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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...
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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...
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Our mission is to both study the turtle populations that inhabit urban aquatic habitats and increase the public awareness of Alabama’s turtle diversity. Anyone interested in science, turtle conservation, or exploring some of our natural areas is welcome to participate in our sampling weekends. Read more...
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Our popular summer camps are designed to promote your child’s creativity and the joy of discovery through fun learning experiences in the unmatched natural setting of Birmingham Botanical Gardens! Each camp will include daily explorations of the Gardens and plants to take home and grow. Read more...
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Designed to inspire a life-long love of learning, McWane Science Center has welcomed millions of visitors since opening its doors in 1998. Explorers – from ages 1 to 100 – flock year-round to see, to hear, to touch, and to experience the wonder of science in one of the South’s most unique venues. Read more...
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Enjoy the diverse wildlife of Birmingham Zoo! At any given time, approximately 700 animals of 230 species call the 122-acre Birmingham Zoo home, including sea lions, rhinos and endangered species from six continents. Read more...
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Adventure through the skies and treetops with Red Mountain Park’s adventure activities including ziplining, rope and cable courses, and the adventure tower! Read more...
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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...
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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...
