Ruffner Mountain

Enjoy the great outdoors with us at a program or two this month! Don't forget that members receive discounts on programs.

Registration is required to attend most of our programs. See our full calendar linked and register for your desired event(s). https://www.jeffcogreenways.org/programs/calendar

➡️ Tuesday Night Trails - Red Mountain Park, Every Tuesday in June
➡️ Nature Print Making Workshop - Ruffner Mountain, June 6
➡️ Mindful Nature Walk - Red Mountain Park, June 7
➡️ Let's Go Birding Together - Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, June 13
➡️ Summer Solstice Forest Bathing - Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, June 21
➡️ Pilates & Hiking Program - Ruffner Mountain, June 28

We had a fabulous time at the Fascinating Frogs Hike this past weekend. The group found multiple species of frogs, salamanders, moths, and more, including an American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus), an American Green Tree Frog (Hyla cinerea), and a Two-Lined Salamander (Eurycea bislineata). It was a fun night of hiking and learning!

Special thanks to Mountain High Outfitters for sponsoring the hike!

Welcome to our newest members of Jefferson County Greenways – and thank you to those who have recently renewed your memberships! We are grateful for your support and commitment to our greenspaces! 🌱

Together, we are protecting and preserving Red Mountain Park, Ruffner Mountain, and Turkey Creek Nature Preserve for our community and future generations to enjoy.

Click the link to view the list of new and renewing members in March and April who support these special places.

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Welcome New Members We want to welcome our newest members to Jefferson County Greenways and recognize those who have continued their membership through renewal. Together, we protect these natural spaces where nature, history, and community come together.

Register now for the JUNIOR NATURALIST ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP at Ruffner Mountain. Your budding naturalist can explore the mountain with experienced Jefferson County Greenways Naturalists, Emily and Hunter, and gain invaluable insights into the natural world around them.

The four-day-long camp is offered Tuesday through Friday during the first and second weeks in June. Register today and secure one of the few remaining spots!



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Enjoy the nice weather and get outside with us at a program or two this month! Don't forget that members receive discounts on programs. Special thanks to Mountain High Outfitters for sponsoring the Fascinating Frogs Hike and Lightning Bug hike!

Registration is required to attend most of our programs. See our full calendar linked and register for your desired event(s). https://www.jeffcogreenways.org/programs/calendar

➡️ Tuesday Night Trails - Red Mountain Park, Every Tuesday in May
➡️ Fascinating Frogs Hike - Ruffner Mountain, May 9
➡️ Mindful Nature Walk - Red Mountain Park, May 10
➡️ The Elements Learning Series: Earth - Red Mountain Park, May 29
➡️ Lightning Bug Hike- Ruffner Mountain, May 30
➡️ Pilates & Hiking Program - Red Mountain Park, May 31

A big shout-out to the UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center’s Post-Rehab Transitions Program team for bringing to our attention the need for an additional handrail to help maneuver the incline to the accessible Ruffner Mountain Nature Center from the parking lot.

Jefferson County Greenways staff and volunteers did a great job incorporating it into the surrounding area, across from the Habitat Garden. We hope this helps make visiting the Nature Center, Habitat Garden, and the reconstructed treetop deck easier.
Come check it out!

The results are in! Since we began our membership campaign on March 16, we’ve gained 150 new supporting memberships! THANK YOU to all who have joined. Not only are we grateful for your support, but we’re also excited for you to connect more deeply with these spaces and take advantage of all the benefits membership offers.

Although the campaign has ended, there will always be a need for member support. You can join anytime at www.jeffcogreenways.org/membership.

The Ruffner Mountain Nature Center will be closed on Sunday, May 3. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.