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Assist our Creekkeeper in removing debris, patrolling the creek, or monitoring the water and aquatic life. This is a great opportunity for local groups looking for ways to serve their community. Read more...
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We provide fresh, healthful food to those in need, and a place for peaceful reflection and volunteerism, in an effort to teach our children and community the art of gardening and provide educational opportunities for deserving and disadvantaged youth. 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 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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Students and interns assist with facilities and grounds maintenance, office administration, and environmental education 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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The Barnyard is a hands on petting farm with many attractions. $10 admission per person covers feeding the ducks & fish, bottle feeding a baby pig, goat or sheep, feeding grains to other farm animals. Checking nest boxes for eggs and holding baby chicks. It also includes a tractor drawn wagon ride, fishing pond, milking a life-sized model cow, rat Read more...