Marion County - Alabama Extension Office

06/05/2026

Registration is now open for the Fall 2026 Extension Master Gardener course.

Registration Dates & Fees
• Early Bird ($150): June 1 (8:00 AM) – June 15 (5:30 PM)
• Regular ($175): June 16 (8:00 AM) – June 30 (8:00 AM)
• Late Registration: None.
Course fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Registration is required online beginning June 1. For more information, visit aces.edu/go/mgv
o Orientation: August 6, 2025
o Class: August 13 – November 5, 2026
o Graduation for the 2026 year: December 17, 2026
Makahla Holloway
Home Horticulture Extension Agent - Marion County
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Auburn University
Office 205.921.3551
Cell 251.423.9415
Email [email protected]

06/04/2026

Alabama Extension—along with other agencies and partners—offer land management classes, workshops, field days, and webinars throughout the year. Topics include timber management, wildlife habitat improvement, invasive species management, and much more. Occasionally, there are in-person workshops specifically for beginning landowners that aim to introduce landowners to the resources and basic information needed to make informed decisions regarding their new property. The Natural Resources Webinar Series offers 1-hour webinars every other Wednesday from Noon to 1 p.m. CT. Webinars can be viewed live or a recording will be sent to those who register in advance.

Most county Extension offices have active pages where they advertise upcoming events in their area. Follow the county pages in your area to stay up to date the events near you. You can also subscribe to the Backyard to the Back 40 newsletter to receive quarterly updates from the Alabama Extension Forestry, Wildlife, and Natural Resources team.

There are also many online publications and videos for landowners:

For those that have purchased or inherited land for the first time, there are many things that may come as a surprise, including the options for using the land and how many resources are available for new landowners.

06/04/2026

June is a busy month in the garden! Whether you're planting vegetables, maintaining flower beds, or keeping your lawn healthy through the summer heat, Alabama Extension has expert tips to help.
Some gardeners are already enjoying their first harvests, while others are just starting to see their gardens grow. Wherever you are in Alabama, check out these June planting and landscaping resources to keep your garden thriving all season long.
Planting Guide for Home Gardening in Alabama: www.aces.edu/go/5710
Alabama Gardener's Calendar: https://www.aces.edu/go/5027
If you have questions, complete the Master Gardener Help Request form to connect with local experts. https://www.aces.edu/go/3352

June is a busy month in the garden! Whether you're planting vegetables, maintaining flower beds, or keeping your lawn healthy through the summer heat, Alabama Extension has expert tips to help.
Some gardeners are already enjoying their first harvests, while others are just starting to see their gardens grow. Wherever you are in Alabama, check out these June planting and landscaping resources to keep your garden thriving all season long.

Planting Guide for Home Gardening in Alabama: www.aces.edu/go/5710
Alabama Gardener's Calendar: https://www.aces.edu/go/5027

If you have questions, complete the Master Gardener Help Request form to connect with local experts. https://www.aces.edu/go/3352

06/03/2026

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 from 2-4pm at the Hamilton Rec Center.

The Marion County Extension Office along with the Hamilton Fire Department will be hosting a First Aid / AED / CPR training. Tuesday, June 9, 2026 from 2-4pm at the Hamilton Rec Center. If you just want to attend the training, there is no fee. If you want to become certified and receive a card, the cost will be $22.
For more info, please call 205-921-3551. You may register online here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6297

06/02/2026

Pollinator Partners of Alabama Certification Training

Want to learn more about Alabama’s pollinators and simple ways to protect them? Join the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Home Horticulture team to become a certified pollinator partner!

This training covers key topics related to pollinators. Participants will learn how to identify the diverse populations of bees, butterflies, moths, and other pollinators that call Alabama home. The training will also include information on the important roles that pollinators play on food systems and biodiversity. Finally, participants will learn practical strategies for creating and maintaining pollinator-friendly habitats. This will include several concepts on protecting pollinators—such as reducing pesticide risks, planting native species, and fostering landscapes that sustain pollinator populations year-round. Click the link below to find registration information and dates of training and locations near you.

Want to learn more about pollinators and simple ways to protect them? Join Alabama Extension to become a certified pollinator partner!

06/01/2026

Our office is closed today and will resume normal operations on June 2nd. Please call 205-921-3551 if you have an immediate need.

05/29/2026

The Marion County Extension Office along with the Hamilton Fire Department will be hosting a First Aid / AED / CPR training. Tuesday, June 9, 2026 from 2-4pm at the Hamilton Rec Center. If you just want to attend the training, there is no fee. If you want to become certified and receive a card, the cost will be $22.
For more info, please call 205-921-3551. You may register online here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6297

05/28/2026

June 1, 2026 - Registration opens for the Fall 2026 Extension Master Gardener course.
Registration Dates & Fees
• Early Bird ($150): June 1 (8:00 AM) – June 15 (5:30 PM)
• Regular ($175): June 16 (8:00 AM) – June 30 (8:00 AM)
• Late Registration: None.
Course fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Registration is required online beginning June 1. For more information, visit aces.edu/go/mgv
o Orientation: August 6, 2025
o Class: August 13 – November 5, 2026
o Graduation for the 2026 year: December 17, 2026
Makahla Holloway
Home Horticulture Extension Agent - Marion County
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Auburn University
Office 205.921.3551
Cell 251.423.9415
Email [email protected]