Arboretum Resumes Regular Hours

The Arboretum will resume regular operating hours starting TODAY, December 7th! Our public hours are 8 am–sunset, 7 days a week. Please note, we will be closed on Christmas Day, December 25, and New Year’s Day, January 1. Because of the shared entrance, Harry Pritchett Running Park (former golf course) will be open when the Arboretum is open. The front gate will close at sunset.  If you are locked in after closing, please call UAPD at (205) 348-5454 for assistance. […]

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Arboretum Reopens to Public

The Arboretum is open to the public starting TODAY, November 14! Our hours have been reduced to Tuesdays–Saturdays, 9 am–3:45 pm.  Because of the shared entrance, Harry Pritchett Running Park (former golf course) will be open when the Arboretum is open. The front gate will close at 3:45 pm. If you are locked in after closing, please call UAPD at (205) 348-5454 for assistance. The health and safety of our staff, volunteers, and guests remains our priority. The greenhouses, pavilion, […]

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Afternoon at the ArBOOretum

The Afternoon at the ArBOOretum — the annual Halloween-themed celebration of Alabama biodiversity — will be held as a drive-through/online event this year. Scientists from the University of Alabama will be producing videos highlighting biodiversity and demonstrating activites families can complete at home. Families will be able to pick up bags of supplies for these activities and candy from 1–3 pm on October 24 or 25 at the Harry Pritchett Running Park parking lot next to the UA Arboretum. More […]

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Tuscaloosa Nature Challenge April 27, 2019

The Arboretum will partner with UA Museums to host the Tuscaloosa Nature Challenge on Saturday, April 27, 2019.  Expert scientists and naturalists will lead tours and teach the community to identify organisms.  There will be special tours geared to children and families!  Data collected will be uploaded using the iNaturalist app to compete with other groups in the Birmingham area and across the country.  More information to follow soon!

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Update: We’re open! Inclement weather closing: January 29, 2019

Update! The Arboretum is open Tuesday, January 29, due to better than expected weather conditions. Nothing to do with your “snow” day? Come visit the Arboretum! The Arboretum will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday January 29, due to expected inclement weather. Unless otherwise announced, we will follow the UA closing schedule. At this time, UA plans to resume operations at 11 pm on Tuesday, January 29, and the Arboretum will reopen at 8 am Wednesday, January 30. We will continue to […]

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We’re hiring! Full-time positions with benefits!

We’re hiring! Two full-time staff positions are available: Arboretum Caretaker and Arboretum Office and Grounds Assistant. Visit https://arboretum.ua.edu/about-us/jobs/ for more information. For detailed job descriptions and to apply, visit UA’s employment website at staffjobs.ua.edu. Graduating seniors, part-time students, and prospective students will be given full consideration.

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Volunteer Work Days November 14 & 15

Saturday and Sunday, November 14 & 15, Arboretum staff will coordinate volunteer workdays from 9 am to 5pm. Tasks may include weeding, planting flowers, mulching, picking up fallen limbs or hauling brush. You may come for as little or as long as you like. We will provide gloves and tools as needed but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Please wear boots or closed-toe shoes, dress in layers, and expect to get dirty. Bring your water […]

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