The Annual Alabama Water Resources Conference is a forum for all participants of our water resources community, providing opportunities for conversation about the many multidisciplinary aspects of water resources, and making connections that will improve how we understand the complex water issues that are of importance to this state, the region, and the nation. The Conference [...]
Join us on this guided one-hour walking tour of the Clear Creek Nature Trail where you will learn how townspeople of Cahawba used the local plants and resources of the area to adapt to their ports being blockaded during the Civil War. You will also learn how to identify various trees and plants along the [...]
For years, advocates have been sounding alarm bells about the dangers of coal ash sitting in groundwater in unlined pits alongside our rivers and even threatening our drinking water sources. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) created a dangerous plan to permanently store toxic coal ash in these unlined pits - violating federal standards. [...]
Join us to on National clean up litter and remove invasive wild taro from the Cahaba River! We will meet at 9:00 AM at the NORTH ENTRANCE of the Hoover East Sports Complex. We will pick partners and boats and pass out gear here before headed down to the Lorna Rd take out to drop [...]
Join the League of Women Voters of Alabama's Environmental Series -- Alabama Waste Sludge Awareness!! Julie Lay will discuss the practice and hazards of the land application of biosloids in this next program in the League of Women Voters of Alabama's Environmental Education Series. Often referred to as waste sludge, the nutrient value is often [...]
The 14th Annual Land Aid Concert will be on September 24, 2023 at Avondale Brewing Company, featuring Younder Mountain String Band, Railroad Earth, and Keller & The Keels. Freshwater Land Trust conserves, connects, and cares for land and water in Central Alabama, creating dynamic green spaces for future generations. Through Land Aid, we raise money [...]
For this trip, we will be paddling between a series of oxbow lakes and will need to portage (walk between the lakes) at points during the day. These portages are only about 20-30 feet but can be muddy, so wear close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Oxbow lakes are past river channels that [...]
The Alabama National Women in Agriculture is happy to bring to you the long awaited Urban Farming Workshop. Agents from Natural Resources & Conservation Services will discuss incentives and funding opportunities for those interested in starting, expanding, Urban farming, Community / Residential Gardening, along with application process and deadlines. Agents from Farm Services Agency will [...]
Village Creek Human & Environmental Justice Society, Inc in partner with Renew Our Rivers invites you to be a part of the 18th Annual Village Creek Fall Clean-up to help Clean Ensley and South Pratt Neighborhood! See the flyer for information about what to wear, registration, and contact information!
The North Alabama Trails & Recreation Fest brings all things recreation in North Alabama to you. Featuring: 100+ Outdoor Recreation Exhibitors Activities: Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, and Archery Outdoor Gear Yard Sale (including businesses and individuals) Jeep Wrangler Camping Mod Showcase Classes: Backpacking 101, Wildlife Shows, Kids Activities, and more! Food Trucks!