Triple Creek Farm

05/10/2024

Lovely blog post by Kim Waites … cicadas are among us!

I recently made a trip to Calera, Alabama to visit my dad and sister. As we always do, dad and I sat on the back porch in the morning shade listening to birds and watching the trees grow, we say. Dad...

03/21/2024

Come visit!

Wild Alabama and Alabama Rivers Alliance are sponsoring a screening of Southern Exposure films at the historic Ritz Theatre in Talladaga, Alabama on April 11. Come join us at 6 for a wine social and 7 for the films!

02/05/2024

Want an opportunity to share your opinion about what really gets you mad? What upsets you when out in the wild places? How about a survey and shopping? Take a quick 2 question Wild Alabama survey, "What bothers you the most?" and earn a 20% discount to apply to a shopping excursion on our website. We have t-shirts, both long and short sleeve, hats, maps, stickers and more! After completeing the survey, the confirmation page will reveal the discount code and the link to our online store. Have fun and Leave No Trace! Proceeds from our online store go to support Leave No Trace trainings, awareness workshops and hikes, skills courses and much more.

Wild Alabama’s mission is to inspire people to enjoy, value and Protect the wild places in Alabama!

What bothers you the most? Take a quick survey first, then come back here and read about Wild Alabama’s exciting partnership with the National Center for Leave No Trace. Click on the trashy photo to take the survey. Taking the survey will gain you a 20% discount code to apply in Wild Alabama’s o...

01/30/2024

My birthday is Thursday. I’d like to ask you to consider making a donation to Wild Alabama for my birthday. I am proud to be working with this most amazing organization. Thank you! The best way to do this is to go directly to our website. That way we will know who you are and can say thank you!

www.wildal.org/donate

Wild Alabama is a nonprofit, 501C3 who's mission is to inspire people to enjoy, value, and protect the wild places of Alabama.

09/22/2021

Our 3rd deep dive on ways YOU can make a difference this Fall. This time about 🌲🦅& 🌍

03/23/2020

Want to learn more about Frogs and frog calls? Check out Meg's lesson!

02/14/2020

02/11/2020

It takes a VILLAGE! And Camp McDowell is an awesome village!

09/02/2019

09/02/2019

Some wonderful photos from a recent guest! A Sisterhood Retreat!

04/24/2019

Maggie enjoying a weekend at her old home place the Waldo Cabin! Nothing quite like reconnecting to family and nature!

02/16/2018

Wanting a place at the coast that is quiet, secluded and yet near town? what! You think there is no such place? Well Mark and I also won this 4 acre piece of paradise on Mobile Bay at Ft Morgan, Alabama. Check it out! Dolphins are often seen jumping near the private dock. Pelicans and Great Blue Herons visit often!

Our lovely Bay Cottage! We happily share it with guests... www.vrbo.com/644298

09/16/2017

The Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest is compiled by David Nir, Jeff Singer, Stephen Wolf, and Carolyn Fiddler, with additional contributions from David Jarman, Steve Singiser, Daniel Donner, James ...

08/20/2017

My Waldo cabin on the banks of Talladega Creek has openings the next couple of weeks and later in fall! Need a get away that isn't too far away? Restful Waldo is waiting! Go to www. Vrbo.com/297356 and see the up to date calendar.

Forests, Creeks, Trails and getting away from it all! Your dream come true!. Check us out on Facebook... Triple Creek Farm! Need a place to unwind and re...

04/22/2017

Our amazing staff at McDowell Environmental Center are learning sign language before the Alabama School for the Deaf students arrive at MEC!

01/30/2017

Proud of my husband and our life work!

Daily Mountain Eagle Mark Johnston still remembers the first time he saw Camp McDowell. A high school friend invited him to a summer camp in its oasis of woods and streams in Nauvoo, at the edge of Winston County, and he immediately loved the …

11/08/2016

06/28/2016

Tree walking at its best! Children at Magnolia Nature School learn balance and kindergarten readiness in the wonderful wonderful woods of Camp McDowell!

06/19/2016

TALLADEGA -- Kendra Burns and Dave Hollaway from Camp McDowell brought animals to show Alabama School for the Deaf summer campers Thursday.

08/25/2014

Rev. Mark Johnston is a priest in the Episcopal Church and executive director of Camp McDowell. He helped found GASP and is the current board chair. Rev. Joh...

06/08/2014

Some photos of the Waldo home place... I got to visit a few days! So fun! My grandson, daughter and I went tubing down Talladega Creek right outside the cabin!

02/18/2014

Come visit Waldo! Our cabin and grounds are getting spruced up for Spring! Even a newly paved driveway!

08/15/2013

08/10/2013

Please join us for an evening of good music, good food, and good times at Good People Brewing Company. Singer-songwriter-guitarist Mike Cooley of the Drive By Truckers will be performing. Michael Goldsmith, local favorite and Camp McDowell alum, will open for Mike.

06/23/2013

Yea! AEC is able to Recycle glass again! Thanks Alabama Environmental Council for all you do!

Glass collection for recycling has resumed today at the Downtown Birmingham Recycling Center located at 2431 Second Avenue North with Waste Pro, a recycling partner of the Alabama Environmental Council, providing a roll-off container and helping ship the glass to regional markets to be recycled.