Wild South Photos of the Year 2022!
What a great year for community volunteers caring for wild places of the South! In 2022, Wild South coordinated 300 events with the support of over 550 people who love…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight – Abbey Malk
Since moving to WNC 4 years ago, Abbey has become a well-known and respected trail maintainer. In addition to volunteering weekly with Wild South, she also volunteers with Carolina Mountain…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight – Tom Blair
As a lifelong resident of WNC, Tom has always loved and taken pride in the priceless beauty of his home. “My mission, and what my children were taught, leave it…
Read MoreBest Photos Spring 2021
Sipsey Fork Wild and Scenic River Video
The Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior River in northwest Alabama is Alabama’s only Wild and Scenic designated river. Earlier this month, Wild South completed a cleanup and video project…
Read MoreBest Photos of Spring & Summer 2020
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Wild South continues to stand by the South’s wild places. As record numbers of people enjoy public lands, the extra wear and tear is real. Adapting…
Read MoreWild Wednesday Video Series
Wild Wednesday nature hikes for kids and families This summer, Wild South’s popular Wild Wednesday hikes in the Bankhead National Forest and Sipsey Wilderness are being conducted in the form…
Read MoreThere is no curbside trash pick up in the Sipsey Wilderness
When we know better, we do better. Author – Janice Barrett Four wood nymphs and a troll, as our group was described by Robert Howell, Wild South volunteer, board member…
Read MoreAdaptation in the Time of Pandemic How Wild South’s work in Alabama has changed – for now.
Once upon a time, in late winter of 2020, the simple and everyday acts of wrestling open the cranky door to our office with bare hands, stopping in at the…
Read MoreWild South Store
Wild South is excited to announce the launch of our new store in partnership with Opportunity Center – Easter Seals. The Opportunity Center-Easter Seals is a nationally accredited non-profit organization…
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