Marion County - Alabama Extension Office

08/26/2026

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — This September, the Homeowner Gardening Conference in Mobile County will provide valuable garden education and expertise to homeowners and anyone else wanting to learn about gardening.

Jack LeCroy, home horticulture agent at Alabama Extension with Auburn University, said that for many hardworking homeowners, it can take a long time to learn a variety of horticulture information. The conference helps with this so that people can discover available research-based resources and learn from other gardeners at one time.

“Whether you are a beginning gardener or an experienced homeowner looking to expand your knowledge, this conference will provide useful information, fresh ideas and opportunities to connect with gardening professionals and fellow plant enthusiasts,” LeCroy said.

About the Conference
The conference will be held Sept. 25 and 26 at the Jon Archer Agricultural Center in Mobile. It starts Friday at 5:30 p.m. with a dinner and a keynote speaker. Saturday will include four educational sessions, lunch and a closing speaker panel.

The event is to primarily answer frequently asked questions that homeowners may have. Some topics that will be covered include backyard greenhouses, pollinators, lawns and new and interesting plants for the landscape. During the ask-the-panel session at the end, gardening experts will field as many questions as they can from participants.

“You are going to have experts right there with you to answer whatever questions that you may have,” LeCroy said. “If we don’t know the answer, we can and will find the answer for you.”

Registration
Conference registration is available online at aces.edu/go/6407. There is a $25 registration fee to cover meals throughout the conference. For more information or to ask questions, contact LeCroy at 251-574-8445.

https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/lawn-garden/join-extension-homeowner-gardening-conference-sept-25-26/

The Homeowner Gardening Conference in Mobile County will provide valuable garden education and expertise on Sept. 25-26.

08/25/2026

Managing for Profit: Build the Foundation - Forages

Want to produce more grazing days and reduce hay costs? Join us on September 8 as forage and agricultural economics experts discuss practical strategies to improve pasture productivity and profitability.

Date: September 8
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM
Location: Northwest Shoals Community College (Building 110)

Attend in person (lunch provided) or via Zoom

Hear from: Dr. Leanne Dillard (Technical Discussion)
Ken Kelley & Max Runge (Economic Discussion)

Investing in your forage program is investing in your bottom line.

In-Person Registration: https://www.aces.edu/go/6693

Zoom Registration: https://auburn.zoom.us/.../register/UfXH30UkR0KU1ID3FejF6A

08/24/2026

At Home Beekeeping Series

Tune in on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM CT for the At Home Beekeeping Webinar. Speakers include university researchers and Extension specialists from across the United States as well as USDA-ARS researchers. Each event features timely beekeeping topics, the latest honey bee research updates, and in includes time for Q&A.

The AlabamaExtension presents the At Home Beekeeping Series. This online series promotes educational information for beekeepers.

08/24/2026

Heirs Property Workshop

**Last chance to register! There is no cost to attend this workshop; however, on-line registration is required to help prepare for the meal that is provided.
REGISTER HERE: https://aub.ie/marionheirsproperty

Heirs property has plagued families across Alabama for generations, leaving them vulnerable to loss and exploitation. Many families find themselves at a crossroads—where action is necessary to safeguard these legacies for generations to come.

Heirs property is a form of land ownership where property is shared among heirs and passed down without a clear title. This has been a longstanding issue in Alabama. The lack of clear title documentation opens the door to a myriad of challenges—including legal disputes, vulnerability to forced sales, and limited access to resources for property maintenance and development. The Alabama Heirs Property Alliance provides guidance to Alabama landowners in need of direction when it comes to their land, lineage, and legacy.

Learn about commonly faced heirs property issues, hear from experts, engage in Q&A, and receive resources and tools.

8/31/26 5:00 - 7:00pm
Winfield Community Center
400 Community St
Winfield AL 35594

08/19/2026

Are you 55 years of age or older? Are you interested in learning more about the use or safety of current technology including phones, tablets, streaming services, apps and more? Fill out this Senior Planet Survey to let us know what you would like to explore. We are looking to host classes locally starting soon.

08/18/2026

Managing for Profit: Build the Foundation - Forages

Want to produce more grazing days and reduce hay costs? Join us on September 8 as forage and agricultural economics experts discuss practical strategies to improve pasture productivity and profitability.

Date: September 8
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM
Location: Northwest Shoals Community College (Building 110)
Attend in person (lunch provided) or via Zoom

Hear from: Dr. Leanne Dillard (Technical Discussion)
Ken Kelley & Max Runge (Economic Discussion)

Investing in your forage program is investing in your bottom line.

In-Person Registration: https://www.aces.edu/go/6693

Zoom Registration: https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/UfXH30UkR0KU1ID3FejF6A

08/18/2026

You still have time to register for the Heirs Property Workshop! See details below.

08/14/2026

Registration is now open for an upcoming ForestHER Workshop to take place on Sept. 1 in Decatur, AL. This event is intended for women forest owners but is open to everyone seeking to learn more about and take an active role in forest and wildlife management.

A $30 online, pre-registration is required at http://www.aces.edu/go/ForestHER-morgan

9/1/26 9am - 4:30pm
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
3121 Visitors Center Rd
Decatur AL 35603

08/13/2026

Alabama Gardener’s Calendar: August

Learn more about August gardening activities in this article -

Learn—month by month—the necessary gardening activities for lawns and shrubs, annuals and perennials, fruit and nut trees, and bulbs, roots, and tubers.