Events

Hunters Night Out

The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries is holding Hunters Night Out events across the state. This will also be a time for hunters to ask questions of game wardens and biologists.

These events are FREE, but pre-registration is required.

Marine Debris and Microplastics Workshop

Learn about marine trash in the Gulf of Mexico, its impacts on wildlife and coastal habitats, and actions we can take to reduce our footprint.

Monte Sano Dog Fair

Huntsville Obedience Training Club's 16th Annual Dog Fair will take place September 29 at Monte Sano Sate Park.

Frank Jackson Scarecrows in the Park

Scarecrows will line the walking trails during the months of October and November at Frank Jackson State Park.

The decorations and scarecrow scenes are created and donated by various individuals, businesses and school groups.

This event is hosted by the Opp Trail Masters.

Alabama Coastal Birdfest

BirdFest showcases great bird- and nature-watching spots all around Baldwin and Mobile counties, including Fort Morgan, Dauphin Island, Weeks Bay, Mobile-Tensaw Delta, Bayou La Batre, Forever Wild Grand Bay Savanna, Gulf Shores, Bon Secour River, Fly Creek, Environmental Studies Center (a wildlife rehabilitation facility),…

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop

Registration is now open for the next Alabama Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop at the 4-H Center near Columbiana, Ala., on October 5-7, 2018. 

Weeks Bay Native Plant Sale

The 26th Annual Weeks Bay Native Plant Sale will be held on Thursday, October 11 through Sunday, October 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The plant sale will again be located at Safe Harbor at Weeks Bay, across U.S. Highway 98 from the Reserve Interpretive Center.

Oak Mountain State Park Harvest Festival

Oak Mountain State Park will host a Harvest Festival on Oct. 13. 

Activities include a fishing clinic, hayrides, food trucks, games, vendors and more.

For questions, contact Anna.Jones@dcnr.alabama.gov; 205-620-2536

Alabama Landowners Conference

Conference for forest landowners. View agenda and Register

The 2018 Alabama Landowners Conference will be held at the Marriott Prattville Hotel and Conference Center at Capitol Hill on Oct. 14-16.

ForestHer - Thinning Your Forest

This one-day workshop is an opportunity for women landowners to learn about one of the most important forest management topics - thinning. Learn about proper timing and methods of thinning to improve ecosystem health, benefit wildlife and promote tree and forest plant growth.

Location: Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, 602 Duncan Drive, Auburn, AL 36849

Conservation Celebration at Lake Guntersville

The Campground Outdoor Classroom at Lake Guntersville State Park is the setting for a Conservation Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 20.2018 11 am to 3 pm

Demonstrations include snakes, birds of prey, dutch oven cooking, archery and more!

Dutch Oven Campfire Cooking at DeSoto

Learn the basics about Dutch ovens, how to clean and care for your cookware. We will be cooking AND eating dinner and dessert!

Location: DeSoto State Park Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground.

Seating is limited, so bring your own camp chair. 

Free and open to all ages.

Forestry Field Day

A forestry field day is scheduled for Nov. 2 at Geneva County State Forest.

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