Events

Birders and nature lovers from across the United States and Canada flock to south Alabama every year to experience one of the prime birdwatching opportunities on the Gulf Coast during fall migration.
Oct. 4, 2023 - Oct. 7, 2023
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

October 6-8
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Oct. 6, 2023 - Oct. 8, 2023
Forestry Field Day in Heflin, AL

There will be a forestry field day on October 12 in Heflin, Alabama.
Topics to be covered include wildlife and pond management.
For more information call (256) 463-7877 or email cleburne@alconservationdistricts.org.
Oct. 12, 2023 - Oct. 12, 2023
50th Annual National Shrimp Festival

For more than 50 years this volunteer-driven event has been a tradition on the beautiful beaches of Coastal Alabama. Food, music, art, and so much more make up an action packed weekend with nearly 250,000 of your closest friends.
Date
October 12-15, 2023
Oct. 12, 2023 - Oct. 15, 2023
Forestry Field Day in Monroe County, AL

There will be a forestry field day on October 19 in Monroe County, Alabama.
Topics to be covered include prescribed fire and pond management.
Oct. 19, 2023 - Oct. 19, 2023
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

October 20-22
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Oct. 20, 2023 - Oct. 22, 2023
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

November 3-5
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Nov. 3, 2023 - Nov. 5, 2023
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract

November 17-19
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Nov. 17, 2023 - Nov. 19, 2023