and skills are matched with your work preference to obtain a role that satisfies you and best fulfills the mission of the Forest Service. Youth Read more...
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The University of Alabama Arboretum is a scientific institution that engages in teaching, research, and service with primary emphasis on the ecology and biodiversity of Alabama. The Arboretum maintains a plant collection containing native species and their exotic relatives, educational reference specimens, and plants of global conservation concern. The University of Alabama Arboretum features walking trails through a native woodland Read more...
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The Nature Center features a variety of bird and wildlife mounts, and educational information relating to our region. Schools and other groups are encouraged to use this facility for class programs. Read more...
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While park staff performs many of the daily tasks and duties it takes to operate, volunteers are vital to Alabama’s state parks. The Volunteer In Parks (VIP) program was created to allow individuals or groups to make a difference at their favorite park. VIP participants make a positive impact year-round in each of the state’s 21 parks. Support Groups organize Read more...
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Naturalist Outreach (BUI-301) college students give free enthusiastic, hands-on biology presentations about nature and ecology to K-12 classes and community groups in Alabama. The presenters are accessible scientist role-models who excite students about biology, nature, — and college. By presenting lively, enthusiastic, Next Generation Science Standards based, and age-appropriate, science based presentations, we work to open the world of backyard Read more...
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The Museum’s Field Science Program offers a range of innovative learning experiences designed around the fundamentals of true science: exploration, adventure, and discovery. Discover the excitement of experiencing a real connection between the classroom instruction and the amazing world of nature. The Museum School Field Trips provide an outdoor experience for teachers and students in Alabama. Participants will get wet Read more...
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For 150 years, the Alabama Museum of Natural History has celebrated Alabama’s natural history through exhibitions, collections and quality programs of teaching, research, and service. Explore Alabama through remarkable exhibitions and specimen collections detailing the state’s natural history and ancient past. Venture out and experience Alabama’s natural history and its beautiful rivers and trails firsthand through our camps, expedition, and Read more...
