Keep Vestavia Green

A nonprofit organization created to promote & protect natural areas in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Boulder Canyon is a natural area this organizations has worked to protect. The Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation Board passed a resolution to support this natural park. It is now part of the Vestavia Hills Park System. KVG has worked with Eagle Scouts to create and build a trail system. Boulder Canyon has an outdoor classroom, a picturesque creek with huge boulders and offers wonderful educational and recreational opportunities.

RECREATION
A place for families. A place for kids. A place for hiking and outdoor activities. All possible as long as the property remains natural. All reasons why the Park and Recreation Board agreed to preserve Boulder Canyon. An agreement that officially recognized the property as a Vestavia Hills’ city park.

EDUCATION
A natural classroom adjacent to Vestavia Mills Central Elementary School. A valuable educational tool that enables teachers to provide the kind of hands-on learning experience that inspires young minds. An invaluable outdoor classroom that has supported Central’s science curriculum for 10 years. It provides opportunities for students to observe Alabama’s natural habitat in a pristine setting while studying the neighborhood ecosystem.

ECONOMICS
A green space within our suburban environment. In many cities, property values increase when a community has good schools, as well as natural areas and scenic greenways.

CONSERVATION
A mission to preserve the precious natural resources of Vestavia Hills saving the Boulder Canyon Nature Trail will positively impact the community in a multitude of ways. Some of which include watershed protection maintain flood control protect trees improve air quality preserve the plant and animal habitats.

PHILANTHROPY
A variety of civic and service organizations have provided KVG with invaluable support and assistance—generosity that will continue to enrich the lives the children of Vestavia Hills for generations. These groups include The Boy Scouts The Girl Scouts Rotary International The Board of Education The Parent—Teacher Association

EXPERIENCE Discover this treasure trove of trees and water; a priceless example of untouched natural beauty in Vestavia, An experience that will educate. A place that will soothe the soul. An opportunity to quietly reflect on the beauty of nature.

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