Saturday in the Park: Invasive Plants
May 16th, 2026Event has already occurredMoundville
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Dylan Taylor (Alabama Extension) will take Moundville Archaeological Park visitors on a guided hike focused on identifying invasive plants at Moundville.
We’ll cover common species you’re likely seeing right now, including Callery pear, non-native wisteria, and heavenly bamboo (nandina), and talk about their impact on local ecosystems.
Hike Schedule
There will be an Invasive Species Hike from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. and another one from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Admission
This program is free with paid park admission.
- Adults – $8
- Seniors (55-years-old and older) – $7
- Students – $6
- Under 5 – Free
- Moundville Residents – Free
- Native American visitors – Free with tribal membership card
- UA Museums members – Free with museum membership
- Bryant Museum Circle of Champions – Free
Location
We will meet outside the Jones Archaeological Museum at Moundville Archaeological Park.
Moundville Archaeological Park is located 13 miles south of Tuscaloosa, off Alabama Highway 69 and the physical address is 634 Mound State Parkway, Moundville, AL 35474-6413.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please email education-moundstatepark@ua.edu or call (205) 371-8732.
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Moundville Archaeological Park- 634 Mound Pkwy.
- Moundville, AL 35474
205-371-8732
