Friends of the Locust Fork River has a yearly Art, Photo and Video Contest for teens and adults, celebrating the beauty of Blount County. Enter your best photos or artwork of the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River for a chance to win cash! Submission dates April 1 - June 30. There are 12 [...]
Come make the Grand Staircase even grander by creating a native garden at King's Bend Scenic Overlook with the Friends of the Locust Fork River! Depending on the season, join Jennah Gilley and other volunteers to plant, weed, add compost, mulch, pull invasive plants (like Privet and Kudzu) or terrace the slope to prevent erosion [...]
School's out for Summer ... and so is Water is Life! With Southern Exposure gearing up, and regional/national conferences getting back to meeting in person, we are taking the summer off. We will see you back on Zoom in September for Water is Life: 50 Years of the Clean Water Act on September 6! In [...]
In 2020, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper launched their first legacy giving program. The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Legacy Society celebrates the 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 [...]
Join the Alabama Sierra Club, Montgomery Group on a paddle of Autauga Creek! Details below: Kayak four miles from Creekwalk Park to Canoe Trail Park on slow flowing water. Expect tight turns and some obstructions. Most of creek is shaded. Paddling experience helpful. Autauga Creek is spring fed and cool. Cost: $25 for single sit-on-top kayak. [...]
Come on down to The Lookout Rooftop Bar for Community Night to celebrate Black Warrior Riverkeeper! Black Warrior Riverkeeper’s mission is to protect and restore the Black Warrior River and its tributaries. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving public health, recreation, and wildlife habitat throughout our patrol area, the Black Warrior River watershed. [...]
Alabama Arise’s statewide online summer listening sessions are a chance to hear what’s happening on key state policy issues and share your vision for our 2023 policy agenda. Register online to attend & to help identify emerging issues and inform our work to build a better Alabama. Everyone should have access to food and the [...]
This mid-week land-based cleanup helps further Chattahoochee Riverkeeper's efforts toward a Trash-Free Chattahoochee on Wednesday, July 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The general location for the cleanup will be inside the metro Atlanta perimeter on a tributary to the river. A few notes about this cleanup: - The exact address will be provided [...]
Mobile Baykeeper Trivia Night at Braided River Brewing Co. (Hosted by Oliver Ocasio) This monthly Trivia series features a different environmental theme each session, along with basic trivia. So join us for some friendly competition, a tasty brew, and the chance to win a boatload of prizes. Teams consist of up to six players, so [...]
The Alabama Beta is an event series and resource hub based in central Alabama built for a community of outdoor-minded people seeking adventure and supporting local conservation efforts. Participants will “Choose Your Own Adventure,” meaning we will provide ample opportunities for all walks of life to have a great time in the woods and on [...]
Join Brett King & the Friends of the Locust Fork River for a delightful canoe or kayak trip on Saturday, July 16 from 2:30 pm to 7 pm (includes shuttling time). This will be an afternoon kayak trip on a pretty shady section of the river. They will kayak down the Little Warrior River, mostly flat-water [...]
Share a drink with friends at Alabama Coastal Foundation’s Connect To Your Coast event, hosted by Fairhope Brewing in Fairhope, AL! You can learn about the Alabama Coastal Foundation, purchase merchandise, and maybe even win some door prizes. This is a FREE EVENT! We are pre-selling ACF pint glasses for $10 (www.joinACF.org/donate) and with every [...]
Low-income and communities of color will bear the brunt of environmental degradation and climate change. Let's talk about it! Join Elders Climate Action The People's Justice Council and Alabama Interfaith Power and Light to learn more about environmental injustice on July 20th at 3 PM ET. Register: bit.ly/3OkNuYp
Alabama Arise’s statewide online summer listening sessions are a chance to hear what’s happening on key state policy issues and share your vision for our 2023 policy agenda. Register to attend & to help identify emerging issues and inform our work to build a better Alabama. We envision a state where all government leaders are [...]
Share a drink with friends at Alabama Coastal Foundation’s Connect To Your Coast event, hosted by Iron Hand Brewing in Mobile, AL! This will be held following the South Alabama Nonprofit Summit, and all are welcome! You can learn about the Alabama Coastal Foundation, purchase merchandise, and maybe even win some door prizes. This is [...]
School's out for Summer ... and so is Water is Life! With Southern Exposure gearing up, and regional/national conferences getting back to meeting in person, we are taking the summer off. We will see you back on Zoom in September for Water is Life: 50 Years of the Clean Water Act on September 6! In [...]
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 [...]