AL Rivers Educator Workshop – AWW

Join 4-H Alabama Water Watch Staff and author of the book, Alabama Rivers: A Celebration & Challenge, Dr. Bill Deutsch, in Auburn as we travel down rivers through time to encounter the rich human history and natural wonders that have defined Alabama. Participants will learn to use the Alabama Rivers book and accompanying Educator’s Guide…

ContributorDecember 5, 2024

Guest Posts SDG10 SDG4 Sustainability Writing Contest

Nature is a Luxury

By Nile Wilson* Fig tree from Nile's back yard. Many childhood memories of the Philippines escape me, but the moments I do remember with vivid detail are those spent surrounded by nature. I spent my early childhood in the family compound owned by my paternal grandparents. Despite its location in…

ContributorNovember 18, 2024

Black Belt Treasures at Pebble Hill

Join Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center at this incredible event to experience a holiday market, artist demonstrations, and more! Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center is a non-profit organization based in Camden, Alabama. The organization was started with the objective to stimulate the economy in Alabama’s Black Belt region…

ContributorNovember 5, 2024

Guest Posts Sustainability Writing Contest

Sustaining Our Southern Roots

By Luke Perko* The Duck River during the summerPhoto credit: Sam Duffy Growing up in Tennessee, the summers were hot and humid. You would find my friends and I swimming in the Duck River. Despite its nickname - the “Dirty Duck” - we cooled off in its brown murky waters.…

ContributorApril 4, 2024

Plant Ahead: A Tree Planting Event

Come join the Office of Sustainability and the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center for Plant Ahead: A Tree Planting Event. Volunteers are invited to come plant trees at the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center! Together, we will learn about forestry practices, Alabama’s native flora, and how to properly plant trees…

ContributorNovember 30, 2023

Plant Ahead: A Tree Planting Event – POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 1 DUE TO WEATHER

ANNOUNCEMENT: TREE PLANTING MOVED TO FEBRUARY 1 AT SAME TIME AND PLACE DUE TO WEATHER Come join the Office of Sustainability and the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center for Plant Ahead: A Tree Planting Event. Volunteers are invited to come plant trees at the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center! Together,…

ContributorNovember 30, 2023

Guest Posts Sustainability Writing Contest Updates

Reflection on Refuge

By Steven McKnight The other night, as I lay in my bed, I got the distinct feeling that I was safe. It wasn’t peacefulness or coziness, but it felt like things would be okay so long as I was home. Given the context of the pandemic, that makes logical sense.…

ContributorApril 20, 2023

Guest Posts Sustainability Writing Contest Updates

My reflections on interacting with the physical world

By Hannah Henry I'm one of the rare Floridians who was born and raised in the Sunshine State. I grew up in inner-city Orlando, Florida – a massive landlocked metropolis best known as a timeless vacation destination for our world-renowned theme parks. While many kids most fondly reflect on going…

ContributorApril 20, 2023

Guest Posts Sustainability Writing Contest Updates

Natural Beauty

By Hannah Richie Hannah Richie As I sit on the porch of my childhood home, I can hear the leaves rustling amongst the trees, the wasps I was once so scared of buzzing all around the outside of my protective screened in porch. I can see the pollen sticking to…

ContributorApril 20, 2023

Guest Posts Sustainability Writing Contest Updates

Running Toward

By Anonymous I first hit the trail by my office two days into my new job and two weeks after Rob died. It was pouring – something in between a winter and spring rain – and the fat, cold drops were enough to keep the parking lot empty and the…

ContributorApril 20, 2023

AL Rivers Educator Workshop – AWW

Nature is a Luxury

Sustaining Our Southern Roots

Reflection on Refuge

My reflections on interacting with the physical world

Natural Beauty

Running Toward

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