Kick off the 2022-23 Hiking Season with the Pinhoti Outdoor Center! Join the Pinhoti Outdoor Center at Noble Park in downtown Sylacauga, Alabama, (An Official Pinhoti Trail Town) for Pinhoti Fest 2022 The weekend will be full of incredible speakers, live music, artists, gear vendors and more. Visit, shop and eat at Sylacauga's local downtown more »
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 more »
Saturday, September 24 – Shades Creek Cleanup! Time: 8:30 to Noon Registration at: Homewood Soccer Field Parking lot next to Shades Creek Greenway. Take Green Springs/Columbiana Road to western end of the Shades Creek Greenway. Address: 1800 South Lakeshore Drive Look for our tent to get trash bags, supplies and sign up If you have a group more »
Birders and nature lovers from across the United States and Canada flock to south Alabama every year to experience one of the prime birdwatching opportunities on the Gulf Coast during fall migration. More than 370 bird species have been spotted at various locations along the Alabama coast, and BirdFest guides expertly lead attendees on boat more »
Watershed planning is a voluntary integrated approach to address water quality issues and opportunities by considering the watershed as a whole. These one-day in person workshops introduce the process of watershed planning for communities as a voluntary way to plan for a community’s water future and gain opportunities for project funding. Hosted by Alabama Watershed Stewards and more »
Join the Alabama Rivers Alliance at Altamont School for the FREE world premiere screening of the 2022 Southern Exposure films! We are thrilled to be back in-person for our premiere and hope you'll join us for this inspiring evening of film + discussion. Friday, September 30 5:30 - 6:30 pm Celebration Reception with lemonade more »
Group size is limited and advance registration is required. Sign up at [email protected] Leader: Janice Barrett Distance: 2 miles roundtrip Level of Difficulty: Moderate Children are welcome! Wear clothing that is appropriate for the weather and comfortable for hiking. Footwear needs to be sturdy with good reliable traction that will keep you upright on slick rocks more »
Come to River Rocks Landing for Riverfest October 1st! Join us for food, drinks, and live music… all to celebrate the Coosa! More details coming soon!
The Cahaba River Fry-Down is a celebration of the Cahaba River – our region’s primary drinking water source and a treasure trove of biological diversity. The principal fundraiser for the Cahaba River Society, Fry-Down is a traditionally a competitive cook-off surrounded by a party featuring fun for all ages with a carnival-like atmosphere that hosts live more »
The Great Escape: River Run from Crockett is a 14 mile, flat-water race commemorating the 1813 escape of Black Warrior Town's residents from Davy Crockett and the Tennessee Militia. Bring your kayak, canoe, or stand up paddle board and join us! Visit kayaksipsey.com to purchase tickets.
