About

The Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) is the oldest and largest non-profit conservation organization in Alabama. The AWF was established by sportsmen in 1935 to promote the conservation and wise use of our wildlife and natural resources and to ensure a high quality of life for future generations of Alabamians.

AWF headquarters is located at Lanark in Millbrook, Alabama. Lanark contains five distinct destinations: AWF Headquarters, Historic Lanark, Lanark Pavilion, the Alabama Nature Center and the NaturePlex.


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AWF focuses on wildlife conservation, our hunting and angling heritage, and connecting young people and adults to the outdoors, by channeling efforts into 3 major areas:

1. Conservation Education: Connecting youth and adults through initiatives like the Alabama Nature Center, Lanark Field Days, Summer Field Days, Expedition Lanark Summer Camp, Homeschool Programs and Thursday Night and Weekend Programs. For more information about any of these, please CLICK HERE. We also teach our children about Alabama’s rich natural history and biodiversity using hands-on outdoor activities through our Alabama Outdoor Classroom Conservation Education programs and Teacher Workshops. For more information about any of these, please CLICK HERE.

2. Resource Stewardship: Land Stewardship Assistance promotes abundant wildlife and wildlife habitats through habitat initiatives such as the Native Warm Season Grass Project, Longleaf Pine Ecosystem Restoration Project, Gulf Coast Conservation Project, Landowner Network App, Alabama Black Bear Alliance, Wildlife Seminars, AWF Governor's Conservation Achievement Awards, and the Alabama Wildlife Magazine. For more information about any of these, please CLICK HERE.

3. Hunting and Angling Heritage: Celebrating the conservation role of hunting and angling through programs such as AWF Wild Game Cook-Offs, Alabama Quail Trail, Operation GameWatch, and the AWF Youth Fishing Rodeo. For more information about any of these, please CLICK HERE. .