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Most people recognize mistletoe from the tradition of sharing a kiss while standing under its sprigs. However, mistletoe, in its most natural form, is parasitic — making it a little less romantic outside the home.
Mistletoe: Holiday friend or forest foe?
At Christmastime, many people may find mistletoe to be a natural ornament that signifies the holiday season. However, forestry experts with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System may not … more
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One of the new bathhouses at Oak Mountain State Park will have an adjacent meeting pavilion with overhead doors.
Alabama State Parks open for business during renovations
The Alabama State Parks Division is currently undergoing various exciting facility renovations. However, State Parks Director Greg Lein wants everyone to know that Alabama’s 21 State Parks are … more
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Registration for the 29th-annual Alabama Beekeeping Symposium, set for Feb. 2, 2024, is now open.
The buzz surrounding the 29th-annual Beekeeping Symposium and Honey Show
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Calling all beekeepers! Registration for the 29th-annual Alabama Beekeeping Symposium is now open. The symposium is set for Feb. 3, 2024. The Alabama Cooperative … more
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Humans are not the only ones seeking shelter from winter. Many insects try to get inside homes and other structures for warmth and protection from the chilly weather.
Alabama Extension entomologist shares defense plan for winter home invaders
Moderate fall temperatures are quickly turning into frigid days and nights in Alabama. Record lows and freeze watches are driving people — as well as bugs — inside homes and structures to … more
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A northern long-eared bat is examined after being captured at Perdido River Wildlife Management Area earlier this year.
Coastal life may protect endangered bats
Endangered cave dwelling bats may have found a way to avoid extinction – by living outside of caves. Earlier this year, scientists conducting an annual "Bat Blitz" in Alabama to document bat … more
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“Through the ForestHER program, I was able to learn to do things that I didn’t know before,” Jackie Meggison said. “It was very beneficial for me to know that I can do this, and if I don’t know something, I have resources and contacts to help me figure out what I need to do.”
ForestHER program empowers Alabama women forest landowners
Jackie Meggison is a forest landowner in Pike County She is no stranger to the natural beauty of forests. In her own slice of Alabama, she manages forests and other natural resources to ensure that … more
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Seven reefs will be installed across the Fairhope area including Pier Street Boat Ramp, the Fairhope Pier and other locations to help protect the waterways. “We attended the installation at the Grand Hotel and when I saw it, I just knew that Fairhope had to be a part of it,” said Sullivan. “Obviously, we have always ben supportive of environmental efforts that will help enhance the cleanliness of Mobile Bay and we it one of our greatest natural resources we have here along the eastern shore and just really wanted to be a part of it.”
Eagle Scout's reef project adopted by Fairhope to keep Gulf waters clean
FAIRHOPE — After introducing his Eagle Scout Project to The Grand Hotel in Point Clear, John Shell's artificial reefs caught the eye of Mayor Sherry Sullivan, inspiring her to bring this … more
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Citrus fruits can grow successfully in the back yard with little or no control of insects and diseases. One of the only drawbacks to growing citrus is the occasional cold snap of low winter temperatures, where the trees require protection.
'Tis the season for citrus
Cranberries and cinnamon may be considered the official scents of the holiday season, but fresh citrus is ripe for the picking, just in time for merrymaking. Alabama citrus growers begin harvesting … more
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According to Chuck Sykes, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ newly-elected president, one of association’s priorities is funding for nongame species like the eastern indigo snake.
Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries director Sykes takes helm as Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies president
According to Ron Regan, executive director of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA), it may not make the headlines in the newspapers but the election of Chuck Sykes as AFWA’s … more
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Agriculture is a big industry in Alabama, with one out of every 4.6 jobs in the state relating to agriculture and forestry.
Farm bill extension into 2024 gives hope to agricultural producers, SNAP recipients
A tumultuous fall in the legislature gave way to the fear of no farm bill becoming a reality. While a new farm bill was not drafted or signed, Alabama residents can breathe a short sigh of relief. … more
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Hunters who harvested a deer in Lauderdale show WFF's Chris Cook the exact location where the deer was taken.
Mandatory deer sampling continues in CWD Management Zone
With unseasonably warm weather during the opening weekend of gun deer season, hunters in the CWD (chronic wasting disease) Management Zone (CMZ) counties, Lauderdale and Colbert, did not harvest … more
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Hardiness Zone Map adjusted to account for warming trend
Have you noticed flowers or vegetables in your garden continuing to thrive later in the season without the help of a heat lamp or covers on cool nights? It's not a fluke. Across the continental … more
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Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
WFF's Freeman celebrated for wildlife conservation officer service
The adage that if you love your work then you’ll never work a day in your life can be applied to Bill Freeman since 2014. Freeman, a conservation enforcement officer (CEO) with the Alabama … more
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Light blue shows where rising sea levels will impact areas in Baldwin County.
Forget global warming debates, plan for what if
Reid Cummings isn't an environmentalist. He's not a climatologist or even an activist. What he knows is real estate. And he knows for certain that rising sea levels are bad for business. … more
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Exercise may reduce heart failure risk for people with depression or anxiety
Physical activity may reduce the risk of heart failure among people with depression or anxiety more so than in people without the mental health conditions, according to new research. Previous studies … more
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The 2023 Coastal Half Marathon, 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run takes place Saturday, Nov. 25, beginning at the Orange Beach Sportsplex.
Turkey trot like it’s hot and sign up now for Coastal Half Marathon
GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH — Families and friends are invited to take on the 2023 Coastal Half Marathon, 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 25, beginning at the Orange Beach Sportsplex … more
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Alabama Agricultural Outlook Conference slated for Dec. 13
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Farm income has been falling, finding agricultural labor is challenging and agricultural markets are in constant flux. Producers need reliable information as they look … more
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Work has started to remove the pilings that fell in the 200-foot stretch near the end of Gulf State Park Pier.
Repairs begin to make Gulf State Park Pier whole again
Lamar Pendergrass had a dream several years ago when he became the South Region operations supervisor for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (ADCNR) State Parks Division. … more
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Instructors at the Hunter Education field days teach the safe handling of firearms.
Alabama hunters make it 2 in a row with no fatalities
Alabama hunters deserve a roaring round of applause for their safety awareness. Not only did hunters complete the 2021-2022 hunting seasons without any hunting-related fatalities, a first for Alabama … more
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Gov. Ivey implements no burn order amid extreme wildfire danger
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — After a prolonged drought in 2023, Alabama's environment is extremely conducive to wildfire. It only takes a spark to ignite a life-threatening situation. With as little … more
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