Northwest Alabama RC&D Council

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

So fun!

06/18/2026

06/10/2026

There are still a few weeks left to apply for grants!
Applications will be accepted from April 1–June 30!

If you have a vision to improve your community, we encourage you to apply.

Visit our website here:
nwalrcd.org

06/10/2026

How cool!

06/01/2026

🚨 Apply Today! 🚨
Applications will be accepted from April 1–June 30!

If you have a vision to improve your community, we encourage you to apply.

Visit our website here:
nwalrcd.org

05/27/2026

Join us for some summer FUN!
All day camps are first come, first served. Youth must fill out a youth consent form (signed by the parent and youth) in order to save their spot. Forms can be emailed to you or you can pick up forms at the Extension Office Monday-Friday, 7:30am-12, 12:30-4pm. Pre-registration is required to save your spot. Once all spaces are filled we will add your name to a waiting list. Please let us know of any food allergies ahead of time on your youth consent form. We serve snacks and water at some events. Call (205)921-3551 for more information. Email [email protected] for a youth consent form.

JUNE:
4-H AG Adventure
Date:Thursday, June 11th
Cost: Free thanks to the support of Northwest RC&D of Alabama
Time: 8:30am-1:00pm
Age: 9-18
Starts/Ends at the Marion County Extension Office-372 7th Ave SW Hamilton, AL 35570
Description: Join us for an AG adventure at Carter Cattle Farm, Weatherly Farms and Barking Cow Farms. Meet a large animal Veterinarian, enjoy games on the farm, and engage in hands on learning activities. Youth will ride a bus. If parents/guardians want to attend they can drive separately and there is a fee to get into barking cow farms.

Cloverbud Crafts
Date: Tuesday, June 23rd
Cost: Free
Time: 9am-12pm
Age: 5-8
Location: Marion County Extension Office , 372 7th Ave SW Hamilton, AL 35570
Description: Youth will create butterfly art, play pollinator games, and learn about good/bad bugs they can see up close.

JULY:
JAM Session
Date: Thursday, July 9th
Cost: Free
Time: 9am-12pm
Age: 9-18
Location: Marion County Extension Office , 372 7th Ave SW Hamilton, AL 35570
Description: Youth will create homemade biscuits, butter in a bag, and create their own jam. Please let us know of any food allergies ahead of time.

Bug Club
Date: Friday, July 10th
Cost: Free
Time: 9am-12pm
Age: 9-18
Location: Marion County Extension Office , 372 7th Ave SW Hamilton, AL 35570
Description: We will create your own insect hotel, complete some insect themed crafts, play pollinator games, learn all about insects and more!

Art Adventure
Date: Thursday, July 16th
Cost: Free
Time: 9am-12pm
Age: 9-18
Location: Winfield Community Center, 346 Colony St, Winfield, AL 35594
Description: Create your own art masterpiece with the help of instructor, Amanda White. Once youth complete their canvas art we will complete more art surprises.

Full STEAM Ahead
Date: Tuesday, July 21st
Cost: Free
Time: 9am-12pm
Age: 9-18
Location: Marion County Extension Office , 372 7th Ave SW Hamilton, AL 35570
Description: Explore ozobots, complete some STEAM building challenges, explore using handheld microscopes, learn about our natural resources and if there is time they will create a take home nature journal.

Youth Consent form download:https://www.aces.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/4HYD-2202_4HYouthConsentForm_072924L-G.pdf

05/26/2026

Don't forget to apply for grants!
Applications will be accepted from April 1–June 30!

If you have a vision to improve your community, we encourage you to apply.

Visit our website here:
nwalrcd.org

05/20/2026

Thank you to everyone for joining us at our Quarterly Meeting! We had a great turnout. We appreciate the valuable updates and insight shared by Bob Plaster, Assistant Commissioner with the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries, Zach Brannon, County Extension Director, and Heather Tucker, Executive Director of Wild Alabama.

Thank you as well to our Alabama legislators and The Cosby Company for their continued support and partnership.

Your time, knowledge, and commitment help strengthen our communities and move Northwest RC&D’s mission forward.

Together, we are making Alabama a better place to live, work, and play!

Wild Alabama
Winston County - Alabama Extension
Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries
The Cosby Company

11/06/2025