First Saturday Series: Frog Pond Adventure
Experience “love” from a frog’s point of view! Join the one-and-only, “Dr. Frog” George Cline, for an unforgettable evening of romance and songs from these spring amphibian voices. Learn to identify frog songs and get a hands-on experience with these slippery creatures. Participate in Frog Watch USA. Pre-registration is required. For more information on JSU’s Frog Pond, visit our website at http://epic.jsu.edu/frogpond
Date:     Saturday, April 1, 2006 (See first Saturdays Jan - May)
Where:  JSU Frog Pond
Time:     7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fee:      $5/adult, $2.50/students
   
 

Deep Canyon Hike
This is our most challenging hike of the year!  Join JSU's Kelly Gregg and Dr. Jonathon Herbert for an unforgettable view of one of Alabama’s natural wonders, Little River Canyon.  The hike requires sturdy footwear, tough clothing, plenty of drinking water, lunch, snacks, stamina, and endurance.  It’s an experience of a lifetime!  Pre-registration is required. Transportation available for a limited number of early registrants. EDU's available for teachers upon request.
Date:     Saturday, April 1, 2006
Where:  Little River Canyon National Preserve
Time:     9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fee:      $15/person (not recommended for children under 12)

   
  Natural Journaling Hike:
    An Artsy Stroll Through the Forest
Want to keep track of the plants and flowers you see on your hikes? Here's a fun way to start or expand a personal nature journal. Artists Sarah Landrum will discuss how to preserve visual impressions through drawings and close observation. Pitt Harding, of JSU's English Department, will share samples from the writings of William Bartram, Thoreau, and other observers of nature. Dr. Mijitaba Hamissou, of JSU's Biology Department, will be identifying spring wildflowers on this easy going hike at the base of Dugger Mountain Wilderness. No drawing or writing experience necessary. Bring a sketchbook or journal and drawing materials such as pencils, colored pencils, or small watercolor boxes. Also bring drinking water and snacks or lunch. Pre-registration is required. CEU's available upon request.
Date:     Saturday, April 8, 2006
Where:  Pink E. Burns Trail Head (Rabbittown, AL)
Time:     10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fee:      $15/adult; $5/students & children . . . Family Friendly!
   
  Pinhoti Trail Hike:  Dugger Mountain Wildflowers
Dugger Mountain is one of Alabama's highest and most beautiful places.  Take a moderate-strenuous level hike with Dugger Mountain founders, Francine and Bruce Hutchinson. As spring unfolds amidst giant hardwoods, steep mountainsides, and tranquil, crystal-clear streams. Hikers should bring a daypack with food and water. Sturdy footwear and proper clothing are recommended. Pre-registration is required.
Date:     Saturday, April 8, 2004
Where:  Talladega National Forest
Time:     9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fee:      $15/adult, $5/students (Not recommended for children under 14)
   

Second Saturday Space Safaris: Stars of the Pharaohs
Travel through space and explore planet Earth during these exciting programs for families led by Dr. Kelly Gregg or Dr. Laura Weinkauf. Programs may include astronomy on the large dome, exciting films and hands-on learning opportunities. To learn about the JSU planetarium, visit our website http://epic.jsu.edu/stars
Date:      Saturday, April 8, 2006 (See Second Saturdays Jan – April)
Where:  JSU Planetarium (3rd Floor Martin Hall)
Time:     1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Fee:       $5/adult; $2.50/students
   
  CELEBRATE EARTH DAY:
    2nd Annual Mountain Longleaf Festival
Enjoy music, nature, arts, great food, vendors, activities & fun at this second annual family friendly festival designed to celebrate our natural world and to benefit the children of our community.
Date:     Saturday, April 22, 2006
Where:  Historic McClellan near Anniston, AL
Time:     10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fee:      $5 donation requested at the gate (there may be fees for some activities)
   
 

Randolph County Granite Outcrop Hike
Celebrate Earth Day with Dan Spaulding, botanist and Curator of Collections at the Anniston Museum, by traveling to Almond Granite Outcrop in Randolph County. This moon-like rolling granite outcrop comes alive with a pallet of color and texture of spring wildflowers, mosses and lichens. Meet at the Anniston Museum of Natural History. Arrive at the outcrop at noon for a picnic lunch and then a hike. Bring a picnic lunch and drink. Moderate hike. Reservations are required by April 19th. Contact the museum at (256) 237-6766. For information about museum programs: www.annistonmuseum.org
Date:     Saturday, April 22, 2006
Where:  Anniston Museum of Natural History
Time:     10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fee:       $35/person 

   
 

Bilingual Spanish-English Hike
    (¡para los personas hablas Espanol!)
Acompanenos a una caminata en el Parque Estatal de Soto y Canon de Rio Pequeno.  Conducido principalmente en espanol, esta no muy dificultosa caminata en senderos bien mantenidos les dara una introduccion a la geologia, arquelogia e historia local junto con plantas natives.  Este evento esta conducido por dos natives hispano-hablantes y por quienes estan en el proceso de aprendizaje del idioma espanol.
Fecha:  Sabado, Abril 22, 2006
Donde:  DeSoto State Park Nature Center
Hora:     9:00 am hasta las 12:00 mediodia
Tarifa:    $5 por persona

Join us on a walking tour of DeSoto State Park and Little River Canyon.  Conducted primarily in Spanish, this moderately strenuous hike on well-maintained trails will give an introduction to local geology, archaeology, history, and native plants.  The program is designed for individuals who are fluent and learning Spanish.  Wear appropriate shoes and bring a camera, snacks and water.  Pre-registration is required.
Date:     Saturday, April 22, 2006
Where:  Meet at DeSoto State Park Nature Center
Time:     9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Fee:       $5/person

   
  Wildflower Saturday at the Little River Canyon National Preserve
National Park Ranger Larry Beane will guide you through a memorable wildflower experience.  Join him for a morning or afternoon hike to enjoy all the colors of spring in Little River Canyon. Come enjoy a bloomin' good day!
Date:     Saturday, April 22, 2006
Where:  Little River Canyon National Preserve, Beaver Pond Trail Head (under the power lines on AL 176, one mile south of AL 35)
Time:     9:00 am – 11:00am or 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Fee:       No fee or registration
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