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May
30
2025
Greenhouse Workdays with The Friends of Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
Free
Come join our Volunteer Coordinator and our Conservation Director as we seek to accomplish various tasks at the Turkey Creek greenhouse!
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May
31
2025
Red Mountain Park 101
Free
Do you want to learn more about trails and explore Birmingham's industrial history? Join our Naturalists at Red Mountain Park where we will review the fundamentals of enjoying our greenspaces.
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Jun
03
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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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. 
May 8, 2025
East Side Park Design Honored with Award of Excellence
We’re proud to share that the design for East Side Park has received the Award of Excellence from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Central States. This was the highest honor presented at this year’s awards ceremony.
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May 8, 2025
East Side Park Design Honored with Award of Excellence
We’re proud to share that the design for East Side Park has received the Award of Excellence from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Central States. This was the highest honor presented at this year’s awards ceremony.
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