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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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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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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...
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Our farm is designed with a class like yours in mind. Each area is laid out for children and parents to participate in fun and educational rotations including bottle feeding a baby animal, petting and feeding other farm animals, and going on a tractor drawn wagon ride. They’ll learn a little about chickens, milking a cow and farm life. They’ll Read more...
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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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You and your tribe deserve something fun for everyone! With over 20 “wacky” attractions – including our three-quarter acre Lost Trail Maze, Panning for Gemstones, and the always popular Wacky Water Golf – we’re sure you’ll have a great time at DeSoto Caverns. Attractions are open year round with the exception of the water attractions which are open April through 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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Your family can come for one of our Day on Lay events or for an overnight adventure, join us for one of our Great Family Stay-Cay events! Your family can enjoy swimming, canoeing, paddle boards, wandering along our hiking trails, corn hole, horse shoes, putt putt golf, fishing, meeting our birds of prey, amphibians and reptiles! Our overnight events enjoy Read more...