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4-H Outdoor Education programs are designed to connect citizens of Alabama to rivers and streams, the abundance of forestland found in the state’s forests, and the state parks and wildlife management areas through hands-on learning experiences. Read more...
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Youth ages 9-18 are invited to participate in the 4-H RiverKids Program to learn basic paddling skills, water safety, and more about outdoor recreation. Our goal is to increase the use of Alabama’s waterways, increase the knowledge and awareness of environmental and resource management issues, and incorporate service projects into our fun. Read more...
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A local anti-litter program to engage the community in river and road cleanups to prevent litter entering our local waterways. Since 2014, thousands of pounds of litter have been removed from Little River, the Fort Payne Drinking Water Reservoir and throughout the community. Read more...
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A free field trip held annually at Northeast Alabama Community College for over 1000, 4th grade students from Fort Payne City Schools and DeKalb County Schools. Partner organizations and volunteers come together to teach students about the importance of clean water, recycling and wildlife through hands-on learning activities, presentations and educational entertainment Read more...
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Hike it Baby creates opportunities and removes barriers to access so families with babies and young children can take their first steps outside. We believe all families have the right to connect with nature, benefit from spending time outdoors, and be inspired to a lifelong love of nature. Join us for an adventure near you. Read more...
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We believe we can learn the most valuable lessons while we are having fun, that the outdoors is the best place to be, and there’s nothing better than handcrafted, home grown memories that will last a lifetime. We invite you to come escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to enjoy the beautiful outdoors with sunshine, fresh air, Read more...
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We bring the baby turtles to see you, over 100 baby turtles and many adults. One or more turtle farmers will EDUCATE AND SHARE with your group about the life cycle and diversity of turtles in the southeast. Our goal is to always give an educational and entertaining program that will inspire an appreciation for wildlife living around us. Hatching Read more...
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Tennessee Riverkeeper’s microplastics program was started in response to scientific studies that revealed the Tennessee River is polluted by as much as 16,000 to 18,000 parts per cubic liter of this toxic plastic pollution. These levels are among the highest levels known in any U.S. waterway. This campaign targets microplastics by organize cleanups at targeted aquatic litter locations, often where Read more...
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Tennessee Riverkeeper’s staff and volunteers educate the public about the Cumberland and Tennessee River watersheds on everything from general environmental and geography information to the pollution issues that threaten the public’s water supply. The Riverkeeper team frequently makes presentations to groups and schools, provides interviews to the press, and posts informative and credible articles on social media. This program educates Read more...
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The Smith Lake Environmental Preservation Committee (SLEPC) was formed in 1995 as an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the goal of preserving and enhancing the water quality of Smith Lake and its tributaries for people, recreation, fish and other wildlife through education and volunteer efforts and by working with officials and agencies and other organizations with similar goals. Through Read more...
