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Keith Hudson, a biologist with the Alabama Bat Working Group, stands in front of the completed gate at Bat Cave near Florence
Celebration of bats continues at Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
Bats are ubiquitous during the Halloween season, but these creatures deserve celebration year-round for their contribution to our sustainable food production. By eating insects by the billions, bats … more
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Scraps that can be composted, like food waste, paper and egg cartons, do nothing to give back nutrients to the earth if they sit in a landfill. The Fairhope Compost Project is a new initiative (still in the initial stages) that Sarah Bogdanovich has established with the goal of 1,000 local families composting their food scraps and organic waste by Earth Day 2025.
Newly formed nonprofit Fairhope Compost Project aims to transform waste management
FAIRHOPE — Have you ever stopped to think about what happens to the over-ripe fruit, wilted lettuce or dinner leftovers after it goes in your garbage can? The Fairhope Worm Lady is trying to … more
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USDA investing $15M in Alabama's meat and poultry processing industry
AUBURN UNIVERSITY – Alabama's meat and poultry processing industry is receiving major financial investments through the Alabama Meat Processing Program. The Alabama Department of Agriculture … more
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How to protect your favorite outdoor gear
With warmer weather here, more and more people are spending time on their decks, patios and in their gardens and yards using outdoor products. From grills to furniture to mowers, 88% of Americans … more
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Work should begin soon on the first phase of Flying Creek Nature Preserve.
Fairhope’s Flying Creek Nature Preserve construction set for spring start
Fairhope has finally given the Triangle property a name, and work is set to begin on phase one soon. Fairhope City Council approved changing the name of the property to Flying Creek Nature … more
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According to Chuck Sykes, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ newly-elected president, one of association’s priorities is funding for nongame species like the eastern indigo snake.
Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries director Sykes takes helm as Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies president
According to Ron Regan, executive director of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA), it may not make the headlines in the newspapers but the election of Chuck Sykes as AFWA’s … more
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June 1 started Hurricane season and Alabama Extension professionals compiled some tips for before and after the storm hits.
Hurricane season arrives on Gulf Coast: tips for before and after storms hit
Hurricane season officially kicked off June 1 and concludes Nov. 30. To ensure everyone is prepared to endure a potential natural disaster, Alabama Extension professionals are prepared to cover a … more
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Alabama Master Naturalist program registration now open
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — The perfect opportunity to begin an educational journey in nature is here. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Alabama Master Naturalist (AMN) program serves as a … more
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Alabama Agricultural Outlook Conference slated for Dec. 13
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Farm income has been falling, finding agricultural labor is challenging and agricultural markets are in constant flux. Producers need reliable information as they look … more
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Alabama firearms deer season opens Nov. 4 and 18
For deer hunters in Alabama, the opening day of firearms deer season is one the most anticipated times of year. The wait is almost over as the season in zones D and E opens on Saturday, Nov. 4. … more
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Work has started to remove the pilings that fell in the 200-foot stretch near the end of Gulf State Park Pier.
Repairs begin to make Gulf State Park Pier whole again
Lamar Pendergrass had a dream several years ago when he became the South Region operations supervisor for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (ADCNR) State Parks Division. … more
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The crew of Best Trait celebrates landing the 1,145.6-pound blue marlin, a potential Alabama and Gulf of Mexico record.
Orange Beach boat lands potential record blue marlin
When word got around that Orange Beach boat "Best Trait" was headed to Orange Beach Marina with a huge blue marlin on board, a crowd quickly gathered at the marina to watch the weigh-in. As the … more
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Karen Chiasson took 1st Place in the Bugs and Butterflies Category of the 2024 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest with this image of an imperial moth caterpillar at Blakeley Historic State Park in Baldwin County.
EcoWild Outdoor Expo welcomes showcase of Alabama's natural beauty in Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Exhibit
The eagerly awaited 2024 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Exhibit is set to make its premiere at the EcoWild Outdoor Expo, slated for May 10-12 at the Mobile Convention Center in Mobile according to a … more
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The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is set to provide eligible seniors in the state with a $50 benefit card to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from certified farmers at farmers markets and farm stands.
Seniors in Baldwin County eligible for fresh fruit and vegetable benefit cards
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), a federally funded initiative administered by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries’ Farmers Market Authority Section, is set … more
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Rehabilitated loggerhead sea turtle released into Gulf of Mexico after X-rays show turtle had five hooks down throat.
X-rays show turtle found in Gulf Shores had five hooks down throat
An injured adult loggerhead sea turtle was rescued, rehabilitated and released back into the Gulf in a coordinated effort between the Share the Beach organization and the City of Gulf Shores. … more
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The Alabama Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has designated approximately $184,000 in Hunting Heritage Super Funds and Tag Funds for wild turkey conservation projects across the state. Pictured from left to right are Steven Mitchell, Supervising Wildlife Biologist; Scott Brandon, NWTF Chapter President; Chuck Sykes, Director, Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries; Seth Madox, Assistant Chief, Wildlife Section.
Alabama NWTF Allocates Nearly $184,000 for Wild Turkey Conservation Projects
The Alabama Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has designated approximately $184,000 in Hunting Heritage Super Funds and Tag Funds for wild turkey conservation projects across the … more
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Prepare yourselves, for the eclipse draws near. This celestial phenomenon not only delights us humans and alters our daily rhythms but also influences the behavior of our fellow inhabitants of the natural world: animals.
Wild reactions: How animals behave during an eclipse
For many, an eclipse like the one on April 8 is a once-in-a-lifetime event. A total solar eclipse is a rare occurrence, and the one on Monday is special as it will cross the United States meaning … more
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Light blue shows where rising sea levels will impact areas in Baldwin County.
Forget global warming debates, plan for what if
Reid Cummings isn't an environmentalist. He's not a climatologist or even an activist. What he knows is real estate. And he knows for certain that rising sea levels are bad for business. … more
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ACF lobbying for federal protection of underwater forest off Gulf Coast
In 2018, the Alabama Coastal Foundation assisted filmmaker Ben Raines in producing the documentary "The Underwater Forest," which explores the discovery of an ancient cypress forest discovered 60 … more
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A home gardener's mum survival guide
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Many people associate garden chrysanthemums, or mums, with the beginning of autumn. These floral features are already occupying garden centers and front porches around the … more
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