Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resources Extension
The mission of the Alabama Extension Forestry, Wildlife, and Natural Resources Team is to provide the latest science-based information available to make decisions regarding the manageme…

This is a quick reference guide to the nutrient contents of fertilizer materials, broken down by primary and secondary nutrient sources (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sulfur), as well as micronutrien…

An unfortunate consequence of owning and raising livestock is the inevitable death of some animals, despite even the best animal husbandry and veterinary care. Livestock owners and custodians must therefore understand methods of res…

Snakes, gators, and turtles, oh my! The Alabama 4-H Science School Herp Journey program allows children and adults to experience and learn about a collection of Alabama’s native reptiles and amphibians. This conversation-driven program allo…

The Alabama 4-H Science School presents Alabama’s premier bird of prey experience. This program allows children and adults to experience and learn about a collection of Alabama’s native species of raptors through a conservation-based presen…

The Alabama 4-H Science School prides itself in providing quality experiential environmental education through adventure, outdoor education, and science classes. The Science School is proud to serve a wide variety of students in K–12 scho…

Commemorative gifts are a way to honor or memorialize a loved one while supporting a cause you believe in.  Your memorial gift can establish an endowment, fund a scholarship, or help fund local and state level 4-H projects.

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Establish a permanent endowment with a minimum philanthropic investment of $10,000–either as an outright gift paid over time or through a bequest from your estate. Once established, the endowment is held permanently and is managed and inv…

Donors can provide support for Alabama 4-H at the time of their death through a number of estate planning vehicles that include retirement plan assets, charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities, and partnership interests. Some planned giv…

Gifts-in-kind are tangible assets that might include single or collective works of art, vehicles, and equipment. Gifts-in-kind may be sold with the proceeds of the sale distributed to the 4-H Foundation for purposes designated by the donor …

By donating common stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other appreciated securities, donors may also receive tax benefits that include avoiding long-term capital gains tax and obtaining deductions for their annual income tax filing. In most ca…

Bull minnows (Fundulus grandis), also known as gulf killifish, mudminnows, mudfish, cacahoes, and finger mullet, are commonly sold by bait dealers to recreational anglers for live bait. Bull minnows are supplied to bait dealers by fishermen…

EFTs, or monthly bank drafts, are a convenient way to support Alabama 4-H.  Specify your gift amount (minimum of $15 monthly) and designation according to your wishes. Contact a staff member by calling (334) 844-5536 or emailing 4hfndtn@a…

A check is a common way to provide a gift to Alabama 4-H. Please make your check payable to Alabama 4-H Club Foundation.  Also, please note your preferred designation on the memo line of your check. Checks should be mailed to Alabama 4-H F…

Give a gift online in support of Alabama 4-H quickly and easily using Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover cards. If you prefer, the Alabama 4-H Foundation staff can process a credit card gift via telephone. Contact a staff membe…