AEC Green Drinks: Celebrating 50 Years of the Sipsey Wilderness with Wild Alabama
April 10 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for our next Green Drinks happy hour “Celebrating 50 Years of the Sipsey Wilderness” at our EAT Sustainability partner Cahaba Brewing Co. in their main taproom on Thursday, April 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Talk will begin promptly at 6 p.m. This Green Drinks will be a little longer than usual to celebrate this important milestone!
Our guest speakers include our very own board member Pat Byington and Kim Waites, Wilderness Stewardship Coordinator for Wild Alabama. This talk will focus on the importance of the Wilderness Act of 1964 and the Eastern Wilderness Act of 1975, highlighting the Alabama Environmental Council’s roots in wilderness advocacy, dating back to its former manifestation as the Alabama Conservancy and its role in the designation of the Sipsey Wilderness. Kim will discuss how these landmark pieces of legislation have shaped public land stewardship and conservation efforts, as well as her work in education and hands-on conservation to inspire others to protect and connect with these wild places.
Free & open to the public! Cake will be provided! $15 suggested donation to support our mission. RSVP by clicking here (please mention RSVP for this Green Drinks April 10th in the comment/message section) & click here to donate. RSVP not required but encouraged for planning purposes.
Benefit night info:
Cahaba Brewing Co. is having a benefit night for Alabama Environmental Council on April 10th with 10% of beer sales and $1 per specialty cocktails being donated to our nonprofit (and this part goes all day!)!
About the speaker:
Kim Waites is a dedicated public lands advocate committed to protecting and preserving wilderness areas through hands-on stewardship and community engagement. She is a Leave No Trace Level One Educator, Traditional Tools Instructor, and Leopold Land Ethic Educator. Kim works to promote responsible recreation, educate and train volunteers, and inspire people to care for and defend public lands, fostering a deeper connection between people and the wild places they cherish.