Shelby County Soil & Water Conservation District

04/21/2026

Forestry Basics Workshop

04/20/2026

Kim and Dedra delivered Ag Learning Stations to the final 3 public libraries in Shelby County. Vernice Stoudenmire Library Wilsonville, Westover Library, & Chelsea Public Library. Station donations were made possible by a grant from the Alabama Soil & Water Conservation Committee.

04/17/2026

We still have a few spots open for vendors for the Farmers' Trade & Market Day on May 9th. Do you or anyone you know do face painting or animal balloons (our face painter has had to cancel). Click on the link below and fill out the vendor application. No payment is due until the day of the event. The ONLY way to become a vendor is through the link below (anything else is a SCAM).
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNOTBpEKn9epq4MW7oZMnWEKqKEwIOuGkWo_5K7txp7APB8w/viewform?usp=dialog

04/05/2026

04/03/2026

Forestry Commission- Shelby County; SCHS - Dustin Cleckler & FFA; CTEC - Blake Ray & Construction students; NRCS - Randy Kerr.

04/03/2026

Forestry Basics Workshop with the Alabama Forestry

02/24/2026

🌱 New Ag Learning Stations Delivered! 📚🐄
We were excited to deliver two brand‑new Ag Learning Stations this week!
📍 Parnell Memorial Library – Montevallo
📍 Roy Downs Memorial Library – Calera
These stations were made possible through a grant from the Alabama Soil & Water Conservation Committee, and we are grateful for their support in expanding agriculture education in our communities.
The Ag Learning Stations help young learners explore agriculture through hands‑on activities, books, and interactive resources. We love partnering with our local libraries to make ag education fun and accessible for all ages!
A big thank‑you to the library staff for welcoming these stations into their children’s areas. We can’t wait to see the creativity and curiosity they inspire! 🌾💚

02/20/2026

🔥 New Video Alert! 🔥
We just released a brand‑new video on prescribed burning over on our YouTube channel!
Whether you’re a landowner, producer, or simply interested in conservation practices, this video walks through the why, when, and how of using prescribed fire as a safe and effective land management tool.
▶️ Watch now: https://youtu.be/HhowPpCIg5w
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Helping you care for your land—one practice at a time.
— Shelby County SWCD

Watch a prescribed burn by the Alabama Forestry Commission

02/09/2026

Alabama Forestry invited us along on a prescribed burn in Columbiana. More pics to come later, maybe even a video!!

01/26/2026

The Shelby County Soil and Water Office will be closed on Monday, January 26th due to inclement weather.