Autauga County - Alabama Extension

08/27/2026

Alabama is home to a tree you won’t naturally find anywhere else in the world.

The Alabama Sandstone Oak is a rare, dwarf oak species found only in our state. First discovered in Etowah County in 1901, this unique tree typically reaches just 15 to 20 feet tall. Only about 1,200 are currently known in the wild.

So, what makes this oak so rare, where can it be found, and what is being done to protect it? Learn more about the Alabama Sandstone Oak and the importance of conserving this piece of Alabama.

Read more: https://www.aces.edu/go/6681

08/27/2026

🌲 Healthy forests start with a plan. Whether you're interested in wildlife habitat, native ecosystems, or overall forest health, ecological restoration takes thoughtful planning and long-term management. Learn how thoughtful planning can help restore ecological function and sustain your forest for generations to come. 🌿

📖 Read more: Ecological Restoration Planning

For many landowners of forested areas, restoring and maintaining ecological function is an important objective. This requires a dedicated strategy that works in tandem with an overall forest management plan.

08/27/2026

🌲🥾 Ready for an adventure? Join the Autauga County 4-H Outdoor Adventure Club!

Youth will have the opportunity to explore the outdoors, learn about nature, and enjoy hands-on experiences while connecting with other outdoor enthusiasts.

📅 Thursday, September 10 ⏰ 5:30 PM 📍 Billingsley, AL

✅ Must be enrolled in 4-H online to participate.

For more information, contact us at (334) 750-0820 or [email protected].

Look forward to seeing everyone for a fun and educational time of being in the woods, learning, exploring and enjoying nature together!🪵🌲🦃🌿

08/27/2026

🌳 Stop guessing. Start prescribing.

Join our City Forests Webinar on September 24 and learn how prescription-based pruning improves tree health, crew communication, and client outcomes.

Presented by Kristoffer Rasmussen, this session explores ANSI A300-2023 standards, BMPs, and the PPQ framework.

📅 Sept. 24 | ⏰ 2 PM CST | 💻 Zoom
🎓 ISA CEUs available

🔗 Register here: https://auburn.zoom.us/.../register/cv150Q39T7K70tJv6m-OPg

Are you taking the guesswork out of your pruning practices? Join us for our upcoming City Forests Webinar: Stop Pruning Malpractice with a Prescription!

In this session, Kristoffer Rasmussen—Florida Chapter Prescription Pruning Qualification Coordinator, CTSP, TCIA Qualified Trainer, Accreditation Auditor, and ISA Urban Forest Professional—will dive into ANSI A300–2023 pruning standards and how to build objective-based work specifications that elevate tree care.

Whether you are managing young trees or structural loads in mature trees, learn how precise specifications, Best Management Practices (BMPs), and the Prescription Pruning Qualification (PPQ) framework improve communication with clients and production crews while raising overall industry accountability.

Event Details:
📅 Date: September 24
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST
💻 Location: Online via Zoom
🎓 Continuing Education: Available CEUs for ISA Certified Arborists

Who Should Attend:
Arborists, municipal staff, tree care managers, and forestry consultants.

What You Will Learn:
You will discover how to specify exactly which branches need to be pruned, determine the appropriate number and maximum size of cuts, identify exact cut locations for clear crew and client communication, apply prescription-driven processes to both young and mature trees, and support better long-term tree structure and stewardship.

Ready to upgrade your tree care specifications?

🔗 Register here: https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/cv150Q39T7K70tJv6m-OPg

08/27/2026

🚜🌾 Calling All Alabama Farm Families! 🌾🚜

Has your family farm been a part of Alabama's agricultural heritage for generations? Now is the time to apply for the Alabama Century & Heritage Farm and Bicentennial Farm programs!

These programs honor and celebrate family farms that have made lasting contributions to Alabama agriculture and history. Whether your farm has been in operation for 100 years or 200 years, your family's story deserves to be recognized.

📅 Application Deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026

✅ Learn about eligibility requirements and apply today: 🔗 Century, Heritage & Bicentennial Farms Program

Questions? Contact Amy Belcher at [email protected] or 334-240-7126.

Help preserve Alabama's rich agricultural legacy for future generations. Share this post with a farm family who should apply! 🚜🌱

ADAI’s Century & Heritage (C & H) Farm and Bicentennial Farm program applications are due this 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. ADAI and the Alabama Historical Commission initiated these programs in 1976 to help recognize and celebrate family farms that have significantly impacted Alabama history and agriculture.

If your farm meets the qualifications for the 2026 C & H Farm program or Bicentennial Farm program, visit https://agi.alabama.gov/ or contact Amy Belcher by email [email protected] or call 334-240-7126.

For more information visit, agi.alabama.gov/centuryheritage-bicentennialfarms/

08/27/2026

Precision agriculture helps farmers use technology and science to improve efficiency, increase yields and reduce input costs.

Alabama Extension specialist Simer Virk works with growers to put those tools into practice, including something as important as proper sprayer calibration. Without accurate calibration, farmers can under- or overapply pesticides, wasting product, time and money.

Measuring nozzle flow rates helps ensure applications are more precise and efficient.

Learn how proper sprayer calibration can help growers get more from every application and why it matters for the bottom line. https://www.aces.edu/go/6765

08/26/2026

🌧️Get a FREE Rain Barrell for your home!
📌Just pay $30 shipping, attend an online Rain Ready Alabama workshop and learn how to collect and reuse rainwater at home.
Register on our website today!
✅Register Here: rainready.auburn.edu

Get a Rain Barrel for Your Home for Just $30 Shipping!

Turn rain into a resource! Join a free 1-hour online workshop and learn how to collect and reuse rainwater to benefit your landscape and garden.

After completing the workshop, you'll receive a discount code to order a rain barrel delivered to your door for just $30 shipping.

🌧️ Save water
🌱 Help your plants thrive
💰 Reduce outdoor water use

Open to all Alabama residents. Limit one barrel per household.

👉 Register today: rainready.auburn.edu

08/26/2026

🎣 Ready to cast a line in Alabama? Before you head to the water, make sure you have the right freshwater fishing license!

Our latest article breaks down how Alabama residents and non-residents can determine which license they need, what information to have ready and how to complete the application. Some exceptions apply, and different options are available depending on where and how you plan to fish.

Learn more about purchasing an Alabama recreational freshwater fishing license:
https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/forestry-wildlife/how-to-purchase-an-alabama-recreational-freshwater-fishing-license/

08/26/2026

Be sure to register soon before the class is full!

🌿 Love cooking with fresh herbs? Join us for Cook with Herbs: From Garden to Table with Special Guest Stacey Little!

Learn how to grow and harvest herbs, then discover delicious ways to use them in your favorite recipes and beverages. Watch demonstrations featuring Lemon Basil Chicken Salad, Savory Herb Scones, and Sweet Lavender Cookies while gathering ideas you can take home and try yourself.

📅 September 23, 2026
⏰ 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
📍 Autauga County Extension Office
💲 $35 (includes an herb-inspired lunch)

Register today by scanning the QR code or visiting www.aub.ie/cookwithherbs.

🌱 Fresh flavors, great food, and plenty of edible herb inspiration await!

08/26/2026

👓 Need an Eye Exam or Glasses? 👓

UAB Community Eye Care is partnering with the Autauga County Extension Office to provide eye exams and glasses to qualified individuals in our area!

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Autauga County Extension Office
2226 Hwy 14 W, Suite E
Autaugaville, AL 36003

✅ You may qualify if: • Your income falls within federal poverty guidelines
• You are currently receiving SNAP/Food Stamps
• Vision insurance is not required

📞 Appointments are required. Call 334-361-7273 to schedule.

📋 Please bring: • Picture ID
• Insurance card (if applicable)
• Current Food Stamp/SNAP letter, or a notarized letter from a responsible party if you have no income

Help us spread the word so those in need can take advantage of this valuable community resource! ❤️👓