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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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Zoo Camps at the Birmingham Zoo are educational and encourage active learning through games, age-appropriate, hands-on science, animal encounters, and nature play! Rich in STEM-based explorations, these camps engage the natural curiosity of a child and allow ample opportunity to practice critical emerging science skills. Learning has never been so WILD! Read more...
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Work sites will span the mountain, from our Eastside Park property, to the Nature Center, to Ruffner Road. This is a great opportunity to get out and engage with your community, and maybe get your hands a little dirty in the process. 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...