The AWF Delta & Bay Conservation Center (AWF DBCC) is a project of the Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF). AWF DBCC is located on 75 acres in Spanish Fort, Alabama. To the north lies the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta. To the south is Mobile Bay. Both represent world-class natural resources and outdoor adventure opportunities found right here in Alabama.

AWF’s underlying vision for AWF DBCC is to expand our existing conservation education programs in south Alabama. AWF DBCC will provide planned, outdoor education field trips for public, private, and home school groups, summer and holiday Day Camps for youth, weekday and weekend programming and use opportunities for the general public, and rental opportunities for meetings and events when they do not conflict with our primary education activities. We will also celebrate and promote outdoor adventure in Mobile Delta and Mobile Bay, including hunting, fishing, birding, and other forms of outdoor recreation and tourism. At the same time, AWF DBCC will engage AWF members and the general public in our conservation projects in the region.

AWF DBCC is a planned-use outdoor education facility consisting of multiple structural facilities, walking trails, a kayak launch, and scenic vistas. We will also provide meeting and event rental opportunities when they do not conflict with our primary conservation education programs and activities. 

Structural Amenities Include:

• Conference Center: 4,000 square foot facility devoted to meetings and events with up to date audio/visual technology.
• Hands-On Discovery Hall with Gift Shop: 3,000 square foot facility with interactive and visual nature displays and nature-themed merchandise.
• Delta Hall – 4,000 square foot facility with open format floor plan suitable for education programs, meetings, and large events. A large outdoor deck provides a scenic overlook into Mobile Delta.
• Classrooms with Lab: Fully equipped classrooms for education programs. 
• Theater/Auditorium: A 90-seat theater/auditorium equipped with up to date technology and suitable for education program, meetings, and conferences.
• Outdoor Pavilions: Two 1,000 square foot outdoor pavilions overlooking Mobile Delta and the Blakeley River suitable for education programs and appropriate size events.
• Walking Trails: Two miles of mulched and improved walking trails traversing the property with scenic views of coastal pine and live oak forests, Blakeley River, Sardine Pass, and the Mobile Delta.
• Kayak Launch: Modern kayak launch, including handicap access, and accompanying dock.

Program Amenities Include:

• School Field Trips: K-12 outdoor-based field trips for public, private, and home schools. Custom field trips also available for youth, church and other groups.
• Day Camps: Summer and select Holiday week day camps for youth.
• Weekday/Weekend Programs: Seasonal and periodically scheduled programs for the General Public.
• Self-Guided Excursions – Walk the trails, enjoy the Discovery Hall, Gift Shop, and a movie at scheduled times.
• Meeting/Event Rentals – Host business meetings, socials, weddings. Many of our facilities are available for rental when dates/times do not interfere with our primary conservation education activities.
• Delta & Bay Tours – Historic Blakeley State Park conducts Delta & Bay Boat Tours with many of those tours providing an option to depart from/return to the AWF Delta & Bay Conservation Center. Book your cruise directly with Historic Blakeley State Park www.blakeleypark.com

Hours of Operation and Access:

AWF DBCC is open 6 days/week from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Daily General Admission is $5.00 per person, $20 max per family, and includes access to:

• Walking trails
• Kayak Launch use
• Discovery Hall and Gift Shop access
• Viewing of any scheduled outdoor films in the Theater
• Access to any scheduled General Public Programs not subject to additional registration fees

If you plan to join us regularly at AWF DBCC, take a look at our Season Pass and Club Pass options which provide cost savings and custom access for people and families who like to walk the trails regularly, enjoy early morning and late afternoon photography, birding, and other activities.

There is a lot to do at AWF DBCC. We hope to see you soon!!

AWF DBCC is operated by AWF under a lease-purchase agreement with the State of Alabama.