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Paddle for Pedals

McFarland Park Florence, AL

The Steele Center for Professional Selling invites University of North Alabama students to participate in a free kayak race, 2-5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 9. Paddle for Pedals will be at McFarland Park between Shelters 1 and 2. Check-in at Shelter 1 to receive your heat number. When heat numbers are called, go to drop-in point […]

Pride at the River

Cox Creek Canoe and Kayak Launch Florence, AL

Thanks to the 2022 DEI Community Impact Grant from the Tennessee RiverLine, the first Pride at the River Event is the Pride Paddle down Cypress Creek for all LGBTQ and allies, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10. Our collaboration team includes UNA, MSNHA, PFLAG Florence-Shoals & UNA Mitchell-West Center for Social Inclusion. […]

Native Plant Garden Trail workday

TVA Reservation Florence, AL

Help us steward our community's Native Plant Garden Trail at the TVA Reservation. We will continue our work, 7-10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 10, to restore the reservation's Native Plant Garden as we prune invasives along the garden's trails and learn about native plants from Alabama Master Gardener Margie Anderton. Register here.

McFarland Doubles & Beginner Clinic

McFarland Park Florence, AL

Disc golf is for everybody! Come find out for yourself at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17, at McFarland Driving Range. MSNHA & Singing River Disc Golf are hosting a disc golf clinic for both beginners & those wanting to improve their game. And if you want to get familiar with the sport before the clinic, […]

Village School workday

Village One School Sheffield, AL

Join us from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept.17, as we continue our efforts to restore the Village One School with the Village School Foundation! Each person may contribute in a way they are most comfortable, as we continue plastering & painting the main hallway, cleaning up the auditorium, organizing old records and landscaping outside. […]

Kids in Kayaks Docent Training

McFarland Park Florence, AL

Become a Kids in Kayaks docent for youth ages 11-18. Kids in Kayaks help develop an appreciation for paddling culture & the Tennessee River. This training, 3-5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24, at McFarland Park, Florence, teaches docents how to set up, run & take down program learning activities. During Kids in Kayaks sessions, you'll be […]

Tennessee River Litter Tournament

McFarland, Riverfront & Wildwood Parks Florence & Sheffield, AL

Join Keep the Shoals Beautiful for the 7th Annual Tennessee River Litter Tournament, 8-11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 24! Fish for litter in the water, on the shorelines at Riverfront or McFarland Park, or anywhere that matters to you in the Shoals! Enter 13-gallon trash bags of litter to compete for cash prizes solo or with […]

Young Learners Series — Mussels

Florence Indian Mound and Museum Florence, AL

October's Young Learners Series, at the Florence Indian Mound Museum, focuses on the importance of freshwater mussels to the Southeastern peoples. Students will create an exhibit about what they've learned. The programs help elementary-age students explore Native American history & culture in the Shoals through hands-on learning exercises.  

Free

Colbert County Recreational Trails Master Plan Community Engagement Event

Sheffield Public Library 316 Montgomery Ave., Sheffield, Alabama, United States

There are many exciting recreation initiatives happening across north Alabama, including Tennessee RiverLine & Singing River Trail. MSNHA is working with the National Park Service's Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program to develop a master trail-development plan for Colbert County that will connect communities to both the RiverLine and SRT plus suggest routes for connectivity […]

Colbert County Recreational Trails Master Plan Community Engagement Event

Leighton Town Hall 8900 Main St, Leighton, AL, Leighton, AL, United States

There are many exciting recreation initiatives happening across north Alabama, including the Tennessee RiverLine & Singing River Trail. MSNHA is working with the National Park Service's Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program to develop a master trail-development plan for Colbert County that will help connect communities to both the RiverLine and the SRT plus suggest […]

Trail Care: TVA Native Plant Garden

TVA Native Plant Garden Muscle Shoals, AL

Join us at the TVA Reservation, Muscle Shoals, 7-10 a.m., as we continue restoring the Native Plant Garden. The Shoals Wildflower Society started the garden in the early 2000s & have maintained it with other local groups, but help is needed! We will prune invasives along the garden's trails as we learn about native plants […]

Trail Care: TVA Native Plant Garden

TVA Native Plant Garden Muscle Shoals, AL

Help us steward our community's native plant garden at the TVA Muscle Shoals Reservation. Click here to register.