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Old South Fish Farm is a working catfish farm that answers all those questions and more with an entertaining and informative program. We explain every step of the catfish story from hatchery to processing to fried-on-your-plate. We offer hands-on displays, multi-media discussions, machinery demonstrations, walking tours and plenty of educational fun. Read more...
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To help educate the youth in our community, TROT visits local schools offering opportunities to interact with animals and learn about farm management. We also provide group sessions to the county’s special education students. Read more...
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Give your child the awesome experience of our 3-day mini summer camp! Campers get to ride horses, learn all about horses and horse care through fun activities, craft, play games, and have fun! Read more...
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Poplar Point exists to provide an excellent place for churches (as well as families and civic groups) to meet for camps, retreats, picnics, etc. and enjoy God’s creation. We have 79 acres of nature for groups to play, explore and get away from the hustle and busyness of life. Outdoor activities include disc golf, outdoor sports, playgound, mini-golf and more. Read more...
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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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The Creek Kids Program teaches students in grades four to eight about aquatic environments. Students experience an overview of a watershed via a train ride (when operational), see the impact of a mill dam on fish passage, and visit the Iron and Steel Museum of Alabama to learn about Alabama’s iron industry. Students manipulate an EnviroScape, an interactive educational model 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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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...
