16th Annual Wildflower Saturday
at DeSoto State Park
DeSoto State Park is hosting its 16th Annual Wildflower Saturday May 3, 20008. Every year DeSoto State Park teams with JSU Field School to bring you a series of  interpretive programs, hikes, and workshops intended to educate the public about all things nature. Come join in the excitement of a great day of hiking and learning about many different species of plants. 

Springtime at DeSoto State Park is truly beautiful, with Rhododendron and Mountain Laurel blooming around every corner. With its abundance of rhododendron and mountain laurel, there are few places lovelier than Lookout Mountain's DeSoto State Park in May.

Make it a weekend to remember…stay at lovely DeSoto Lodge and join in a wildflower breakfast, lunch and dinner! Learn more at www.desotostatepark.com.

You will be able to choose from three separate hikes during the day. DeSoto's trails vary from fairly flat terrain to slightly steep inclines. Be sure to bring water and snacks and wear appropriate footwear.

All hikes are free to the Public!

Hikes to choose from:

1. The Azalea Cascade Hike-Starts on DeSoto's Azalea Cascade Boardwalk and ends  back at the Country Store.

Meets behind DeSoto's Country Store on the deck

9:00 a.m.       1:00 p.m.      3:00p.m.

2. The Rhododendron Trail Hike-Goes from Country Store towards DeSoto's Pool area and down the yellow trail, ending at Indian Falls.

Meets inside DeSoto's Nature Center

9:00 a.m.       1:00 p.m.      3:00p.m.

3. Little River Hike-Starts at Indian Falls, follows the yellow trail and circles back to Indian Falls.

Meets behind DeSoto's Country Store on grass.

9:00 a.m.       1:00 p.m.      3:00p.m.

Please make sure to meet at the appointed place for your chosen hike on a timely basis.

Schedule:

7:00 a.m.-DeSoto's Lodge begins serving breakfast buffet.

9:00 a.m.-1st Hike of the Day

11:30a.m.-Lunch at DeSoto's Lodge

1:00 p.m.-2nd Hike of the Day

3:00 p.m.-3rd Hike of the Day

6:30p.m.- Lodge begins serving Wildflower Buffet.

7:15p.m.- Wildflower Presentation

Canyon Room

Leaders:    Brittney Hughes

                Larry Beane

                 Bobby Floyd

For more information, contact Renee Morrison at 256-782-5697 or email fieldschool@jsu.edu; visit website http://fieldschool.jsu.edu.

Visit  www.desotostatepark.com as listed on the Official Web site of Alabama State Parks.

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