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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Come Explore Alabama's most famous ghost town on two wheels! On this one-hour tour, your guide will lead you over 4 miles of mostly unpaved roads, exploring a landscape of relics, ruins and graveyards. Bring your bike, water, insect repellent, and snacks. Tickets to this event are $8.00 and can be purchased at the Visitor [...]
On Free Fishing Day, June 10, 2023, anyone is welcome to fish for free in most public waters!! No fishing license is required for this day only at both freshwater and saltwater public waterways. This is a perfect opportunity to teach a friend or child how to fish without the added costs of purchasing a [...]
Every year there's a special week in June dedicated to sea turtles! Join ACF for a clean up on June 16! This year, the Alabama Coastal Foundation, in collaboration with Eco Clean Marine, is hosting a remarkable beach cleanup event in Fort Morgan.Join us on June 16th at 8:30 am to contribute towards preserving the [...]