Appalachian Highland Birding Trail and LRC-Cherokee County Gateway Site Launch Set for Saturday, May 12
04/13/2012
The Appalachian Highland Birding Trail Kick Off and The Little River Canyon-Cherokee County Gateway Site Launch will be Saturday, May 12.
Canyon Center Hours of Operation are from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For driving directions to the Canyon Center, please click here.
All activities are FREE!
10:30 a.m. | Bird Watching for Beginners (NPS) |
11 a.m. | Nature Observation Hike (JSU Field Schools) |
11:30 a.m. | Make and Take Hummingbird Feeders Children's Craft (JSU Field Schools) |
1 p.m. |
CEREMONY Pete Conroy, EPIC Director Nisa Miranda, AHBT Project Manager Anne Miller, AHBT Project Leader Light Refreshments |
2 p.m. | Live Bird of Prey Show- Renee Morrison, JSU Field Schools |
On-going Learning Stations & Exhibits
JSU Field Schools Wild about Birds Station (Migration Game)
National Park Service Migratory Birds and Information Station and Bird Walks
Alabama Ornithology Society How Big Are Birds? Station
Audubon Society Flying Wild Station
Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce
Other AHBT Gateway Site Exhibits
Talladega Mountains Natural Resource Center
Cheaha State Park
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Anniston Museum of Natural History
Off Site Programs
Birds & Blooms: Spring Wildflower Hike at DeSoto State Park
One of the most beautiful times of the year at DeSoto State Park! Join DSP Staff on an easy meandering hike along the ADA-Accessible Azalea Cascade Boardwalk Trail to see blooming-species of plants. Easy Terrain
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Where: Meet at the Nature Center (Next to DeSoto’s Country Store)
Time: 10:00-12:00
Fee: Free to the public; registration appreciated but not required. Great for all ages! Call 256.997.5025 or see www.alapark.com/desotoresort for more details!
Endangered Species (Red-cockaded Woodpecker) Hike (Talladega National Forest)
Join USFS Biologist Jonathon Stober for an interpretive hike in the RCW management areas of the Shoal Creek District of the Talladega National Forest. Moderate terrain.
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Where: Meet at the Shoal Creek Ranger Station (near Heflin, AL). Please bring a daypack with plenty of water/snacks & wear comfortable shoes/clothes. Not recommended for children under 8 y ears of age.
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person; pre-registration required by May 4, 2012
Call 256-782-5697 for more information or to pre-register.