Filing For Success
2024-07-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 424 Blount Ave, STE G-21, Guntersville, AL, 35976, 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.
Address:424 Blount AveSTE G-21Guntersville, AL 35976
Contact:Juana Macias Christianmaciaju@aces.edu(256) 572-0241
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Treating Aquatic Plants in Ponds
2024-07-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Covington County Extension Office, 23952 Alabama Highway 55, Suite 4, Andalusia, AL, 36420, US
Nuisance aquatic vegetation are major problems for landowners during the summer months. Not only do they impair recreational use of the pond, they can also result in fish issues like oxygen depletion and size limitations. This workshop will focus on identification and management of common aquatic plant pests found in southeaster ponds.
Address:Covington County Extension Office23952 Alabama Highway 55, Suite 4Andalusia, AL 36420
Contact:Bence Carterjbc0057@aces.edu(334) 389-4055

The Coordinator's Corner
2024-07-24 08:00 - 09:00 | 155 Reform Street, Suite 300, Carrollton, AL, 35447, US
The Coordinator’s Corner is a weekly article published in the Pickens County Herald. This article disseminates timely, research-based information from Extension experts to county stakeholders across Pickens County. The paper is released at 8 AM every Wednesday.
Address:155 Reform StreetSuite 300Carrollton, AL 35447
Contact:Jed Smartjrs0178@auburn.edu(205) 463-0885

Garden-to Pantry Workshop- Baldwin County
2024-07-24 09:00 - 12:30 | Gulf Coast Research & Ext Ctr, 8300 State Hwy 104, Fairhope, AL, 36532, US
Home Grounds Agent Carmen Flammini will cover what to grow, when to plant it, how to keep it alive, pest management, and more. Food Safety Agent Rebecca Catalena will bring your green beans to life with proper preparation and pressure canning. Human Nutrition, Diet, and Health Agent Alexia Simmons will discuss healthy choices while shopping and out eating. All participants will take home a jar of canned green beans. The cost is 12.00 and pre-registration is required.
Address:Gulf Coast Research & Ext Ctr8300 State Hwy 104Fairhope, AL 36532
Contact:Rebecca Catalenarjc0026@auburn.edu(251) 234-1050
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Back 2 Basics Wednesday Webinar Series
2024-07-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Join the Urban Home Grounds Team on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 10 AM CT to learn the basics of home horticulture in Alabama.
Sessions include:
July 24 – Home Garden Xeriscaping
Hayes Jackson, Urban Home Grounds, Gardens, and Home Pests Regional Extension Agent, Calhoun County
August 14 – Weathering the Storm: Identifying and Mitigating Tree Hazards at Home
Joel Potter, Urban Forestry, Wildlife, and Natural Resources Regional Extension Agent, Baldwin County
August 28 – Five-Gallon Bucket Gardening
Roosevelt Robinson, Assistant Director of Urban Agriculture, Forestry, Wildlife, and Natural Resource Programs
September 11 – No Program
September 25 – Korean Natural Farming
Bronson Lubresky, Urban Home Grounds, Gardens, and Home Pests Regional Extension Agent, Jefferson County
October 9 – Let’s Plant a Tree….the Right Way!
Joel Potter, Urban Forestry, Wildlife, and Natural Resources Regional Extension Agent, Baldwin County
October 23 – 10 Great Trees and Shrubs for the Landscape
Allyson Shabel, Urban Home Grounds, Gardens, and Home Pests Regional Extension Agent, Morgan County
November 13 – Safe and Secure Homes: Landscape Edition
Marcus Garner, Urban Home Grounds, Gardens, and Home Pests Regional Extension Agent, Madison County
Contact:Allyson Shabelams0137@aces.edu(256) 612-6766
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ServSafe Training/ Crenshaw County
2024-07-24 10:00 - 16:00 | 148 E 3rd st, 148 E 3rd st, Luverne, AL, 36049, US
Food safety training for food permit holders which is required by the state. Will be teaching from the ServSafe 7th ed. Managers coursebook.
Address:148 E 3rd stLuverne, AL 36049
Contact:Bridgette Brannonhuttobf@auburn.edu(334) 714-1248
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Setting the Table Session 1
2024-07-24 11:30 - 12:30 | 350 N Wood Ave, 350 N Wood Ave, Florence, AL, 35630, US
Understanding the Nutrition Facts Label
Bringing Nutrition Into Your Daily Life
Address:350 N Wood AveFlorence, AL 35630
Contact:Elaine Softleykes0021@aces.edu(256) 324-2851

Natural Resources Webinar Series - Influence of Prescribed Fire on Wild Turkeys
2024-07-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Come join us for a 1-hour webinar & Q&A session on the influence of prescribed fire on wild turkeys.
Contact:Norm Haleynvh0001@aces.edu(256) 574-2143
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Cottage Food Law Training/Crenshaw County
2024-07-24 13:00 - 15:00 | 29 South Glenwood Avenue, 29 South Glenwood Avenue, Luverne, AL, 36049, US
The Cottage Food Law training is for people who wish to sell certain non-hazardous foods from their home. The certification is good for 3 years.
Address:29 South Glenwood AvenueLuverne, AL 36049
Contact:Bridgette Brannonhuttobf@auburn.edu(334) 714-1248
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Phenix Fresh Open Air Market
2024-07-25 08:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-01 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

Garden-to-Pantry- Mobile
2024-07-25 09:00 - 12:30 | Mobile County Extension Office, 1070 Schillinger Road North, Mobile, AL, 36608, US
Home Grounds Agent Carmen Flammini will cover what to grow, when to plant it, how to keep it alive, pest management, and more. Food Safety Agent Rebecca Catalena will bring your green beans to life with proper preparation and pressure canning. We will discuss and sample healthy green bean recipes. All participants will take home a jar of canned green beans. The cost is 12.00 and pre-registration is required.
Address:Mobile County Extension Office1070 Schillinger Road NorthMobile, AL 36608
Contact:Rebecca Catalenarjc0026@auburn.edu(251) 234-1050
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Senior Smart Technology
2024-07-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-08-01 10:00 - 11:30 | 340 Queen Ann Road, 340 Queen Ann Road, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, US
Hands on educational opportunity for senior citizens to learn how to use smart technology in everyday life.
Address:340 Queen Ann RoadWetumpka, AL 36092
Contact:Katrina Mitchellmitchk1@aces.edu(334) 567-6301

Right Bite: A Diabetes Cooking School- Session 2
2024-07-25 10:00 - 12:00 | USA Health Family Mapp Campus, 21950 AL-181, Fairhope, AL, 36532, US
This diabetes cooking school teaches how to control carbohydrate, modify fat and increase fiber so those affected by diabetes can achieve better blood glucose and blood pressure control.
Address:USA Health Family Mapp Campus21950 AL-181Fairhope, AL 36532
Contact:Alexia Mingo Simmonsazm0392@auburn.edu(251) 937-7176
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Pressure Canning Workshop- Escambia County
2024-07-26 09:00 - 21:30 | Escambia County Extension Office, 175 Ag Science Drive, Brewton, AL, 36426, US
. Food Safety Agent Rebecca Catalena will bring your green beans to life with proper preparation and pressure canning. We will discuss and sample healthy green bean recipes. All participants will take home a jar of canned green beans. The cost is 12.00 and pre-registration is required.
Address:Escambia County Extension Office175 Ag Science DriveBrewton, AL 36426
Contact:Rebecca Catalenarjc0026@auburn.edu(251) 234-1050
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Tomato Garden to Pantry Workshop - Talladega
2024-07-26 09:30 - 12:30 | Talladega County Extension Office, 132 Court Street North, Talladega, AL, 35160, US
Please join Alabama Extension as we host our Tomato Garden-to-Pantry workshop. Our Home Grounds agent will discuss tomato production, maintenance, and pest management. Our Food Safety and Quality agent will guide participants as they make their own salsa. To finish off the class our Human Nutrition, Diet & Heath agent will provide information on the nutritional benefits of tomatoes! Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Cost is 5.00.
Address:Talladega County Extension Office132 Court Street NorthTalladega, AL 35160
Contact:Dani Reamsacr0087@aces.edu(256) 368-1694
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Colbert County Tomato Sandwich Day
2024-07-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Colbert County Courthouse Lawn, 201 N Main Street, Tuscumbia, AL, 35674, US
Join Colbert County Extension to learn more about growing tomatoes, common gardening issues, 4-H clubs, food safety information, nutrition information and more. The first 200 attendees will be served a tomato sandwich on the lawn of the Colbert County Courthouse. The even will start at 11:00 am.
Address:Colbert County Courthouse Lawn201 N Main StreetTuscumbia, AL 35674
Contact:Kren Crowkeb0015@auburn.edu(256) 386-8571

ServSafe- Marion
2024-07-29 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Perry County Health Department, 1748 S. Washington Street, Marion, AL, 36756, US
Food Safety Manager Course meeting Alabama Department of Public Health requirement for retail food permit holders. This is a two-day class. Must register two weeks before the scheduled date.
Address:Perry County Health Department1748 S. Washington StreetMarion, AL 36756
Contact:Alice MooreAMM0167@ACES.EDU(334) 216-0738
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Making Your School Greenhouse Work For You! - Round 2
2024-07-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Join us for a deeper dive in greenhouse management strategies designed for educators. This FREE two-hour online class, led by Dr. Jeremy Pickens, will provide an overview of the following topics:
Plant propagation techniques, automated irrigation system management strategies, choosing the right fertilizer, pest management strategies, plant selection for container as well as hanging basket production, and more!
Contact:Bethany O’Rearbao0004@aces.edu(205) 612-9524
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At Home Beekeeping Series
2024-07-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Online, Online, AL, US
oin us from home on the last Tuesday of each month for this FREE online alternative to your usual beekeeping club meeting. Experts will present on timely topics and the presentation will be followed by Q&A. Sessions include:
• July 30: TBA
• August 27: Yellow-legged hornets. with Lewis Bartlett (UGA)
• September 24: Bee breeding in the age of genomics, with Garett Slater (TAMU)
• October 29: Hot topics in beekeeping, with Amy Vu (UFL)
• November 19: Breeding for Varroa-resistant honey bees, with Frank Rinkevich (USDA-ARS)
• January 28: Coming out of winter, with David Tarpy (UGA)
• February 25: Honey bee nutrition, with Priya Basu (MSU)
• March 25: Colony losses in the USA, with Geoff Williams (AU)
• April 29: Honey bee nest architecture, with Michael Smith (AU)
• May 27: TBA
• June 24: TBA, with Liz Walsh (USDA-ARS)
Contact:Allyson Shabelams0137@aces.edu(256) 612-6766
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The Coordinator's Corner
2024-07-31 08:00 - 09:00 | Pickens County Extension Office, 155 Reform St., Ste. 300, Carrollton, AL, 35447, US
The Coordinator’s Corner is a weekly article published in the Pickens County Herald. This article disseminates timely, research-based information from Extension experts to county stakeholders across Pickens County. The paper is released at 8 AM every Wednesday.
Address:Pickens County Extension Office155 Reform St., Ste. 300Carrollton, AL 35447
Contact:Jed Smartjrs0178@auburn.edu(205) 463-0885

Weathering the Storm: Landscape Resilience
2024-07-31 09:00 - 11:00 | 450 Fairhope Ave, 450 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL, 36532, US
Participants will learn how to asses trees for storm readiness, prepare landscaping for a coming storm and how to recover landscape an a post-storm situation.
Address:450 Fairhope AveFairhope, AL 36532
Contact:Joel Potter and Carmen Flamminipotterj@auburn.edu(251) 574-8445
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Setting the Table Session 2
2024-07-31 11:30 - 12:30 | 350 N Wood Ave, 350 N Wood Ave, Florence, AL, 35630, US

WISE101-Lineville Library
2024-07-31 13:00 - 14:00 | 60119 AL-49, 60119 AL-49, Lineville, AL, 36266, US
The 1-hour Weekly Income, Saving & Expenses (WISE) Money Management workshop teaches participants eight easy steps to (1) track expenses and income, (2) develop a personal money plan (budget), (3) manage the plan, and (4) adjust for planned and unexpected expenses. Participants receive a free Money Management Calendar!
Address:60119 AL-49Lineville, AL 36266
Contact:Angela Tayloramt0125256-794-0643

Right Bite: A Diabetes Cooking School- Session 3
2024-08-01 10:00 - 12:00 | USA Health Family Mapp Campus, 21950 AL-181,, Fairhope, AL, 36532, US
This diabetes cooking school teaches how to control carbohydrate, modify fat and increase fiber so those affected by diabetes can achieve better blood glucose and blood pressure control.
Address:USA Health Family Mapp Campus21950 AL-181,Fairhope, AL 36532
Contact:Alexia Mingo Simmonsazm0392@auburn.edu(251) 937-7176
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Native Fruit: growing and foraging pawpaw, American persimmon, blueberry, and elderberry
2024-08-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Limestone County Extension Office, 1109 Market St W Suite A, Athens, AL, 35611, US
A collaborative event on native fruit between Extension and Feral Foraging: Alabama Cooperative Extension System commercial horticulture agent Holt Akers-Campbell will offer best practices in the propagation, planting, and management of some of our most cherished native fruits including pawpaw, American persimmon, blueberry and elderberry. We will discuss planting for ecological value, managing for fruit yield, and how these fruits can fit into landscaping or small farm systems. Additionally, Jesse of Feral Foraging will show you how to forage these wild fruits safely and responsibly! You will learn how to scout and positively identify them as well as how to process and preserve what you’ve gathered! A lot of these fruit trees can be found in many places at different times, but Jesse will share some secrets with you on when they are easiest to find and where to go looking!
Registration required
Dinner provided!
Address:Limestone County Extension Office1109 Market St W Suite AAthens, AL 35611
Contact:Holt Akers-Campbellhza0093@auburn.edu(205) 471-0912
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ServSafe-Brewton
2024-08-02 08:00 - 16:30 | Escambia County Extension Office, 175 Ag Science Drive, Brewton, AL, 36426, US
Food Safety Certified Food Protection Manager Course meeting Alabama Department of Public Health requirement for Retail Food Permit Holders. This is a ONE-day class. Must register two weeks before the scheduled date.
Address:Escambia County Extension Office175 Ag Science DriveBrewton, AL 36426
Contact:Rebecca Catalenarjc0026@auburn.edu(251) 234-1050
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ServSafe - Wetumpka
2024-08-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Elmore County Extension Office, 340 Queen Ann Road, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, 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:Elmore County Extension Office340 Queen Ann RoadWetumpka, AL 36092
Contact:Janet Johnsonjohns16@aces.edu(334) 703-2237
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