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Wild Wednesday hike in the Bankhead National Forest, July 8
Welcome to this week’s Wild Wednesday nature hike for kids and families! Today, Maggie Johnston from Camp McDowell explores with us in the Bankhead National Forest. Before the video starts, grab a pencil and a piece of paper so that you can join in the fun activity that Maggie has for us! Even when we…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight – Tony Barber
It was in October 2009 that Wild South’s first Premier Volunteer was named and awarded with a fine sourwood walking stick harvested, crafted and engraved by former Alabama Programs Manager Mark Kolinski. That first Wild South volunteer to be honored was Ted Kuzma. Every year since then, Wild South staff has given serious deliberation to…
Read MoreWild Wednesdays in the Bankhead National Forest
It’s Wild Wednesday time at Wild South! Welcome to our very first Wild Wednesday video. We are conducting our annual summertime nature hikes for kids and families in the Bankhead National Forest in Alabama a little differently this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Join us by watching a series of Wild Wednesday videos we…
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The big trees, tall cliffs, beautiful waterfalls, and pristine trout waters of Harper Creek and Lost Cove need your help! Before June 29, join Wild South as we ask the US Forest Service to continue protecting these special places. Use this convenient online form to make your voice heard. Let USFS know Harper Creek and Lost Cove deserve permanent protection. Right…
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Wild South Buff Wild South is taking the risks presented by COVID-19 seriously and is following USDA and CDC public health guidance as we develop new volunteer protocols. Although face masks and labor-intensive work in the summer heat are not a friendly mix, we believe it is important to take every step necessary to ensure…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight – Jon Massey
Jon has been adventuring with Wild South in Linville Gorge Wilderness for 8 years and has logged over 4,000 volunteer hours. He loves to explore the steep terrain of the Gorge and names Shortoff Mountain as one of his favorite places. When asked to share one of his favorite Wild South memories, Jon said… “Hauling tires…
Read MoreKeeping it Wild While Playing it Safe in the Time of COVID19
At Wild South, our first concern is always the well-being and safety of our volunteers, participants and staff, both in and out of the forests in which we work. We share a common concern over the recent spread of the coronavirus and want to assure you that we are implementing precautions and taking the appropriate…
Read MoreStoryteller Anne Markham Bailey Speaks for the Bankhead
This summer, Wild South sat down with Anne Bailey, producer and director of Present Tense Podcast, to find out more about her inspiring series, “The Fight for Alabama’s Last Wild Places.” This 13-episode work tells the stories of the original activists who fought to protect the Bankhead National Forest many years ago. Anne is an…
Read MoreCharles Seifried – Photographer, Activist, Friend to Wild Places
Charles Seifried is a renowned photographer and dedicated forest advocate. He has spent much of his professional career documenting the incredible landscapes of the South, and has introduced countless individuals to the amazing natural beauty of our wildest places. His photographic works inspire wonder, awe, and appreciation, and played a pivotal role in the fight…
Read MoreWild Wednesday Summertime Hike Series
Grab a Kid and Get Outside! It wouldn’t be summer at Wild South without our Wild Wednesday hike series! Each Wednesday beginning the last week in June through the first week in August, we host nature hikes for kids and families to the coolest, wettest creeks and canyons of northwest Alabama’s Bankhead National Forest! Wild…
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