List of nature centers in Alabama explained

This is a list of nature centers and environmental education centers in the state of Alabama.

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See also: List of nature centers in the United States.

NameLocationCountyRegionSummary
Cahaba Environmental Center at Living River Central Alabama 440 acres, an outdoor education organization devoted to hands-on, inquiry-based learning
Hays Nature Preserve website, over 10 miles of trails, education center, natural playground; site #30 on North Alabama Birding Trail
Baldwin South Alabama 1,400 acres. operated by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, conservation and environmental educational exhibits about the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta
Huntsville Madison North Alabama 112 acres, nature center overlooks the lake and is open May through September, features butterfly house
120 acres, an outreach program of the Auburn University School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences
McDowell Environmental Center North Alabama website, 1,140 acres, one to five day outdoor learning experiences for school groups
Central Alabama 9,940 acres, includes the Oak Mountain Interpretive Center and the Alabama Wildlife Center
Robert G. Wehle Nature Center Central Alabama website, 25 acres, operated by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Central Alabama 1,011 acres with 12 miles of trails
Birmingham Jefferson Central Alabama Located on the campus of Birmingham-Southern College, environmental education museum and 4 acre ecoscape
Baldwin South Alabama Over 6,000 acres (2,400 ha) of tidal and forested wetlands within the greater Mobile Bay estuarine system, interpretive center features live and preserved native animals, education programs
North Alabama 35,000 acres, visitor center exhibits about area wildlife and habitats, wildlife observation building

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