Ruffner Mountain

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Ruffner Mountain is a 1,038 acre urban nature preserve in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama providing science and nature education programming, 14 miles of trails, and a protected area for thousands of species of native flora and fauna. It is a site for Citizen Science programs and an array of scientist conducted research projects, including native bat and amphibian surveys, research into the causes of American Chestnut Blight, and groves of new-growth long leaf pine. Each year, through nature education and EcoArts programming, it impacts the lives of countless students and scores of schools and universities across the state.Ruffner Mountain is a 1,038 acre urban nature preserve in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama providing science and nature education programming, 14 miles of trails, and a protected area for thousands of species of native flora and fauna. It is a site for Citizen Science programs and an array of scientist conducted research projects, including native bat and amphibian surveys, research into the causes of American Chestnut Blight, and groves of new-growth long leaf pine. Each year, through nature education and EcoArts programming, it impacts the lives of countless students and scores of schools and universities across the state.

Extra Phones

Fax: (205) 836-3960

Phone: (205) 202-4059

Phone: (205) 588-4568

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amex, cash, check, discover, master card, visa

Neighborhoods

South Eastlake, Roebuck - South East Lake

AKA

Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve

Other Link

http://www.ruffnermountain.org

Categories

Nature Centers, Places Of Interest, Tourist Information & Attractions

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Phone: (205) 833-8264

Address: 1214 81st St S, Birmingham, AL 35206

Website: http://www.ruffnermountain.org