Did you know that May is American Wetlands Month? Celebrate by exploring
Ruffner’s wetlands! Observe life both in and out of the wetlands – from green
tree frogs..

Price: $7.00

You may be either pay in full, or put down a $50 deposit to reserve your child’s spot for each week of camp.  The remainder is then due on the first day of camp.  Your child’s spot(s) are not reserved without the minimum deposit.

Price: $50.00

Extended care is available from 7:30 AM  - 9 AM ($10/day) and 3 PM - 5:30 PM ($10/day).

Price: $10.00

Extended care is available from 7:30 AM  - 9 AM ($10/day) and 3 PM - 5:30 PM ($10/day).

Price: $50.00

Slimy snails, regurgitating owls, and vomiting vultures - although all these things might seem gross to us, they all serve a purpose out in the wild. Not only learn about some native animals with unpleasant behaviors, also learn about unpleasant behaviors of animals from all over the world. Eve..

Price: $185.00

Middle School Students: Adventure Camp is back!  Adventure Camp ensures the optimum amount of fun and excitement for middle school campers as we travel to different spots in and around Birmingham. This year new destinations have been added to the mix!  Field trip activities include: z..

Price: $300.00

Explore your hidden talents, as well as Alabama habitats as we search for colors, patterns, and natural materials to create unique works of art.  We will paint, sketch, and create works using Mother Nature as inspiration.  We will utilize many different types of material for projects,..

Price: $185.00

A hike through the woods turns up many mysteries.  These mysteries spark questions, such as: “Who left those tracks in the mud?” and “Why is that tree growing sideways?”  As a Ruffner Nature Detective, learn to interpret signs, tracks, and clues found in nature..

Price: $175.00

A hike through the woods turns up many mysteries.  These mysteries spark questions, such as: “Who left those tracks in the mud?” and “Why is that tree growing sideways?”  As a Ruffner Nature Detective, learn to interpret signs, tracks, and clues found in nature..

Price: $90.00

Even in an urban environment, nature is all around us - you just have to look closely!  This week is all about exploring places where nature thrives in and around Birmingham.  Ever heard of an urban homestead?  We’ll visit one and find out how people produce much of their o..

Price: $185.00