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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...
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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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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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Get to know nature at Oak Mountain State Park. Educational Programs are happening all the time at your park! From hikes to art to animal encounters, Oak Mountain is your gateway to exploration and knowledge of the natural world around you. Read more...
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The Oak Mountain Interpretive Center is an interactive exhibit hall, classroom, and lab designed to inspire appreciation and interest in learning about our natural world. Visit many species of animals including snakes, turtles, and salamanders! Experience up close encounters with some of our teacher creatures! Read more...
