Welcome to the Alabama Public Land Series—a premier, five-part virtual conservation program designed to help you navigate and enjoy our state’s incredible public spaces. Whether you are an avid hunter scouting for the season or a family looking for your next weekend hike, this series connects you directly with the experts.
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When: Thursdays from 6 – 7:15 p.m. (August 27 - October 1, 2026)
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Where: Virtual (Link provided upon registration)
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Cost: Free (Registration required)
Workshop Schedule
WORKSHOP #1: How Alabama Lost Its Public Lands—But Got Them Back!
- Date: Thursday, August 27
- Focus: North Alabama Mountains, Forests, & Public Lands
- Topic: Learn the dramatic history of how Alabama reclaimed its vast wilderness and how you can utilize these spaces for hunting, hiking, and photography today.
- Featured Experts:
- Dr. Andy Scott – US Forest Service District Ranger (Bankhead District)
- Chief Jeremy Doss – State Lands Division, ADCNR
WORKSHOP #2: Life on the Water: Exploring Alabama's Reservoirs & River Systems
- Date: Thursday, September 3
- Focus: Tennessee Valley Reservoirs, Rivers, & Water Recreation
- Topic: Discover how the historic New Deal boom created a premier playground for trophy bass fishing, hidden paddle routes, and waterfowl scouting.
- Featured Experts:
- Joshua Burnette – Natural Resource Specialist, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
- Austin LeCroy – Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) District 2 Biologist
- Ryan DePietro – UHP Coordinator, Delta Waterfowl
WORKSHOP #3: Public Lands Close to Home
- Date: Thursday, September 17
- Focus: Central Alabama & Access Opportunities Close to Home
- Topic: You don’t have to travel far to escape into nature. Explore massive trail systems, historic river corridors, and interactive nature centers right in your backyard.
- Featured Experts:
- Sarah Whorton – Natural Resource Specialist, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Renee Raney – Chief Naturalist, State Parks Division (ADCNR)
WORKSHOP #4: Working Lands, Wildlife, & Conservation History
- Date: Thursday, September 24
- Focus: Alabama's Legendary Black Belt and Alabama Conservation History
- Topic: Explore how the rich soil of the Black Belt shaped Alabama's deep hunting history, unique native prairies, and modern public hunting lands.
- Featured Experts:
- Dr. Tina Jones – Provost, University of West Alabama
- Drew Metzler – Forest Health Coordinator, Alabama Forestry Commission
WORKSHOP #5: Alabama’s Coastal Plains: Where Land Meets Water!
- Date: Thursday, October 1
- Focus: Coastal Plain, Delta Systems, & Coastal Alabama
- Topic: Learn how offshore gas royalties fund the landmark Forever Wild Land Trust, securing incredible delta waterways and pitcher plant bogs for all Alabamians.
- Featured Experts:
- Carrie Threadgill – Assistant Chief, Non-Game Section (WFF)
- Marie Head – Biologist, Marine Resources Division (ADCNR)
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Every session features a live Q&A with the biologists, rangers, and land managers who care for these properties.
