Wild Alabama is thrilled to offer Calhoun Community College students a meaningful chance to make a real impact through environmental stewardship in the Sipsey Wilderness. This is more than just an opportunity to earn a stipend—it's about taking an active role in preserving one of Alabama’s most precious natural resources. As part of this initiative, participants will receive a $100 stipend for four hours of work, with transportation and lunch provided.
This is your chance to choose from critical conservation tasks such as invasive plant removal, water quality testing, trail maintenance, campsite rehabilitation, and litter cleanup. Each activity is vital to maintaining the health and beauty of the Sipsey Wilderness, ensuring its enjoyment for future generations while fostering biodiversity and protecting the ecosystem.
Available dates include October 11, 25; November 15, 29; and December 13, 20. If you’re ready to take action for the environment and make a difference, fill out the Google form, and a representative from Wild Alabama will reach out to you with more details.
Join us in safeguarding our wild spaces and becoming a steward of the land!
Here is the agenda for a typical stewardship day.
Meet at the Decatur CCC campus at 8 a.m.
Arrive at trailhead by 10 a.m.
Sack lunches provided. Lunch on the trail at noon.
Return to trailhead by 3 p.m.
Return to Decatur CCC campus by 4 p.m.
What you bring:
A positive and inquisitive attitude and willingness to learn.
Rain jacket or poncho.
Extra pair of dry socks and water shoes (we may cross a few small creeks).
What you should wear:
Closed toe shoes. Long pants. Layers (weather can go either way). Bring rain jacket just in case.
What we provide:
All tools necessary for the task.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) for safety.
Guidance and leadership from a qualified staff member.
Good things to know:
We will be walking in up to 1 mile so round trip in and out will be 2 miles or less.
There are no bathrooms in the woods. There is a toilet at the trailhead.
Environmental hazards may include ticks, poison ivy, slick rocks.
This is your chance to choose from critical conservation tasks such as invasive plant removal, water quality testing, trail maintenance, campsite rehabilitation, and litter cleanup. Each activity is vital to maintaining the health and beauty of the Sipsey Wilderness, ensuring its enjoyment for future generations while fostering biodiversity and protecting the ecosystem.
Available dates include October 11, 25; November 15, 29; and December 13, 20. If you’re ready to take action for the environment and make a difference, fill out the Google form, and a representative from Wild Alabama will reach out to you with more details.
Join us in safeguarding our wild spaces and becoming a steward of the land!
Here is the agenda for a typical stewardship day.
Meet at the Decatur CCC campus at 8 a.m.
Arrive at trailhead by 10 a.m.
Sack lunches provided. Lunch on the trail at noon.
Return to trailhead by 3 p.m.
Return to Decatur CCC campus by 4 p.m.
What you bring:
A positive and inquisitive attitude and willingness to learn.
Rain jacket or poncho.
Extra pair of dry socks and water shoes (we may cross a few small creeks).
What you should wear:
Closed toe shoes. Long pants. Layers (weather can go either way). Bring rain jacket just in case.
What we provide:
All tools necessary for the task.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) for safety.
Guidance and leadership from a qualified staff member.
Good things to know:
We will be walking in up to 1 mile so round trip in and out will be 2 miles or less.
There are no bathrooms in the woods. There is a toilet at the trailhead.
Environmental hazards may include ticks, poison ivy, slick rocks.
