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Jun
15
2025
Ambient Music in Nature with Earthen Herman
Free
Join us for a morning of light electronic ambient music inspired by the sounds of Ruffner Mountain, presented by local sound artist, Earthen Herman, and Seasick Records.
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Jun
17
2025
Tuesday Night Trails
Free
Tuesday Night Trails is a great opportunity for anyone interested in walking and running at Red Mountain Park in a group setting.
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Jun
20
2025
Red Mountain Pollinator Garden Workday
Free
Calling all Volunteers! Come join our Volunteer Coordinator and Volunteer Lead, Larry Stephens, for our monthly Red Mountain Pollinator Garden workdays.
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May 30, 2025
Trillium on Ruffner Mountain: A Volunteer’s Nature Journey
One of our volunteers, Paul Eknes-Tucker, took a sabbatical from work and spent four weeks on Ruffner Mountain exploring and researching Trillium, an iconic and delicate plant thriving at Ruffner. In this post, he shares his findings, experiences, and what makes this native plant so special.
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May 30, 2025
Trillium on Ruffner Mountain: A Volunteer’s Nature Journey
One of our volunteers, Paul Eknes-Tucker, took a sabbatical from work and spent four weeks on Ruffner Mountain exploring and researching Trillium, an iconic and delicate plant thriving at Ruffner. In this post, he shares his findings, experiences, and what makes this native plant so special.
May 13, 2025
Darryl Washington Named New CEO for Jefferson County Greenways
The Jefferson County Greenways Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Darryl Washington as the new Chief Executive Officer for Jefferson County Greenways, following a national, highly competitive search supported by the Potrero Group. Washington, a recognized leader in economic and community development across Alabama, was selected by the Board of Directors and will begin his new role in May 2025. 
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May 13, 2025
Darryl Washington Named New CEO for Jefferson County Greenways
The Jefferson County Greenways Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Darryl Washington as the new Chief Executive Officer for Jefferson County Greenways, following a national, highly competitive search supported by the Potrero Group. Washington, a recognized leader in economic and community development across Alabama, was selected by the Board of Directors and will begin his new role in May 2025. 
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