Alabama 4-H AmeriCorps Program
Looking to make a difference in the lives of young people? Apply to be a part of the Alabama 4-H AmeriCorps program!
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is the primary outreach organization for the land-grant mission of Alabama A&M University and Auburn University. We take these universities to the people. As educators, we are partners in every county, bringing practical ways to better homes, farms, people, and communities. Our research extends knowledge and improves lives.
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2026 Alabama 4-H Youth Development: Preventing Risky Behaviors through Health Rocks!
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, alcohol continues to be the number one substance used in the United States amon...
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City Forests Webinar Series
Human populations are continuously increasing in urban areas around the globe. Forests are critical components of eco-cities and play an imp...
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2026 Alabama Regenerative Growers Conference
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System invites you to the third annual Alabama Regenerative Growers Conference. This two-day event—hoste...
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Back-to-School Sports and Type 1 Diabetes: Helping Young Athletes Stay Safe and Fueled
As fall sports begin, parents, caregivers, coaches, teachers, and other trusted adults are helping young athletes prepare for a successful s...
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2026 Home Horticulture: School Gardens Enhance Agriculture Literacy
There is growing concern that urban youth lack basic agricultural literacy. Supermarkets and fast-food restaurants typically surround urban ...
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2026 Human Nutrition, Diet and Health: On the Front Lines to Reduce Diabetes
Diabetes continues to be a leading cause of death in Alabama. The American Diabetes Association reported that an estimated 13.7 to 15.1 perc...
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2026 UEFNEP Impacts: Food Safety Education Works
Failing to practice food safety can lead to the spread of harmful bacteria, viruses, and even parasites that can result in foodborne illness...
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Sand Mountain & Beyond
Alabama Extension's Sand Mountain & Beyond is a career exploration initiative designed to help young people in northeast Alabama discove...
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2026 FWNR Impacts: Protecting Communities Through Safe Drug Disposal
Improper disposal of medication and personal care products is harmful to humans, animals, and the environment. Prescription medication like ...
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Pollinator Count Party - Cullman County
- Aug 21, 2026
- 09:00am - 11:00am
- Free View Event details about Pollinator Count Party - Cullman County
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Pollinator Count Party at the Rooftop Garden
- Aug 21, 2026
- 09:00am - 02:30pm
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Pepper Jelly Workhshop
- Aug 21, 2026
- 01:00pm - 03:00pm
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2026 Pollinator Census at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Aug 21, 2026
- 03:00pm - 04:00pm
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Ashland Farmers Market
- Aug 22, 2026
- 08:00am - 01:00pm
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