For more information contact Laura Cothran 334-875-0890 

Dallas County EMA sounds the tornado sirens the first Tuesday of the month at 10:00AM.

Bird Walk for Beginners (& History Buffs)

Saturday, May 5, 2018

8:00 am – 10:00 am

Learn the basics of bird identification from an experienced birder on this easy two-hour walk through historic Old Cahawba Archaeological Park. Meet at the visitor’s center, rain or shine, and bring your binoculars and bird guide if you’ve got them.

All skill levels are welcome to attend this bird-walk. Knowledgeable birders will guide you through the identification of the birds that abound at this time of year. A wide variety ranging from the “large” (like Bald Eagles and Turkey Vultures) to Barred Owls, Brown Thrashers and Hermit Thrushes on down to White-throated Sparrows, Carolina Wrens & Chipping Sparrows may be seen. So mark your calendars and plan on joining us for a morning of bird watching at Alabama’s first state capital. Call 334-872-8058 for more information or visit www.cahawba.com or www.facebook.com/oldcahawba.

ADDRESS: 9518 Cahaba Rd, Orrville, AL 36767

PHONE: 334-872-8058

GPS: N 32.31963, W 87.10463

FEES: $8 per person

Trade Day at Paul M. Grist State Park

Saturday, May 5, 2018

from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The cost is $25 for vendors. 

The cost for admission is $5, and kids 5 and under are free

Those interested in renting a booth space can contact Anita Ellison at (334) 419-3271 or by messaging "The Friends of Paul M. Grist State Park" on Facebook.