Chambers County - Alabama Extension

10/22/2026

Master Gardener Monthly Update Meeting
Join us virtually for our October Monthly Update meeting! We have two great presentations lined up to help you grow your knowledge and skills.

Date: October 26
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Zoom

What You'll Learn:
Green Up Alabama with Dr. Georgious Aresniou
Smart Social Media Use with Anita Reeves 🔗
Register in advance here: https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/p_vvgMLKQ3einazyIFKuVg

We hope to see you there!

10/20/2026

October is National Children’s Health Month, a reminder that small, everyday habits can make a big difference in a child’s well-being. As Halloween kicks off a season filled with candy, parties and holiday treats, maintaining healthy routines can help children stay active, nourished and ready for the colder months ahead.

National Parenting Week also falls in October, making it a timely opportunity for families to focus on simple habits that support children’s health. Torie Ennis, community health administrator for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, shared six tips to help parents build healthy routines this fall.

“Keep it simple,” Ennis said. “Start with one small change this week, and see your family make healthy lifelong habits.

Read the tips and find out more here: https://www.aces.edu/go/7031

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

Build your gardening and landscaping knowledge with Urban Green: Back 2 Basics Wednesdays, a free webinar series from the Alabama Extension Home Horticulture team.

Designed for individuals living in urban areas with limited growing space, these live online sessions offer practical guidance on basic gardening, landscaping, and urban living.

Upcoming sessions include:
Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. CT
Twenty-Five Plants for Fall Flowers
Presented by Urban Home Horticulture Regional Agent, Hayes Jackson

Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. CT
Bagworms: How to Spot Them
Presented by Urban Home Horticulture Regional Agent, Marcus Garner

Individual registration is required for each session. Register at www.aces.edu/go/Back2Basics

10/19/2026

Service to the community can happen when you least expect it.

When a dump truck crashed near the E.V. Smith Research Center in Shorter, Alabama Extension and Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station employees, Auburn faculty and graduate students rushed to help.

Together, they directed traffic away from the wreck and stayed beside the injured driver, keeping him calm until emergency responders arrived. The team later learned he was recovering.

Their quick response, teamwork and compassion reflect a commitment to serving others that reaches far beyond their daily work.

Read their story: https://www.aces.edu/go/6991

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

Do you fish in the Valley Creek watershed? We want to hear from you!

Anglers are invited to join us on October 29 at the Bessemer Recreation Center for a community workshop as part of an EPA-funded project led by Auburn University.

We're working with anglers and local communities to better understand aquatic litter challenges and identify strategies to help keep our waterways clean and healthy. Whether you fish occasionally or spend every chance you get on the water, your experiences and perspectives can help inform future solutions and outreach efforts.

RSVP by October 22 with this link https://aub.ie/Valley Creek

Stay tuned for additional workshop opportunities this fall.

10/11/2026

10/10/2026

We are so proud of our goat project participants and all the many placings today! Be sure to email Katie Hill at [email protected] if interested for the 2027 goat project!

10/09/2026

For Alabama farmers facing agricultural losses from Hurricane Isaias, the USDA offers a range of recovery resources. Check out a list of assistance programs that might apply to your situation at https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/farm-management/agricultural-disaster-assistance-programs/