ANC Season Pass Member and ANC Club Member is different than an AWF Member.

Season Pass Options: Season Pass members receive Unlimited General Admission to regular ANC Weekday and most Weekend Events, and a 10% discount on Gift Shop Purchases $10.00 discount on Expedition Lanark Day Camp Registration Fee.

Club Options: Unlimited General Admission and all Season Pass benefits. In addition, all Club level members will have gate keypad access Monday–Sunday from 6 AM–6 PM. The restrooms in the downstairs Lunch Cove at the NaturePlex will be open and available for you to use while you are enjoying the trails, ponds, and exterior grounds. Interior usage of the NaturePlex will not be available on Sundays. Membership includes Club Card with personalized gate code, ANC Lanyard and Car Decal. Club members must be 21 or older. Fishing is catch and release only.

CLICK HERE to view more information and to sign up for your Season Pass or Club. (pdf)

Alabama Nature Center General Rules

To maintain the character and quality of the experience at the Alabama Nature Center, please abide by the following rules:
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

• Animals (except assistance dogs) are not permitted.
• Lanark and the Alabama Nature Center is a smoke free facility.
• No flammable or dangerous materials or devices allowed.
• Reproduction of Lanark/NaturePlex is not permitted on any material distributed by the Guest without the prior written approval of the Alabama Wildlife Federation.
• Parking on the grass and footpaths are prohibited. Vehicles must be parked in the designated areas.
• No bicycles, skateboards, scooters, kites, remote controlled cars/planes, or similar items.
• Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times.
• Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
• Glass containers are not allowed.
• No littering. All trash must be either placed in trash receptacles located at the NaturePlex and the Pavilion, or taken with you when you leave.
• No loud radios and/or sound making devices allowed.
• All plants and animals are protected. Do not collect plants, flowers, shrubs, animals, or other items. Leave everything as you find it for others to enjoy.
• Please stay on trails and boardwalks.
• Picnics are allowed in the Pavilion, Pavilion Field, NaturePlex Lunch Cove, and at outside picnic tables only, unless otherwise designated.
• For your safety and protection, do not pull or hang on limbs or vines.
• Lanark closes promptly at 5:00pm. Guests must leave at this time, unless special permission was given to stay after hours.
• Please refrain from entering Still creek, creek access is reserved for guided programs only.

Fishing Rules: To maintain the character and quality of the experience at the Alabama Nature Center, please abide by the following rules:  

• Guests must check in at the NaturePlex before venturing on the property to fish.
• Guests will need to supply their own fishing gear and bait
• All fishing is CATCH and RELEASE only.
• Fishing is only permitted in the Upper Pond (catfish pond).
• Lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers are permitted.
• In some instances a portion of the pond may be under rental, guests are not permitted to fish in the rental area (will be marked accordingly).
• Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Animals (except assistance dogs) are not permitted.
• Lanark and the Alabama Nature Center is a smoke-free environment.
• No flammable or dangerous materials or devices allowed.
• No bicycles, skateboards, scooters, kites, remote controlled cars/planes, or similar items. 
• Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times.
• Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
• Glass containers are not allowed.
• No Littering. All trash must be placed in trash receptacles located at the NaturePlex and the Pavilion, or taken with you when you leave.
• All plants and animals are protected.  Do not collect plants, flowers, shrubs, animals, or other items. Leave everything as you find it for others to enjoy. Please stay on trails and boardwalks.
• Picnics are allowed in the Pavilion, Pavilion Field, NaturePlex Lunch Cove and at outside picnic tables only, unless otherwise designated.
• Please park in the pavilion field only (see map)

Fishing for Club Members is allowed on Saturday and Sunday between 6am and 6pm and is generally allowed during the week, Monday through Friday, between 3pm-6pm.

Most weekdays we will have educational and other programs occurring throughout the property, including the pond, as late as 2:30pm. During these times fishing access is not available. On days when we do not have programing at the pond, club members are allowed to fish. Please call 334-285-4550 in advance to check on programing before coming to fish on weekdays prior to 2:30.

Annual Pass members can fish on Saturdays between 9am-5pm.