Baldwin County - Alabama Extension

AUGUST 19, 2026
Watch Wednesday August 19 Alabama Public TV at 8 p.m to learn all about the upcoming Great Southeast Pollinator Census (August 21-22). The broadcast will feature 2025 Pollinator Census activities from around the state and Baldwin County projects and program supporting this efforts.
Also BE PART this year and the Pollinator Census August 21 and 22!!
Baldwin County Master GardenersButler County Extension Master Gardeners Association

Ready to grow your environmental knowledge? Join Alabama Extension for Eco-Friendly Fridays, a free webinar series featuring practical strategies for protecting human, animal, and environmental health.

The next session is Aug. 14 at 11 a.m. CT and will feature Urban Regional Agent Allyson Shabel discussing how to identify and manage invasive species at home.

Whether you are an educator, environmental professional, or nature lover, this series can help you become a better steward of the environment and its resources.
Registration is required, and the Zoom link will be provided after registration.

Register at www.aces.edu/go/EcoFriendlyFridays

A huge thank you to our Baldwin County Master Gardeners for sharing their time, knowledge, and passion with our community. Your dedication helps Baldwin County grow stronger and greener every day! 💚

Their time, knowledge, and passion make a lasting difference across Alabama. In 2025, Alabama Extension Master Gardener Volunteers strengthened their communities through education, service, produce and plant donations, youth outreach, and countless meaningful connections.

Thank you to every Master Gardener Volunteer who generously shared their talents and remained committed to helping Alabama communities grow and thrive. Your impact reaches far beyond the garden, and we are grateful for all you do!

To learn more about the Alabama Extension Master Gardener Volunteer program's impact, click here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6639

🐝 At Home Beekeeping Webinar Series Returns This Fall!

Whether you're a seasoned beekeeper or just getting started, join us for this FREE virtual webinar series featuring university researchers, Extension specialists, and USDA scientists from across the country. Learn about current beekeeping topics and participate in live Q&A sessions from the comfort of your home.

📅 Last Tuesday of each month ⏰ 6:30 - 7:30 PM CT 💻 Zoom or Facebook Live

Upcoming Topics: 🍯 August 25 – Honey Bees of Thailand 🐝 September 29 – Breeding Better Bees 🔬 October 27 – European Foulbrood 🪲 November 17 – Exploring Semiochemical-based Tools for Managing the Invasive Small Hive Beetle

Join via Zoom: www.aces.edu/go/AHBW

🌎 Eco-Friendly Fridays Are Back This Fall! 🌿

Looking for practical ways to live more sustainably and protect Alabama's natural resources? Join the Eco-Friendly Fridays Environmental Education Series, a free virtual webinar series offered by Alabama Extension.

📅 Second Friday of each month ⏰ 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. CT 💻 Online via Zoom ✅ Free, but registration is required.

This series will share best management practices and practical solutions to help reduce your ecological footprint while protecting human, animal, and environmental health.

Upcoming Sessions: 🌱 August 14: Identifying and Managing Invasive Plant Species at Home 🐦 September 11: From Nest to Fledgling: Making Your Landscape Bird-Friendly 🍂 October 9: Topic TBA ♻️ November 13: E-Waste and the Environment: Problems and Practical Solutions

Register today: www.aces.edu/go/1603

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

Plant Southern peas in full sun, where they will receive six to eight hours of sunlight each day. Space plants 4 to 6 inches apart in garden rows, or grow one plant in a 5- to 7-gallon container. Plant from April through July after the danger of frost has passed, and harvest in approximately 60 to 70 days when the pods are fully developed. Harvest time may vary by variety.

Find growing instructions and delicious recipes featuring Southern peas below, including Alabama Extension’s Fresh Black-Eyed Peas and Vinaigrette for Pea Salad. Then, grow a little extra and share your harvest with someone in your community! https://www.aces.edu/go/5279

Is YOUR home rain ready? Simple, nature-based practices; rain gardens, bioswales, permeable pavement, and more, a slow runoff, filter pollutants, and protect Alabama's waterways. And they might pay for themselves!

Rain Ready is a statewide initiative that helps homeowners, businesses, and communities implement practical stormwater solutions that reduce runoff, improve water quality, and protect our waterways; supported through funding, education, and technical assistance.

Interested in installing stormwater practices at your home or business? Have a client who might benefit?

Visit our website to learn more and see if you qualify: rainready.auburn.edu https://eng.auburn.edu/research/centers/auesctf/resources-and-training/rain-ready-alabama

Rain Ready Alabama Samuel Ginn College of Engineering

Watch today TODAY Alabama Public TV at 8 p.m. Thursday, August 6, to learn all about the upcoming Great Southeast Pollinator Census (August 21-22). The broadcast will feature 2025 Pollinator Census activities from around the state and Baldwin County projects and program supporting this efforts.
Also BE PART this year and the Pollinator Census August 21 and 22!!!