ho are we? - Founded in 1977, the Ruffner Mountain Nature Coalition, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non profit organization in Birmingham, AL
hat do we do? - On our 1,011 acre forested urban nature center and certified wildlife habitat, we offer educational programs, weekend activities, and over 11 miles of footpaths for hiking and birding.  

hen are we open? - From 9 am - 5 pm Tuesday - Saturday and
1 pm- 5 pm Sunday. Closed Monday. No overnight camping, biking or ATVs. Gates lock at 5 pm.
Click here for Teacher's Information
Call us at (205) 833-8264 ext 13 to make group or school program reservations.
Click here for an update on our planned new "green"
Tree Top Visitor's Center , Education Pavilion and Wetland.
Join us on the Mountain ! Click here for a Membership Application
and other ways to support Ruffner Mountain Nature Center.

Click here for Dog Walking Rules and plans for the RUFF ner Off Leash Dog Park .
Contact us. Click here for a Staff Directory .
Call (205) 833-8264 or email
info@ruffnermountain.org  or fax (205) 836-3960.
Click here for " Saturdays on the Mountain " public weekend program guide.
The Nature of the City