Alabama Cooperative Extension System

ServSafe - Opelika
2024-06-03 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-04 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Lee County Extension Office, 600 S. 7th Street, Suite 4, Opelika, AL, 36801, US
Food Protection Manager Certification Course meeting Alabama Department of Public Health requirement for Retail Food Permit Holders. This is a two-day class. Pre-registration required. Book, included with $140 fee, will be given out first day of class. Class starts at 9 am CST both days.
Address:Lee County Extension Office600 S. 7th Street, Suite 4Opelika, AL 36801
Contact:Janet Johnsonjohns16@aces.edu(334) 703-2237
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VCLLI Summer '24: Tai Chi for Exercise
2024-06-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-10 10:00 - 11:00 | AAMU Wellness Center, 4011 Meridian Street, Huntsville, AL, 35811, US
During the weekly sessions, engage in movement aimed at improving balance, preventing falls in older adults, and reducing some sources of pain.
Located at the corner of Chase Road and Meridian Street
Address:AAMU Wellness Center4011 Meridian StreetHuntsville, AL 35811
Contact:Danielle Rudolphddr0007@aces.edu(334) 201-2847
http://www.aces.edu/OnsiteSu24

ServSafe - Tuscaloosa
2024-06-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Tuscaloosa County Extension Office, 2513 7th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, US
Food safety training for the food service industry
Address:Tuscaloosa County Extension Office2513 7th StreetTuscaloosa, AL 35401
Contact:Alice MooreAMM0167@ACES.EDU(334) 216-0738
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Kayak Cullman - Basic Kayaking for Adults
2024-06-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Cullman County Extension Office, 402 Arnold Street NE, Cullman, AL, 35055, US
Ever wanted to kayak but not sure how or where to start? Come learn kayaking basics in this 3-session series! Sessions will include indoor and outdoor activities – details below.
May 13 – Kayaking 101
Basics and safety of kayaking
Indoor session at Extension office from 5-7 PM
*Session is required to attend paddle sessions
May 20 – Flatwater Paddle
Outdoor session at Lake George from 5-7 PM
June 3 – Flowing Water Paddle
Outdoor session with location and time TBD
– $15 for all 3 sessions
– All equipment provided and life jackets required during paddles
– Adults only (19+)
– Space is limited
Deadline to register is Wednesday, May 8 by 4:30 PM.
Contact Kira Sims or Kerri Roberts at (256) 737-9386 with questions.
Address:Cullman County Extension Office402 Arnold Street NECullman, AL 35055
Contact:Kira Simskira.sims@auburn.edu(256) 737-9386
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Filing For Success - Spanish
2024-06-03 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-06-05 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-06-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Join us for this free 4-part educational series to learn about forming, registering, and maintaining your small business in the state of Alabama
Contact:Juani Macias Christianmaciaju@aces.edu(256) 572-0241
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Pickling Workshop in Troy
2024-06-04 01:00 - 03:00 | South Alabama Electric, 13192 US-231, Troy, AL, 36081, US
This is a water-bath canning class where we will be making pickles. It is a hands-on workshop and participants will get to take home jar they canned.
Address:South Alabama Electric13192 US-231Troy, AL 36081
Contact:Bridgette Brannonhuttobf@auburn.edu3347141248
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Recreational Pond Management Workshop
2024-06-04 09:00 - 14:00 | James Clemons High School, 11306 County Line Rd, Madison, AL, 35756, US
This workshop will provide a great opportunity for pond owners and managers to gain a better understanding of what it takes to properly manage and maintain a recreational pond. The indoor and outdoor presentations and demonstrations will cover it all: construction, water quality, fish stocking and harvest, weed and wildlife control, and everything in between. Participants must pre-register for $25. Registration includes a seat at the seminars and field demonstrations, lunch, and printed presentation materials and related publications. This is also a great time to bring your pond water to be tested for lime needs and to have your aquatic weeds identified. To register, please visit: https://secure.touchnet.net/C20021_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=5977&SINGLESTORE=true For questions, please contact Regional Agent Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143.
Address:James Clemons High School11306 County Line RdMadison, AL 35756
Contact:Norm Haleynvh0001@aces.edu(256) 574-2143
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Cottage Food Law Training- Evergreen
2024-06-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Conecuh County Extension Office, 102 Liberty St, Evergreen, AL, 36401, US
Alabama Cottage Food Businesses need to have an ADPH approved food safety course in order to operate. This course fulfills that requirement. Certificate is valid for 3 years.
Address:Conecuh County Extension Office102 Liberty StEvergreen, AL 36401
Contact:Rebecca Catalenarjc0026@auburn.edu(251) 234-1050
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AL Cottage Food Training - Opelika
2024-06-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Lee County Extension Office, 600 S. 7th Street, Opelika, AL, 36801, US
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider.
Address:Lee County Extension Office600 S. 7th StreetOpelika, AL 36801
Contact:Janet Johnsonjohns16@aces.edu(334) 703-2237
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Host Plants for Butterflies
2024-06-05 12:00 - 13:00 | 1018 Madison Ave., 1018 Madison Ave., Montgomery, AL, 36104, US
Horticulturist, Tia Gonzalez from the Auburn Medicinal Herb Garden will speak to us on plants that will really attract the butterflies and help feed the larvae in your garden.
Address:1018 Madison Ave.Montgomery, AL 36104
Contact:Montgomery Cultural Arts Centerjones57@aces.edu3342458053

Natural Resources Webinar Series - Oak Decline
2024-06-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Come join us for a 1-hour webinar & Q&A session on the symptoms and management of oak decline.
Contact:Norm Haleynvh0001@aces.edu(256) 574-2143
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Barbour County Lunch & Learn
2024-06-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Eufaula Carnegie Library, 217 N Eufaula Ave, Eufaula, AL, 36027, US
Please join us for the Barbour County Extension Home Gardening lunch & learns at the Eufaula Carnegie Library! Topics include Preparing Your Garden for Spring, Year Round Color, Salsa Gardening, and Toxic Plants to Pets. It is on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 12noon-1PM from February to June. Please bring your lunch & come learn. This event is free and all are welcome. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal-opportunity educator and employer. Please let us know of any accessibility needs.
Address:Eufaula Carnegie Library217 N Eufaula AveEufaula, AL 36027
Contact:Barbour County Extension Officemzo0021@auburn.edu(334) 687-5688

Forestry & Wildlife Lunch and Learn: Attracting Pollinators
2024-06-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Autauga County Extension Office, 2226 Hwy 14 W, Autaugaville, AL, 36003, US
Are you interested in attracting pollinators to your property? If so, this is the lunch and learn for you! Join us as Regional Extension Agent Lynn Dickinson teaches us about the different species of pollinators and what you can do to attract them to your property. Please feel welcome to bring your lunch. We will provide beverages.
Address:Autauga County Extension Office2226 Hwy 14 WAutaugaville, AL 36003
Contact:Lynn Dickinsonrhodela@aces.edu(334) 303-8360
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Business Model Canvas: 101
2024-06-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
BMC 101: The Business Model Canvas is an interactive business tool that can be completed in one sitting and adjusted multiple times no matter the stage of your business. It teaches business owners how to define their business by its “Value Proposition”, identify the correct customer segments, what activities and resources are most important and how to keep revenues above costs. This single course does expand into our 4-part series “Business Building Blocks”.
Contact:Jon Jacobsonjacobj1@auburn.edu(256) 714-9142
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Phenix Fresh Open Air Market
2024-06-06 08:00 - 14:00 | Stadium Drive Garrett Harrison Stadium Lot, Stadium Drive Garrett Harrison Stadium Lot, Phenix City, AL, 36867, US
Come purchase locally grown fruits, vegetables and plants at this old-fashioned Farmers Market!
Address:Stadium Drive Garrett Harrison Stadium LotPhenix City, AL 36867
Contact:Jennifer Davidsonjenniferd@auburn.edu(334) 298-6845

AL Cottage Food Training - Shelby County
2024-06-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Shelby County Extension Office, 54 Kelly Lane, Columbiana, AL, 35051, US
This course meets the food safety training requirement of the ADPH for people who want to sell certain non-hazardous foods from their home as a Cottage Food Business. The course includes specifics about the AL Cottage Food Law, what foods can be sold, where foods can be sold, labeling requirements and food safety recommendations for the cottage food operator. The certification is good for 3 years. You must register before coming to class. Seating is limited.
Address:Shelby County Extension Office54 Kelly LaneColumbiana, AL 35051
Contact:Angela Treadawayatreadaw@aces.edu(205) 410-3696
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Salsa Canning Workshop in Luverne
2024-06-06 16:30 - 18:30 | Tom Harbin Ag Center, 816 Airport Road, Luverne, AL, 36049, US
This will be a salsa canning workshop with hands-on making of salsa. So, be prepared to roll up your sleeves. Each participant will get to take home the jar they canned.
Address:Tom Harbin Ag Center816 Airport RoadLuverne, AL 36049
Contact:Bridgette Brannonhuttobf@auburn.edu334-714-1248
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Make and Take Floral Arrangement
2024-06-06 18:00 - 20:00 | North Alabama Agriplex, 1714 Tallyho Street, Cullman, AL, 35055, US
We will use North Alabama’s bountiful harvest to make beautiful arrangements to take home. We will also learn the basics of floral design and the best choices for flowers. Cost is $20 per person/includes vase and floral arrangement
To register, call (256) 297-1044 or go online.
Address:North Alabama Agriplex1714 Tallyho StreetCullman, AL 35055
Contact:Jayne Luetzowmjf0007@auburn.edu(256) 308-8830
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Morgan County Tomato Workshop
2024-06-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Morgan County Extension Office, 3120 AL-36, Hartselle, AL, 35640, US
The summer gardening season is upon us! Join Home Grounds REA Jayne Luetzow, Commercial Horticulture REA Holt Akers-Campbell, and Susan Hill Food Safety and Quality REA in Hartselle to learn all about tomatoes! They will be discussing tips for growing tomatoes in the home garden, control methods for common tomato diseases and insect pests, and information about varieties best suited for the home gardener. In addition to learning about growing tomatoes participants will also learn how to preserve and use tomatoes in cooking. Register online or contact the Morgan County Extension office at (256)773-2549 for details. Check or money order only for in person payment.
Address:Morgan County Extension Office3120 AL-36Hartselle, AL 35640
Contact:Jayne Luetzowmjf0007@auburn.edu(256) 308-8830
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Alabama Water Watch Annual Meeting
2024-06-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Kreher Preserve and Nature Center, 1155 Lodge Dr, Auburn, AL, 36830, US
Join us for the 2024 Alabama Water Watch Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 8 at the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center (KPNC) in Auburn, AL!
Address:Kreher Preserve and Nature Center1155 Lodge DrAuburn, AL 36830
Contact:Alabama Water Watchawwprog@auburn.edu(334) 844-4785
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Alabama Water Watch Water Monitoring Recertification Session - Auburn
2024-06-08 14:30 - 16:00 | Kreher Preserve & Nature Center, 2222 N College St, Auburn, AL, 36830, US
Alabama Water Watch Water Chemistry and Bacteriological Monitoring Recertification in Auburn, AL
Training Description:
Complete your monitoring recertification for AWW Water Chemistry and/or Bacteriological Monitoring. For existing volunteers only. This is NOT a certification training for new volunteers.
Please note that this training is open to anyone needing recertification. You are not obligated to attend the 2024 AWW Annual Meeting to participate.
You must complete each of the steps outlined below to receive your monitoring certification.
Follow these steps to get started:
1. Register for training through this form by May 31, 2024.
2. Select the monitoring type(s) for which you would like re-certification through this form.
On June 8th
Attend the in-person Field Day at Kreher Preserve & Nature Center in Auburn, AL where you will demonstrate your ability to conduct monitoring tests under the observation of an AWW Trainer.
Only your name, email, phone number, and mailing address are required to register for this event. We ask for optional information so we can better understand our effectiveness in serving all Alabama citizens and for reporting general, anonymous statistics to our federal and state funders. We do not share any specific information you provide.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Everyone is welcome! Please let us know if you have accessibility needs.
Contact AWW with any questions: 1-888-844-4785 or awwprog@auburn.edu.
Address:Kreher Preserve & Nature Center2222 N College StAuburn, AL 36830
Contact:Alabama Water Watchawwprog@auburn.edu(334) 844-4785
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Intro to Letterboxing
2024-06-10 09:00 - 14:00 | Lauderdale County Extension Office, 802 Veterans Drive, Florence, AL, 35630, US
Ages 12+
Letterboxing is an outdoor hobby that combines elements of orienteering, art, and puzzle solving. Letterboxers hide small, weatherproof boxes in publicly accessible places and distribute clues to finding the box in printed catalogs, on one of several web sites, or by word of mouth.
We will be making our own signature stamp and then going to find some. This activity does include sharp tools that is why this is for older children.
Address:Lauderdale County Extension Office802 Veterans DriveFlorence, AL 35630
Contact:Whitney Wilcoxsonwlw0023@auburn.edu(256) 766-6223
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Small Spaces Vegetable Gardening
2024-06-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Marion County Extension Office, 372 7th Ave SW, Hamilton, AL, 35570, US
Come learn about vegetable gardening for the urban and suburban environment. Participants will learn about how to grow their own fruits and veggies in limited spaces and on a budget. This will be a great event for both the experienced and novice gardener. Cost to attend is $5.00 register online or call the Marion County Extension Office at (205) 921-3551.
Address:Marion County Extension Office372 7th Ave SWHamilton, AL 35570
Contact:Jayne Luetzowmjf0007@auburn.edu(256) 308-8830
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Garden to Glass
2024-06-10 14:00 - 16:00 | 340 N Eufaula Ave, 340 N Eufaula Ave, Eufaula, AL, 36027, US
Please join us for the National Herb Day Garden to Glass Herb Workshop with topics including, How to Grow Herbs, Herb Infused Beverages, Cooking with Herbs, and Samples. Pre-registration is required by May 31, 2024, and the $5 fee covers admission, sample refreshments, and be entered to win an Herb plant! Please use the link to pre-register. Cash cannot be accepted. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University), is an equal
opportunity educator and employer. Everyone is welcome! If you need reasonable accommodations or language accommodation services, contact Merri Robinson at mrb0013@auburn.edu.
Address:340 N Eufaula AveEufaula, AL 36027
Contact:Megan Jonesmzo0021@auburn.edu(334) 687-5688
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Drip Irrigation Workshop
2024-06-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Guntersville Rec Center (Pavilion next to baseball fields), 1700 Sunset Drive, Guntersville, AL, 35976, US
Drip irrigation in raised beds is almost essential to keeping your garden healthy and thriving. In this evening workshop, we will talk about all the parts of irrigation, installation, and maintenance of your system. This event will be held in between the baseball fields under the pavilion at Guntersville Parks and Recreation Center.
Address:Guntersville Rec Center (Pavilion next to baseball fields)1700 Sunset DriveGuntersville, AL 35976
Contact:Brian Brownbrownbw@auburn.edu(256) 558-8129
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