Weekend Campfire Talks
Feature JSU Microbiologist Dr. Benjie Blair
at DeSoto State Park
JSU microbiologist Dr. Benjie Blair will explain how the creatures you can't see affect you every day. Meet the tiny microbes of Little River Canyon, and learn about the most common creatures on Earth in Campfire Talks at DeSoto State Park September 21-22. (See programs listed below.)

Campfire Talks - September 21-22

"Invisible Wonders of Little River Canyon"
Friday, September 21, 2007
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

JSU microbiologist Dr. Benjie Blair will explain how the creatures you can't see affect you every day.

"Parasites of Little River"
Saturday, September 22, 2007
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Dr.Benjie Blair returns to talk about the creepy crawlies that could live in us.

JSU Field Schools partner with Alabama State Parks to offer an interesting, educational and entertaining series of FREE programs known as “Campfire Talks.”  These programs are offered every Friday and Saturday evening (May – October) at DeSoto State Park’s Campfire Circle.  Thousands of families enjoy these programs annually. Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable chair. Talks will be located in the Nature Center in case of rain. Plan a family campout or a weekend at DeSoto State Park’s lovely lodge, cabins or chalets…or just drop by one evening and enjoy the program!

For more information, including lodging information, call 1-800-ALA-PARK or visit www.desotostatepark.com.

You may also contact JSU Field Schools at 256-782-5697 or e-mail fieldschool@jsu.edu for more information or to register for a program.

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