University of Alabama Arboretum Biodiversity Survey's Journal

Come celebrate Earth Day with the University of Alabama Museums, and join in the fun as we discover and identify the plants and animals that inhabit the UA Arboretum. Staff from the Alabama Museum of Natural History and the UA Arboretum, scientists and volunteers will be there to help identify the species we encounter, and to teach you and your family how to become citizen scientists that can contribute to our ongoing biodiversity projects. See the link for further details, and a schedule of guided nature walks. https://almnh.ua.edu/bioblitz.html

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Join us on Sunday, March 12 as we explore the University of Alabama Arboretum's collection of native wildflowers. Executive Director Monica Moss Watkins will take us on a guided tour through a stunning woodland habitat that showcases some of the Southeast's finest flora right here in Tuscaloosa. You won’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

The Alabama Wildflower Society has helped us prepare for this event by weeding and working on invasive species in the garden.

Sightings might include various types of Shooting Star, Trillium, Fairy wand, Alabama croton, Lenten rose, Wild ginger and other beloved native flowering plants.

We will meet at the Pavilion. The tour will begin at 2pm and conclude by 4pm.

Registration is limited to 20 participants. Please call the office to reserve your space. 205-553-3278 or send an email to ua.arboretum@ua.edu

Everyone is invited to an open house at The University of Alabama Arboretum on Saturday, August 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Light refreshments and guided tours will be provided.

To get to the Arboretum, head east on Veterans Memorial Parkway and follow signs for the Arboretum. The address is 4801 Arboretum Way, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404.

Please spread the word and feel free forward this invitation to others who may be interested in attending.

We hope to see you there!

Monica