Location
1 Robert S. Smith Dr.
Birmingham, Alabama 35209
United States
Date & Time
6:00pm CDT - 9:00pm CDT
Freshwater Land Trust is proud to announce the celebration of its 30th anniversary three decades of work to protect Central Alabama's natural resources and connect communities to the outdoors. Since 1996, FLT has helped conserve environmentally significant lands, improve water quality, expand public access to trails and greenspaces, and advance projects that strengthen both ecological health and quality of life across the region.
Freshwater Fête will take place on Friday, November 13. The milestone occasion will honor the organization’s three significant decades of progress while bringing together supporters and partners to invest in the organization’s next chapter.
Freshwater Land Trust is proud to announce the celebration of its 30th anniversary three decades of work to protect Central Alabama's natural resources and connect communities to the outdoors. Since 1996, FLT has helped conserve environmentally significant lands, improve water quality, expand public access to trails and greenspaces, and advance projects that strengthen both ecological health and quality of life across the region.
Freshwater Fête will take place on Friday, November 13. The milestone occasion will honor the organization’s three significant decades of progress while bringing together supporters and partners to invest in the organization’s next chapter.
IN THE NEXT 30 YEARS, WE WILL:
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Protect 30,000 additional acres of land throughout Central Alabama, conserving environmentally significant spaces in over 14 counties to reach our 50,000-acre milestone.
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Complete the Red Rock Action Plan’s 36-mile connected trail loop around the greater Birmingham metro, boosting the Red Rock Trail System® to over 200 walkable and bikeable miles in Jefferson County.
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Open six new publicly accessible properties across our region, doubling our existing ones and creating more landmark spaces facilitated by FLT, such as Red Mountain Park and Turkey Creek Nature Preserve.
Red Mountain Park
Freshwater Land Trust is an enthusiastic supporter of Red Mountain Park and its management. FLT is incredibly proud of having played an integral role in creating Red Mountain Park, in partnership with U.S. Steel and a slew of major funders.
Mardi Mill Falls
In April 2025, FLT opened its fifth public access property, Mardis Mill Falls, in Blount County. Progress continues to improve entry to the Locust Fork River, including upgrading access with parking, signage, and accessibility additions.
Red Rock Action Plan
The Red Rock Action Plan, released in 2023, is a 15-year strategic plan to develop 19-miles of new trails, ultimately creating a 36-mile loop around the Greater Birmingham Metropolitan Area. The plan identifies seven priority projects, that when combined with existing Red Rock Trails, will connect the Cities of Birmingham, Fairfield, Homewood, Irondale, Midfield, and Mountain Brook.
Prescribed Fire
In 2026, FLT added prescribed fire to its stewardship plan. Burns have been completed at two conservation properties: Five Mile Creek CU1 and Mardis Mill Falls.
For sponsorship inquiries:
rusha.smith@freshwaterlandtrust.org
rebekah.correia@freshwaterlandtrust.org
For financial contributions:
kathryn.lavender@freshwaterlandtrust.org
For ticketing questions:
savannah.thompson@freshwaterlandtrust.org
Considering a sponsorship?
View our Freshwater Fête sponsorship packageSupport our mission to conserve land & build trails for the next 30 years!
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PO Box 337 Birmingham, AL 35210
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1 Robert S. Smith Dr.
Birmingham, Alabama 35209
United States
Date & Time
6:00pm CDT - 9:00pm CDT
What to expect at the event
Join us for a sit-down dinner, live auction, and a celebration of all we've accomplished and all that is to come!
Attire: Adventure formal
Getting There
The Club, Inc.
1 Robert S. Smith Dr.
Birmingham, Alabama 35209
United States