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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...
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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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Discover the enjoyment of visiting the hidden wonders of Alabama’s rich natural and cultural heritage. Museum staff guide participants to some of the most interesting and scenic places that our wonderful state has to offer. All trips are fun and informative. 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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Participate in archery classes, wilderness first aid, hiking, canoeing, camping, mountain biking, and more in Tuscaloosa County parks Read more...
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Youth ages 9-18 are invited to participate in the 4-H RiverKids Program to learn basic paddling skills, water safety, and more about outdoor recreation. Our goal is to increase the use of Alabama’s waterways, increase the knowledge and awareness of environmental and resource management issues, and incorporate service projects into our fun. Read more...
