Chilton County Soil & Water Conservation District

11/02/2026

Every glass of clean water has a connection to our forests! 💧

Alabama’s forests do more than provide beautiful places to explore. They help protect our watersheds, provide essential habitat for wildlife, and support the healthy ecosystems that make our state so special.

This November, we’re celebrating all that our forests provide and the people who work to keep them healthy for generations to come.

What role do Alabama’s forests play in your life? Maybe it’s clean water, wildlife, recreation, or the natural beauty of our state. Share what you’re thankful for in the comments!

10/29/2026

We are always so proud to also help support the Chilton Farm City Program!🌱🚜🌾
A huge congratulations to the 2026 Farmer of the year, Mr. Tommy Brown, and to Garrison Farm and Home Center for being named the 2026 Business of the year. Thank you both for your incredible dedication and contributions to our community!👏💚👏

10/29/2026

We are always so proud to help support the Chilton Natural Resources Annual Fall Landowner Tour.🌱🍂🌲
This year, the tour took place at Turtle Creek, graciously hosted by landowners Randy and Susan Mayfield.Thank you to the Mayfield's and to everyone who joined us to learn more about local land conservation and management!🍁🌳

10/29/2026

10/27/2026

Sweet Grown Alabama is partnering with the Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association and Boozer Farms to bring Alabama-grown products to Thanksgiving tables across the state!

For $50, consumers can purchase a Thanksgiving box featuring products from eight Alabama farms, including sweet potatoes, apples, satsumas, pumpkin, pecans, cornmeal, broccoli and seasonal jelly. This is a great opportunity for families to support local farmers while incorporating Alabama-grown products into their holiday celebrations.

Link to Order: https://app.barn2door.com/boozerfarms/all/Mv2Ep?fbclid=IwY2xjawU-BJBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMWd4T3I2aUo5bmt6NEptRzZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEecsaE_Wyzg1dHV_0SnLksWQle56bJ242IyzzRyQu-i9B4KnHwujK-hGKqSvc_aem_Bctz2IByKAM8snoK3FlLTQ

Important details:
• Order deadline: Nov. 23
• Pickup date: Nov. 24
• Cost: $50 per box
• Promo photo is attached
Pickup locations:

Auburn/Opelika Area
• The Potting Shed — Moore’s Mill: 4137 Moore’s Mill Road, Auburn, AL 36830
• The Potting Shed — North College: 4300 Highway 147 N., Auburn, AL 36830
• Wright’s Market: 603 Pleasant Drive, Opelika, AL 36801

Birmingham Area
• Bluff Park Coffee Collective: 759 Shades Mountain Plaza, Hoover, AL 35226
• Greystone YMCA: 5414 U.S. Highway 280, Birmingham, AL 35242
• Homewood Shades Valley YMCA: 3551 Montgomery Highway, Homewood, AL 35209
• Hoover YMCA: 2250 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover, AL 35244
• Mountain Brook YMCA: 2401 20th Place South, Birmingham, AL 35223
• Trussville YMCA: 5920 Valley Road, Trussville, AL 35173

Central Alabama
• Adventurer’s Coffee Co.: 10874 Alabama Highway 25, Calera, AL 35040
• Boozer Farms: 200 County Road 242, Thorsby, AL 35171
• Chilton County YMCA: 405 Ollie Ave., Clanton, AL 35045
• Elmore County Cooperative Extension Office: 340 Queen Ann Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092
• Healthy Harveys: 3183 Pelham Parkway, Suite A, Pelham, AL 35124
• Pelham YMCA: 2610 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL 35124
• Willis Bradford Branch YMCA: 972 McQueen Smith Road South, Prattville, AL 36066

Other Locations
• Reeves’ Peach Farm: 336 Highway 36 East, Hartselle, AL 35640
• Sessions Farm Market: 8971 Grand Bay Wilmer Road, Grand Bay, AL 36541

If there is not a pickup location in your county, I encourage you to share with neighboring counties or those who you think may travel county lines!

10/22/2026

Tomorrow will be perfect weather to enjoy Mr. and Mrs. Mayfield's beautiful place.

🍁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
📫Mail registration fee (non-refundable) and contact info by 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.

10/14/2026

Coming up next Friday🤗

🍁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
📫Mail registration fee (non-refundable) and contact info by 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.

10/13/2026

10/09/2026

Applications are now open for the Alabama Forestry Commission’s Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program. 🌳

Applications must be submitted by October 22 at 5 p.m. for consideration.

Eligible non-industrial private forest landowners can apply for cost-share assistance to help improve the health of loblolly and shortleaf pine stands and reduce their susceptibility to southern pine beetle outbreaks.

Eligible practices include:
• Commercial thinning — $100 per acre
• Non-commercial thinning — $300 per acre
• Up to $10,000 in total reimbursement per landowner

This program is intended for prevention practices only and does not provide assistance for individual tree removal or remediation.

Ready to see if your property qualifies? Visit forestry.alabama.gov and select the Landowner Assistance Application Portal, then choose 2026 Alabama Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program.

AFC staff will review applications and contact eligible landowners with further instructions. Applicants approved for reimbursement will also need to be registered as a vendor with the State of Alabama through STAARS Vendor Self Service.

10/06/2026

Have you heard about Beginning Farmers? This program's goals is to: Provide science-based information and consultation to beginning farmers, support and collaborate with third-party educational programs, develop new educational resources, and sustain a statewide network of producers to strengthen the local food movement that is inclusive of low resource farmers and military veterans.

Read more about the program and resources at aces.edu and search Beginning Farmer.