Be sure to follow local area groups that we have previously featured in the magazine (now in digital): @mcdowellenvironmentalcenter , @campmcdowell, @wild_alabama and @wildsouthorg to keep abreast of all the wonderful things they are doing right here in the Smith Lake area, in #bankheadnationalforest #sipseywilderness and beyond. They offer programs and opportunities where you can participate to learn, have fun, or volunteer. Follow them to learn more about their upcoming schedules, programs and events. 〰️〰️🌿〰️〰️ “Our Wilderness Stewardship Coordinator, Kim Waites, spent the morning at McDowell Environmental Center at Camp McDowell leading a hike for incoming MEC staff. Their fall programs begin soon which will bring in youth from across the state. Majority of their staff are from out of state. Kim imparted a wealth of knowledge on Alabama’s natural history, a great primer for the positions they will have this fall.” - 📷 @wild_alabama #enjoyvalueprotect #campmcdowell #mcdowellenvironmentalcenter #wildsouthorg 〰️〰️💦〰️〰️ #smithlakearea #explore #learn #alabama #alabamalakes #alabamalife #smithlakecommunity #smithlakesocial #lakeliving #lakeside #lewissmithlake #lifeonthelake #lifeonsmithlake #livinglakelife #livelifelakeside #visitsmithlake #smithlake #smithlakeal #smithlakealabama #smithlakepix #smithlakelife #smithlakemagazine #thelakesidelifemagazine #thelakesidelife (at Smith Lake, Cullman al) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS0Ja7lrRjf/?utm_medium=tumblr