Tuscaloosa County Natural Resource Planning Committee

We hope your family enjoys this long weekend together, but take a moment to remember we are the home of the FREE because of the BRAVE!

We honor all our soldiers and their families today.

May we never take freedom for granted or remember what it costs. Today we honor all those men and women who died protecting our freedom. We send our respect to their families who love them.
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Tuscaloosa County - Alabama Extension

Where are our AG teachers?!? Check out this opportunity!

Calling all Ag teachers! 🌱
Ready to bring a new hands-on opportunity to your students? Join us for the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts Land Judging Teacher Training on September 2–3, 2026 in Prattville, Alabama!

This two-day training event is designed for teachers who want to learn about soil health and quality, how to coach a team, and incorporate soil and land evaluation into their program.

📍 Prattville, AL
📅 September 2–3, 2026
📝 Registration deadline: June 30, 2026
Follow the link below or scan the QR code to register!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nZ3n1BQZqu

Don’t miss this chance to grow your program and gain valuable resources for your classroom and FFA chapter!

Our organization exists to engage citizens in educational programs related to Tuscaloosa County Natural Resources. We would not be able to provide these programs without community partners and business sponsors. We will be highlighting those sponsors and partners on our page as well as displaying their signs on our "people mover trailers." We hope all of our followers will check out their businesses!

Today, we are highlighting Chris McCune & National Land Realty. Thank you for being a long time supporter of the TCNRPC!

Our organization exists to engage citizens in educational programs related to Tuscaloosa County Natural Resources. We would not be able to provide these programs without community partners and business sponsors. We will be highlighting those sponsors and partners on our page as well as displaying their signs on our "people mover trailers." We hope all of our followers will check out their businesses!

Today, we are highlighting The Meat Locker. Owners, Neal Hargle and Todd Hamner are long-time-members of the TCNRPC, and they both do so much to plan these educational experiences!

Thanks for all you do, Neal and Todd! 🌳🦌🌳

Our organization exists to engage citizens in educational programs related to Tuscaloosa County Natural Resources. We would not be able to provide these programs without community partners and business sponsors. We will be highlighting those sponsors and partners on our page as well as displaying their signs on our "people mover trailers." We hope all of our followers will check out their businesses!

Today, we are highlighting Herndon Excavating and Land Clearing. Caleb Herndon helped sponsor our land tour last year, and he appreciated our organization so much, he decided to join the group and help us! Thank you for all you do, Caleb! 🚜🌳😊

Our organization exists to engage citizens in educational programs related to Tuscaloosa County Natural Resources. We would not be able to provide these programs without community partners and business sponsors. We will be highlighting those sponsors and partners on our page as well as displaying their signs on our "people mover trailers." We hope all of our followers will check out their businesses!

The first business we are highlighting is Northport Power Equipment. Not only do they support the TCNRPC, but Bryant Ellis is an active member of our committee. We appreciate all you do!

Love seeing our committee members in the community!

The annual Northport Power Equipment Spring Open House event coming up March 25th, 26th and 27th, it’s a Wednesday Thursday Friday event. We will have a free BBQ lunch on Wednesday and Chad Gainey will be back by popular demand doing his wood sculptures on site. We will also have discounts on all equipment that whole week of the event.

Congratulations to Northport Power & Equipment for reaching their 30th Anniversary--quite an accomplishment! The TCNRPC appreciates all the support you have given us over the years!

📸If you go see Chad Gainey's chainsaw masterpiece, share a photo and tag us in your pic!

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📢ALABAMA LANDOWNERS!

🔥Prescribed fire season is in full swing here in Alabama, which is great for the health and productivity of our forests, but there are a few things you need to know!

☎️ Our dispatch center is experiencing high call volume, resulting in longer-than-usual wait times.
📆 We are only accepting one-day permit requests acquired on the day of the burn.
❌There is no penalty for applying for a permit and deciding not to burn.
💲Permits are available at NO COST.
📲 Certified Prescribed Burn Managers can receive their permit online by visiting burnpermits.forestry.alabama.gov. Our dispatch center can be reached at (800) 392-5679.

💚We do not want to discourage anyone from burning, but please exercise patience as we work to assist all stakeholders during this elevated time of year.

February 28–Seedling and Tree Giveaway at River Market. 🌱🌳

Read below for more details!

Through a partnership with the Alabama Forestry Commission, The Westervelt Company, and Alabama Power, the City of Tuscaloosa will give out over 2,000 bare root tree and containerized seedlings in honor of Arbor Week. The tree seedling giveaway will be held at the Tuscaloosa River Market on Saturday, February 28 from 7 a.m. until supplies run out.

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4r07uDt