Ruffner Mountain

10/14/2026

Do you have a wet meadow or streamside that you want to add interest and color to while supporting a vulnerable species? The eared coneflower, a rare, giant beauty, is available at the Jefferson County Greenways Native Plant Sale, held every Saturday in October from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ruffner Mountain.

Add more life, beauty, and biodiversity to your yard!🌿🐝🦋
Our inventory list is posted and updated weekly. Take a look, make your plan, and get ready to grow native! 🙌 https://loom.ly/Uf_K8ps

All proceeds from the plant sale support the work of Jefferson County Greenways to preserve Red Mountain Park, Ruffner Mountain, and Turkey Creek Nature Preserve as sanctuaries for our neighbors, native plants, and animals.

10/07/2026

🌱 Did you know fall is the best time for planting? Our knowledgeable staff and volunteers are ready to help you choose the right native plants for your landscape or containers at the Jefferson County Greenways Native Plant Sale, held every Saturday in October from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ruffner Mountain.

Add more life, beauty, and biodiversity to your yard!🌿🐝🦋

Our inventory list is posted! Take a look, make your plan, and get ready to grow native! 🙌 https://loom.ly/Uf_K8ps

10/06/2026

Excited to share this great article by The Birmingham Times on how connecting our county’s three largest greenspaces—Red Mountain Park, Ruffner Mountain, and Turkey Creek Nature Preserve—through Jefferson County Greenways protects our natural assets and supports economic development, community development, tourism, and quality of life. 🌿

This week's cover of The Birmingham Times highlights Jefferson County Greenways, an organization working to protect more than 3,400 acres of natural habitat, connect the county's largest greenspaces, and treat conservation as an infrastructure that Jefferson County cannot do without.

https://wp.me/p3Qa3v-Dw5

10/04/2026

We’re proud to share this podcast featuring Jefferson County Greenways CEO Darryl Washington, MPPM, in conversation with City of Irondale Mayor James Stewart about how greenspace infrastructure connects communities, inspires ecotourism, and supports a thriving local economy for Jefferson County: https://lnkd.in/e3W4bgGF
🌳Check out this part at 22:56

10/03/2026

🌱 Native Plant Sale kicks off today and continues every Saturday in October🌱

Add more life, beauty, and biodiversity to your yard! 🌿🐝🦋 The Jefferson County Greenways Native Plant Sale takes place at Ruffner Mountain every Saturday in October from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to help you choose the perfect plants for your location.

Our inventory list is posted and will be updated weekly. Take a look, make your plan, and get ready to grow native!
https://loom.ly/Uf_K8ps

All proceeds from the sale support the work of Jefferson County Greenways to preserve and care for Red Mountain Park, Ruffner Mountain, and Turkey Creek Nature Preserve as sanctuaries for our neighbors, native plants, and animals.

We hope to see you here!😍

Learn more and view the inventory list: https://loom.ly/Uf_K8ps

10/01/2026

Looking for a plant that produces vibrant flowers to attract pollinators and a root system to help stabilize soil and prevent erosion? We've got a suggestion.

Our knowledgeable staff and volunteers are ready to help you at the Jefferson County Greenways Native Plant Sale, held every Saturday in October from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ruffner Mountain.

Add more life, beauty, and biodiversity to your yard or patio (yes, we can recommend plants for containers, too).

Our inventory list is posted! Take a look, make your plan, and get ready to grow native! 🌿🐝🦋
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09/30/2026

October is a great time to visit our greenspaces and enjoy the changing of the seasons. Whether you're excited to shop at our Native Plant Sale, recharge with Pilates & Hiking, learn about macroinvertebrates, or enjoy time as a family at Treats n' Trails, we have fun ways for everyone to connect with your favorite greenspaces.

Don't forget that members receive discounts on programs, plants, and merchandise.

Registration is required to attend most of our programs. See our full calendar linked and reserve your spot today. https://www.jeffcogreenways.org/programs/calendar

➡️ Native Plant Sale: Member Pre-sale - Ruffner Mountain, October 3
➡️ Native Plant Sale - Ruffner Mountain, Every Saturday in October
➡️ Magnificent Macros (Bugs!) - Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, October 4
➡️ Pilates & Hiking Program with Kenyele Harrison - Red Mountain Park, October 4
➡️ "I Like Ike" Member Run - Red Mountain Park, October 17
➡️ Celebrating Birdability Week with Alabama Audubon - Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, October 18
➡️ Celebrating Birdability Week with Alabama Audubon - Red Mountain Park, October 23
➡️ Pilates & Hiking Program with Kenyele Harrison - Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, October 25
➡️ Treats n' Trails - Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, October 31

09/29/2026

Want to add native plants to your landscape but need help choosing them? Our knowledgeable staff and volunteers are ready to help you at the Jefferson County Greenways Native Plant Sale, held every Saturday in October from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ruffner Mountain.

Add more life, beauty, and biodiversity to your yard or patio (yes, we can recommend plants for containers, too).

Our inventory list is posted! Take a look, make your plan, and get ready to grow native! 🌿🐝🦋

Learn more: https://loom.ly/Uf_K8ps

09/28/2026

Thanks to Dan Williams, president & CEO of INBirmingham , and Russell Jones WBRC, Ruffner Mountain received a shout-out last Friday on Good Day Alabama as part of GBCVB's The Trails of Birmingham series.

Fall is a great time to get outside, discover trails at Ruffner Mountain, and enjoy treetop canopy views at the ADA-accessible Ruffner Mountain Nature Center.

If you come on a Saturday in October, be sure to check out our Native Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

09/27/2026

Fall is the perfect time for planting🌱And Jefferson County Greenways has you covered with our upcoming Native Plant Sale, which kicks off next Saturday, Oct. 3, at Ruffner Mountain and continues every Saturday in October from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Here is a glimpse of what you can find at the sale. See the full inventory list along with other details here: https://loom.ly/Uf_K8ps

Make it a day; enjoy a hike and the Ruffner Mountain Nature Center while you're there.🥾🦉🍃