Upcoming Events
Webinar: Ticks of the Southeast
Join us for a webinar with Dr. Lorenza Beati, Curator of the U.S. National Tick Collection and professor at Georgia Southern University, to better understand tick trends in our region and the health risks ticks can pose.
Learn about the different tick species, the diseases they may transmit, and how tick life cycles work along with practical prevention measures for coexisting with ticks.
This webinar takes place via Zoom at 12PM CT on Wednesday, September 2nd. This webinar is free to attend but advanced registration is required.
Virtual Continuing Education Class
Conservation Easements: 2026 Updates on Legal, Appraisal, Accounting, and Ethical Issues
The Georgia-Alabama Land Trust and the Alabama-Mississippi Chapter of the Appraisal Institute are partnering to present a virtual seminar that addresses current legal and valuation issues associated with appraising conservation easement property types. Subject matter experts from the various facets of the conservation easement realm will provide insight into their role in the process.
Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board - 5 hours CE Credit
Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Commission - 5 hours CE Credit
Louisana Appraisal Board - 5 hours of CE Credit
Mississippi Appraisal Board - 5 hours CE Credit
Mississippi Real Estate Commission - 5 Hours CE Credit
Tennessee Real Estate Appraisal Commission - 5 hours CE Credit
CPA’s in Alabama - 5 total hours of CPE in the field of study of "Other/Tax"
Foresters - 4 hours CAT1 CFE Society of American Foresters (SAF)
AL State Bar Attorneys - 5 General CLE Credits
Florida Appraisal Board - 5 Hours CE Credit - pending (Note: The pending application in Florida is expected to be approved in time for class, but it is not guaranteed.)
Agenda
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM Introductions and Housekeeping
Moderator: Katherine Eddins, Executive Director @ Georgia-Alabama Land Trust
9:10 AM - 10:25 AM Conservation Easement Refresher in 2025
Katherine Eddins, Executive Director, Georgia-Alabama Land Trust
10:25 AM ‐ 10:35 AM Break
10:35 AM ‐ 11:50 AM Conservation Easement Caselaw and Trends
Hal Robinson, Army-REPI Program & Director of Legal Affairs @ Georgia-Alabama Land Trust
11:50 AM – 12:20 PM Lunch Break
12:20 PM - 1:10 PM Substantiating the Donated Gift Value for Income Tax Purposes
George Petkovich, MAI, CCIM, Principal @ Pritchett, Ball & Wise, Inc.
1:10 PM Break
1:20 PM - 2:10 PM Substantiating the Donated Gift Value for Income Tax Purposes (cont'd)
George Petkovich, MAI, CCIM, Principal @ Pritchett, Ball & Wise, Inc.
2:10 PM Conclusion
Wing Night
Join Georgia-Alabama Land Trust on Friday, August 7th, at Weaver Cave Preserve in Anniston, Alabama, for GALT’s 6th annual Wing Night!
Weaver Cave is home to thousands of endangered gray bats who use the cave as a place to raise their young. At dusk, they emerge from the cave together, and Wing Night is your chance to witness this spectacular display.
Celebrate the bats of Weaver Cave with friends and family while enjoying refreshments from local sponsors and an educational talk from a local bat expert. Then at dusk, we’ll witness together the sweeping exodus as thousands of bats fly overhead for their nightly foray.
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Registration is free, but limited. Register early to secure your spot at Wing Night!
Please consider making a donation with your registration. Donations make events like this possible and support GALT’s mission of enriching life through land protection.
Echo Walk at Weaver Cave Preserve
Update 6/17/2026: Due to inclement weather, this event has been rescheduled from June 18th to Thursday, July 9th.
Join GALT and Alabama Power biologists for an evening hike through Weaver Cave Preserve as we tune into the hidden world of bats! Using acoustic monitoring equipment, we’ll detect and identify bat species by their ultrasonic calls. This guided walk offers a chance to experience the preserve after dark and learn about our resident bat species.
Recommended for ages 6 and up. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
Signs will indicate where to park.
Wildflower Walk
Interested in learning more about native plants and wildflowers? Join us for a guided walk at Weaver Cave Preserve in Anniston, AL! The walk will be led by Dr. Jimmy Triplett, an experienced botanist familiar with the area’s native flora.
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Hiking boots/shoes are required. The walk follows an easy-to-moderate trail, but be prepared for off-trail sections with possible uneven terrain.
Signs will indicate where to park.
Earth Day Wildflower Walk
Interested in learning more about native plants and wildflowers? Join us for a guided walk at Weaver Cave Preserve in Anniston, AL! The walk will be led by Dr. Jimmy Triplett, an experienced botanist familiar with the area’s native flora.
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Hiking boots/shoes are required. The walk follows an easy-to-moderate trail, but be prepared for off-trail sections with possible uneven terrain.
Signs will indicate where to park.
Yoga & Sound Bath at Weaver Cave Preserve
Spend the morning moving through beginner-friendly yoga led by Alex Paige, an Anniston local, in front of the main entrance of Weaver Cave. We will also be treated to a sound bath, which is an immersive experience created using singing bowls.
What to bring:
Yoga mat (mats will not be provided)
Any props you may want (ex: blocks, bolster, etc)
Signs will indicate where to park.
Learn more about Alex:https://alexpaigeyoga.com/