Join Sam Howell for a delightful canoe or kayak trip on Saturday, May 21 from 9:00 am to 3 pm (includes shuttling time). We will kayak down section 6 of the Locust Fork River, mostly flat-water with a few shoals. Bring your own boat (kayak or canoe), your paddle, life jacket, a snack/lunch, drinking water, [...]
Come make the Grand Staircase even grander by creating a native garden at King's Bend Scenic Overlook with the Friends of the Locust Fork River! Depending on the season, join Jennah Gilley and other volunteers to plant, weed, add compost, mulch, pull invasive plants (like Privet and Kudzu) or terrace the slope to prevent erosion [...]
The Alabama Beta is an event series and resource hub based in central Alabama built for a community of outdoor-minded people seeking adventure and supporting local conservation efforts. Participants will “Choose Your Own Adventure,” meaning we will provide ample opportunities for all walks of life to have a great time in the woods and on [...]
We have been apart since the beginning of Covid, and we hope you will join us for a covered dish picnic at Noccalula Falls Park, pavillion #7. Come and enjoy good food, good friends, and good times. If the weather is cooperative, those who wish can go on a short hike. RSVP on the Sierra [...]
Seasonal bird counts have been a central part of Alabama Audubon’s work ever since its founding in 1946. This year, they’re continuing that tradition with the fifty-eighth annual Fall Bird Count Saturday, September 24th. We encourage you to participate at your home feeder, in your backyard, or at a local park! *Click here for detailed [...]
Join the Old Cahawba Archeological Park - Alabama Historical Commission on this tour as birding enthusiasts and history buffs alike get a unique “bird’s eye view” of the park and learn the basics of bird identification from an experienced birder on this easy two-hour walk through of historic Old Cahawba Archaeological Park. Knowledgeable birders, Frank [...]
Join the Friends of the Locust Fork River for a poetic spring hike! Please register in advance! Saturday morning in March when wildflowers are starting to bloom and the creek’s rumbling sound calms our minds, join us for this easy to moderate hike. During the hike, we will pause to reflect and to record our [...]
Join the Old Cahawba Archaeological Park- Alabama Historical Commission for a one-hour walking tour on the grounds of Castle Morgan, Cahaba Federal Prison and the Crocheron Columns where you will hear the accounts of soldiers from both the Confederate and Union armies who called Cahawba home during wartime. Participants will learn about the waning days [...]
Save the date for the Cahaba River Society’s second annual Spring BioBlitz! This free, family-friendly Conservation and Education Event – led by some of the region’s premiere nature and wildlife experts – is a chance for people from all backgrounds to be introduced to citizen science and safe recreation in the outdoors, while participating in [...]
Join us for this hands-on activity as we roll up our sleeves and immerse our hands into the warm waters of the world famous Perine Well. Not only will we delve into the importance of artesian wells at Cahawba, but we will also conduct an investigation into the macroinvertebrates that live in the Perine Well [...]