Here’s your chance to go on a special guided tour of the newly restored Ruffner Wetland. Space is limited so advance reservations are required. We will meet at the Visitor Center and carpool to the wetland where you will learn about wetland ecosystems and have an opportunity to tour the ADA-accessible trail and view the plants and wildlife. Refreshments will be provided. Call 833-8264 for more information.

Cost: $10/$8 for members
Location:
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
1214 81st St. South (directions)

Welcome summer with Ruffner’s unique social event. Moderate hike to Hawk’s View Overlook. View a fantastic sunset, enjoy refreshments and good company. Adults only. No pets please, not even adult pets. Call 833-8264 for more information.

Cost: $15/$10 for members
Location:
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
1214 81st St. South (directions)

The diversity of plant life on Birmingham’s Ruffner Mountain is never more evident than in Spring when beautiful wildflowers are in bloom. Join a naturalist-led hike to see these beauties. Just look for the brown signs to show you the way. Call 833-8264 for more information.

Cost: $7/$5 for members
Location:
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
1214 81st St. South (directions)

The diversity of plant life on Birmingham’s Ruffner Mountain is never more evident than in Spring when beautiful wildflowers are in bloom. Join a naturalist-led hike to see these beauties.  Just look for the brown signs to show you the way. Call 833-8264 for more information.

Cost: $7

Location:
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
1214 81st Street South (directions)

This collaboration between Royal Automotive and the Friends of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens serves as a way to introduce the Gardens to area young  through this new series of events.The events will take place from August through October , each with a specific theme.

Keep an eye out as we update this entry with a story about the new series.

Cost: Free to museum members, $5 for non-members at the gate.

Event website information

We were hoping to get up a special section about the three parks initiative before any more announcements were made. The guys at Red Mountain Park decided to put a wrench in that plan (albeit a welcome one).

They’ve planned a public presentation of their Final Draft Master Plan by the park’s designers, Wallace, Roberts & Todd, to the park’s commission at 3 p.m. at Vulcan Park.

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. Please contact the center at (205) 833-8264 ext 4 for voicemail reservations or programs@ruffnermountain.org for email reservations.

Cost: $7 ($5 Ruffner Member) Payment by cash or check will be accepted on the day of the program.