February 2018
Cahaba River Society Annual Meeting
Free
Cahaba River Society members and the general public are invited to the 2018 annual meeting. Come learn about big challenges and opportunities for the Cahaba--and find out how you can make a difference! Schedule: 5:30-6:15pm: Food & Felowship 6:15-8:00pm: Program Program Highlights: ~Special Guest Speakers ~2017 Cahaba Partner & Conservation Development Awards ~Election of the 2018 Board of Directors PLEASE RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/crsmeetingrsvp
Find out more »April 2018
Earth Month Party with Tonya Jones SalonSpa and Aveda Institute Birmingham
$25
See unique creations like this ensemble created by Kacie Cooper, a student at the Aveda Institute Birmingham. Don't miss our largest evening event of the year! JOIN Tonya Jones SalonSpa and Aveda Institute Birmingham for their ANNUAL ECO-CHIC FASHION SHOW and SILENT AUCTION featuring an array of exotic getaways to benefit the Cahaba River Society. ENJOY A WILDLY ENTERTAINING SHOW WITH LIVE MUSIC, SUMPTIOUS DELICACIES, AND WINE WHILE REVELING IN THE BEAUTY OF THE HAVEN. In honor of Earth Day, AVEDA has set aside a WHOLE…
Find out more »July 2018
Cahaba River Ramble Trail Race
$40 – $50
June 9, 2018 Registration at 6:30am | Race begins at 7:30 am Where: Cahaba National Widlife Refuge in West Blocton, AL ABOUT THE CAHABA RIVER RAMBLE The Cahaba River Ramble Trail Race, held each spring, includes a spectacular 5k and a 10-mile trail race along the “biological heart” of Alabama’s longest remaining free-flowing river, the Cahaba, and is the primary annual fundraiser for our CLEAN Environmental Education Program. Located in the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge while the treasured…
Find out more »September 2018
Guided Canoe Trip to the Ox Bow Lakes in Perry County
$20
Ox Bows are old river meanders that have been cut off, leaving a naturally-formed lake. The Perry County Lakes are Cahaba River meanders that have grown up into Cypress and Tupelo swamps with lots of Spanish moss and unusual wildlife. We often find freshwater shrimp and other odd invertebrates, bryozoans, carnivorous aquatic plants, and occasionally, an alligator. This is a well-known Birding location. It is a fascinating and beautiful place.. We will meet at 8:30 am at the Colonnade Shopping…
Find out more »Guided Harvest Moon Canoe Trip
$20.00
A moonlit evening on the Cahaba is a delightful, unique, and relaxing way to enjoy a flatwater portion of the Cahaba. We usually hear a variety of wildlife, and often see hundreds of glowworms. These outings begin at dusk at the old Highway 280 bridge. We paddle about two hours in the 280 pool and then return to the same place we put in.
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Cahaba River Fry-Down
$20
COME DOWN, GET DOWN, FRY-DOWN! Since 2010, the Cahaba River Society has hosted an annual event that not only helps the planet, but also the palate. The 9th Annual Cahaba River Fry-Down will take place this year on Sunday, September 30, 2018, 12pm-4pm at Railroad Park. The event has become another staple in the Birmingham metro foodie movement, as culinary masters, old and new, battle it out for the top catfish cooking prizes. In addition to delicious catfish, guests will also…
Find out more »October 2018
Guided Canoe Trip on the Cahaba in Perry County
$20.00
Day trips are all-day adventures to a seldom seen stretch of the Cahaba River. There will be ample opportunities to stop, explore, and see the sights. Staff will point out wildlife, seine for fish, and discuss the natural history of wildlife and southern rivers when the critters present themselves. It is not unusual for us to spot resident Bald eagles on these trips. We will meet at 8:30 am at the Colonnade Shopping Center in front of Gold's Gym. We…
Find out more »“Art Break” with Cahaba River Society and Birmingham Museum of Art
On the third Tuesday of each month, Museum curators and special guests lead visitors on a 30-minute exploration in the galleries. This month, BMA curators and Beth Stewart and La'Tanya Scott of the Cahaba River Society will speak about cross-currents between Waterline and the Cahaba River Watershed in a special ArtBreak on Tuesday, October 16 at noon.
Find out more »Overnight Guided Canoe Camping Trip to Perry County
$20.00
One of the very best ways to get a feel for the nature of the Cahaba River is to spend a couple of days and a night camping on the river. The first day is much like the Day Trips described above. But instead of crawling out of the river at the end of the day, we find a sand bar, pitch tents, cook a meal, and spend the night by a campfire. Soaking up an entirely different kind of…
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