Week of Events
Walk Like a Champion
Walk Like a Champion
Walk Like a Champion is a state-wide program to get Alabama walking in an effort to reduce the risk factors of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. Sign up today to start walking February 18, 2023.Address:Brewton Area YMCA1635 Belleville, AvenueBrewton, AL 36426Contact:Millie Murphreemem0355@Auburn.edu(251) 867-7760
Phenix City Library Lunch and Learn Food Myths
Phenix City Library Lunch and Learn Food Myths
Come find out what Food Myths you might believe in- that just aren't true.Address:Phenix City LibraryPhenix City, AL 36867Contact:jennifer davidsonjenniferd@auburn.edu(334) 298-6845
Cucurbit Workshop & Watermelon Taste Test
Cucurbit Workshop & Watermelon Taste Test
Cucurbit crops are the vining plants in the garden, including cucumber, squash, zucchini, pumpkin, cantaloupe, and watermelon. The topics discussed at this cucurbit meeting include variety selection, cucurbit disease identification, and cucurbit insect identification. We are also planning to have a watermelon taste test during this event. Our plan is to bring a few different....
Jackson County Cover Crop Meeting
Jackson County Cover Crop Meeting
There will be a Cover Crop Meeting on August 8th at the Jackson County Rescue Squad Building in Scottsboro. The meeting will be from 9 am to 12 noon and include a lunch sponsored by the Jackson County Young Farmers and Ranchers and the Jackson County Farmers Federation. Speakers will be discussing the role of....
Cabbage, Lettuce, Kale & More! Elmore County Lunch and Learn
Cabbage, Lettuce, Kale & More! Elmore County Lunch and Learn
Lucy Edwards, Horticulturist and Chilton County Extension Coordinator will inspire you to plant a wide variety of leafy greens in your garden for fall and winter harvest this season. This program is FREE and available for everyone. Waters will be provided and bring a sack lunch to enjoy while you listen and learn!Address:First Presbyterian Church,....
ForestHER Webinar Series
ForestHER Webinar Series
The Alabama Extension ForestHER Webinar Series was created with women landowners in mind. These virtual, 1-hour sessions are an opportunity for women landowners to learn about forest management topics that are important to them in a relaxed, fun setting. The ForestHER Webinar Series meets on the second Tuesday of every month. To see the schedule....
Farming for Profit & Agritourism – Military Veteran & Beginning Farmer
Farming for Profit & Agritourism – Military Veteran & Beginning Farmer
Is your farm a business or a hobby? Do you want to offer agritourism on your farm? Come learn how you would answer these questions at our next Military Veteran & Beginning Farmer workshop. Extension will present on how to determine your farm status as a hobby or business and explore the basics of agritourism.....
DEEP Session 5-Colbert
DEEP Session 5-Colbert
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program is free, six weeks of diabetes self-management strategies.Address:1120 S Jackson HighwaySheffield, AL 35661Contact:Elaine Softleykes0021@aces.edu(256) 324-2851
Alabama Smart Yards Webinar Series: Butterfly Gardening – Jayne luetzow
Alabama Smart Yards Webinar Series: Butterfly Gardening – Jayne luetzow
Jayne Luetzow, Regional Extension Agent - Home Grounds, will talk to us about Butterfly Gardening This is a free 45 minute webinar each Wednesday from ACES Home Horticulture Team.Contact:dani carrollcarrodl@auburn.edu(256) 458-6043www.aces.edu/go/asywebinars
ServSafe Class- Livingston
ServSafe Class- Livingston
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:UWA- Student Union Building Room 205Student Union DriveLivingston, AL 35470Contact:Alice MooreAMM0167@ACES.EDU(334) 216-0738Register Online
Eufaula Farmers Market
Eufaula Farmers Market
Eufaula Farmers Market starting May 25 and running until August 10. Market starts at 2:30 each Thursday. Vendors must contact the Extension office prior to registering. The registration fee is $120 for the season and is for vendors only.Address:Corner of Orange and Broad StreetEufaula, AL 36027Contact:Allie Logancorcoja@auburn.edu(334) 687-5688Register Online
Fayette County Rain Barrel Workshop
Fayette County Rain Barrel Workshop
The Fayette County Extension Office, in conjunction with the Fayette County Conservation District, will host a Rain Barrel Workshop. Participants will leave with a rain barrel and education associated with collecting rainwater. Participants must register by August 3. Registration is limited to the first 30 paid registrations.Address:650 McConnell LoopFayette, AL 35555Contact:Ronni R Brasherrrb0006@aces.edu(205) 932-8941Register Online
Cucurbit Workshop & Watermelon Taste Test
Cucurbit Workshop & Watermelon Taste Test
Cucurbit crops are the vining plants in the garden, including cucumber, squash, zucchini, pumpkin, cantaloupe, and watermelon. The topics discussed at this cucurbit meeting include variety selection, cucurbit disease identification, and cucurbit insect identification. We are also planning to have a watermelon taste test during this event. Our plan is to bring a few different....
ServSafe Class- Livingston
ServSafe Class- Livingston
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:UWA- Student Union Building Room 205Student Union DriveLivingston, AL 35470Contact:Alice MooreAMM0167@ACES.EDU(334) 216-0738Register Online
Pond Management Workshop – Lamar
Pond Management Workshop – Lamar
Join us for a pond management class to learn about the basics that will help you achieve your goals for your recreational fish pond. Topics covered include managing ponds for good fishing, controlling aquatic plants, common pond problems and how to solve them, and a demonstration of electrofishing with an explanation of results. Part of....