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Not all Retreats are the same. For some, it is time outside in solitude, for others it is playing bazooka ball with 40 of your friends. No matter your facility needs – hotel style, bunks, or cabins – they are all located on our 800 plus acres and are sure to provide an environment where you can seek time away Read more...
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The Alabama Wildlife Center’s educational programs are greatly enhanced by the participation of our education birds. AWC staff and volunteers work together with the education birds to provide interesting and informative programs for schools, scouts and civic groups. Visitors are fascinated by the calm and majestic bearing of these seldom-seen birds. By featuring live birds during educational programs, we are Read more...
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Cornerstone Ranch’s passion is in the outdoors! The camp is 3 days packed with so many fun activities, they will not want to leave. Activities include zip lining, canoeing, field games, sports, water slide, and ropes course! Read more...
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Alabama 4-H Science School prides itself in providing quality experiential environmental education through adventure, outdoor and science classes. The Science School is proud to serve a wide variety of students whether K through 12 school groups, college students, or private groups. Read more...
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Campers at CIS will enjoy state of the art facilities at a world renowned campus. With 350 acres, campers will be able to stay busy all day while exploring all that camp has to offer with their groups! Activities include hiking, arts and crafts, outdoor games, gardening, sports, and more. Campers also go on outings for activities including zoo visits, Read more...
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Each year, a select group of Woodlawn High School students have the opportunity to participate in a paid apprenticeship for course credit. In this High School Apprenticeship, students manage a 2-acre urban farm on their school’s campus and sell the food they grow directly to residents of the Woodlawn community. Read more...
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Students learn hands-on food education that connects students to food, farming, and the culinary arts through standards-based, cross-curricular lessons at one of the seven Jones Valley Teaching Farms Read more...
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BBG’s plant conservation programs are multifaceted, with numerous opportunities for engaging the public and citizen volunteers. Aspects of our plant conservation programs, all of which are presented in an educational context for our volunteers, include: Field Work: population monitoring, seed and cutting collection, habitat management, invasive plant eradication; Greenhouse Work: propagation, potting, weeding, watering; Collections Work: a full range of Read more...
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Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens offers a variety of internship opportunities to college and high school students throughout the year. The purpose is to expose young people to the possibilities of rewarding professional careers in public gardens. Read more...
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Featuring stunning beauty and unique habitats, Turkey Creek Nature Preserve offers a wide range of educational programs that stimulate a student’s mind and invigorate their senses. For participants, the opportunity for discovery is virtually limitless within the Preserve’s 466-acres. Programs can include Aquatic Ecology, Water Quality, Herpetology, Land Stewards 101, Geocaching and Orienteering, and Living History! Read more...
