Butler County - Alabama Extension

10/09/2026

Prepare now for safe cleanup after the storm. Before tackling damaged trees or fallen limbs, review Alabama Extension’s guidance on electrical hazards, chainsaw safety, and when to call a professional.

Treat all downed power lines as live. Never touch or attempt to remove trees or branches contacting utility lines.

Read the Post-Storm Landscape Safety guide: https://www.aces.edu/go/6979

For additional tree safety resources, watch Alabama Extension’s Green Up Alabama YouTube playlist: https://www.aces.edu/go/6980

Review these resources now, and keep them handy for cleanup after the storm.

10/08/2026

We encourage everyone to tune in, stay informed, and be prepared.

10/08/2026

https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/emergency-handbook-home-family/food-and-water-safety-when-the-power-goes-out/

After a disaster, there remains the overwhelming job of cleaning up. One of the biggest areas of concern is the safety of food and water.

10/08/2026

Take a few moments now to prepare.

As Tropical Storm Isaias, pronounced ees-ah-EE-ahs, develops in the Gulf, Alabama Extension encourages everyone to review hurricane preparations at home, at work, and on the farm.

Review emergency plans and confirm important contacts.
Take steps to protect your family, property, and important records.
Prepare livestock, crops, and farm equipment.
After the storm, stay clear of fallen trees, loose debris, and downed power lines.

Monitor updates from the National Hurricane Center and your local National Weather Service office, and follow instructions from local emergency officials.

Find preparedness resources through Alabama Extension’s Alabama Ready initiative: https://www.aces.edu/go/4522

10/07/2026

With Tropical Storm Isaias developing Extension’s Alabama Ready website provides science-based guidance on preparing homes and families, protecting important records, safeguarding livestock and crops, securing equipment and property, and staying safe before, during, and after severe weather events.

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System operates as the primary outreach organization that ensures all people have access to information that improves their quality of life and economic well-being.

10/05/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming our new County Extension Director! 🎉

The Butler County Extension Office is excited to introduce Katie Lee as our new County Extension Director.

10/03/2026

10/03/2026

Our wonderful Master Gardeners at work!

09/30/2026

Pollinator Plant of the Month - Butterly W**d

With bold orange flowers and whimsical seed pods, butterfly w**d fuels monarchs, feeds pollinators, and thrives in sunny gardens with little fuss. Butterfly w**d is a member of the genus commonly called milkw**ds. This plant blooms from May through September. In addition to their attractive blooms, the plant’s seed pods are also attractive when they split open to reveal silky parachutes that float the seeds throughout the landscape.

Learn more about this pollinator plant and other here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6832

09/24/2026

🦌 Managing deer populations starts with good information. Alabama has resources to help landowners and hunters make informed decisions about deer harvest, habitat and herd health.

The Alabama Deer Management Assistance Program provides tools such as harvest data analysis, habitat recommendations and one-on-one visits with wildlife biologists. Alabama Extension also offers publications and webinars to help you learn more about data-driven deer management.

Learn more about deer management resources at https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/forestry-wildlife/alabama-resources-for-data-driven-deer-management/