Wilderness Advocacy
Volunteer 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…
Read MoreMarch 2020 Newsletter
Communities that Care for Their Forest It’s been a wonderful winter full of hikes, conservation projects, and wild lands advocacy. With a beautiful spring around the corner, our shared lands…
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…
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…
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…
Read MoreFighting a Wildfire in the Linville Gorge
The morning of Sunday, April 28th began as most Sundays do. Two Wild South trail crews gathered in the early morning hours to tackle a full day of work in…
Read MoreInspiring Love Through Outreach & Education
The defense of our forests begins with love — a belief that lies at the heart of Wild South’s Alabama Outreach & Education (ALOE) program. Through this program, we provide…
Read MorePreserving Alabama’s Wildest Places
Alabama is home to three federally-designated Wilderness areas – Sipsey Wilderness, Cheaha Wilderness, and Dugger Mountain Wilderness. These incredibly biodiverse and geologically-fascinating areas each possess their own unique Wilderness character…
Read MoreThe Fight for Alabama’s Last Wild Places Podcast
Anne Markham Bailey has just released an interesting podcast series, interviewing thirteen founding members of Wild South, and capturing the story of their efforts to change management practices in the…
Read MoreRegional Nonprofit Work to Keep the Wild in Wilderness
By Terry Deal Everyone has reasons why they love living in southern Appalachia. Easy access to wilderness and the beauty and solace of wild places tend to top the list.…
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