Alabama Eco Expeditions
Where Human History and Natural History Come Together
Come learn about the history and natural history of Alabama. Explore the geology, ecology and history of different areas in Alabama through day trips, overnight trips and weekend trips. We meet before a trip to learn about what you'll see, as well as, prepare you for the trip. Great for classes, scout and church groups and families.
We make every attempt to limit the environmental impact on our trips. Therefore, enrollment is limited.
Our Staff
Dave Leadingham-Eco Expedition Leader
Years of Experience in the Eco-Education Field: Over five years
Dave has interned at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and volunteered and worked at the Birmingham Zoo. He worked in the Field Studies Department at the College of DuPage, Chicago assisting with outdoor trips and classes.
He has been a member of the Birmingham Paleontological Society since 2000.
Favorite Outdoor Place to Visit: Anywhere near the ocean, especially the Florida Keys
Favorite Outdoor Activity: snorkeling, hiking and fossil collecting.
Todd Prater-Eco Expedition Leader
Years of Experience in the Eco-Education Field: Over five years
Todd has been an outdoor enthusiast from the day he was born. He has always loved "getting away" and camping in his Volkswagon pop-top camper. He has been involved in several archeological digs, including some with the University of Alabama.
Favorite Outdoor Place to Visit:
Favorite Outdoor Activity:camping and hiking.
Mark Radabaugh-Media Consultant
Linzy Barber-Eco Expedition Guide/Conservation Specialist
Years of Experience in the Eco-Education Field: since 2000
Linzy has worked as a naturalist for Ruffner Mountain Nature Center and worked for the Alabama Environmental Council. She is majoring in Environmental Studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and has been a member of the Sierra Club since 1998.
Favorite Outdoor Place to visit: the ocean; beaches with only ocean water
Favorite Outdoor Activity: swimming, hiking, being on coasts
Michelle Hampton-Eco Expedition Guide/Conservation Specialist
Years of Experience in the Eco-Education Field: since 1997
In 1999, Michelle was elected to the Executive Committee for the Cahaba Group of the Sierra Club. As an outings leader, she led trail maintenance activites at Oak Mountain State Park and Ruffner Mountain Nature Center, caving trips to North Alabama, and clean-up outings in the Birmingham area.
Favorite Outdoor Place to Visit: DeSoto State Park, Fort Payne,
Alabama--In 1993, her boyfriend took her there to experience camping for the
first time. A few years later in 1997, they were married right outside the park
iin a rock chapel on the edge of the forest
Favorite Outdoor Activity: camping, cooking over an open fire and gardening when she can't get away.
Do you want to take unique weekend getaway? Or maybe you are just looking something different to do?
Do you have a group that would enjoy a unique experience? Ask us about scheduling one of the topics below.
Contact us
For more information about upcoming Eco Expeditions, email us at ALEcoExpeditions@cs.com
Links
Adams Outdoors-Three unique destinations for lodging and outdoor adventure
In being true to our beliefs and commitment to the environment, all of our brochures, flyers, etc are printed on recycled paper, 90% Post-consumer Waste and 10% Tree Free!