All Hikes, Bikes, and Paddles in Birmingham

Southern Outdoor Recreation (SOR) is an organization created to give students an avenue in which to pursue various outdoor activities while at the College. Several activities are planned during each term of the school year. Occasionally, trips are combined with other institutions in order to make the most of resources and participation. Activities include, but are not limited to, white Read more...

Join Alabama Audubon for free walks exploring natural sites in Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and other urban areas in our state. Named for Philip Henry Gosse’s early explorations of Alabama flora and fauna, Gosse Nature Walks last from one to two hours and cover a variety of natural-history topics, from birds to plants to geological features. Read more...

Welcome to Fresh Air Family Field Trips! We have converted our curriculum to design-thinking to help you meet and exceed your academic goals. We also have a special needs expert on our staff with lesson plans for a wide variety of needs. Our staff is happy to provide a field trip experience that is engaging, sometimes gross, and always educational. Read more...

Bring your students to experience hands-on learning and connect with nature through our free Discovery Field Trips at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. All field trips extend the life science concepts that you teach in your classroom. Curriculum based, they correlate with the Alabama State Course of Study and Alabama College and Career Ready Standards and are aligned with the National Science Read more...

At Ruffner Mountain, we pride ourselves in offering fields trips that are fun, hands-on and relevant. Pre-k – 12th grade students learn concepts across all disciplines by exploring the trails found within our 1,000 acre Nature Preserve. Students also have the opportunity to learn from some of our native animal ambassadors that live in our Nature Center. Read more...

The history of Ruffner Mountain is wild and a little weird, just like the natural world! Learn about both as we explore the mountain together. Read more...