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'''Flora Johnston Nature Park''' is located at 309 [[Elder Street]] in [[ | '''Flora Johnston Nature Park''' is located at 309 [[Elder Street]] in the [[Eastwood]] neighborhood of [[Birmingham]]. The park runs east from Elder Street along the south bank of [[Shades Creek]] and the north slope of [[Shades Mountain]]. It is 37.12 acres in size. The park's sole amenity is a hiking trail. There is a small parking area on the north side of the creek. | ||
On March 19, 2024, a proposed new section of trail along | On March 19, 2024, a proposed new section of trail along Shades Creek in Birmingham will link existing trail portions along the creek from Irondale into [[Mountain Brook]]. | ||
The [[Birmingham City Council]] approved a plan to consult with [[Freshwater Land Trust]] for project management of a new [[Shades Creek Greenway]] trail in Birmingham. | The [[Birmingham City Council]] approved a plan to consult with [[Freshwater Land Trust]] for project management of a new [[Shades Creek Greenway]] trail in Birmingham. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* Garrison, Greg (March 19, 2024) "Birmingham plans new Shades Creek hiking trail linking Mountain Brook to Irondale." {{AL}} | * Garrison, Greg (March 19, 2024) "Birmingham plans new Shades Creek hiking trail linking Mountain Brook to Irondale." {{AL}} | ||
* "[https://www.birminghamal.gov/parks-and-recreation/parks/ Parks]" City of Birmingham website, accessed March 21, 2024. | |||
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Revision as of 08:26, 21 March 2024
Flora Johnston Nature Park is located at 309 Elder Street in the Eastwood neighborhood of Birmingham. The park runs east from Elder Street along the south bank of Shades Creek and the north slope of Shades Mountain. It is 37.12 acres in size. The park's sole amenity is a hiking trail. There is a small parking area on the north side of the creek.
On March 19, 2024, a proposed new section of trail along Shades Creek in Birmingham will link existing trail portions along the creek from Irondale into Mountain Brook.
The Birmingham City Council approved a plan to consult with Freshwater Land Trust for project management of a new Shades Creek Greenway trail in Birmingham.
The trail will link the Irondale Furnace Trail in Mountain Brook eastward to Flora Johnston Nature Preserve.