Events

2022 OA Photo Contest Exhibit in Downtown Huntsville

See the 2022 winning photos on exhibit at the following location!

Downtown Huntsville Library
915 Monroe St.
Huntsville, AL 35801

Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
(256) 532-5940

2022 World Games

The World Games is an 11-day international multi-sport event organized with the support of the International Olympic Committee. Held the year following the Summer Olympic Games, The World Games 2022 will showcase a New Generation of Global Sports in Birmingham from July 7-17, 2022.

Firearms 101 Class at the Cahaba River WMA Shooting Range

There will be a Firearms 101 session at the Cahaba River WMA Shooting Range, 3956 Coalmont Rd., in Helena, Alabama. The class will take place from 8:30 a.m. until noon on Saturday, July 9, 2022.

Open Woods Week at the Forever Wild Sipsey River Complex

During Open Woods Weeks, the public can drive into the property along the main gravel road leading from the Jack’s Drive parking area to the south gate. Due to seasonal wet conditions and activities related to public hunting opportunities, the gates remain closed to vehicular traffic at other times during the year.

Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

On Saturday, July 16, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.

Firearms 101 Class at the Swan Creek WMA Shooting Range

There will be a Firearms 101 session at the Swan Creek WMA Shooting Range, 18936 Harris Station Rd., Tanner, Alabama. The class will take place from 8:30 a.m. until noon on Saturday, July 16, 2022.

Firearms 101 Class in Auburn

There will be a Firearms 101 session at the Auburn Police Department Shooting Range, 2215 Lee Rd., in Opelika, Alabama. The class will take place from 8:30 a.m. until noon on Saturday, July 30, 2022.

Firearms 101 Class at the Etowah Public Shooting Range

There will be a Firearms 101 session at the Etowah Public Shooting Range, 6291 Owls Hollow Rd., in Gadsden, Alabama. The class will take place from 8:30 a.m. until noon on Saturday, July 30, 2022.

2022 OA Photo Contest Exhibit in South Huntsville

See the 2022 winning photos on exhibit at the following location!

South Huntsville Public Library
7901-L Bailey Cove Rd.
Huntsville, AL 35802

Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
(256) 881-0257

Open Woods Week at the Forever Wild Sipsey River Complex

During Open Woods Weeks, the public can drive into the property along the main gravel road leading from the Jack’s Drive parking area to the south gate. Due to seasonal wet conditions and activities related to public hunting opportunities, the gates remain closed to vehicular traffic at other times during the year.

2022 OA Photo Contest Exhibit at 5 Rivers

See the 2022 winning photos on exhibit at the following location!

5 Rivers Delta Resource Center
30945 5 Rivers Blvd.
Spanish Fort, AL  36527

7 days a week, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(251) 625-0814

Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

September 2-3.

Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.

The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).

Open Woods Week at the Forever Wild Sipsey River Complex

During Open Woods Weeks, the public can drive into the property along the main gravel road leading from the Jack’s Drive parking area to the south gate. Due to seasonal wet conditions and activities related to public hunting opportunities, the gates remain closed to vehicular traffic at other times during the year.

Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

September 16-17.

Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.

The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).

National Public Lands Day

Established in 1994 and held annually on the fourth Saturday in September, National Public Lands Day celebrates the connection between people and green space in their community, inspires environmental stewardship, and encourages use of open space for education, recreation, and health benefits. This year, National Public Lands Day falls on September 24, 2022.

2022 OA Photo Contest Exhibit at Gulf State Park

See the 2022 winning photos on exhibit at the following location!

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
Exhibit will be displayed in the lobby of the lodge
21196 East Beach Blvd.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

24 hours, 7 days a week
(251) 540-4000

Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

October 7-8.

Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.

The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).

Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

October 21-22.

Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.

The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).

2022 OA Photo Contest Exhibit at Lake Lurleen State Park

See the 2022 winning photos on exhibit at the following location!

Lake Lurleen State Park 
Exhibit will be displayed in the park's Nature Center
13226 Lake Lurleen Rd.
Coker, AL 35452

Friday through Sunday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(205) 339-1558

Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

November 4-5.

Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.

The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).

Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

November 18-19.

Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.

The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).

2022 OA Photo Contest Exhibit at Lake Guntersville State Park

See the 2022 winning photos on exhibit at the following location!

Lake Guntersville State Park 
1155 Lodge Dr. 
Guntersville, AL 35976

24 hours, 7 days a week
(256) 571-5444