March 2023

BirdCast’s migration tools are back for Spring 2023. Get detailed 3-day Migration Forecasts and visit the Migration Dashboard for real-time nightly migration activity anywhere in the contiguous US! Follow local migration with BirdCast eBird News – Cornell Lab of Ornithology (Map: BirdCast)

Nestled between forested mountains in Alabama is Paint Rock River, a tributary to the Tennessee River. Despite its small size, Paint Rock is home to 98 fish species and 59 mussel species, 12 of which are listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act. To help protect this biodiversity hotspot, TVA has partnered

For months, students participating in the environmental track of Baylor School’s Baylor Research Program have been painstakingly developing a plan to help the Laurel Dace, one of America’s most-imperiled fish species. Figuring out how best to locate known populations of this rapidly disappearing species — or, even better, to find new ones — has required

Join the Mountainj Goat Trail Alliance on Saturday, April 8, 2023, for the Mountain Goat Trail Race, sponsored by Mountain Outfitters. The big news: the half marathon will follow the newly-completed section of trail between Tracy City and Monteagle! Learn more. Mountain Goat Trail Alliance (Photo: MGTA)

Spring in Chattanooga is a lovely time, showcasing blooming trees and shrubs, and perennials poking their heads through the warming ground. Spring also brings animal babies. This is one of the busiest times of the year for wildlife rehabilitators, as many well-meaning people find animal babies that they think need help. Most animal babies do

The landscapes and natural resources of North Alabama make it paradise for an amazing variety of both native and migratory birds. A diversity of habitats makes for spectacular year-round and seasonal birding. The North Alabama Birding Trail is a collection of 51 sites throughout the region. They are as varied as the region itself and offer opportunities for everyone.  Read

Lula Lake Land Trust’s Durham Property is one of Lookout Mountain’s oldest communities. The Durham Mines were known to be active coal mines between the years of 1860-1924 (circa) with some in the Ascalon area being active until about 1950. In May of 2019, Lula Lake Land Trust purchased approximately 486 acres of the Durham

If you enjoy sharing your passion for nature and outdoor recreation and have a flexible schedule, this job may be the perfect job for you!  The Hiking Guide position is a part-time position, requiring a commitment of leading a minimum of two group or private guided hikes per month during our busier seasons in the

SATURDAY, MARCH 25 & APRIL 8, 2023 AT 12 PM EDT We are excited to gather again on the land at Sequatchie Valley Institute, on the north escarpment of the beautiful Sequatchie Valley to commune with the wonders of Spring. Please park at the creek and register at Liquidambar Art Gallery. We will begin our

Thank you to the Huntsville Area Mountain Bikers (HAMR), for their hard work in creating and introducing the new “Mist Opportunity” and “Portal” Trails at Monte Sano State Park. These trails are for beginners and moderate riders. We appreciate our mountain biking guests and we hope to see you on the trails.  Alabama State Parks (Photo: AL State Parks)