East Lake
News & Events
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
Photo courtesy of Mitchell’s Place.
Dragon Boat Race & Festival coming to East Lake Park
Mitchell’s Place, a nonprofit serving children affected by autism spectrum disorder, will host a unique fundraiser — Birmingham’s inaugural Dragon Boat Race & Festival — at East Lake Park on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read more
Jul 19, 2019
1:27 PM
