AMRV RC&D

05/28/2026

It’s been exciting to watch this former water treatment facility grow into a hands-on environmental learning lab serving communities across North Alabama.

We’re proud of the work happening at WaterWorks and grateful to the Hartselle Enquirer for highlighting the continued partnership between Hartselle Utilities and AMRV RC&D.

Representatives from Hartselle Utilities toured the WaterWorks Environmental Learning Lab on May 21, revisiting the former water treatment plant north of Hartselle that has been transformed into a hands-on environmental science campus serving thousands of students each year. The visit highlighted th...

05/10/2026

What a fun day at Rainbow Elementary! Our Madison County Water Festival Committee surprised our 2026 logo contest winner, Zora. We brought her class a pizza party and $100.00 prize.
Zora’s drawing will be on all 2,000 t-shirts for this year's Water Festival!

05/01/2026

Check out what our team is working on at WaterWorks!

Photos by Rachel Howard/RAW Images What was once Hartselle’s source of clean water is now a hub for discovery. Since 2011, WaterWorks Environmental Learning Lab has been turning an old water treatment facility into a living classroom, inviting students and teachers from across the Tennesee Valley ...

04/30/2026

💚Are you passionate about planting native plants? The North Alabama Native Plant Symposium will be happening on May 30 and 31! This symposium will be focused on the beauty, ecology, and practical horticultural use of native plants in landscapes across North Alabama.

📆 Saturday/Sunday, May 30-31
⏰ All day
📍 UAH in Huntsville
✏ Register at www.aces.edu/go/nanps2026
💲 $30

Spots are limited, sign up soon!

For more reading about native plants, check out these articles:
🌼Native Landscape Plant & Seed Suppliers for North Alabama Growers (https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/landscaping/native-landscape-plant-seed-suppliers-for-north-alabama-growers/)
🌼Deer-Tolerant Native Flowers and Grasses for Alabama Landscapes (https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/forestry-wildlife/deer-tolerant-native-flowers-and-grasses-for-alabama-landscapes/)

04/30/2026

The Second Annual North Alabama Native Plant Symposium is set for Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, in Huntsville, Alabama. This weekend-long event will explore how native plants can be thoughtfully integrated into landscapes to create beauty while supporting healthy ecosystems.

Designed for horticultural professionals, conservationists, and home gardeners, the symposium will focus on conservation in horticultural landscapes, drawing inspiration from natural habitats and current land management research. Attendees will hear from two keynote speakers and participate in sessions led by botanists, ecologists, and landscape professionals, all centered on Alabama’s native plants and ecological landscaping.

On Sunday, participants can also choose from nine botanical excursion options to experience native plants in action.

Learn more about the symposium on our website. https://www.aces.edu/go/6159

03/18/2026

We will see you in DeKalb County!
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03/17/2026

Will we see YOU there? 👀

A huge thank you to Alabama’s Mountains, Rivers & Valleys RC&D Council for investing in leaders who care about the future of their communities. Their work empowers citizens to create sustainable solutions that strengthen local economies, protect natural resources, and support community development. It’s organizations like this that remind us real impact happens when people come together with purpose. We’re grateful for their support of All the Hats.

03/04/2026

AMRV Chairman Scottie Bolden recently attended his first meeting as our board representative to the Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils.

Scottie brings more than a decade of experience on the AMRV board and a deep commitment to the communities we serve across North Alabama. We’re proud to have his leadership representing AMRV!

03/02/2026

Wearing all the hats in your nonprofit or small business?? This conference is for you!!

You’re leading, building, creating, and juggling responsibilities that don’t fit neatly into one title. The hustle is constant — but it doesn’t have to be chaotic.
All The Hats Conference is designed for people like you.

👉 EQUIPPING THE MULTI-TALENTED with practical skills you can actually use
👉 Where hustle meets know-how, so your effort turns into impact
👉 Finally — a room full of people who get it

This conference is about learning how to manage the chaos while still wearing all the hats — without burnout, without perfection, and without doing it alone. Through powerful speakers, intentional networking, and real-world sessions, attendees will gain tools to lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

More than a conference, it’s a community. A place to connect with others who understand the weight of responsibility and the passion that drives you forward.

🎤 Learn.
🤝 Connect.
🧢 Lead.

📅 All The Hats Conference 2026
📍 Wallace Hanceville
🎟️ Details & registration: https://allthehatsconference.com

Because growth is better when you’re surrounded by people who truly get it.

02/18/2026

Science doesn’t always happen during business hours.

Registration is open for Friday Night Science: Flutter to Frame at WaterWorks.

A random draw. Three specimens.
A Friday night you won’t forget. 🦋

Registration now for Friday Night Science: Flutter to Frame, a hands-on insect pinning workshop for adults!

🔗 waterworksedu.org/fridaynightscience