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Southern Environmental Center

Southern Environmental Center

Birmingham

Track A The Interactive Museum (TIM), a two-story environmental showcase that challenges visitors to slide down a giant sewage pipe, lift a week's worth of garbage, or identify sources of air pollution on a moving city scape model. Tour the nearby EcoScape, a 4-acre outdoor classroom with paths winding through a wetland, past bug sculptures and gardens, and along the woodland trail. Learn about medicinal plants, edible landscapes, and sustainable landscape practices. Make EcoArt. Transform computer wires, bottle tops, etc. into eco-jewelry. Track B The Alabama GeoDome, a 46-seat 4K theatre, showcases Alabama's natural wonders. An adaptive reuse of Meyer Planetarium at BSC, it is a tool for introducing visitors to ecological concepts. Video trailers blend GIS mapping, drone footage, and more to feature the state’s ecology. The minimum group size is 10 people.

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Southern Environmental Center

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  • 900 Arkadelphia Road
  • Birmingham, AL 35254
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Region

Birmingham is located in the Birmingham & Tuscaloosa Area of the Central Alabama Region

Fees

Track A: Interactive Museum and EcoScape tours including EcoArt - 2 hours total. Cost is $5/person. Track B: Geodome video trailers of Alabama natural wonders - 1 hour or less, depending on group size/age. Cost is $5/person. Track A & B: $8/person. Teachers are free.

Hours of Operation

9 am to 4:30 pm M-F; reservation required

Payments Accepted

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Wheelchair Accessible
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Where to Stay

Hilton Garden Inn Trussville/Birmingham

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Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Southeast

In between visits to Birmingham’s many world-class attractions, the Drury Inn & Suites wants you to kick back, relax and enjoy all of the Drury extras, comfortable rooms and award-winning service

Carson Village Mobile Home & RV Park

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Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook, Autograph Collection

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Ramada-- Birmingham Airport

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Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott

The Elyton Hotel invites you to experience a new definition indulgence at the intersection of modern sophistication and rich tradition. This architectural and historical treasure enjoys an ideal location on the celebrated "Heaviest Corner on Earth" c...

Southern Comfort Motel

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Upcoming Events

Lunch & Learn The Art of Flower Arrangement

Join us for this month’s free Lunch and Learn series featuring a floral design demonstration led by Carolyn Chen from Wild Things. Participants will learn how to process flowers, tools used and the basics of arranging flowers.

Birmingham Hammerfest 2021

The Birmingham Hammerfest returns to the streets of downtown Birmingham on March 13th.

Alys Stephens Center Presents DeQn Sue

We’re [virtually] bringing you a streamed concert starring the Queen of Quirk herself on Thursday, March 18! Ladies and gentlemen … we present: DeQn Sue, performing live from the ASC on Thursday, March 18, at 7 p.m. CT / 8 p.m. ET!

The Glass Menagerie

In 1927, a new cultural destination opened its doors in Birmingham. This intimate theater brought together a wide range of the community’s residents to enjoy thought-provoking new performances and soul-stirring classics. Much has changed about Birmin...

AEIVA and Department of Music Present Chamber Music @ AEIVA

Join us for a free concert of chamber music, thoughtfully curated in response to artworks on display at AEIVA, and performed by some of Alabama’s top musicians on Thursday, March 18, at 6 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. ET!

Virtual Arts Pass Workshop Spinning a Yarn: Storytelling Mini Workshop

Have you ever watched someone enchant you with a story and wonder how they could be so compelling?

AEIVA and Department of English Present Spoken Word

A free special performance of poetry and spoken word created by UAB Department of English students inspired by artworks on display at AEIVA.
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Where to Eat

BWR Catering Events & Design

Full-service catering and design business focusing the elegant and genteel South. Its "Collard Greens Pesto" was recognized by the Birmingham News as "the most unique taste of 2005."

Good People Brewing Co.

To create quality beer as a celebration of the eclectic fabric that makes up who we are and our great Southern culture while supporting those good people who do great things in their communities and beyond.

Shrimp Basket Irondale

It all began in 1993, when two local boys in Gulf Shores, Alabama decided to open up a casual family-focused seafood restaurant on the Gulf Coast. The idea was to create a restaurant where people would feel welcome to be themselves, families could af...

Bistro 218

French-inspired bistro fare such as duck confit in a brick-walled space with a warm & intimate vibe.

Automatic Seafood and Oysters

Automatic Seafood & Oysters opened its doors to Birmingham in April 2019. A dream collaboration between Chef Adam Evans and Designer Suzanne Humphries Evans, ASO aims to blend fine dining with a friendly atmosphere where everyone is welcome, always.

The Preservery

Our menu is carefully crafted to preserve Southern soul food traditions while incorporating international flavors in unexpected but delicious ways. Our “fusion soul food” is made with love to join people of different tongues and tastes around The Pre...

Vino

Birmingham's best intimate dining spot, featuring an array of fresh, simple and healthy menu choices, along with an extensive wine collection. Enjoy indoor seating or dine on our patio, overlooking English Village. Walk-ins welcome...reservations ava...
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