Jacksonville State University (AL) 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.
Campfire Talk: Medicinal Plants of Little River Canyon
Join botanist Francine Hutchinson for a presentation of local healing herbs, and learn how to grow many of them yourself.
Date: Friday, June 6, 2008
Time: 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm CST FREE
Medicinal & Edible Plants Workshop & Hike
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 7, 2008
Where: Meet at DeSoto State Park Nature Center
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm CST
Fee: $10/adult; $5 child; Pre-registration is required. (256-782-5697; JSU Field School Office)
Campfire Talk: 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 7, 2008
Time: 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm CST FREE
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