The Birmingham Zoo is debuting a reimagined version of its marquee fundraising event on Sept. 8 – Wild at Heart: Rhino Crash. No, this isn’t a rhinoceros showdown. Crash is what a group of rhinos is called.The event will feature an evening at the zoo’s plaza with food, an auction, open bar and live music by Yacht Rock Schooner, according to a zoo news … [Read more...]
Go Mighty Shrimp!
My grandchildren and I watched “Zombies 3” this past weekend. I was grateful for the sequel if for no other reason than it meant I would not be hearing the soundtrack from Zombies 2 on repeat whenever we were together in the car. If you’re unfamiliar with the series, let me fill you in a bit: In Zombies 1, zombies leave their isolation and become part of the human … [Read more...]
This Nest is Just Right: Fuzzy Gray Flaminglets Are the First Flamingos Hatched at the Birmingham Zoo
By Anne RuisiYou could say the Birmingham Barons directed the stork to the Birmingham Zoo’s American flamingo exhibit earlier this summer when, for the first time, two baby flamingos were hatched.That’s because soil from the pitcher’s mound at the Barons’ home stadium at Regions Field persuaded the future parents to build nests and hatch their babies, called … [Read more...]
Autumn Bounty: Botanical Gardens’ Fall Plant Sale Set for Sept. 10
The Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ much-anticipated Fall Plant Sale will be held Sept. 10 at the gardens. Dozens of varieties of natives, perennials, tropicals, herbs, ferns, camellias, trees and shrubs will be for sale, and shoppers can get advice from seasoned gardeners at the event. Only checks and major credit cards will be accepted.Proceeds from the … [Read more...]
Second Season: Spain Park Looking to Hang a Flag Football Championship Banner This Fall
By Rubin E. GrantWith the first season of flag football as a sanctioned Alabama High School Athletic Association sport under their belts, the Spain Park Jaguars are looking to make their mark in the second season this fall.The AHSAA will host a season ending tournament and will crown a state champion as part of the Super 7 Championships for football in November. Spain … [Read more...]