Events
Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
On Saturday, August 22, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.
The Forever Wild Wehle Tract is located 4819 Pleasant Hill Rd., in Midway, Alabama.
Aug. 22, 2026 - Aug. 22, 2026
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
September 5-7
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.
Sep. 5, 2026 - Sep. 7, 2026
Are you looking for an opportunity to get outside with friends and family and do something that benefits your community and the environment? If so, you are encouraged to take part in the state’s largest single-day volunteer cleanup event, the 39th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup.
Sep. 19, 2026 - Sep. 19, 2026
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
September 19-21
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.
Sep. 19, 2026 - Sep. 21, 2026
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
October 3-5
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.
Oct. 3, 2026 - Oct. 5, 2026
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
October 17-19
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.
Oct. 17, 2026 - Oct. 19, 2026
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
November 7-9
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.
Nov. 7, 2026 - Nov. 9, 2026
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
November 21-23
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Checkout time for campers is 3p.m. on Sunday.
Nov. 21, 2026 - Nov. 23, 2026
