Check out all of the free and cheap outdoor events happening today through Sept. 18 across the state via Fresh Air Family:
Details at
Friday,Sept 13, 10 am – Discovering Butterflies, Huntsville Botanical Garden
Join educators in the Purdy Butterfly House with our Discovery cart. Learn about these flying flowers. Free after admission.
Friday, Sept. 13, 1pm--Owl Fun Facts, Gulf State Park
Learn all about owls. We will have our resident screech owl out for pictures! Free
Friday, Sept. 13, 6 pm-- A hoot in the night, Huntsville Botanical Garden
Come for a live animal presentation with a variety of owls. Fee.
Friday, Sept. 13, 7pm --Canyon Constellations, Desoto State Park
Study the stars with Astronomer Dr. Laura Weinkauf. Free
Saturday, Sept. 14, 9am-- Flutter and Flight Fest, Ruffner Mountain, Birmingham
Flutter and Flight Fest, FREE Experience the wonder of wings! Butterflies, dragonflies, damselflies, and birds abound! Crafts, games, and educational activities!
Saturday, Sept. 14, 9 am--Fall vegetable gardening, Mobile Botanical Gardens
Learn how and when to plant for high harvest and low maintenance. We’ll go over the planting calendar, provide recommendations, and talk about where to find plants and seeds. Fee.
Saturday, Sept. 14, Take a hike! Pinhoti Trail, Anniston club, Locations vary(Call 256-782-8010 for specific locations and meeting place) Time: Varies depending upon length of hike)
Saturday, Sept. 15, 9 am--Canoe/Kayak, Tallapoosa River, Heflin
The section we will paddle is relatively easy with no classified rapids. This is a scenic stretch of river located in a very rural area.
Saturday, Sept. 14, 4 pm--Space Safaris with Larry the Cat, JSU Planetarium, Jacksonville
Travel through space and explore planet Earth during these exciting programs for families and children. Fee.
Saturday, Sept. 14, 8 pm-- Stars, Planets, Moons, Desoto State Park
Learn more about the stars, the plants and their moons with Jacksonville State University’s Astronomer Dr. Laura Weinkauf. Free
Sunday, Sept. 15, 2pm-- Guided Hike Red Mountain Park, Birmingham
The hikes are free and family-friendly, and dogs are welcome on a leash. Come and see the new park!
Sunday, Sept. 15, 10 am, Rappelling at Desoto State Park
Learn the basics of rappelling from knot tying to climbing. Fee.
Monday, Sept.16, 10 am –Discovering Butterflies, Huntsville Botanical Garden
Join educators in the Purdy Butterfly House with our Discovery cart. Learn about these flying flowers. Free after admission.
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 10 am, 5 Rivers Storytime, 5 Rivers Delta Center
Children under the age of 6 are welcome to stop by for a free reading of a nature based story followed by arts and crafts. Free.
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 3:30pm-- Discovery Hike, Auburn
Parents and kids join us for a hike and some discovery time. Great way for children to enjoy the outdoors while learning more about the natural world.
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 8 am-- Guided Nature Hike, Bon Secour National WIldlfie Refuge, Gulf Shores
Join us on the Jeff Friend Trail to explore the coastal ecosystem. Free
Wednesday, Sept.18, 10 am – Discovering Butterflies, Huntsville Botanical Garden
Join educators in the Purdy Butterfly House with our Discovery cart. Learn about these flying flowers. Free after admission.