East Lake
News & Events
Photo by Wikimedia user Mike Kalasnik.
Long-vacant Century Plaza may become a logistics center
The former mall could serve as a package delivery facility by 2021, but the Birmingham City Council will need to rezone the property. Read more
May 12, 2020
5:28 PM
Photo courtesy of Bob Farley.
Ruffner Mountain, Turkey Creek, to present native plant sale
The event is an opportunity for area residents to obtain native species to plant in their yards or home gardens. Read more
Mar 18, 2020
2:06 PM
Photo courtesy of Kristi Houk
‘Enthusiastic’ volunteers continue East Lake Park tree planting
In response to invasive insects in the state, The Nature Conservancy Alabama and several partners are working to plant new trees at East Lake Park. That effort continued Nov. 16, when about 50 volunteers planted nearly 80 trees and shrubs. Read more
Dec 18, 2019
9:17 AM
Photo courtesy of Birmingham Audubon.
Work continues on habitat restoration at W.E. Putnam Middle School
Birmingham Audubon is restoring a bird habitat and nature trail behind W.E. Putnam Middle School in the Eastwood neighborhood, providing students with outdoor learning. Read more
Sep 23, 2019
9:47 AM
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Old name, new tradition
Banks Academy's inaugural football team had it's first game on Aug. 23 lead by head coach Riley White. Read more
Sep 3, 2019
4:25 PM
