Ruffner Mountain does not receive county, state, or federal funding. As a 1,038 acre urban nature preserve near the heart of Birmingham, Alabama, support from individuals like you is vital. As a non-profit organization, your donation provides essential funding to support a range of critical operations including trail and facilities upkeep, conservation initiatives, ongoing restoration and land management, wildlife care and monitoring, and nature-based programming.
If you are not a member and you make a donation of at least $250 you will automatically receive our highest level of membership and be considered a Donor Member. All donation amounts are welcome, however one time donations under $250 will not be eligible for donor membership.
If you visit Ruffner Mountain frequently, but are not able to make a donation greater than $250, supporting through one of our membership levels might be right for you. By signing up and becoming a member, you will receive a yearly parking permit that grants you free access to the preserve and facilities. Click here to learn more about membership.
Prefer to mail a check for your one time donation? Send it to 1214 81st Street South, Birmingham, AL 35206.
Please note, we do not accept checks under $250 as a form of payment for membership.
WHY SHOULD YOUR BUSINESS SUPPORT RUFFNER?
People love public green spaces a lot. In fact, visitors to Ruffner Mountain have doubled to 75,000 and each of these 75,000 visitors spends an average of 4-5 hours in Ruffner per visit.
And while having more visitors leads to a more vibrant community, funding for the associated costs of maintenance, safety, and operations is limited, difficult, and decreasing.
We need businesses to increase giving by $250,000 through corporate support.
Join this growing list of corporations and local businesses who support the economic, physical, and social well-being of Birmingham.






