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The competition, which may return to the island next year but has rotated to different parts of the state in the past, is always open to the public. Above, Tony Brown repels from a branch. Below, Justin Cantrell sits for a break and a portrait.
Alabama’s tree-climbing competition comes to Gulf Shores
To cap off the 2023 Alabama Urban Forestry Association education week, Justin Cantrell, of Tip-Top Tree Service in Auburn, took home first place in the conference's tree-climbing competition at Meyer … more
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If glass lizards do not have legs, wouldn’t that make them a snake? While they may look like snakes, there are some big differences between the two.
No April Fools — These Alabama creatures are real
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Imagine seeing a lizard with no legs or a giant salamander that can go years without eating. No, this isn’t an April Fools’ Day joke. These creatures are real. … more
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According to a statement from the AFC on Feb. 26, in the last four days (Feb. 22-Feb. 25), 168 wildfires have burned approximately 6,365 acres of forestland across the state, making up one-third of all the acres burned in Alabama since Oct. 1 (the beginning of the agency’s fiscal year).
Alabama Forestry Commission issues Fire Alert for Baldwin, 7 other southwest counties
Have you seen the smoke? An innocent flame, born perhaps from a stray spark or a moment of carelessness, can swiftly transform into a raging inferno, consuming not just trees and brush but also … more
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Your guide to citrus tree grafting: Cultivating the Coast with Kitti Cooper, presented by Saunders Marine Center
Citrus tree grafting, an ancient horticultural practice, is not merely a cultivation technique; it is an intricate way of combining various varieties, rootstocks and the overarching importance it … more
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The beauty and bounty of gladiolus flowers in our humid grow zone: Cultivating the Coast with Kitti Cooper, presented by Saunders Yachtworks
Gladiolus, sometimes known as sword lilies, are a staple of Southern gardens, known for their striking, upright spikes and delicate blooms. In zones 8 /9, such as those found in South Alabama, … more
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Instruction begins on Saturdays with an introduction to the history of trapping, the responsibilities of the trapper and the different types of traps and baits used. Saturday afternoons students set trap lines with their mentors. On Sundays, students and their mentors check the traps and learn how to prepare the furs.
Registration now open for Alabama trapping education workshops
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is offering a series of trapping education workshops during select weekends this fall and winter. The workshops provide instruction … more
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USDA grant to allow researchers to help Southern blueberry growers in states like Alabama
AUBURN — A nearly half-a-million-dollar grant will allow Auburn University professors and Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station researchers to help blueberry growers in states like Alabama … more
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Registration for this year’s hunts will open at 8 a.m. on Aug. 21. Although the hunts are free, online registration is required. The first youth dove hunts of the season begin on Sept. 2.
Registration for 2023 Alabama youth dove hunts opens Aug. 21
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries provides several youth dove hunt opportunities throughout the state each fall. A simple … more
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Seven reefs will be installed across the Fairhope area including Pier Street Boat Ramp, the Fairhope Pier and other locations to help protect the waterways. “We attended the installation at the Grand Hotel and when I saw it, I just knew that Fairhope had to be a part of it,” said Sullivan. “Obviously, we have always ben supportive of environmental efforts that will help enhance the cleanliness of Mobile Bay and we it one of our greatest natural resources we have here along the eastern shore and just really wanted to be a part of it.”
Eagle Scout's reef project adopted by Fairhope to keep Gulf waters clean
FAIRHOPE — After introducing his Eagle Scout Project to The Grand Hotel in Point Clear, John Shell's artificial reefs caught the eye of Mayor Sherry Sullivan, inspiring her to bring this … more
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Bay Minette celebrated Arbor Day on Feb. 24 with tree giveaways and handing out seed packets.
Foley and Bay Minette celebrate Arbor Day with tree giveaways and festivities
More than 700 trees found new homes during the City of Bay Minette’s annual Arbor Day observance, organized by the Bay Minette Beautification Committee and coordinated by Jody McMillan and the … more
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Red snapper season closed Oct. 17
The Marine Resources Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced the 2023 private angler red snapper fishing season closed, effective Oct. 17. Alabama's 2023 … more
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Avid bass angler Tracy Neely shows off a lunker bass he caught and released at Madison County Lake.
State public fishing lakes staples in communities
Alabama is blessed with an abundance of lakes, reservoirs and waterways for residents and visitors to enjoy for fishing, boating, birdwatching and many other outdoor activities. However, several … more
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Baldwin, south Alabama removed from Fire Alert status
Baldwin County and much of south Alabama has been removed from a state Fire Alert status.While forestry officials have rescinded the Fire Alert in 35 counties in the southern half of the state, the … more
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Citrus fruits can grow successfully in the back yard with little or no control of insects and diseases. One of the only drawbacks to growing citrus is the occasional cold snap of low winter temperatures, where the trees require protection.
'Tis the season for citrus
Cranberries and cinnamon may be considered the official scents of the holiday season, but fresh citrus is ripe for the picking, just in time for merrymaking. Alabama citrus growers begin harvesting … more
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Alabama Extension entomologist encourages families to get outside during cicada emergence
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Generations of children living in the Southeast have long listened to the sound of a cicada's song and collected their exoskeletons in yards and wooded areas. With the … more
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Alabama's Free Fishing Day opens waters to all on June 8
Ready to reel in the big one? Alabama residents and visitors from out-of-state will have the chance to enjoy a day of fishing without the need for a fishing license on Saturday, June 8. This … more
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Squash — Savvy growing in Southern climates: Cultivating the Coast with Kitti Cooper, presented by Saunders Yachtworks
Southern Alabama boasts an ideal climate for gardening with its long, warm summers and mild winters, providing optimal conditions for growing a variety of crops. Among these, squash stands out as a … more
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Drew Metzler, an Alabama Extension forestry and wildlife regional agent, recently had the opportunity to educate others far from home on New Mexico's Philmont Scout Ranch – the world's largest outdoor youth camp.
Alabama Extension agent educates at world's largest outdoor youth camp
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — The Alabama Cooperative Extension System's role is to serve the people of Alabama with unbiased, science-based information. Sometimes, Alabama Extension professionals bend … more
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The ripple effect: Sea turtle research illuminates far-reaching consequences of Deepwater Horizon oil spill
I remember when it happened. It was the year I turned 21. Having spent my childhood in Baldwin County, I'd grown accustomed to the gentle embrace of the nearby beach, the allure of hermit crabs, … more
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Tackle foodborne illness at your football tailgate
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Tailgating is a time-honored tradition in the world of sports. No tailgate is complete without an assortment of delectable food offerings. From burgers and wings to cheese … more
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