2008 Program Schedule

Second Saturday Space Safaris: Larry Cat in Space
Travel through space and explore planet Earth during these exciting programs for families and children led by Dr. Kelly Gregg and Dr. Laura Weinkauf.
Date:  Saturday, January 12, 2008 (Second Saturdays: January – April)
Where:  JSU Planetarium (3rd Floor Martin Hall)
Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Fee: $5/adult; $2.50/students; website: http://epic.jsu.edu/stars

Winter Watershed Walk
Family-friendly interpretive hike led by JSU Field Schools’ botanist, Bobby Floyd. Learn to identify winter trees and how critters survive the cold weather. Easy loop hike. Dress appropriately and bring snack/water.
Date: Saturday, January 12, 2008
Where:  Coleman Lake Recreation Area; Talladega National Forest
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fee: $5 per person; pet friendly hike; pre-registration required

Wilderness Survival 101
Let your instincts come alive and learn to survive.  Captain Jerry Mize (JSU Department of Military Science) will teach hands-on methods of basic survival skills dealing with water, shelter, food, fire and getting found. Skills are similar to those shown on popular TV. This program will be outside, hands-on, hiking, collecting materials with hands so wear appropriate clothing for a cold winter day in the wilderness. Participants will be sitting on the ground, crawling on the ground as necessary, and will get “dirty” so to speak. Dress in layers. Bring your own lunch, snacks and water/drink.
Date: Saturday, January 19, 2008
Where:  Talladega National Forest, Shoal Creek Division
Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Pre-registration required
Fee: $10 adult; $5 child/student (ages 10—22); children under the age of 16 must have a parent/guardian attend with them; children 16 - 19 must have signed parental consent form to attend alone.
TEEN approved: visit www.geeksinthewoods.org for more information on TEEN approved outdoor recreation.

* February 2008 *

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.
Date:  Saturday, February 9, 2008 (Second Saturdays February – April)
Where:  JSU Planetarium (3rd Floor Martin Hall)
Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm website http://epic.jsu.edu/stars
Fee: $5/adult; $2.50/students
 
Winter Hike on the Pinhoti Trail
Mountain streams, ravines, longleaf pines, and the beauty of an Alabama winter! Easy to moderate hike.
Date: Saturday, February 9, 2008
Where:  Talladega National Forest (Shoal Creek District)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: $5 per person; pet friendly hike (on leash); pre-registration required
TEEN approved: visit www.geeksinthewoods.org for more information on TEEN approved outdoor recreation.

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.  http://epic.jsu.edu/frogpond 
Date:  Saturday, March 1, 2008 Subject to water level/drought conditions.
Where:  JSU Frog Pond
Time:   7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee: $5/adult; $2.50/child
TEEN approved: visit www.geeksinthewoods.org for more information on TEEN approved outdoor recreation.
 
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
Date: Saturday, March 8, 2008
Where: JSU Planetarium (3rd Floor Martin Hall)
Time:  1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Fee: $5/adult; $2.50/students

Waterfall Tour & Hike
Join Joan Alexander and others from the Anniston Outdoor Association for this unique driving and hiking tour of several beautiful waterfalls located around the Talladega National Forest and Cheaha State Park area.  These are moderately strenuous short hikes. Dependent upon water level.
Date:   Saturday, March 29, 2008
Where:   Cheaha State Park 
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Fee: $10 per person; pre-registration is required.

* April 2008 *

First Saturday Series: Spring Frog Pond Adventure with Dr. George Cline
Learn to identify frog songs and get a hands-on experience with these slippery creatures. Participate in Frog Watch USA. Subject to water level/drought conditions.
Date:  Saturday, April 5, 2008 Dependent upon water level.
Where:  JSU Frog Pond  http://epic.jsu.edu/frogpond
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 for an unforgettable view of one of Alabama’s natural wonders, Little River Canyon. Moderate to difficult hike.
Not recommended for children under 12.
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2008
Where:  Little River Canyon National Preserve
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fee:  $15/person; Pre-registration is required. This hike fills quickly so make reservations early.
TEEN approved: visit www.geeksinthewoods.org for more information on TEEN approved outdoor recreation.

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.
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2008
Where:  JSU Planetarium (3rd Floor Martin Hall)
Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm  http://epic.jsu.edu/stars
Fee: $5/adult; $2.50/children 12 & under

* Lost Arts Series: Southern Storytelling Workshops *
Join two of Alabama’s most popular storytellers, Kathryn Tucker Windham and Renee Simmons Morrison, and learn how to tell your own stories at Historic McClellan near Anniston, AL.
Date: Saturday April 12, 2008– Ghost Lady
Kathryn Tucker Windham
Time:  10:00 am – 11:30 pm or 1:30 pm —3:00 pm
Fee: $20/session –.15 CEUs

Date: Saturday April 19— My Life as a Hound Dog
Renee Simmons Morrison
Time: 1:30 pm—3:00 pm
Fee:  $20 -.15 CEUs
Location: JSU McClellan Auditorium, Anniston, AL. Call JSU Continuing Education at (800)634-7199 or (256)782-5983 or visit www.coned.jsu.edu

4^th 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.
TEEN approved: visit www.geeksinthewoods.org for more information on TEEN approved outdoor recreation.
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Where:  Mountain Longleaf Festival (Historic McClellan)
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fee:  FREE! Optional donation of $5 per family
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Contact Renee Morrison at 256-782-5697 or email fieldschool@jsu.edu for more information
 
Cultivating Shiitake Mushrooms in Natural Logs 
Join Dr. Safaa Al-Hamdani to learn how to grow shitake mushrooms and how to make money doing it! Course begins at JSU Martin Hall for a presentation on the specific “how to” of this process and then moves outdoors for a four hour “hands on” step by step program.
Date:  Saturday, April 26, 2008
Where: Jacksonville State University Martin Hall
Time:  10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fee:  $40 per participant; includes supplies to complete one log (additional logs may be purchased after the workshop); bring your own “brown bag” lunch. Pre-registration required.
 
Wildflower Saturday at Little River Canyon National Preserve
National Park Ranger Larry Beane will guide you through a memorable wildflower experience. Come enjoy a bloomin' good day!
Date:  Saturday, April 26, 2008
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

* May 2008 *

16^th Annual Wildflower Saturday at DeSoto State Park
With its abundance of rhododendron and mountain laurel, there are few places lovelier than DeSoto State Park in May.
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2008
Where:  DeSoto State Park; Visit  www.desotostatepark.com 
Time: First hike begins at 8:30 am
Fee: No fee

Children’s Nature Weekend at DeSoto State Park (May 16 -17)
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 park naturalist Brittney McAlister for Campfire Talks on Friday (Children’s Leave No Trace) and Saturday nights (Children’s How Useful are Plants?), register for the children’s edible plants workshop on Saturday. For lodging information, visit www.alapark.com
 
Campfire Talk: Leave No Trace for Children
Join DeSoto State Park ranger Josh Hughes to learn how to be gentle when you are hiking through natural areas…how to be kind to nature.
Date: Friday, May 16, 2008
Time:  8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Free
 
Children’s Edible & Interesting Plants Workshop
Children are naturally curious and need to be taught the basics of botany at an early age. Join DeSoto State Park Naturalist, Brittney McAllister, for this fun and interesting program on the nature of botany.
Date:  Saturday, May 17, 2008
Where: Meet at DeSoto State Park Nature Center for an easy hike
Time:  10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee:  Free for Family Weekend
 
Campfire Talk: Useful and Edible Plants for Children
Nature provides so many wonderful things…children need to know where “things” come from…what do we get from plants? You will be surprised by what a DeSoto State Park Naturalist can tell you about how you depend on plants to survive!
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2008
Time:  8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Free
 
Beginning Bird Identification
Join USFS birding experts for a tour of the Shoal Creek District’s birding “hot spots” including the endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker management  areas. Convoy behind USFS in your own vehicle.
Date: May 24, 2008
Where:  Meet at the Shoal Creek District Office (256)-463-2272
Time: 7:00 am – 10:00 am
Fee:   No fee; pre-registration appreciated
 
Paddling Tour of Terrapin Creek
Imagine green pools with six foot alligator gar floating along side your boat, wildflowers dripping over verdant banks, and spring birds trilling in the tree tops. Join JSU Field School staff and seasoned paddlers for this 4-6 mile float down lovely Terrapin Creek.  If water levels are low, program may be cancelled.
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2008
Where:  Terrapin Creek Outdoor Center (AL Hwy 9 near Centre, AL)
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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.
TEEN approved: visit www.geeksinthewoods.org for more information on TEEN approved outdoor recreation.

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 2008 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: Saturdays, May 24 & 31, June 7 & 14, 2008
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: Concert grounds open at 6:00 pm; Music begins at 8:00 pm
Fee:  Contact Pete Conroy at (256)782-5681 or Visit www.musicatmcclellan.org

* June 2008 *

Ethnobotany Weekend at DeSoto State Park (June 6-7)
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.alapark.com

Landscaping with Native Plants Workshop
DeSoto State Park Naturalist, Brittney McAlister, will be teaching the effectiveness and benefits of using native plants for landscaping.
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2007
Where: DeSoto State Park Nature Center 
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 
Fee: No fee; part of Family Weekend
 
Campfire Talk: Plants and Humanity
JSU plant physiologist Dr. Safaa Al-Hamdani will explain the essential mysteries of the human/plant relationship.
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2008
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Free
 
Junior Fishing Derby
Join United States Forest Service for this event for kids which includes a catfishing competition and fishing etiquette workshop. Take advantage of the beautiful location and camp for the weekend! Family friendly.
Date:  Saturday, June 14, 2008
Where:  Coleman Lake Recreational Area (near Heflin, AL)
Info: Contact Jeff Gardner at 256-463-2272
Fee: Free for kids 16 and under
TEEN approved: visit www.geeksinthewoods.org for more information on TEEN approved outdoor recreation and for volunteer opportunities with programs such as this.
 
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. Family friendly.
Date:  Saturday, June 14, 2008 (2^nd Saturdays June – October)
Where:  Coleman Lake Recreational Area (near Heflin, AL)
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Fee: Free; campfire talk; bring your own chair
 
Family Weekend DeSoto State Park (June 27-28)
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 Dr. Chris Murdock for free Campfire Talks on Friday and Saturday nights with live critters. Register for the family hike program on Saturday. For lodging information, visit www.alapark.com
 
Campfire Talk: Can Snakes Crawl Backwards?
JSU biologist Dr. Chris Murdock will talk about amphibians and reptiles...meet some live creatures!
Date: Friday, June 27, 2008
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm FREE
 
Herpetology Hike:  Searching for Reptiles & Amphibians
Join Dr. Chris Murdock, JSU biologist (and herpetologist) on a fun adventure hike looking for creepy crawly creatures!
Date: June 28, 2008
Where:  Meet at DeSoto State Park Nature Center
Time:  12:00 pm – 2:00 p.m.
Fee:  No fee; part of Family Weekend
TEEN approved: visit www.geeksinthewoods.org for more information on TEEN approved outdoor recreation.
 
Campfire Talk: Venomous Snakes of Alabama
JSU biologist Dr. Chris Murdock will talk about venomous reptiles: fact, myth and misunderstandings. Meet some live creatures!
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2008
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm FREE

JSU Field Schools Nature Camps

Hands-on science, environmental arts, exploration of the natural world, outdoor adventure, live animal experiences, and nature games...children who participate in these camps beg for “just one more week” with JSU!  Every participant builds his or her own memory journal and receives a complete photo CD of camp week to share with their families. These camps fill quickly with a long waiting list, so register early! Fee includes lunch and supplies.

Inner City Kids Into Nature (KIN) Camp 
Date: June 9 - 10, 2008
Where:  USFS Coleman Lake
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fee: Scholarship Only: Sponsored by Alabama Gas Corporation; supported by volunteers from www.geeksinthewoods.org

Introductory Nature Camp (Ages 6 – 9)
MAKE RESERVATIONS QUICKLY: SPACES LIMITED 
Date: June 23 – 27, 2008
Where:  JSU Campus (No off-campus travel)
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday - Friday
Fee: $150 per participant  

* July 2008 *

DeSoto State Park Campfire Talk: Little River Canyon Center: Construction Update
Pete Conroy, Director of the JSU Field Schools (Little River Canyon Field School) will present this exciting update on the progress of the new Little River Canyon Center which is being built on Hwy 35 near Little River Falls and is scheduled to open in 2009.
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2008
Time: 7:00 pm -8:00 pm FREE
 
Mrs. Renee’s Adventure Camp
FILLED; NO SPACE AVAILABLE
Date: July 14 – 18, 2008
Where:  JSU Campus &  off-site exploration trips
Time: 8:00 am—4:30 pm
Fee: $200 per participant
 
 
Family Weekend DeSoto State Park (July 18-19)
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’s Larry Beane for Campfire Talks Friday on Ecology of the Canyon for Kids and learn about 13 Ways NOT to Die at Little River on Saturday night . Register for the Native American Pottery workshop on Saturday.
 
Ecology of the Canyon for Children
A program geared toward introducing children to local environmental issues presented by National Park Ranger Larry Beane.
Date: Friday, July 18, 2008
Time:  8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

* August 2008 *

DeSoto State Park Campfire Talk: Botanical Beasts: “Feed me, Seymour!” 
Join botanist Bobby Floyd to learn more about these rare, endangered and fascinating “carnivorous plants” of Little River Canyon.
Date: Friday, August 8, 2008
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm FREE

Learning by the Lake Series Fishes
Join United States Forest Service and JSU biologist Dr. Mark Meade for an interesting hour of educational fun. Take advantage of the beautiful location and camp for the weekend! Family friendly.
Date:  Saturday, August 9, 2008 (2^nd Saturdays May – October)
Where:  Coleman Lake Recreational Area (near Heflin, AL)
Time: 7:00 pm 
Fee: Free
 
DeSoto State Park Campfire Talk: The Legend of the Wolf
JSU’s Teje Sult will discuss the natural history of the wolf…how it once thrived in Alabama.
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2008
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm FREE
 
 
Family Fairy Tale Weekend DeSoto State Park (August 15 - 16)
JSU Field Schools and DeSoto State Park will offer fun activities Friday night, all day Saturday and Saturday night for families. Join JSU Field Schools’ Renee Morrison (author of Calico Ghosts and Calico Fairies) for Campfire Talks Friday (Scary, Hairy & Sometimes Merry Fairy Tales of Little River) and learn about the legends of Bigfoot on Saturday night. Register for the Fairy Hunt & Fairy Houses Workshop on Saturday.
TEEN approved: visit www.geeksinthewoods.org for more information on TEEN approved outdoor recreation.
 
Campfire Talk: Fairy Tales of Little River Canyon   
Underneath a mossy rock deep in a secret cave somewhere in the canyon a magical book was discovered (and published as Calico Fairies) by storyteller Renee Morrison…Scary, Hairy & Sometimes Merry Fairy Tales of Little River.
Date: Friday, August 15, 2008
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm FREE
 
Fairy Houses & Looking for the Good Folk 
 Renee Morrison has been making fairy houses with her sons for sixteen years. She reports that occasionally the fairies do visit and leave tokens of their appreciation. She’ll also lead a short “hobbity” hike through an enchanted forest to identify places where fairies like to play, live and observe us. 
Date:   Saturday, August 16, 2008  
Where:   DeSoto State Park Pavilion (near playground)
Time:   3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Fee:    $2 per person to cover supplies; pre-registration required
 
Campfire Talk: The Legend of Bigfoot 
 Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yeti, Big Elder Brother, Ed…you have heard of him! Yes, he does exist in Little River Canyon. Join us for a humorous night of “evidence” and storytelling about this famous creature. 
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2008
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm FREE
 
DeSoto State Park Campfire Talk: Rare Plants and Animals of Little River Canyon
Little River Canyon is home to over 100 rare species. National Park Ranger Larry Beane will introduce you to a number of them.
Date: Friday, August 22, 2008
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm FREE
 
DeSoto State Park Campfire Talk: Animal Camouflage
Join Larry Beane, Little River Canyon National Park Ranger, to learn about animal camouflage.
Date: Saturday August 23, 2008
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 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 23, 2008
Where: Jacksonville , AL (Disclosed upon registration)
Time:  9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fee:  $15 per person (ages 14 and older) Pre-registration is required.

DeSoto State Park Campfire Talk: 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, August 29, 2008
Time:  7:00 pm – 8:00 pm FREE
 
DeSoto State Park Campfire Talk: 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, August 30, 2008
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm FREE

* September 2008 *

Campfire Talk: Journal of a Biologist
JSU’s Dr. Frank Romano will share stories and photos from his traveling experiences around the world.
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2008
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Murdock’s Hidden Trails & EXTREME Hike Series
Join Dr. Chris Murdock, JSU Biologist and Little River Canyon native for this EXTREME experience on hidden trails to Little River; moderate to difficult level hike.
Date: September 27, 2008
Where:  JSU Van to Little River Canyon
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 p.m.
Fee:   $10  per person; $5 per JSU Student; pre-registration required

Casual Canyon Hike
Join Dr. Kelly Gregg for this easy to moderate hike along DeSoto State Park trails to learn more about the natural history of the area.
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2008
Where:   Meet at DeSoto State Park Nature Center
Time:  2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Fee:   No fee (part of family weekend); pre-registration appreciated.
TEEN approved: visit www.geeksinthewoods.org for more information on TEEN approved outdoor recreation.
 
Campfire Talk: 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, September 28, 2008
Time: 8:00 pm -9:00 pm FREE

* October 2008 *

* November 2008 *

Storytelling Hike
Join Renee Morrison for this easy artsy stroll.
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2008
Where:   DeSoto State Park trails (Meet at Nature Center)
Time:  10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee:  No fee
 
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 1, 2008
Where:  Near Fort Payne, AL (Meeting location disclosed at registration)
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fee: $15 per person (Ages 14 and over); pre-registration required  
 
Campfire Talk: 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 in Choccolocco, Alabama (aka Calico, AL).
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
 
Autumn Hike through the Mountains
Enjoy the splendor of leaf color and the unique habitats of the Mountain Longleaf Wildlife Refuge. Moderate level hike (portions of steep down hill trail). Bring water & snacks.
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008
Where:  Mountain Longleaf Wildlife Refuge
Time: 11:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person
TEEN approved: visit www.geeksinthewoods.org for more information on TEEN approved outdoor recreation.
 
International TELLABRATION!! Storytelling in the Canyon
The International Tellebration is a worldwide event devoted to storytelling. This grass-roots movement is endorsed by the National Storytelling Network. Join Renee Morrison and other local storytellers for this fun event.
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2008
Where:   Little River Canyon Center
Time:  1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Fee:  No fee
Visit www.tellabration.org  for more info.
TEEN approved: visit www.geeksinthewoods.org for more information on TEEN approved outdoor recreation.

* December 2008 *

Christmas Tea for the Animals and Me  
A tea party for children and critters! Join storytelling naturalist Renee Morrison for an enchanted holiday workshop…enjoy holiday snacks, meet a few live animals AND learn to feed winter wildlife in your own back yard. Each child will make their own winter bird feeding wreath.
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2008
Where:  Jacksonville State University Martin Hall Room 250 (2^nd Floor)
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Fee: $2.50 per child (must be accompanied by an adult); pre-registration required
 
Second Saturday Space Safari: Star of Bethlehem
Travel through space and explore planet Earth during these exciting programs for families and children.
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2008
Where: JSU Planetarium (3rd Floor Martin Hall)
Time:  1:30 pm – 2:30 pm  website http://epic.jsu.edu/stars
Fee: $5/adult; $2.50/students; groups please call to pre-register.

DeSoto State Park Campfire Talks

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