Chambers County - Alabama Extension

06/23/2026

🌪️☀️❄️⚡ Unearth the Weather with James Spann the Weatherman! 🌧️🌡️🌪️

Join us at Bradshaw Library for an exciting and educational program featuring Alabama's favorite meteorologist, James Spann! Discover why Alabama experiences some of the most diverse weather in the world as he shares fascinating information about thunderstorms, hurricanes, winter storms, tornadoes, and more.

📅 Thursday, June 25
⏰ 11:00 AM (EST)
📍 Bradshaw Library

This special program is presented in partnership with the Chambers County Extension Office and Alabama 4-H, bringing together learning and fun for children and families of all ages.

Don't miss this chance to hear from one of the nation's most respected weather experts and learn how weather shapes life in Alabama!

06/23/2026

For Southerners, watermelon wisdom is passed down through generations. While some suggestions for picking the perfect melon are rooted in fact, others are just old wives’ tales. Experts with Alabama Extension can help consumers decipher the difference so they can always pick a good watermelon, making for the perfect sweet treat this summer.

Learn what is myth and what is fact: https://www.aces.edu/go/6503

06/22/2026

Pollinators, such as insects, birds and bats, play a big role in our food system. Through pollinating plants and crops, they are responsible for one out of every three bites of food people eat. National Pollinator Week, which runs June 22 to 28, aims to highlight these important creatures while encouraging people to learn how to help and protect their populations.

Alabama Extension offers numerous resources to transform even the greatest flower novice into someone who can make a meaningful difference for pollinators. Check them out here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6496

06/18/2026

Hey, 4-H families! Go to Fired Fox in Opelika and paint a 4-H mug or other item! How cute are these?

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

Hi 4-Hers, unfortunately with this nasty weather our riverkids day has been rescheduled to July 15th. If you would like to sign up please reach out to Katie Hill at [email protected].

06/16/2026

June is Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, and we're celebrating with the Alabama Extension Homegrown Fruit & Vegetable Photo Contest!
Got a bumper crop of tomatoes? A giant squash? A funny-looking carrot? Show us what you're growing!

Submit your best homegrown fruit or vegetable photo in the comments for a chance to win Alabama Extension goodies and, of course, ultimate bragging rights.
Contest Rules:
• Photo must be taken in Alabama.
• Produce must be homegrown.
• Like and share this post.
• Submit your photo in the comments under this original post.
• Two winners will be selected:
Judges' Choice for the most unusual fruit or vegetable
People's Choice based on the most likes on a photo

Entries must be submitted by noon on June 18. Winners will be announced at 4:00 p.m. on June 18.

Happy growing, and we can't wait to see what's coming out of your garden!