Coosa Valley Sierra Club Picnic

Noccalula Falls Park & Campground 1500 Noccalula Rd, Gadsden, AL, United States

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 [...]

2022 Fall Bird Count with Alabama Audubon

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 [...]

Bird Walk for Beginners & History Buffs

Old Cahawba Archaeological Park 9518 Cahaba Rd, Orrville, AL, United States

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 [...]

$8

Spring Hike along Graves Creek with Friends of the Locust Fork River

Mardis Mill Falls, Blountsville, AL 546 Mardis Mill Falls, Blountsville, AL, United States

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 [...]

Civil War Walking Tour at Old Cahawba Archaeological Park

Old Cahawba Archaeological Park 9518 Cahaba Rd, Orrville, AL, United States

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 [...]

$8

Cahaba BioBlitz 2023

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 [...]

If Bugs Could Talk Walking Tour at Old Cahawba Archeological Park

Old Cahawba Archaeological Park 9518 Cahaba Rd, Orrville, AL, United States

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 [...]

$8

Guided Canoe Trip: Cahaba Lily Tour III

Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge Co Rd 24, West Blocton, AL 35184, USA, United States

Cahaba River Society offers guided float trips on the Cahaba River. We can supply canoes, paddles, life jackets, and a naturalist with the expertise to allow you a unique, up-close experience with the Cahaba River. Registration required! On this tour, you will see the beautiful Cahaba lilies first hand in their natural setting. These are [...]

$20 – $40

Guided Hike in Sipsey Wilderness with Wild Alabama

Randolph Trailhead on Cranal Road Cranal Rd, Double Springs, AL, United States

Wild Alabama staff and volunteers lead hikes in the Bankhead National Forest and Talladega National Forest year round.  Driven by our mission to inspire people to enjoy, value and protect the wild places in Alabama, our hikes introduce people of all ages to their National Forests and Wilderness Areas.  The essence of our guided hikes [...]

Guided Canoe Trip: Cahaba Lily Tour IV

Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge Co Rd 24, West Blocton, AL 35184, USA, United States

Cahaba River Society offers guided float trips on the Cahaba River. We can supply canoes, paddles, life jackets, and a naturalist with the expertise to allow you a unique, up-close experience with the Cahaba River. Registration required! On this tour, you will see the beautiful Cahaba lilies first hand in their natural setting. These are rigorous outings that [...]

$20 – $40