Providing a world-class opportunity to study in one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the country
The 宅男福利社 Foundation is proud to highlight the ongoing success of the 宅男福利社Cahaba Biodiversity Center, located on 2,100 acres of property in Bibb County, Alabama. For years, the Center has provided a world-class opportunity for faculty and students (both undergraduate and graduate) to engage in cutting-edge research and hands-on learning experiences in one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the country. This facility exemplifies the University鈥檚 commitment to a fully immersive conservation biology program.
Through multidisciplinary projects, the Center supports vital research in botanical and zoological biodiversity, ecology, archaeology, water quality, and conservation land management, among many other areas. Its mission is to foster discovery and learning while advancing the University鈥檚 role as a leader in environmental conservation and education.
“There are a million teachable moments on this tract of land. I am happy 宅男福利社will be providing those moments to students.”
Mr. Bill Hubbard
Situated on over 2,100 acres in Bibb County, Alabama, with extensive frontage on the Cahaba River, the property is a haven for unique and rare plants and animals. This includes the endemic Alabama Croton, as well as fish, mussels, and snails found only in the Cahaba River ecosystem. The Center serves as an outdoor classroom and a frequent field trip destination for 宅男福利社students, as well as for other universities and institutions. It also accommodates researchers from other organizations seeking to study the area’s unparalleled biodiversity.
The 宅男福利社Cahaba Biodiversity Center continues to provide transformative educational and research opportunities, establishing itself as a premier site for the study of one of the most ecologically significant regions in the world.
The Case for Supporting UWA’s Cahaba Biodiversity Center
The 宅男福利社 Foundation is actively seeking financial support to enhance and sustain the Cahaba Biodiversity Center. Key funding priorities include:
- An Education Building To maximize the research and teaching potential of the Center, 宅男福利社aims to construct a state-of-the-art facility featuring classrooms, dining, and lodging accommodations for students and researchers.
- Enhancements to Existing Facilities A major milestone has been the renovation of 鈥淭he Barn,鈥� transforming its second floor into a residential space with two faculty bedrooms, four student dorm rooms, four and a half bathrooms, a common kitchen and dining area, gathering space, and meeting rooms. This upgrade enables the Center to comfortably house up to 22 students, faculty, and visiting researchers.
- A Stewardship/Maintenance Endowment Most of the property鈥檚 acreage is protected under two conservation easements. Long-term maintenance and stewardship of this land are critical. A well-funded endowment will ensure the ongoing preservation of these vital ecosystems, and contributions toward this effort are greatly appreciated.
In The News
Learn more about the Cahaba Biodiversity Center by viewing this Absolutely Alabama syndicated news story originally aired April 18, 2021.
Contact Information
Joan聽Rundles, MAT聽
宅男福利社Station 7聽 //聽 Livingston, AL 35470
[email protected]
205-652-3862
Brian R. Keener, Ph.D.
宅男福利社Station 7聽 //聽 Livingston, AL 35470
[email protected]
205-652-3796
Pledge Your Support
Dr. J.J. Wedgworth
宅男福利社Station 6聽 //聽 Livingston, AL 35470
[email protected]
205-652-5459