[ August 4, 2007; 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. August 11, 2007; 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. August 18, 2007; 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. August 25, 2007; 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. September 15, 2007; 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. September 22, 2007; 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. September 29, 2007; 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. October 6, 2007; 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. October 13, 2007; 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. October 20, 2007; 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] For those who live in the city’s eastern section, you don’t necessarily have to go that far from home to find fresh local produce. The East Lake Farmers Market takes place every Saturday through the end of the growing season in the parking lot of the East Lake United Methodist Church (the corner of 78th [...]

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[ December 1, 2007; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Explore Ruffner Mountain’ Nature Center’s mining past on this 2 hour guided hike which will take you to see some of the less traveled areas of the mountain & the historic remnants of Birmingham’s Iron Ore Era. They say it’s a moderate hike and they suggest wearing comfortable shoes and bring water to drink. [...]

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[ November 10, 2007; 7:00 am to 9:00 am. ] Calling all birders! Novices and experts alike. Meet naturalists from Ruffner Mountain Nature Center at the center’s pavilion for free coffee and an introduction to local roasters Higher Ground. The company uses fair-trade beans from organic shade-grown coffee plants and their spokesman, Alex Varner, will explain how that’s really good for migratory birds. After the [...]

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[ October 27, 2007; 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Ruffner Moutain Nature Center invites you to come out to an ADULTS ONLY event (no pets please).
A UNIQUEly Birmingham social event. Easy to moderate hike to the overlook. View a fantastic sunset, enjoy great company & light refreshments. The full moon will make the evening a special occasion. Payment by check or cash on day [...]

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[ September 22, 2007; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] The folks at Ruffner Mountain Nature Center invite you out to “learn basic primitive techniques of shelter building, ID of wild edible plants,simple fire making, & other woodland survival skills from an edible plant expert, naturalist and outdoor enthusiast.” Plus you get a chance to explore one of the largest urban preserves in the Southeast. [...]

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