Float the river in lazy, slow, cool water. We will meet at 9:30 AM in the parking lot behind the Tonka Hardware/Shell station in Cleveland, then caravan to private property where we will leave our cars. There's a short hike through poison ivy to the river. Generally a good washing in the river gets rid [...]
Join us at The Altamont School for the premiere screening of the Southern Exposure Film Fellowship 2016 films, raising awareness and appreciation for Alabama's incredible natural resources and important environmental issues. Immediately following the films will be a panel discussion and audience Q&A. Southern Exposure 2016 Films: Š—¢ From Birmingham to the Gulf: Directed by [...]
It's happening again -- Graze: Birmingham is coming to Avondale Brewery on Sunday, September 11! Graze: Birmingham is a farm-to-fork picnic hosted by the Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network - ASAN. Attendees will "graze" on a wide variety of dishes, each produced by a different local farmer + local chef pair. Add in some picnic blankets, [...]
Speaker: Stephen Brewster, Cybersecurity Manager Johnson Controls Subject: Risk Management Framework: Made Simple. This is will be an interactive overview of the Risk Management Framework. The presentation will entail the following discussions: What are the Steps? (RMF Steps 1-6) Risk Management Framework We will take a cursory look into the 6 Steps of the RMF. [...]
Join Coosa Riverkeeper on Thursday, September 22nd for a hike! The hike will be lead by Landscape Architect, Rip Weaver, around Mt Laurel's beautiful Spoonwood Lake. After the hike, we'll have wine, local craft beer, and heavy hors d'oeuvres by the lake. While you're enjoying your vino, you'll hear from Coosa Riverkeeper's Staff to learn [...]
THE SHADES CREEK CLEANUP Saturday, September 24, 2016 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon Meet at Samford's West Gate (across from bridge to Homewood High School) We will be meeting for our Annual Creek Cleanup on Shades Creek this coming Saturday. Bring your community group and/or family and help us clean up an important community resource [...]
Coming Home to Earth A Workshop with Sr. Jeanne Clark, OP A bit over a year ago Pope Francis issued Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home. In his letter the pope called for respect for our earth and our brothers and sisters, a life style of justice, and care for creation. What does [...]
Grab your lunch and join us for an impromptu lunch & learn with Cahaba Riverkeeper's David Butler. David has been on the front lines of the Colonial Pipeline Company's recent gas spill. He will provide us with the latest update and answer any questions you may have. He will also share any ongoing volunteer opportunities [...]
ASAN's annual series of Regional Food & Farm Forums will convene farmers, gardeners, community leaders, and good food advocates to cross-pollinate and learn from one another, in four locations around the state (see below). ABOUT THE REGIONAL FORUMS: The Regional Forums are training and networking events that bring together small-scale and sustainable farmers, gardeners, community [...]
The Alabama Coastal Foundation's Connect to Your Coast outreach events are designed to be an easy and fun way that individuals throughout the state can learn how they can help protect our precious coastal environment! Please drop by an upcoming event and invite your friends! On Thursday, September 29th from 5:00-9:00PM we will be at [...]