campfire conversations:
live & virtual learning opportunities

Wild Alabama’s Campfire Conversations offer engaging ways to learn about Alabama’s wild places—from our forests and waterways to the incredible biodiversity they support. Through live and virtual workshops, presentations, and interactive learning experiences, participants can discover new ways to enjoy the outdoors, deepen their understanding of why it matters, and gain practical tools to value and protect the public lands we all share.

upcoming sessions

Wild Alabama & the
Old Growth Forest Network Presents:

BELOVED FORESTS OF ALABAMA

Discover Alabama’s forests—past and present—and learn what’s shaping their future. In this webinar, you’ll explore how our forests have changed over time, what’s at stake for National Forest management today, and the stand OGFN is taking to protect these public lands. You’ll also learn practical ways you can get informed, get involved, and be part of the solution.

By the end of this webinar, you will:

Understand how Alabama’s forests have changed from “yesterday” to today
Learn about current challenges and opportunities facing our National Forests
Hear the position and priorities OGFN is advocating for
Gain ideas for how you can support forest protection and responsible management

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0mc1pAmYRN2CjZ4R7VXVAA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

REGISTER

additional Virtual Learning Opportunities

Wild Alabama’s virtual programs make it easy to learn about Alabama’s wild places—wherever you are. These live and online sessions combine practical skills, inspiring topics, and conservation education to help participants enjoy, value, and protect our public lands.

Examples of Virtual Events & Workshops

Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop
Learn the seven principles of Leave No Trace and how to reduce impacts while recreating outdoors.

Wilderness 101: What Is “Capital W” Wilderness?
Explore what federally designated Wilderness really means, why it matters, and how it’s protected.

Ecosystem Services: What Do Healthy Forests Provide?

Discover how forests support clean water, biodiversity, climate resilience, recreation, and local communities.

Rivers of Alabama
Learn about Alabama’s watersheds, aquatic wildlife, and the importance of protecting clean, flowing rivers and streams.

Nature Journaling (for all skill levels)
Slow down, observe, and connect with nature through simple drawing and writing prompts—no art experience needed.

The Ten Hiking Essentials A practical session covering what to carry, how to prepare, and how to stay safe on the trail.

Interested in Hosting a Virtual Program?

We offer virtual learning opportunities for schools, scout groups, clubs, libraries, community groups, and workplaces. If any of these topics interest you, reach out—we’d love to help you schedule a session that fits your needs.

📩 Contact us to get started! (getwild@wildal.org)

campfire conversations: live & virtual learning opportunities