Water is Life: FEMA and Nature with Eileen Shader (American Rivers) Climate change is causing more frequent and severe flood events. There is an urgent need to manage our floodplains in a way that centers public safety in the face of climate change, social and racial inequities, and environmental health and the biodiversity crisis. Join [...]
Pre-registration is requested for planning purposes by 12 p.m. CDT on Thursday, October 7th. Visit https://alaudubon.org/event/2021-10-08/ for more information and to register. Swift Night Out is back in Birmingham! Join us downtown as we enjoy the evening with one of our favorite urban birds, the chimney swift (Chaetura pelagica). All ages and abilities welcome! After these aerial [...]
led by Sam Howell. Enjoy a walk by the river and the colorful woods from Swann Covered Bridge to Powell Falls. At 9:30 am we will meet at FLFR's Blue Heron Mural painted on the wall of Sullivan’s 76, 37065 AL-79, Cleveland, AL 35049 Register at www.FLFR.org
On Sunday, October 10, Earthbound will play their highly-anticipated annual outdoor concert called Earthbound’s Earthfest at Avondale Brewery! (201 41st St. S.). Open to all ages (under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian), this family-friendly event’s purpose is to raise awareness for Earth Day (when the event is normally held, but was [...]
Pre-registration is required by 12 p.m. CDT Monday, October 18th, and space is limited. Visit https://alaudubon.org/event/2021-10-19/ for more information and to register. Fall is an excellent time to learn to identify native trees by their leaves, fall color, buds, fruits, branch and bark patterns, and site and soil preferences. In this class, you will be introduced to [...]
A monthly series on the major river basins of Alabama featuring Dr. Bill Deutsch, author of Alabama Rivers: A Celebration & Challenge. This Basin Talk will explore the Black Warrior River Basin. Oct 20 – Basin Banter with Bill – Tennessee
Join Alabama Rivers Alliance and our friends at the Office of Sustainability at the University of Montevallo for the FREE & IN-PERSON screening of the 2021 Southern Exposure documentary films. Discussion and Q & A afterwards. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 FROM 6 - 8 PM PALMER HALL | NORTH BOUNDARY STREET | MONTEVALLO, AL 35115 [...]
Learn colored pencil techniques from an expert. FLFR's own Dr Shivani, who has won awards for her colorful birds in all the FLFR Art and Photo contests, will be teaching us. There will be 4 classes on Saturdays (Oct 23, 30, Nov 6, & 13) from 2-4 pm at the Locust Fork Baptist Church. THE [...]
WHEN: Saturday, October 24th WHERE: River Rocks Landing (1 River Road Gadsden, AL 35901) TIME: 11 AM WHY: All proceeds go to Coosa Riverkeeper and its mission to protect, restore, and promote the Coosa River and its tributaries in Alabama. COST: $40/team. Register here! OTHER DETAILS: You are welcome to bring your own bags (pro bags are provided, if needed)! [...]
WHEN: Saturday, October 24th WHERE: Williams Farm, Ohatchee TIME: 12:30 PM – 11 PM WHY: All proceeds go to Coosa Riverkeeper and its mission to protect, restore, and promote the Coosa River and its tributaries in Alabama. Plus, aren’t you ready to dance? COST: $35/ticket (and optional $50 for premium camping) BANDS: Sweet Lizzy Project, The Talismen, Lamont Landers [...]