By Emily Williams Tucked away in a corner of Homewood’s Edgewood neighborhood, between blocks of houses, is a natural sanctuary that is a slice of Homewood history as well as an educational escape. When Amy Milam was hired in 2018 as the sixth caretaker of Sims EcoScape, she also became the first full-time manager of the five-lot property.  Her job has been not only to … [Read more...]

For the 2020 Zoo Gala, the Birmingham Zoo has planned a virtual event inspired by a similar fundraiser hosted by the Los Angeles Zoo. The Zoo Rendezvous Virtual Luau, presented by IberiaBank, will take place Sept. 10 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Festivities will include a preshow that begins at 6:45 p.m., Hawaiian-style music by Electric Avenue, Hula dancers and more … [Read more...]

The Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ Spring Plant Sale may have been cancelled due to the pandemic, but preparations for the Fall Plant Sale are full speed ahead. This year’s sale will take place Sept. 12 at the gardens and will feature four plant groups – perennials, native plants, herbs, and trees and shrubs. Social distancing measures will be observed throughout the … [Read more...]

By Emily Williams It is estimated that more than 33,000 women will die this year as a result of a gynecologic cancer, according to the Laura Crandall Brown Foundation.  Compared to the rest of the country, the state of Alabama is tied for first in the nation in cervical cancer deaths and ranks sixth for ovarian cancer deaths.  Throughout September, the nation will … [Read more...]

By Emily Williams Each year, the Birmingham Holocaust Education Center celebrates life with its L’Chaim fundraising event, blending live entertainment with a program to highlight its mission to provide Holocaust education while preserving the stories of local Holocaust survivors.  This year’s event, themed “Now More Than Ever,” will take place virtually on Aug. 23, … [Read more...]