Family Weekend: Great Smoky Mountains
Run away from home and bring the family with you! What better way is there to spend a weekend with the family than exploring Great Smoky Mountains National Park> This weekend is chock full of hikes, crafts, games, waterfalls, beautiful views, campfires and plenty of time to enjoy being with the ones you love. We will provide discovery and adventure AND we do all the cooking! For more info: www.gsmit.org
Date:     Friday to Sunday, February 10 - 12, 2006
Where:  Great Smoky Mountain Institute
Time:     7:00 pm Friday – 9:00 pm Sunday
Fee:       $315 for family of four, ages 6 and up ($70 for each additional person); includes all meals, lodging, materials, and instruction.

Second Saturday Space Safaris
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, February 11, 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

Vernal Pond Ecology:  Frogs and Salamanders
A vernal pond is a special type of wetland that remains dry for only a portion of the year.  The result?  No fish when dry.  A wide variety of animals like insects, frogs, crustaceans, and salamanders rely on these ponds as breeding grounds.  Join JSU's Dr. George Cline and National Forest Ranger Jeff Gardner as they explore the web of life supported in these temporary wetlands near Dugger Mountain.  Participants who want to get "swampy" should bring waders.  Pre-registration is required. Transportation will be provided from JSU for a limited number of early registrants. CEU's available for teachers upon request.
Date:     Saturday, February 18, 2006
Where:  Talladega National Forest Dugger Mountain Area
Time:     5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Fee:       $5/person; $2.50 students & children . . . Family Friendly!