On January 22 from 2:30 pm until 4:00 pm, visitors aged 55 or older are invited to the Alabama Museum of Natural History's Grand Gallery for a free event to learn how to recognize local birds through size, shape, and color and how to use bird watching tools! This class is the perfect starting point for back porch birders and forest explorers alike. Get hands-on practice with field guides, binoculars, and explore feather structure up close! Even if you're new to birding, there are no hawk-ward questions!

Seniors in Science is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for our community members aged 55 or older to access scientific information tailored specifically for them. This programming series allows us to introduce seniors to a specialist in a field, provide them hands-on exploration of tools/specimens, and encourage community involvement by getting them connected to organizations and groups in our area.

How to Register

Register for this program through our online form or by emailing kristin.harrell@ua.edu.

Location

This program is being held inside the Alabama Museum of Natural History's Grand Gallery, located inside Smith Hall on The University of Alabama campus. The street address is 427 Sixth Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487.

Parking

There are five dedicated visitor parking spaces in the lot behind Smith Hall that can be accessed from Hackberry Drive. Upon arrival, once you pay for admission, you will receive a parking pass receipt that will entitle you to free parking in our museum visitor parking spaces. In addition, there is a parking deck located at Campus Drive and Hackberry Lane. The cost for visitor parking in the deck is $1 for the first hour and $2 for each additional hour.  To reach the parking deck, take Hackberry Lane to Campus Drive East, and the parking deck is on the right.

Public Transportation

The Tuscaloosa Trolley runs from the city's downtown parking deck to campus.

Visit the Tuscaloosa Transit Authority website to find the downtown deck and a map of the trolley's University Shuttle Route.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this event, contact Kristin Harrell (Education Outreach Coordinator, Alabama Museum of Natural History) by calling 205-348-6383 or emailing kristin.harrell@ua.edu.