Alabama Wildlife Center at June Sierra Club Meeting
Have you ever wondered how sick, injured, and orphaned wild birds take flight into the Alabama skies again? At the June 30th Sierra Club meeting, Scottie Jackson from the Alabama Wildlife Center will talk about how their patients regain their ability to survive in the wild. You will also get to meet AWC's live raptor ambassadors up close! The Alabama Wildlife Center, founded in 1977, is Alabama's oldest and largest wildlife rehabilitation and education facility. AWC rescues, rehabilitates, and returns to the wild almost 2,000 native birds from over 100 different species annually. The Center is also a state educational resource, reaching over 30,000 participants every year through wildlife and conservation education programs.
On Thursday, August 18, Darryl Patton, the Southern Herbalist will give a fascinating talk on medicinal and edible uses for local plants.
The meetings start at 6:00pm and will be in the training room of the National Children’s Advocacy Center at 210 Pratt Avenue. This is at the corner of Pratt and Meridian streets. Meetings are open to everyone. Come join us!
Fri-Sun, June 10-12 - Wilderness First Aid Training.
The North Alabama Sierra Club is offering a comprehensive two and one half day course June 10th -June 12th that will teach you the wilderness medicine skills you need to handle backcountry emergencies. Instructor approval is required to enroll in this course and class size is limited. The cost is $100 which includes both CPR/AED and WFA certification and must be paid in advance. You are not guaranteed a slot until payment is received. Payment may be made beginning now but is due no later May 20. There will be no refunds after June 1 due to materials having been purchased. From the Patient Assessment System through traumatic, medical, and environmental emergencies, you'll experience a wide variety of topics designed to prepare you to act if an accident occurs. This is a 20 hour course over two days and one half days. The course begins at 6:00 p.m. on Friday with Adult CPR/AED certification and at 8:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday and runs through 5:00 p.m. You will have both classroom time and hands on practice scenarios. Practice scenarios may take place outside in various weather conditions; be prepared for inclement weather. Participants will have to pass both a written and a practical test. Successful completion results in an American Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid certification valid for two years. For further information and payment instructions contact Tom Burley at tdburleyhiker@bellsouth.net
The Sierra Club Online
web - http://www.sierraclub.org/alabama/north-alabama
email - na.sierraclub@gmail.com
Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/254833822112/
Outings
Hike Ratings
Easy - Less than 5 miles, no serious elevation changes, no trail obstacles.
Moderate - 5 to 10 miles, some elevation changes or rough trail (rock hopping), or trail obstacles such as creek crossings.
Strenuous - Over 10 miles, substantial elevation change, rocky, obstructed or nonexistent trail.
Exploratory - any event where the leader has not experienced the event; may fit any class above.
Note. Participants of Sierra Club outings are required to sign a waiver.
Saturday, May 28 - Canoe, Cave and Cliff Hike. Moderate.
Dutch Oven Breakfast (Hillbilly Quiche) for 12 people (first come, first serve, no cost). You are welcome to bring a side dish (fruit, etc.) if you wish. We will Canoe/Kayak from Hwy 72 access to Little Cove Road, approx. 5 miles. We will stop to visit a small local cave, then do lunch riverside with an optional ¼ mile hike to the top of Sublets Bluff with a great view of Northern Madison County (this is an off trail hike, foliage may be thick so you may wish to bring long pants or zip offs especially if you are sensitive to poison ivy). We will meet at NACK (North Alabama Canoe and Kayak) on the corner of Moontown road and Hwy 72. They have Kayak and Canoe rentals if you do not have a boat. I recommend them as they will put you in and pick you up at the takeout. Contact NACK for rental details. Optional Breakfast starts at 0830. We depart for river at 0900. We will leave promptly at 0900 so get there early if you need to get a boat. Trip is rated easy to moderate and will last about 3.5 hours. PFDs are a requirement for this outing. For directions or questions contact Steve Jackson covecrawler@gmail.com or 256 337-9702. RAIN CANCELS.
Saturday, May 28 - Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve hike. Moderate.
8-10 mile hike. This privately owned pristine property has been preserved in its natural state and added to since its original purchase in 1979. Join Charlie, Jerry and me on an adventure of exploration to rock shelters, sandstone bluffs, streams, glades, a variety of plant life, and other attractions. Bring snacks, lunch, water, bug spray, good hiking shoes and dress for the weather. For more information, contact Sandy at sandykip56@gmail.com RAIN CANCELS.
Tuesday, May 31 - Monte Sano Evening Hike. Moderate.
Depart at 6:00pm sharp from the Monte Sano State Park Hikers’ parking lot on Nolen Avenue. There is a small fee to enter the park and all dogs must be on a leash while in the parking lot and during the hike. Though not strenuous, hikes may be vigorous and range from 3 to 5 miles. For directions or questions contact Pete Luther at pluther@knology.net
Fri-Sun, June 10-12 - Wilderness First Aid Training. The North Alabama Sierra Club is offering a comprehensive two and one half day course June 10th -June 12th that will teach you the wilderness medicine skills you need to handle backcountry emergencies. Instructor approval is required to enroll in this course and class size is limited. The cost is $100 which includes both CPR/AED and WFA certification and must be paid in advance. You are not guaranteed a slot until payment is received. Payment may be made beginning now but is due no later May 20. There will be no refunds after June 1 due to materials having been purchased. From the Patient Assessment System through traumatic, medical, and environmental emergencies, you'll experience a wide variety of topics designed to prepare you to act if an accident occurs. This is a 20 hour course over two days and one half days. The course begins at 6:00 p.m. on Friday with Adult CPR/AED certification and at 8:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday and runs through 5:00 p.m. You will have both classroom time and hands on practice scenarios. Practice scenarios may take place outside in various weather conditions; be prepared for inclement weather. Participants will have to pass both a written and a practical test. Successful completion results in an American Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid certification valid for two years. For further information and payment instructions contact Tom Burley at tdburleyhiker@bellsouth.net
Tuesday, June 14 - Monte Sano Evening Hike. Moderate.
Depart at 6:00pm sharp from the Monte Sano State Park Hikers’ parking lot on Nolen Avenue. There is a small fee to enter the park and all dogs must be on a leash while in the parking lot and during the hike. Though not strenuous, hikes may be vigorous and range from 3 to 5 miles. For directions or questions contact Carolyn Brooks at dr_c_brooks@msn.com
Saturday, June 18 - The Fabled Goats of Monte Sano. Moderate. 9-mile moderate hike. Join Charlie and I as we search for the elusive goats of Monte Sano State Park around the Super Cuts, Stone Cuts, Golan Heights, the Goat Trail (of course) and Rocky Nightmare. Wear good hiking shoes, dress for the weather and bring snacks, lots of water, lunch, and bug spray. Group size limited. Contact Sandy at sandykip56@gmail.com for more info. RAIN CANCELS.
Tuesday, June 21 - Monte Sano Evening Hike. Moderate. Depart at 6:00pm sharp from the Monte Sano State Park Hikers’ parking lot on Nolen Avenue. There is a small fee to enter the park and all dogs must be on a leash while in the parking lot and during the hike. Though not strenuous, hikes may be vigorous and range from 3 to 5 miles. For directions or questions contact Rick Gates at rgates@knology.net
Tuesday, June 28 - Monte Sano Evening Hike. Moderate. Depart at 6:00pm sharp from the Monte Sano State Park Hikers’ parking lot on Nolen Avenue. There is a small fee to enter the park and all dogs must be on a leash while in the parking lot and during the hike. Though not strenuous, hikes may be vigorous and range from 3 to 5 miles. For directions or questions contact Steve Jackson at covecrawler@gmail.com
Saturday, July 2 - An Old-Fashioned Celebration: Hike, Swim and Picnic lunch. Moderate hikes due to terrain, not distance. Grab your inner tube, bring a picnic lunch and celebrate the 4th of July holiday weekend with Charlie and me in the South Cumberland State Park area. We’ll hike short trails to three different waterfalls where you’ll have a chance to float, frolic, photograph, or just enjoy. Bring snacks, water, lunch, a towel, wear a swim suit (if you plan to swim), hiking shoes/gear, and bug spray. Group size is limited. For more information contact Sandy at sandykip56@gmail.com T-storms/torrential downpour cancel.