Little River Canyon Field School Programs for April - May 2009

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 to the green house for a four hour "hands on" step by step program.

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2009
Where: Jacksonville State University Martin Hall 700 Pelham Road North Jacksonville AL 36265
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. Call JSU Field Schools at 256-782-5697 for more information or to pre-register.


Spring Fairy Houses & Hobbit Hike
(Children's Nature Observation Skills)

Pausing in the forest or along the river to create a small structure for the good folk gives children the opportunity to bond with nature on a very personal level. Morrison will also lead a short "hobbity" hike through an enchanted forest to identify places where fairies might live or play to teach observation skills to budding young naturalists. Award-winning storyteller and naturalist Renee Morrison was taught to make fairy houses by her grandmother and has been making fairy houses with her sons and nature campers for decades. CEUs available for this workshop.

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2009
Where: JSU's Little River Canyon Center (near Little River Falls on Hwy 35)
Time: Noon - 3:00 pm
Fee: $10 per person; pre-registration required. Call JSU Field Schools at 256-782-5697 for more information or to pre-register.


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 2, 2009
Where: JSU Frog Pond in White Plains, AL
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee: $5 per person; pre-registration required. Call JSU Field Schools at 256-782-5697 for more information or to pre-register.


Chief Ladiga Trail Interpretive Bike Ride

Join USFS Biologist Jeff Gardner for a bike ride on the Chief Ladiga Trail portion that crosses through the Talladega National Forest. Participants will bring their own bikes and meet at the new parking lot at Borden Springs. Bikers will ride approximately 10 miles round trip. Bring drink/snacks/lunch. Not recommended for children under 12 years.

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2009
Where: Chief Ladiga Trail Parking Lot (Borden Springs, AL)
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fee: $10 per person; pre-registration required; Call JSU Field Schools at 256-782-5697 for more information or to pre-register.


Bilingual Spanish-English Hike (para los personas hablas Espanol)

Acompanenos a una caminata en el Parque Estatal de Soto y Canon de Rio Pequeno.

Fecha: Sabado, Mayo 2, 2009
Donde: JSU's Little River Canyon Center (Hwy 35 near Little River Falls)
Hora: 10:00 am hasta las 1:00 mediodia
Tarifa: $10 adulto (ninos gratis)

This easy hike is led by Dr. Kelly Gregg. It is designed for individuals who are fluent and learning Spanish.

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2009
Where: JSU's Little River Canyon Center (Hwy 35 near Little River Falls)
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fee: $10 per adult and children free with parent; pre-registration required; Call JSU Field Schools at 256-782-5697 for more information or to pre-register.


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. Space is LIMITED.

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2009
Where: Terrapin Creek Outdoor Center (AL Hwy 9 near Centre, AL)
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee: $50 per person kayak; $25 per person canoe (double only); $25 per person to bring your own canoe or kayak; Pre-registration is required. Call JSU Field Schools at 256-782-5697 for more information or to pre-register.


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 (and possibly nestlings). Convoy behind USFS biologist in your own vehicle.

Date: May 16, 2009
Where: Meet at the Shoal Creek District Office (256)-463-2272 in Cleburne County, AL
Time: 7:00 am - 10:00 am
Fee: $10 per person; Pre-registration required; Call JSU Field Schools at 256-782-5697 for more information or to pre-register.

 

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