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September 19-22: 5 Rivers on the Road --Baldwin County Fair
Join us at the Baldwin County Fairgrounds nightly all week to learn about our gardening techniques and local wildlife.
September 23: Sunday Matinee: Silence of the Bees
Beginning in the winter of 2006, millions of bees vanished from their hives without a trace. A precious pollinator of fruits and vegetables, the disappearing bees left billions of dollars of crops at risk and threatened our food supply. Join researchers as they scramble to discover why the honeybees are dying in record numbers—and to stop the epidemic in its tracks before it spreads further.
October 2: 10am-11am; 5 Rivers StoryTime “Giggle, Giggle, Quack”
The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month is StoryTime at 5 Rivers. This week’s story is about a silly duck. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to stop by for a free reading of a nature based story followed by arts and crafts. 10-11am, free, no registration necessary.
October 2: 5 Rivers Outdoor Adventure Night
Free, everyone is welcome. Meet and mingle with local outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy monthly programs.
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- 7pm-8:30pm; Mobile Bay Sierra Club
- 7pm-8:30pm; Mobile Bay Canoe and Kayak Club
October 3-6: 15th Annual John L. Borom Birdfest: A Birding and Nature Festival
This year, the festival continues to offer more of what you love about "LA" (that's lower Alabama, in case you didn't know) with a birding & nature festival! Take expertly guided birding trips to prime spots along the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail, plus trips on foot and by boat that focus on more of our great outdoors. You'll see and learn more about alligators, dolphins, wildflowers, pitcher plants, pine forests, butterflies, snakes, turtles, and more. This year's BirdFest features trips, adventures, and workshops. Register online from Aug 14 toSept 22 and view the full schedule at www.alabamacoastalbirdfest.com to make your plans.
October 6: Bird and Conservation Expo – Fairhope, 9am-4pm
Exhibits, vendors, artists, hands-on activities for all ages, live raptor demonstrations, sea creature touch tanks, and lots more! FREE, 9am-4pm at Faulkner State Community College, Fairhope.
October 7: 12:30pm-4:00pm; Market Day at 5 Rivers Cypress Gift Shop and Welcome Center
Visit our Welcome Center & Cypress Gift Shop for local arts & crafts, farmer’s market produce, and nature-themed gift items. #shoplocal
October 9: 5 Rivers Outdoor Adventure Night
Free, everyone is welcome. Meet and mingle with local outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy monthly programs.
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- 7pm-8pm; Mobile Bay Audubon Society
- 7pm-8pm; Alabama Hiking Trail Society
October 13: 5 Rivers on the Road—Blakeley State Park, 10am
Join our staff at 10am for a raptor show at Blakeley Historic Park and stay to enjoy the artillery demonstrations!
October 16: 10am-11am; 5 Rivers StoryTime “Raccoon at Clear Creek Road”
The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month is StoryTime at 5 Rivers. This week’s story is about an adventurous raccoon. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to stop by for a free reading of a nature based story followed by arts and crafts. 10-11am, free, no registration necessary.
Oct 27: 5 Rivers Halloween Bash! 10am-4pm, Free, Family Fun!
Our favorite time of year! On Saturday, Oct 27 from 10am-4pm, we will have our FREE, family friendly Halloween celebration. There will be crafts, movies, trail rides, games, Ben’s Burga Kaboose food truck, and a costume contest at 1pm.
