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‘Native Flora’ launch

All the Best 128 E. Tennessee St., Florence, AL, United States

Come out celebrate the launch of digital magazine "Native Flora" at All The Best coffee & record shop. Enjoy snack specials & giveaways including a limited run of printed copies. "Native Flora" is a zine series highlighting native plants found in northwest Alabama and their role in the ecosystem. The first issue includes forbs, graminoids […]

The Shoals’ RiverTowns Community Paddle on Waterloo’s 2nd Creek

Waterloo Boat Ramp Lauderdale County Road 14, Waterloo, AL, United States

The Shoals’ Tennessee RiverTowns program hosts a community paddle at Waterloo’s 2nd Creek. Join us for an interpreted tour along led by MSNHA Director Carrie Crawford. We'll watch for wildlife […]

Young Learners Series: Pottery

Florence Indian Mound and Museum Florence, AL

August's Young Learners Series is about Southwestern Native American pottery making.Pottery is an art that has been practiced over 4,000 years by the Native American tribes of the Southwest. The art & practice of pottery making was historically used for utilitarian purposes & ceremonial practices. Children can create pottery pieces with air-dry clay to share […]

Shoals Area Invasive Plant Project

Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve 251 Loop Road, Tuscumbia, AL, United States

Explore volunteer & learning opportunities about removing invasive plants in the Shoals. (Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.) Co-sponsored by TVA, Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Land Trust […]

Shady Lady Trail 5K, 10K and Half Marathon

Joe Wheeler State Park 4401 McLean Drive, Rogersville, AL, United States

You don’t need to be a lady to run in the League of Outdoor Women’s Shady Lady Trail 5K, 10K and Half Marathon that's part of the Heritage Area Hustle […]

Alabama Plants Series: Herbal Medicine Workshop

Pope's Tavern Museum 203 Hermitage Drive, Florence, AL, United States

Florence Arts and Museums & MSNHA are launching the Alabama Plants Series. Host Summer McCreless will teach participants historic natural recipes for different balms & oils and how they can […]

Using Kudzu

Pope's Tavern Museum 203 Hermitage Drive, Florence, AL, United States

Kudzu is not a native plant to Alabama but thrives in the state’s ecosystem. Led by Beth Phillips, this workshop will familiarize people with examples of the different types of […]

Village School Workday

Village One School Sheffield, AL

Join us for our next volunteer event at Village One School. We'll provide supplies and direction -- no experience necessary. Work will include anything from cleaning, painting, scraping, to yard […]

Archaeology at Pope’s Tavern: Soil Analysis Workshop

Pope's Tavern Museum 203 Hermitage Drive, Florence, AL, United States

This is one of a series of workshops at Pope’s Tavern that will explore history and archaeology.Brett Hughes, soil scientist, will talk about common soil types in the north Alabama […]

Soap Making Workshop

Pope's Tavern Museum 203 Hermitage Drive, Florence, AL, United States

People in Alabama have used plants for many purposes, including soap recipes. This workshop teaches historic & homemade soap making and the evolution of that process. Over time, soap has […]