Created in six short weeks each summer, the Southern Exposure films celebrate special people and places in Alabama. We’ll explore a once-in-a-generation chance to change the operation of a major dam, and discover a special place at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains. We’ll hear stories untold-until-now about the remarkable families along the Selma to Montgomery [...]
Wild Alabama's Wild Wednesday Nature Hikes for Kids and Families are a fun and safe way to explore the Bankhead National Forest. Wild Alabama staff lead guided hikes for kids and their adults every Wednesday from the last week in June through the first week in August to some of the easiest to get to, [...]
Live in the Birmingham area? Come say hello to Energy Alabama on August 3rd at Cahaba Brewing Company from 4 to 7 pm! This will be a causal meet-up and get to know you event. Everyone is welcome, but Energy Alabama members will get a free drink ticket to use on one of Cahaba's excellent [...]
Cahaba River Society offers guided float trips on the Cahaba River. Cahaba River Society can supply canoes, paddles, life jackets, and a naturalist with the expertise to allow you a unique, up-close experience with the Cahaba River. A moonlit evening on the Cahaba is a delightful, unique, and relaxing way to enjoy a flat water [...]
Together, Etowah County has been victorious in fighting against the poor leadership and poor processes that have plagued us for decades and it’s time to celebrate! Come celebrate the dismissal of the proposed rendering plant and fundraise for Coosa Riverkeeper and the Etowah County Humane Society! There will be live music from Wes Walters and [...]
Award-winning environmental journalist and filmmaker Ben Raines has created a new documentary titled The Carnivorous Kingdom, which explores one of the most diverse places on Earth: pitcher plant bogs. Filmed with ultra close macro videography, The Carnivorous Kingdom explores a kill-or-be-killed jungle where the plants are the lions, and everything else is on the menu. [...]
In 2020, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper launched their first legacy giving program. The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Legacy Society celebrates their dedicated and generous supporters who have made a planned gift to ensure a forever clean and sustainable Chattahoochee River. Members of this group have a deep, personal connection to our waters and set an example for others by [...]
Come to the Semmes Regional Library on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm to watch a free movie! Showing will be the award-winning documentary The Underwater Forest and afterwards will be talk about discovering ancient cypress trees. Free admission! To RSVP, email [email protected] or call (251) 990-6002
The Carnivorous Kingdom, a new documentary by Alabama filmmaker Ben Raines offering a rare view into Alabama’s secret world of flesh-eating plants, will have its Alabama Public Television broadcast premiere on Wednesday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. Created for Alabama Public Television, Alabama schools, and libraries, the film is co-produced by the Poarch Band of [...]
It’s back-to-school season again! This Fall is a great opportunity to deepen our collective education about the systems that shape our everyday lives, including climate, healthcare, housing, civic engagement, and community resilience. Join Hometown Action and Hometown Organizing Project for a virtual statewide gathering on Aug 25 at 6PM to plug into the issue of [...]