Fall in Birmingham is the season for tree planting and litter pickup – here’s how to participate.
Park (88 trees)
Hudson K-8 (25 trees)
East Thomas (59 trees)
Norwood (105 trees))
Wahouma Park (59 trees)
Downtown Bessemer Parks (50 trees)
Enoch Brown Park (6 trees)
Carver Park (40 trees)
McNeil Park (41 trees)
If you’re looking to lend a hand, they have an upcoming Tree Planting event scheduled for Norwood Park on November 7th. In addition to tree planting, volunteers can also participate in a gentle yoga and forest bathing activity.
Interested in volunteering? Visit Cool Green Trees’ website for more information.
On the other hand, Black Warrior Riverkeeper is dedicated to cleaning up litter in Birmingham. They work tirelessly every weekend to remove hundreds of pounds of litter from various areas like streams, roadsides, and ditches.
Their impact is significant. In 2025 alone, the group has successfully organized 26 cleanups, resulting in 22,383 pounds of litter being collected, which is equivalent to 11 tons. They have engaged over 649 volunteers in their efforts.
Black Warrior Riverkeeper has two upcoming events this weekend. On Saturday, October 25, they will be meeting at Calvary Resurrection Christian Church from 9-11 AM for a cleanup activity. On Sunday, there will be a Birmingham Watershed Cleanup at East Lake Park on October 26 at 9:00 AM.
This event will also be joined by the Dora Fishing Club and UAB Green Initiative, making it a collaborative effort to keep Birmingham clean. You can find more litter pickup events for November on their Eventbrite page.
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In conclusion, getting involved in tree plantings and litter cleanups is a great way to contribute to the community and make a positive impact on the environment. Whether you choose to join Cool Green Trees for tree planting or volunteer with Black Warrior Riverkeeper for litter pickup, your participation will help keep Birmingham beautiful and sustainable for future generations.