Chilton County - Alabama Extension

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

We’re proud of our member Leslie Durham for receiving the Chilton County 4-H 25-‘26 Jerry Farmer Volunteer of the Year Award and Pat Farmer for receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from the Chilton County 4-H banquet. Keep up the good work!
L-R CCMGA member Pat Farmer, Leslie Durham, and Extension 4-H specialist Crystal Vaith.
Photo curtesy of 4-H page.

10/09/2026

Tiny creatures can reveal big clues about a stream.

Aquatic insects and other small organisms respond differently to pollution. By identifying the creatures they find, young people can use stream bioassessment to learn about water quality and the health of a stream.

4-H Alabama Water Watch gives students the opportunity to become citizen scientists as they learn about water quality. Through hands-on activities in classrooms and outdoors, youth explore water monitoring, interpret what they find and learn how they can help care for Alabama’s waterways.

Interested in a local opportunity? Contact Mona Dominguez at [email protected] for information on 4-H Alabama Water Watch activities.

10/09/2026

Hands in the dirt. Fresh food on the table. Skills that last beyond the growing season.

During Farm to School Month and National 4-H Week, we’re highlighting how Alabama 4-H Grows helps young people connect with their food through hands-on gardening.

With projects for different ages and experience levels, participants can grow vegetables in containers or garden beds, keep gardening and harvest records, explore a produce business or grow food to donate to their community.

These experiences reinforce Farm to School learning by connecting how food is grown with fresh foods at mealtime—all while helping youth practice responsibility and give back.

Visit the Links section on our page to explore Alabama 4-H Grows, or contact your county Extension office to learn how to participate.

10/09/2026

CHILTON COUNTY 4-H IS SEEKING CANDY DONATIONS!
for the Pre-school Costume Parade Days Oct. 29 & 30th.
We ask you to help by donating pre-school SAFE candies or goody bag items. Donations may be dropped off at the Chilton County - Alabama Extension, 504 1st Ave. N., Clanton.
*Please no nuts or peanut butter
For more information, call 205-280-6268.
Thank you for your support of Chilton County 4-H!

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider.

10/06/2026

Peach growers in Alabama are looking for competitive new cultivars to address various production challenges and improve production sustainably. Learn more about the CaroRes Wonder here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6876

10/06/2026

UPDATE: MUMS ARE SOLD OUT! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED CHILTON COUNTY 4-H THROUGH THIS GREAT FUNDRAISER!

We have a few MUMS for sale. $10 each. First come-first serve. Pickup today at Chilton County Extension Office, 205-280-6268. NO CASH please.

10/06/2026

It is time to celebrate! Join us during National 4-H Week to recognize our 2025-2026 4-H Member of the Year and Volunteer of the Year!
Please call 205-280-6268 or email Ms. Krystal at [email protected] to RSVP

10/02/2026

🍁CHILTON FALL LANDOWNER TOUR! 🍁
Hosted by the Chilton County Natural Resources Council.
📆When: Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰Registration begins at 8:00 am. Tour is from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.
🏡Where: Turtle Creek, 1277 Co. Rd 508, Marbury, AL 36051
Owners: Randy & Susan Mayfield
💲Tour and Lunch Cost: $20- Riding tour with trailers provided
Topics: Pond Management, Fields and Forests (loblolly pine), Drones/Invasives, Prescribed Burn, Wildlife Safaries, Forest Carbon Credits
CFE points available
📫Register by mailing registration fee (non-refundable) and contact info to 4:00 pm on Oct. 21 to CNRC, PO Box 30, Clanton, AL 35046. You may also register by phone at 205-280-6268.
*The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Lucy Ellington at (205) 280-6268 by Monday, October 12, 2026.

10/01/2026

🌟 It's that time again! The Chilton County Farm-City Contests are officially underway! 🌟
Each year, we are blown away by the creativity, talent, and hard work of our local youth. We can't wait to see the incredible entries and bright ideas that this year's participants will bring.