Monroe County Conservation District

10/15/2026

🦇 Bats, Bats, Bats! 🦇

Today, Mrs. Jennifer visited JU Blacksher First Graders, who enjoyed learning all about bats! Our young learners explored the fascinating world of these unique mammals and discovered what makes them so special.
During the lesson, students learned about microbats and macrobats, bat characteristics, diets, habitats, wingspans, and why bats are nocturnal. We also discussed the bat life cycle and how these amazing animals play an important role in our environment through insect control and pollination.
To wrap up the lesson, students put their knowledge to work by completing a bat life cycle activity, helping them reinforce what they learned in a fun, hands-on way!
We love seeing curiosity grow as students explore the wonders of nature and discover the important role wildlife plays in our world!

10/14/2026

🌲🔥 COMING UP SOON: Monroe County Fall Forestry Tour! 🔥🌲

Looking for a great opportunity to learn more about forestry, wildlife habitat, and land management? Join us for the Monroe County Fall Forestry Tour on Thursday, October 29th, at Little River State Forest in Atmore!

This tour will offer a closer look at conservation practices in action, with topics including lake management, gopher tortoise habitat, longleaf pine management, and a live prescribed burning demonstration! 🌳🐢

📍 Location: Little River State Forest, 580-H Kyle Road, Atmore, AL
📅 Date: Thursday, October 29th
⏰ Registration: 8:00 AM | Tour Begins: 8:30 AM
🍽️ Lunch will be provided!

✅ Registration is requested!
Online: https://form.jotform.com/262864010076049
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 251.743.2587 ext. 3

Whether you're a landowner, forestry enthusiast, or simply interested in learning more about Alabama's natural resources, we hope you'll join us for this informative morning!

🌲 Come learn, connect, and see conservation at work! Share this post with someone who would love to attend!

10/13/2026

Monroe County is currently in stage 2 of the Disaster Declaration process. No decision has been made by the Governor's office or the President concerning Public Assistance (helping pay for road clearing and debris removed from right of way) OR Individual Assistance (helping citizens without insurance or under-insured damage) from Hurricane Isaias. Damage assessments are ongoing. We encourage citizens with damage to use the self reporting link to help us prepare for the submission. Teams will continue to make the assessments throughout this week.

The Emergency Declaration everyone is seeing for Escambia, Mobile and Baldwin counties was put in place prior to the storm to help move assets in the area to mitigate loss of life and property.

I know it is hard to be patient when we've suffered such a widespread loss of power and cell service. Hopefully all power restoration in Monroe County will be completed in a short timeframe.

Tarps, MRE's and Water have been distributed to some of the more harder hit areas. If you have a need for any of these emergency supplies, please message us and we will point you in the right direction. I know MRE's, tarps and water won't help as much as having power.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone that has volunteered their time, energy, sweat and labor in helping citizens truly in need.

Please spread the information about the self reporting tool and the information about Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief. They have chainsaw crews that are helping citizens with tree removal from homes. We are supplying them with tarps as well.

10/12/2026

10/08/2026
🐻🔥 Smokey Bear Visits Our 2nd Grade Excel Students! 🔥🌲

Our 2nd grade Excel students had a special opportunity to learn about the story of Smokey Bear, his important fire safety rules, and the role we all play in preventing wildfires! Students enjoyed learning how to be responsible stewards of our forests and how small actions can make a big difference in keeping our communities and natural resources safe.
The highlight of the day was a very special visitor — Smokey Bear himself! Students were excited to meet Smokey and learn firsthand about his important message: “Only YOU Can Prevent Wildfires!”
A special thank-you to the Alabama Forestry Commission for helping make this memorable learning experience possible for our students. We appreciate your commitment to educating the next generation about wildfire prevention and protecting Alabama’s forests! 🌳❤️

10/10/2026

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10/08/2026

🌧️ Hurricane Isaias Office Closures

Due to Hurricane Isaias, the Monroe County Ag Center offices will have the following schedule:

📌 Friday, October 9:
The Monroe County Extension System will close at noon. The Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District, USDA-NRCS, and USDA-FSA offices will be closed all day.

📌 Monday, October 12:
USDA offices will be closed in observance of Columbus Day.

📌 Tuesday, October 13:
We plan to reopen for normal business hours.

Please stay safe and take the necessary precautions as the storm moves through our area! 🌧️🙏

10/08/2026

10/07/2026
🌎🌪️ Weather and Our Environment at Monroeville Elementary! 🌱💧

Mrs. Jennifer visited Monroeville Elementary second graders to discuss the effects of weather on our environment and how both natural events and human activities can impact the world around us!
Students explored a variety of weather-related events and environmental challenges, including tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, soil and water erosion, flooding, droughts, and freezing temperatures, ice, and snow. Through discussion, they learned how these events can affect our land, water, plants, animals, and communities.
The students also discussed ways humans can impact the environment, both positively and negatively, and explored actions we can take to help protect our natural resources and reduce some of these impacts. From caring for our soil and water to making thoughtful choices that protect our surroundings, even small actions can make a difference!
To wrap up their learning, students put their artistic talents to work by creating colorful pinwheels! This hands-on activity provided a fun way to connect their creativity with the power of moving air and the world of weather.
We love seeing our students ask questions, explore the world around them, and discover ways they can make a positive difference in their environment!

10/06/2026

Monroe County students in grades 10–12 are invited to participate in the Discover Your Career Field Experience!

This is a great opportunity for students to explore career options and gain valuable insight into different career fields.

Please see the flyer for additional information and contact details.

🌲 Discover Your Career: Monroe County Forestry Tour! 🌲

Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District is excited to once again partner with Monroe County 4-H to provide students in grades 10–12 with an opportunity to explore careers through hands-on field experiences!

Our first Discover Your Career experience will take students into the field for a Monroe County Forestry Tour, where they’ll have the opportunity to learn more about natural resource management and the many career opportunities available in the forestry industry.

🌳 Explore careers.
🌲 Learn from professionals.
🚜 Experience agriculture and natural resources beyond the classroom.
🎓 Discover where your interests could lead you!

This is a great opportunity for students to gain real-world experience, ask questions, and see firsthand what a career in forestry and natural resources can look like.

📣 Students in grades 10–12—check out the flyer for all the details and how to participate!

We’re excited to partner with Monroe County 4-H Clubs to help our students Discover Their Career!

10/05/2026

Please let us know if your child plans to attend our October Homeschool Club meeting. Please see flyer for details.