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CHOM, where children Explore, Create and Discover every time they visit. When we say “hands-on” we really mean it! Learning through play is what our exhibits are all about, and you are encouraged to touch, feel and play in our exhibits. Three floors of fun wait for families and school groups, too. With 26 exhibits, CHOM offers newborns through age 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 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...
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Garden Plots are available for rent at the Community Garden Plots, located in Sokol Park. Read more...
