Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve

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1 Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve Membership Has Its Privileges Nature In the City About Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve p.2 Programs and Special Events p.4 Join Us or Renew Your Membership p.8 Published June 2014

2 PAGE 2 F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N : Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve About Ruffner Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve is a 1,038-acre nature preserve located in urban Birmingham, Alabama. We are the third largest urban nature preserve in the United States. Our Mission Our mission is to protect and manage Ruffner Mountain as a sanctuary for native species of plants and animals; and through our educational and passive recreational programs foster within the community an appreciation of the natural world. Our History Our history began in 1977 when a grassroots community movement came together to found a nonprofit organization to manage 25 acres of former limestone quarry and mine land. Over time that grew to the current 1,038 acres. Our Mines The land was mined for iron from the late 19th century newspaper reported that our mines produced over 200 tons of raw ore per day for processing at the nearby Sloss furnaces.

3 R U F F N E R M O U N T A I N N A T U R E P R E S E R V E PAGE 3 Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve You may see many while out on our trails. Please help us preserve this history by leaving these relics just as you find them. Our Trails We maintain over 12 miles of trails spread throughout the mountain, that are open to the public for running, hiking, and the general enjoyment of nature. Our trails are also used for education purposes by student groups ranging from 1st grade through college. We encourage you to stay on the trails as there is unusual terrain and inherent danger at old mining sites. Please respect others bring any sort of wheeled vehicle on the mountain. We also ask that you respect our limited staff resources and leave our trails as clean as you found them, if not cleaner. Please flowers for others to enjoy. Admission Fees A suggested donation of $2 per person is greatly appreciated. As a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization, your donation is needed to support our operations, and is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Program fees are reasonable and vary by program. Please visit our website for details.

4 PAGE 4 F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N : Mountain Happenings Programs and Activities Citizen Science Activities Geocaching Home School Enrichment Mountain Living Series Native Animal Exhibits Seasons Programming for Seniors Spring and Summer Camps for Pre Kindergarten to Middle School Story Time on the Mountain Trail Running Wild Mountain Bingo Yoga Mondays Special Events Art on R Mountain Art Show Beer on the Back Porch Music Series Faces in the Forest Halloween Celebration Mountain Living Festival Native Plant Sale RuffGrass Blue Grass Jam Ruffner Mountain Annual Meeting & Open House Tapas on the Trail

5 R U F F N E R M O U N T A I N N A T U R E P R E S E R V E PAGE 5 Benefits of Ruffner Over 12 miles of hiking/jogging trails Guided Hikes and Run with Nature Programs Seasonal Festivities and Workshops Wildlife Observatories Volunteer Opportunities Picnic Pavilion, Tree House, Open Air Theatre and Wetland rentals Library with nature books and periodicals Picturesque views from the Fire Tower Individual $35 One adult receives: Reduced rates for select educational classes and other programs Discounts and early announcements to our camp programs Discounts on Ruffner Mountain Gear Subscription to our quarterly newsletter Invitation to member-only events and the annual meeting 10% discount on facility rentals, birthday parties, meetings or events Family $45 All of the benefits of an Individual membership, but for two named adults (or caregiver) in the same household, and their children under 18 receive. Family Plus $75 Two named adults (or caregiver) in the same household, and their children under 18 receive: All of the benefits of a Family membership in addition to; Automatic $35 contribution to Longleaf Education Center Program Explorer $100 All the benefits of Family membership in addition to Discounted admission for two to special events Automatic $60 contribution to your choice of: Longleaf Education Center Program, Adopt-A- Camper, Animal Care or Trail Maintenance

6 PAGE 6 F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N : Adventurer $250 Reduced rates for select educational classes and other programs Discounts and early announcements to our camp programs Discounts on Ruffner Mountain Gear Subscription to our quarterly newsletter Invitation to member-only events and the annual meeting 15% discount on facility rentals, birthday parties, meetings or events Discounted admission for one to all special events Automatic $100 contribution to your choice of: Longleaf Education Center Program, Adopt-A- Camper, Animal Care or Trail Maintenance Club 77 $1000 Quarterly recurring payment option available Reduced rates for select educational classes and other programs Discounts and early announcements to our camp programs Discounts on Ruffner Mountain Gear Subscription to our quarterly newsletter Invitation to member-only events and the annual meeting 20% discount on facility rentals, birthday parties, meetings or events Discounted admission for two to all special events Automatic $500 contribution to your choice of: Longleaf Education Center Program, Adopt-A- Camper, Animal Care or Trail Maintenance Family Stands Longleaf Pine American Chestnut Family Longleaf Stand Family Chestnut Stand $100 with Keepsake Plaque $175 with Keepsake Plaque $100 with Keepsake Plaque for the first tree, $75 for each additional tree $175 with Keepsake Plaque for the first tree, $125 for each additional tree

7 Detach Here R U F F N E R M O U N T A I N N A T U R E P R E S E R V E PAGE 7 Membership Application Full Name: Family Name(s): Mailing Address: City/State/Zip: Home Phone: Mobile Phone: Address: Date of Birth: Total Amount enclosed $ My company has a matching gift program Employer Please select your desired level of membership: Individual Family Family Plus Longleaf Pine Family Longleaf Stand Explorer Adventurer Club77 American Chestnut Family Chestnut Stand If applicable, would you like the quarterly recurring payment option? If applicable, where would you like your automatic contribution go? Longleaf Education Center Program Adopt-A-Camper Animal Care Trail Maintenance Make your check payable to Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve and mail with this form to: st Street South, Birmingham, Alabama or go online to and click Support Us.

8 PAGE 8 F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N : How did you hear about RMNP? How did you hear about RMNP? Areas of Interest: Summer Camp Family Recreation Volunteerism Events Fundraising Art Show Parent Child Programs Pre-School Programs Board Member Advisory Council History Native Plants Senior Programs Nature Environment Animals Social Activities Other Volunteer Work: Advisory Council Back Office Board Member Facility Maintenance Front Office Fundraising Greenhouse Historical Archives Land Management Library Long Leaf Cottage Native Gardening Native Gardening Special Events Trail Maintenance Volunteer Recruiting May we you? Yes No Pay by Credit Card Expiration Date: CVV Code: Account Number: Card Holder Signature: Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your donation is tax deductible as allowed by law. Office Use Only: Date of Transaction: Payment Type: MSE Date: Ck#: Amount: $ CC Transaction ID: