Bibb County - Alabama Extension

10/23/2026

Alabama Extension’s At Home Beekeeping webinar series returns this month with an important topic for beekeepers: European Foulbrood.

This bacterial disease affects honey bee larvae and can weaken colonies. Join Meghan Milbrath of Michigan State University to learn more about European foulbrood and why it matters to your hives.

Tune in live Tuesday, October 27, at 6:30 p.m. Central. Hosted by Alabama Extension’s beekeeping team, the webinar includes a live Q&A so you can ask questions and hear directly from the experts.

Register today: https://www.aces.edu/go/2820

10/21/2026

October is a great time to plan ahead and give your perennials a little fall care! From coneflowers and black-eyed Susans to daylilies and hostas, here’s a quick garden to-do list:

Remove spent blooms, or leave seedheads to provide food for wildlife.
Cut back plants that had significant pest or disease problems.
Divide and relocate healthy plants that need more room, allowing four to six weeks for roots to establish before the ground freezes.
Keep weeding and watering as needed.

A little attention now can help your perennial garden thrive next season. Find more tips in “Keeping Perennials Healthy All Year” here: https://www.aces.edu/go/5912

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

Alabama After Dark - Spotted Salamander

When rain falls on a winter night, one of Alabama’s most secretive amphibians begins an important journey.

Spotted salamanders spend most of the year inactive underground. On rainy winter nights, they emerge and migrate to temporary, fishless pools to reproduce, sometimes crossing roads along the way.

These large salamanders measure between 6 and 9.5 inches long and are easily recognized by the yellow or orange spots covering their dark bodies. Their underground lifestyle also helps them live for more than 20 years.

If you are traveling on a rainy winter night, slow down and watch the road. Spotted salamanders and other amphibians may be making their way to breeding pools.

Learn more about this secretive amphibian here: https://www.aces.edu/go/5853

10/16/2026

🍁CHILTON FALL LANDOWNER TOUR! 🍁
Hosted by the Chilton County Natural Resources Council.
📆When: Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰Registration begins at 8:00 am. Tour is from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.
🏡Where: Turtle Creek, 1277 Co. Rd 508, Marbury, AL 36051
Owners: Randy & Susan Mayfield
💲Tour and Lunch Cost: $20- Riding tour with trailers provided
Topics: Pond Management, Fields and Forests (loblolly pine), Drones/Invasives, Prescribed Burn, Wildlife Safaries, Forest Carbon Credits
CFE points available
📫Register by mailing registration fee (non-refundable) and contact info to 4:00 pm on Oct. 21 to CNRC, PO Box 30, Clanton, AL 35046. You may also register by phone at 205-280-6268.
*The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Lucy Ellington at (205) 280-6268 by Monday, October 12, 2026.

10/15/2026

What’s all the buzz about bumble bees?

These pollinators have a special way of collecting pollen. By vibrating muscles in their thorax (the middle section of their body) they shake loose pollen trapped inside flowers. This process is called buzz pollination!

Learn more about this Pollinator of the Month and others on our website or click here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6968

10/14/2026

Fall houseguests aren’t always welcome! As temperatures cool, brown marmorated stink bugs may gather around homes and slip through cracks and openings in search of winter shelter.

Recognizable by their shield-shaped bodies and white bands on their antennae, these insects can become an unwelcome indoor nuisance and release an unpleasant odor when crushed.

Help keep stink bugs outside with a little fall pest-proofing:

Seal cracks and gaps around windows, doors and utility entry points.
Repair torn screens and replace worn weatherstripping.
Install door sweeps on exterior doors.
Keep shrubs trimmed and store firewood at least 20 feet from your home.

Taking these steps now can help keep your home cozy without inviting unwanted guests! Learn more about Stink bugs and other pests and ways to protect your home here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6983

10/13/2026

Unfortunately, due to low enrollment, the Food Preservation Canning Workshop scheduled for October 27th has been canceled.

We appreciate the interest shown in this program and thank everyone who helped share the opportunity. We look forward to offering future food preservation and home canning programs in our area.

Stay connected with the Bibb County Extension Office and Alabama Extension for upcoming workshops, educational programs, and events.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of Extension programming!

10/13/2026

Join us on October 29th at 6:00 PM at the UWA Cahaba Biodiversity Center for an engaging presentation by Mark and Laura Steltenpohl, authors of Roadside Geology of Alabama. Learn how Alabama’s fascinating geological history shaped the natural resources, landforms, and scenic beauty we enjoy today.

Space is limited to 50 participants, so be sure to register early!

Register online at: https://www.aces.edu/go/6989