Oak Mountain Sandstone Glade Field Trip
Tuesday, September 15 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Oak Mountain Sandstone Glade Field Trip
Join naturalist Michelle Reynolds for a guided hike across the rocky ridges of Double Oak Mountain, dotted with sandstone glades, grassy knolls, longleaf pine forests, thickets and oak groves. Participants will have exclusive access to a section of the park closed to the public.
A glade is an open area where bedrock lies at or near the surface, creating thin, rocky soils that make it difficult for trees and shrubs to take root. These distinctive natural habitats support rare and unique plant communities that have adapted to thrive in these challenging conditions.
We will meet in the Peavine Falls Parking Lot at Oak Mountain State Park for easy access. Wear closed-toed shoes to traverse the sandy, craggy path. Entrance fees to the park are $5 per adult, $2 per senior (ages 62 and up). Pay with cash or card at the gate.
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About the Instructor
Michelle Reynolds
Michelle Reynolds, a writer, artist, naturalist, and native plant enthusiast, works to help people bring nature back into the urban landscape. She leads native plant garden projects, habitat restoration efforts, and field trips for local and regional organizations. Through her work, she hopes to raise public awareness of the importance of creating wildlife habitat and to help people connect to larger ecological issues.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Refunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons, we will issue a full refund.
