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* January 2007 *
First
Saturday Series: Winter Frog Pond Adventure
Join Dr. Frog for a winter search for amphibians.
Participate in Frog Watch USA. For more information on JSU’s Frog Pond,
visit our website at http://epic.jsu.edu/frogpond.html
Date:
Saturday, January 6, 2007 (First
Saturdays Jan – May)
Where: JSU Frog Pond (White Plains, AL)
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fee: $5/adult; $2.50/students
Second
Saturday Space Safaris: Winter Stars
Travel through space and explore planet Earth during these exciting
programs
for families and children led by Dr. Kelly Gregg and 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/planetarium.html
Date:
Saturday, January 13, 2007
(Second Saturdays February – April)
Where:
JSU Planetarium (3rd Floor Martin Hall)
Time: 1:30
pm – 2:30 pm
Fee:
$5/adult; $2.50/students
Pinhoti
Trail Hike: Dugger Mountain
Mountain streams, ravines,
longleaf
pines, and incredible vistas! Join us for the first
hike of the
season on Alabama’s longest hiking trail. Bring a daypack with lunch,
water,
and snacks. Be sure to check weather forecasts and dress accordingly.
This is a
moderately strenuous hike.
Date:
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Where:
Talladega National Forest Pink E. Burns Cabin/Trail Parking
Time:
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fee:
$10/adult; $5/student- Pre-registration is required.
* February 2007 *
Environmental
Education Association of Alabama Conference
Teachers,
educators, scout leaders, and friends of the environment
are welcome to attend this conference for workshops, lectures, and
field trips.
Date: February 1- 3, 2007
Where: Cheaha State Park
Info: www.aces.edu/eeaa
Fee: Contact Jeff Hughes at
256-725-7027
First
Saturday Series: Late Winter Frog Pond Adventure
Join Dr. Frog for a late winter search for
amphibians. Participate in Frog
Watch USA. For more information on JSU’s Frog Pond, visit our website
at http://epic.jsu.edu/frogpond.html
Date:
Saturday, February 3, 2007 (First
Saturdays Jan – May)
Where: JSU Frog Pond
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fee: $5/adult; $2.50/students
Second
Saturday Space Safari: Love Stories In the Stars
Travel through space and explore planet Earth during these exciting
programs
for families and children led by Dr. Kelly Gregg and Dr. Laura
Weinkauf. To
learn about the JSU planetarium, visit our website http://epic.jsu.edu/stars/planetarium.html
Date:
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Where:
JSU Planetarium (3rd Floor Martin Hall)
Time:
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Fee:
$5/adult; $2.50/students
Manitou Cave Tour
Experience a cave hike into one of Alabama’s oldest
attractions
that is now closed to the public. See stalactites, stalagmites, and
learn
Native American lore.
Date: Saturday, February
17, 2007
Where: Near Ft. Payne AL
Time: 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Fee: $15 per person
* March 2007 *
Little River Canyon Eco-Hike
Don your hiking boots and grab a garbage bag! Join Rich
Hulsey for
this canyon clean-up hike.
Date: Saturday, March 3,
2007
Where: Meet at Eberhardt Point; Canyon Rim Drive
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Fee: No Fee (Rain date March 10th)
First
Saturday Series: Early Spring 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 the first
amphibian voices of the season. Learn to identify frog songs and get a
hands-on
experience with these slippery creatures. Participate in Frog Watch
USA. For more information on JSU’s Frog Pond, visit our website at http://epic.jsu.edu/frogpond.html
Date: Saturday, March 3, 2007 (First
Saturdays Jan – May)
Where: JSU Frog Pond
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fee: $5/adult; $2.50/students
Second
Saturday Space Safari: St. Patty's Cosmic Serpents
This astronomy program begins with a live snake show in honor of St.
Patrick’s
famous drumming in Ireland. To learn about the JSU planetarium, visit
our
website http://epic.jsu.edu/stars/planetarium.html
Date:
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Where:
JSU
Planetarium (3rd Floor Martin Hall)
Time:
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Fee:
$5/adult; $2.50/students
Waterfall
Tour & Hike
Join JSU Field Schools Renee Morrison and Anniston Outdoor Associations
Joan
Alexander for this unique driving and hiking tour of several beautiful
waterfalls located around the Talladega National Forest and Cheaha
State Park area. These are short but moderately strenuous hikes.
Bring a day pack with
lunch, water, supplies and a camera for excellent photo opportunities.
Date:
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Where:
Meet
at Cheaha State Park (Location disclosed upon confirmation of
registration)
Time:
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fee:
$10 per person
(recommended for ages 12 and over); Pre-registration is required.
* April 2007 *
First
Saturday Series: Spring Frog Pond Adventure
A
thousand frogs singing so loudly that you can feel the vibrations in
your
bones! Join the one-and-only, “Dr. Frog” George Cline, for an
unforgettable evening
and get a hands-on experience with these slippery creatures.
Participate in
Frog Watch USA. For more information on JSU’s Frog Pond, visit our
website at http://epic.jsu.edu/frogpond.html
Date: Saturday, April 7, 2007
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 and rewarding hike of the year! Join JSU's
Dr.
Kelly Gregg, Dr. Jonathon Herbert, Rich Hulsey and Bobby Floyd 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!
Date:
Saturday, April 7, 2007
Where:
Little River Canyon National Preserve
Time:
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fee:
$15/person; Pre-registration is required.
Not
recommended for children under 14.
An
Artsy Stroll through the Forest
Artist 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.
Date:
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Where:
Pink E. Burns Trail Head (Rabbittown, AL)
Time:
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fee:
$15/adult; $10/student or child;
Pre-registration
is required.
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. Hikers should bring a daypack with food and water. Sturdy
footwear
and proper clothing are recommended. Pre-registration is required.
Date:
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Where:
Talladega National Forest
Time:
9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Fee:
$15/adult; $5/students;
Pre-registration is
required.
Beginning
Bird Identification
On this driving tour through Talladega National Forest with stops at
birding
hot spots, learn to identify birds by their songs, calls, and by sight.
Don’t
miss this chance to view the birds of the Shoal Creek Ranger District
including
the endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker. Pre-registration is required.
Date:
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Where:
Talladega National Forest: Frog Pond Parking Lot
Time:
6:00 am – 10:00 am
Fee:
$10/adult; $5 child;
Pre-registration is
required.
Second
Saturday Space Safari: Stars of the Pharaohs
Travel through space and explore planet Earth during these
exciting programs
for families and children led by Dr. Kelly Gregg and 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/planetarium.html
Date:
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Where:
JSU Planetarium (3rd Floor Martin Hall)
Time:
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Fee:
$5/adult; $2.50/children 12 &
under
3rd
Annual Mountain Longleaf Festival: A Celebration of Arts &
Environment
Enjoy
live
music, nature & arts activities, arts demonstrations & sales,
great
food, vendors, children’s activities & fun at this second annual
festival
designed to celebrate our natural world and to benefit the children of
our
community.
Date: Saturday,
April 21, 2007
Where:
Mountain Longleaf Festival (Historic McClellan near Anniston, AL)
Time:
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fee:
Fee TBA
Wildflower
Saturday at 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 28, 2007
Where:
Little
River Canyon Beaver Pond Trail Head
(under the power lines on AL 176, one mile south of AL 35)
Time:
9:00 am – 11:00 am or 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Fee:
No fee or registration
Arts and the Environment Workshop: Great Smoky Mountains
Tremont
An inspirational and fun-filled spring weekend, dedicated to
celebrating the environment through the arts via educational workshops.
Past
presentations have included workshops on storytelling, drama,
naturalist
skills, nature poetry, songwriting, and a wide variety of arts and
crafts.
We are excited to have internationally renowned folksinger Bill
Staines
joining us for a weekend of song and laughter. Program lasts from
Friday
supper through Sunday lunch.
Date: Friday—Sunday, April
27-29 ,2007
Where: Great Smoky Mountains Institute Tremont (near
Gatlinburg, TN)
Time: Van Departs JSU at 8:00 a.m.
Friday
Morning
Fee: $275 per person if
traveling
with JSU Field Schools (includes transportation, 5 meals, and lodging);
if
traveling on your own the cost is $220 per person.
Website: www.gsmit.org
* May 2007 *
First
Saturday Series: Early Summer Frog Pond Adventure
Learn
to identify frog songs and get a hands-on experience with these
slippery
creatures. Participate in Frog Watch USA. For more information on JSU’s
Frog
Pond, visit our website at http://epic.jsu.edu/frogpond.html
Date: Saturday, May 5, 2007 (First
Saturdays
Jan- May)
Where: JSU Frog Pond
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fee: $5/adult; $2.50/students
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, Mayo 5, 2007
Donde: DeSoto State Park Nature Center
Hora: 10:00 am
hasta las
1:00 mediodia
Tarifa: $5 por persona
This program is designed for individuals who are fluent and
learning
Spanish. Wear appropriate shoes and bring a camera, snacks and water. A
visit
to the Mexican bakery and tortilla factory in Ft. Payne is a delightful
end to
this program.
Date:
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Where:
Meet at DeSoto State Park Nature Center
Time:
10:00 am – 1:00 noon
Fee:
$5/person; Pre-registration is required.
15th
Annual Wildflower Saturday at DeSoto State Park
With its abundance of rhododendron and mountain laurel, there are few
places
lovelier than Lookout Mountain's DeSoto State Park in May. Make a
weekend to
remember…stay at lovely DeSoto Lodge and join them for a wildflower
breakfast,
lunch and dinner! Learn more at www.desotostatepark.com
Date:
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Where:
DeSoto State Park Nature Center
Time:
First hike begins at 8:30 am
(multiple hikes throughout the day)
Fee:
No fee or registration for wild
flower
hikes
Paddling
Tour of Terrapin Creek
Imagine green pools with six foot alligator gar floating along side
your boat,
wildflowers dripping over verdant banks, spring birds trilling in the
tree tops…join
JSU Field School staff and seasoned paddlers for this 8 mile float down
lovely
Terrapin Creek.
Date:
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Where:
Terrapin Creek Outdoor Center (AL Hwy 9 near Centre, AL)
Time:
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fee:
$35 per person kayak; $25 per
person canoe
(double only); $20 per person to bring your own canoe or kayak;
Pre-registration is required.
Learning
by the Lake Series: Red-cockaded Woodpeckers
Join United States Forest Service and JSU Field Schools for an
interesting
hour of educational fun at Coleman Lake Recreational Area in the
Talladega National Forest. Take advantage of the beautiful location and
camp for the
weekend! Family friendly.
Date:
Saturday, May 12, 2007 (2nd
Saturdays
May – October)
Where:
Coleman Lake Recreational Area (near Heflin, AL)
Time:
7:00 p.m.
Fee:
Free
Freshwater
Snorkeling Adventure: Talladega National Forest
Have you ever peered into an Alabama lake or creek and thought, “I
wonder what
is down there?” Join JSU Biologists Dr. George Cline to explore the
aquatic
habitat of Shoal Creek.
Date:
May 12, 2007
Where:
USFS Shoal Creek District/Pine Glen Recreation Area
Time:
12:00 pm – 4:00 p.m.
Fee:
$10 per person (snorkeling equipment
provided) ;
Pre-registration is required.
An
outdoor concert series surrounded by friends, great food, historic
preservation,
and the beautiful Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge
The
former Fort McClellan will once again come to life with the
signs and sounds of noted musicians and our own Alabama Symphony
Orchestra! The 2007 concert
season will feature Saturday concerts of the ASO performing classical
and light
“Pop” favorites under the stars in a beautiful, outdoor setting. Hear
the best
music that Alabama has to offer and make memories by enjoying this
family
friendly and festive atmosphere.
Date:
May 26, June 2, June 9, and June 16, 2007
Where:
The
Longleaf Park (also
known as Duck Pond Park) at the former Fort McClellan in Anniston,
Alabama. Plan to relax on the grass with a picnic that you've ordered
ahead or packed at
home. Bring a chair or blanket and of course – bring friends!
Time:
TBA
Fee:
Contact Pete Conroy at 256-782-5681
* June 2007 *
Family
Weekend DeSoto State Park:
June 8-9
JSU
Field Schools and DeSoto State Park will offer fun activities Friday
night, all day Saturday and Saturday night for families who want to
learn about
nature together. Join
ethno-botanist Francine Hutchinson for Campfire Talks on Friday
and Saturday nights, register for the plants workshop on Saturday. For
lodging
information, visit www.desotostatepark.com
Medicinal
& Edible Plants Workshop
For centuries, local residents have used hundreds of different species
of
medicinal plants found in our forests. Come learn about many of them
with
botanist Francine Hutchinson. This workshop will include
demonstrations, short
hikes, and instructions on herbal preparations. Participants should
bring a
lunch and other light-hike needs.
Date:
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Where:
Meet at DeSoto State Park Nature Center
Time:
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fee:
$20/adult; $10 child; Pre-registration is
required.
Junior
Fishing Derby
Join United States Forest
Service for this event for kids which includes a
fishing competition and fishing etiquette workshop. Take advantage of
the
beautiful location and camp for the weekend! Family friendly.
Date:
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Where:
Coleman Lake Recreational Area (near Heflin, AL)
Info:
Contact Jeff Gardner at 256-463-2272
Fee:
Free for kids 16 and under
Learning
by the Lake Series: Fish, Snakes and Other Lake Critters
Join United States Forest Service biologists and JSU Field School
experts for an interesting hour of educational fun at Coleman Lake
Recreational Area in
the Talladega National Forest. Take advantage of the beautiful location
and
camp for the weekend! Family friendly.
Date:
Saturday, June 9, 2007 (2nd
Saturdays
May – October)
Where:
Coleman Lake Recreational Area (near Heflin, AL)
Time:
7:00 p.m.
Fee:
Free
Essentials
of River Safety: Paddling Clinic AND Float
Learn the secrets of safe paddling from the experts! Learning stations
will be
created along Terrapin Creek where participants will be taught safety,
rescue
drills, and the basic "how to" of paddling by certified American
Canoe Association (ACA) instructors. This event is hosted by Terrapin
Creek Outdoor Center, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, JSU Field
Schools and sanctioned by ACA. Led by ACA Instructor of the Year,
Gordon Black.
Date:
Saturday, June 16, 2007 (Rain date: June 23,
2007)
Where:
Terrapin Creek Outdoor Center
Time:
Clinic from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fee:
$50/person (includes all equipment and
instruction) ; Pre-registration is required.
Inner
City Kids Into Nature Camp
This
is a
special nature camp developed by JSU Field Schools’ Renee Morrison,
organized
through Hobson City Mayor’s Office, sponsored by Alabama Gas
Corporation, Wachovia
Bank Community Outreach, and USFS Shoal Creek District, to promote
scientific
exploration and discovery to inner city children.
Date:
June 19-20, 2007
Where:
USFS Shoal Creek District Coleman Lake Recreation Area
Time:
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fee:
Scholarship only
Family
Weekend DeSoto State Park: June 22-23
JSU
Field Schools and DeSoto State Park will offer fun activities
Friday night, all day Saturday and Saturday night for families who want
to
learn about nature together. Join
National Park Service archaeologist Larry Bean for Friday night
Campfire Talk and JSU’s Dr. Safaa Al-Hamdani for Saturday nights
Campfire Talk.
Register for the family snorkeling program on Saturday. For lodging
information, visit www.desotostatepark.com
Little
River Freshwater
Snorkeling
Join
JSU’s Dr. George “Frog” Cline for this fun family event of river
exploration from the “bottom up” in DeSoto State Park’s portion of
Little
River.
Date:
June 23, 2007
Where:
Meet
at DeSoto State Park Nature Center
Time:
12:00 pm – 4:00 p.m.
Fee:
$10 per person (snorkeling equipment
provided) ;
Pre-registration is required.
“Explore
Our World” JSU Kids Into Nature Camp Introductory Camp (Ages 6 – 9)
Hands-on
science is the theme for this fun week presented by Amanda Lee and
Renee
Morrison. This is an exciting introductory camp for children who love
nature.
Some activities include meeting live animals, observing living things
under microscopes,
nature hikes, and science games. Campers build their own memory journal
and
will be given a photo slide show disk at the end of camp to share with
their
families.
Date:
June 25 – 29, 2007
Where:
JSU Campus (No off-campus travel)
Time:
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday - Friday
Fee:
$150 per participant (includes
lunch &
supplies)
* July 2007 *
Learning
by the Lake Series: Forest Ecology
Join United States Forest Service biologists and JSU Field School
experts for an interesting hour of educational fun at Coleman Lake
Recreational Area in
the Talladega National Forest. Take advantage of the beautiful location
and
camp for the weekend! Family friendly.
Date:
Saturday, July 14, 2007 (2nd
Saturdays
May – October)
Where:
Coleman Lake Recreational Area (near Heflin, AL)
Time:
7:00 p.m.
Fee:
Free
“Explore
Our World” JSU Kids Into Nature Camp Advanced (Ages 7 – 9) This
camp is presented by Amanda Lee and Renee Morrison for children
who love to explore nature and want
to know more about how the
natural world works…from the little microbes that help create soil to
the big
animals that live in various habitats. Four days on campus and one day
of
travel to Little River Canyon. Campers build their own memory journal
and will
be given a photo slide show disk at the end of camp to share with their
families. Date:
July 9 – 13, 2007
Where:
JSU Campus & a one day field trip to Little River Canyon
Time:
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Fee:
$175 per participant (includes
lunch,
admission fees & supplies)
Family
Weekend DeSoto State Park July 13-14
JSU
Field Schools and DeSoto State Park will offer fun activities
Friday night, all day Saturday and Saturday night for families who want
to
learn about nature together. Join
JSU’s Dr. Kelly Gregg for Campfire Talks Friday about the Trail of
Tears and learn about Little River Canyon’s geology Saturday night .
Register
for the Native American Pottery workshop on Saturday.
Native
American Pottery Workshop
Join expert potter, Tammy Beane, to learn how pottery was made on
Lookout Mountain thousands of years ago. We’ll provide the clay as well
as bone needles and
paddles to make designs on your pots. A handout will be provided
detailing the
firing techniques discussed in the workshop. Pre-registration is
required.
Date:
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Where:
DeSoto State Park Nature Center
Time:
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Fee:
$10/ person; Pre-registration is required.
“Explore
Our World” JSU Kids Into Nature Camp Advanced (Ages 10-12)
Participants
for this unique camp must have completed JSU Nature Camp Intro.
Three days on
campus- two travel/field trip days with naturalists Amanda Lee and
Renee
Morrison. Campers build their own memory journal and
will be given a photo
slide show disk at the end of camp to share with their
families.
Date:
July 16-20, 2007
Where:
JSU Campus & Off-site Field Trips
Time:
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Fee:
$175 per participant (includes
lunch,
admission fees & supplies)
Advanced
Nature Club Adventure Camp (Ages 10-12)
Campers
who are accepted as members of this Nature Club must have graduated
from at
least two summers of Advanced Nature Camps and will build on the
knowledge
they’ve gained in past camps by traveling to various locations with JSU
Field
Schools’ Renee Morrison and Dr. Jonathon Herbert. Field trips include
Little
River Canyon, DeSoto State Park, Cheaha State Park, and/or SIFAT Global
Village. Hands-on science, art and experiences with live animals make
this camp
an incredible experience. Campers build their own memory journal and
will be
given a photo slide show disk at the end of camp to share with their
families.
Date:
July 23 – 27, 2007
Where:
JSU Campus & Off-Site Exploration
Time:
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Fee:
$175 per participant (includes
lunch,
admission fees & supplies)
* August 2007 *
Learning
by the Lake Series: Native Fishes
Join United States Forest Service and JSU biologist Dr. Mark Meade for
an
interesting hour of educational fun at Coleman Lake Recreational Area
in the Talladega National Forest. Take advantage of the beautiful
location and camp for the
weekend! Family friendly.
Date:
Saturday, August 11, 2007 (2nd
Saturdays May – October)
Where:
Coleman Lake Recreational Area (near Heflin, AL)
Time:
7:00 p.m.
Fee:
Free
Guided
Archaeology Tour of Calhoun & St. Clair Counties
Come along with JSU’s Dr. Harry Holstein for a guided archaeology tour
of
various sites throughout Calhoun and St. Clair counties. We will visit
Janney
Iron Furnace, a 19th century battlefield and river locks, a prehistoric
Indian
village, and much more. Participants should bring their own lunch and
drinks.
Transportation is provided. Space is limited. This is one of our
most of our
most popular programs so register early!
Date:
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Where:
Jacksonville , AL (Meeting location to be disclosed upon confirmation
of registration)
Time:
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fee:
$10 per person (ages 14 and older)
Pre-registration
is required.
* September 2007 *
Learning
by the Lake Series: Butterflies
Join United States Forest Service biologists and JSU Field School
experts for an interesting hour of educational fun at Coleman Lake
Recreational Area in
the Talladega National Forest. Take advantage of the beautiful location
and
camp for the weekend! Family friendly.
Date:
Saturday, September 8, 2007 (2nd
Saturdays May – October)
Where:
Coleman Lake Recreational Area (near Heflin, AL)
Time:
7:00 p.m.
Fee:
Free
Family
Weekend DeSoto State Park (September
14-15)
JSU
Field Schools and DeSoto State Park will offer fun activities
Friday night, all day Saturday and Saturday night for families who want
to
learn about nature together. Join
JSU Field Schools Renee Morrison and Dr. Frank Romano for fun
“live animal” Campfire Talks on Friday and Saturday nights. Register
for the
family Casual Canyon Hike on Saturday. For lodging information, visit www.desotostatepark.com
Casual
Canyon
Hike
Enjoy the natural beauty of the Little River Canyon area as summer
comes to a
close on an easy hikes with the fascinating historian and geologist,
Dr. Kelly
Gregg. Highlights will include the Canyon’s sandstone rocks,
fossils,
river views, and signs of resident animals. Fall
wildflowers and
fruits will be on full display. Be sure to wear appropriate
footwear and
clothing. Pre-registration is required.
Date: Saturday, September 15, 2007
Where: DeSoto State Park Nature Center
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 p.m.
Fee: $5/person
Cheaha Dog & Master Hike: Celebrate National Dog Week
Presented by Haley Conroy and Renee Morrison.
Date: Saturday, September 29, 2007
Where: Cheaha Silent Trail (Cheaha State Park)
Time: 1:00—3:00 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person (Dogs free on a leash, of course!)
Cheaha
State Park Fire Light Storytelling: Ghosts on the Mountain & Spooks
in the
Valley
A
spooky Saturday night campfire storytelling guaranteed to put shivers
up your
spine! Learn about Alabama’s finest spooks, legends and folklore from
Renee
Morrison who has been influenced by story tellers such as Katherine
Tucker
Windham.
Date: Saturday, September 29, 2007
(Date
may change)
Where: Cheaha State Park; Bald Rock Retreat Lodge
Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Fee: No fee or
registration
* October 2007 *
Learning
by the Lake Series: Forest Fire
Join United States Forest Service biologists and JSU Field School
experts for an interesting hour of educational fun at Coleman Lake
Recreational Area in
the Talladega National Forest. Take advantage of the beautiful location
and
camp for the weekend! Family friendly.
Date:
Saturday, October 13, 2007 (2nd
Saturdays May – October)
Where:
Coleman Lake Recreational Area (near Heflin, AL)
Time:
7:00 p.m. Campfire Talk (Bring your own
chair!)
Fee:
Free
Family
Weekend DeSoto State Park (October
26-27)
JSU
Field Schools and DeSoto State Park will offer fun activities
Friday night, Saturday and Saturday night for families who want to
learn about
nature together. Join
JSU Field Schools naturalist and storyteller Renee Morrison for
fun Campfire Talks on Friday night (Ghosts in the Valley) and Saturday
night
(My Life as a Hound Dog). Register for the family hike on Saturday. For
lodging
information, visit www.desotostatepark.com
A
Stroll through the Forest
Join JSU Field Schools for an easy hike on the trails of DeSoto State
Park. Family friendly!
Date:
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Where: Meet
at DeSoto State Park Nature Center
Time:
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fee:
Free
* November 2007 *
Guided
Archaeology Tour of Cherokee and Dekalb Counties
Come
along with JSU archaeologist Dr. Harry Holstein for a guided tour of
sites throughout
Cherokee and Dekalb counties. Participants will visit the 19th century
Cornwall
Iron Furnace, a Spanish contact site at Coosa village, a rock shelter
in use as
early as 3000 B.C., and much more. This will be an unforgettable
all-day event.
Bring your own food and drinks. Transportation is provided. Space is
limited so
register early!
Date:
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Where:
Near
Fort Payne AL (Meeting location disclosed upon confirmation of
registration)
Time:
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fee:
$10 per person (Ages 14 and over);
pre-registration required
Autumn Hike through the Choccolocco Mountains
Enjoy the splendor of leaf color and the unique habitats of
the
Mountain Longleaf Wildlife Refuge. Moderate level hike.
Date: Saturday,
November 3, 2007
Where: Mountain Longleaf Wildlife Refuge
Time: 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Fee: $10/adult ; $5 per
student Pre
–registration is required.
* December 2007 *
Second
Saturday Space Safari: Star of Bethlehem
Travel through space and explore planet Earth during these exciting
programs
for families and children. To learn about the JSU planetarium, visit
our
website http://epic.jsu.edu/stars/planetarium.html
Date:
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Where:
JSU
Planetarium (3rd Floor Martin Hall)
Time:
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Fee:
$5/adult; $2.50/students
 Campfire
Talks
JSU
Field Schools partners with Alabama State Parks to offer an
interesting, educational and entertaining series of FREE programs known
as
“Campfire Talks.” These programs are offered every Friday and
Saturday evening
(May – October) at DeSoto State Park’s Campfire Circle. Thousands
of families
enjoy these programs annually. Seating is limited, so bring your own
comfortable chair. Talks will be located in Nature Center in case of
rain. Plan
a family camp out or a weekend at DeSoto State Park’s lovely lodge,
cabins or
chalets…or just drop by one evening and enjoy the program! For more
info call
1-800-568-8840 or visit www.desotostatepark.com
Medicinal
Plants of Little River
Join botanist Francine Hutchinson for a presentation of local healing
herbs,
and learn how to grow many of them yourself.
Date:
Friday, June 8, 2007
Time:
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ethno-botany/Edible
Plants of Little River Canyon
There are many wild plants that have a wide range of uses. Join
botanist
Francine Hutchinson for a presentation on what’s safe and what’s not.
Date:
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Time:
8:00
pm – 9:00 pm
Archaeology
of Little River Canyon
National Park interpreter Larry Beane will share his
vast knowledge of local
archaeology sites and the importance of their preservation.
Date: Friday,
June 22, 2007
Time: 8:00
pm - 9:00 pm
Plants
and Humanity
JSU
plant
physiologist Dr. Safaa Al-Hamdani will explain the essential mysteries
of the human/plant
relationship.
Date:
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Time: 8:00
pm - 9:00 pm
Rare
Plants and Animals of Little River Canyon
Little
River Canyon is home to over 100 rare species. National Park
interpreter
Larry Beane will introduce you to a number of them.
Date: Friday,
June 29, 2007
Time: 8:00
pm - 9:00 pm
13
Ways Not to Die at Little River Canyon
As
part of the NPS safety program, National Park Interpreter, Larry Beane,
will
share stories of the rescues, misadventures, and deaths that occur
every year
in and around Alabama's deepest gorge.
Date:
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Time:
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cherokee
Trail of Tears
Thousands
of Native Americans were taken from their homelands and sent to
Oklahoma on this infamous trek. JSU's Dr. Kelly Gregg will share the
story of this tragic
chapter in our nation's history.
Date: Friday,
July 13, 2007
Time: 8:00
pm - 9:00 pm
Geologic
History of Little River Canyon
Join
geologist Dr. Kelly Gregg to learn about the ancient inhabitants of
Little
River: sharks, corals, ferns, ancient trees, and even giant salamanders.
Date: Saturday,
July 14, 2007
Time: 8:00
pm - 9:00 pm
Ecology
of the Canyon for Children
A
program geared toward introducing children to local environmental
issues
presented by National Park Ranger Larry Beane.
Date:
Saturday, July 20, 2007
Time:
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fishes
of Little River
You
might be amazed at what's swimming down in the Canyon! JSU biologist
Dr. Mark
Meade will have you hooked!
Date:
Friday,
July 21, 2007
Time:
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Frog
Metamorphosis
Explore
how amphibians transform from a single cell to the wonderful hopping
creatures
we adore with JSU’s Dr. Rayburn.
Date: Friday,
August 10, 2007
Time:
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venomous
Organisms of Alabama
Some
plants and animals really get your attention with their special lines
of
defense. Toxicologist Dr. James Rayburn of JSU will present this
program on a
variety of species that can cause pain, injury, or even death.
Date: Saturday,
August 11, 2007
Time:
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Snakes
of Alabama
JSU
herpetologist, Dr. Chris Murdock, will discuss the fascinating
ecological role of these interesting and diverse animals.
Date: Saturday, August 18, 2007
Time: 8:00 pm -9:00 pm
Prehistoric
Cultures of Little River Canyon
JSU’s
Dr. Harry Holstein will fascinate you with stories of from
the Ice Age
to DeSoto's 16th century Spanish expedition.
Date:
Friday, September 7, 2007
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Spanish
Exploration of Northeast Alabama
JSU's
Dr. Harry Holstein will take you through their amazing adventures of
the first
European explorers search for the ancient town of "Coosa".
Date:
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Can
Snakes Crawl Backwards? (And Other Creepy Crawly Stuff!)
Did
you know that snakes cannot crawl backwards? Join Renee Morrison for
this
interesting show about live reptiles.
Date:
Friday, September 14, 2007
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bear
Hunt!
JSU’s
Dr. Frank Romano will introduce you to a popular group of animals known
as
Tardigrades or water bears!
Date:
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Invisible
Wonders of Little River Canyon
JSU
microbiologist Dr. Benjie Blair will explain how the creatures you
can't see
affect you every day.
Date:
Friday, September 21, 2007
Time:
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Parasites
of Little River
Dr.
Benjie Blair of JSU returns to talk about more creepy crawlies that
would like
to make a home...inside of you!
Date:
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Animal
Camouflage
Join
Larry Beane, Little River Canyon National Park Ranger, to learn about
animal
camouflage.
Date:
Friday, October 6, 2007
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Creepy
Critters
Scaly!
Slimy! Ugly! Scary! Join Anniston Museum of Natural History Curator,
Dan
Spaulding, for an evening of LIVE ANIMALS…the creepy kind!
Date:
Friday, October 12, 2007
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Drums
around the World
Egyptian
wedding drums, Chinese Paper Drums, African cymbals, and dozens more
instruments will be explained, demonstrated and offered for play during
this
amazing drumming circle performed by Rachel Smart from the Anniston
Museum of
Natural History
Date:
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Constellations
from Lookout Mountain
An
out-of-this world experience! JSU astronomer Dr. Laura Weinkauf will
explore the
science and myths of the constellations visible from Lookout Mountain.
Date: Friday, October 19, 2007
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Moon
Views
Join
astronomer Dr. Laura Weinkauf as she reveals the science and mysteries
of our
closest celestial neighbor and other moons in our solar system.
Date: Saturday, October 20, 2007
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ghosts
on the Mountain
Spooky
storytelling guaranteed to put shivers up your spine! Learn about
Alabama’s finest spooks, legends and folklore from JSU Field Schools’
Renee Morrison.
Date: Friday, October 26, 2007
Time: 7:00 pm -8:00 pm
My
Life as a Hound Dog
Storytelling
and knee-slapping humor as JSU Field Schools’ Renee Morrison tells true
stories
about growing up on her Granddad’s dairy farm.
Date: Saturday, October 27, 2007
Time: 7:00 pm -8:00 pm
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