Walker County - Alabama Extension

08/30/2026

Love Alabama’s outdoors and want to turn that interest into action?

The Alabama Master Naturalist Program helps adults build a deeper understanding and appreciation of Alabama’s natural world through science-based education, hands-on learning and volunteer service. Participants learn about the state’s natural resources while gaining the knowledge and experience needed to support conservation, education and natural resource management in their own communities.

Becoming a certified Alabama Master Naturalist includes completing a self-paced online course, attending two field days and completing 30 volunteer hours in Alabama. The program is designed for adults who enjoy nature, like spending time outdoors and want to make a difference through conservation and stewardship.

Ready to learn more about Alabama’s natural world and help protect it?

Explore the Alabama Master Naturalist Program and find registration information here: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/forestry/alabama-master-naturalist-program/

08/28/2026

The 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census was a HUGE success!

We saw butterflies. We saw bees. We saw wasps—and even a few insects we’re still trying to identify! We would love to see the pollinators you spotted, so share your photos in the comments.

Remember: Your count doesn’t count until you submit it online. Take a few minutes to upload your results and provide scientists with valuable data they can use to better understand and protect pollinators.

Submit your counts at https://gsepc.org

Thank you for participating in the 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census. We’re already looking forward to next year!

08/26/2026

🎣 Ready to cast a line in Alabama? Before you head to the water, make sure you have the right freshwater fishing license!

Our latest article breaks down how Alabama residents and non-residents can determine which license they need, what information to have ready and how to complete the application. Some exceptions apply, and different options are available depending on where and how you plan to fish.

Learn more about purchasing an Alabama recreational freshwater fishing license:
https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/forestry-wildlife/how-to-purchase-an-alabama-recreational-freshwater-fishing-license/

08/26/2026

We are proud to celebrate our 2025 Master Gardener graduates tonight. The amount of hard work, learning and dedication this group put in to earn their certificates is awesome!
Congrats and thank you!

08/24/2026

Looking for practical ways to manage pests without driving up production costs?

Join Alabama Extension for the IPM Field Guide Webinar Series, a monthly online series designed for small fruit and vegetable growers, beginning and veteran farmers, and community and home gardeners. Each session focuses on cost-effective, sustainable pest management strategies that can help reduce crop losses, lower input costs, and improve long-term farm productivity, with information you can put to work right away.

Next session: August 28 at 5:30 p.m. CT Topic: Identification of Common Fruit Crop Pests Upcoming sessions will also cover vegetable pest control, fruit crop pest control, and pesticide use and safety on small farms.

Register to receive the webinar link and join us on the last Friday of each month at 5:30 p.m. CT. https://www.aces.edu/go/5873

08/24/2026

Heirs Property Workshop

**Last chance to register! There is no cost to attend this workshop; however, on-line registration is required to help prepare for the meal that is provided.
REGISTER HERE: https://aub.ie/marionheirsproperty

Heirs property has plagued families across Alabama for generations, leaving them vulnerable to loss and exploitation. Many families find themselves at a crossroads—where action is necessary to safeguard these legacies for generations to come.

Heirs property is a form of land ownership where property is shared among heirs and passed down without a clear title. This has been a longstanding issue in Alabama. The lack of clear title documentation opens the door to a myriad of challenges—including legal disputes, vulnerability to forced sales, and limited access to resources for property maintenance and development. The Alabama Heirs Property Alliance provides guidance to Alabama landowners in need of direction when it comes to their land, lineage, and legacy.

Learn about commonly faced heirs property issues, hear from experts, engage in Q&A, and receive resources and tools.

8/31/26 5:00 - 7:00pm
Winfield Community Center
400 Community St
Winfield AL 35594

08/24/2026

Pollinator Plant of the Month - Purple Coneflower

Purple coneflower is a showy native wildflower that attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Its value doesn’t stop when the flowers fade. The seed heads provide food for goldfinches and other songbirds, while the standing stems can offer nesting habitat for native bees.

Learn more about this pollinator plant here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6750

08/23/2026

Ready to Turn Your Homemade Treats into a Cottage Food Business?

Join the Alabama Cooperative Extension System for an Alabama Cottage Food Law Training on September 22, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

This training fulfills the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) food safety training requirement for individuals interested in selling approved non-hazardous foods under Alabama's Cottage Food Law.

✅ Attend in person at the Fayette County Extension Office
✅ Or join online via Zoom
✅ Cost: $25
✅ Pre-registration is required

Whether you're selling baked goods, jams, candies, or other approved cottage foods, this training is an important step toward starting or growing your business.

📅 Register today: www.aces.edu/go/fayettecottagefood

08/23/2026