Little River Canyon Half Marathon and Rendezvous at the Rim WIll Be Oct. 12
09/27/2013
Celebrate autumn at Jacksonville State University’s Little River Canyon Center and the Little River Canyon National Preserve for the Canyon Half Marathon and Rendezvous at the Rim. Join us for guided walks and activities, a chance to earn a Junior Ranger Badge, food and an all around good time.
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2013
Time: 8 AM to 3 PM
Where: At the Canyon Center along Highway 35. Fort Payne, Alabama 35967
Cost: Free! Donations gratefully accepted.
Agenda
| 7-8 a.m. | Half Marathon Runners sign in |
| 8 a.m. | Half Marathon begins |
| 8:30 a.m. | Rendezvous at the Rim begins |
| 8:30 a.m. | Un-Natural Trail Hike for children (JSU Field Schools) |
| 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. |
Photography Hike Improve your photography with John Dersham. For all ages-- Bring your own camera |
| 9:30 a.m. | Storytelling ("Brother Leaf") and Mask Making for children with Renee S. Morrison, JSU Field Schools |
| 10 a.m. | Fly fishing demo with JSU's Dr. Chris Murdock |
| 10-10:45 a.m. | History of Little River Canyon with NPS Ranger Larry Beane and the DeKalb Historical Society |
| 10:30 a.m. | Hiss and Sslither Reptile Program (JSU Field Schools) |
| 9 a.m. - 10:30 and 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Music by Gypsy Begonias (Folk Music) at the Canyon Center entry |
| 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Music by Microwave Dave (Blues music) |
| 11 a.m. | Half Marathon Awards |
| 11:30 a.m. | High Angle Rescue Demonstration with Fisher Rescue |
| 11:30 a.m. | Growl Prowl interactive Nature Hike (JSU Field Schools) |
| noon | Fly Fishing Demo with JSU's Dr. Chris Murdock |
| 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Natural History Hike with NPS Ranger Larry Beane |
| 1 - 2 p.m. | Photography Hike to improve your photography with John Dersham |
| 3 p.m. | Event Ends |
All Day Activities
All day exhibits include:
- Jacksonville State University Field Schools
- Friends of the Preserve
- Edmondson T-shirts
- One World Adventure & Little River Water Keepers
- Children’s Art Show
- All day interactive exhibits
- Rock climbing ($1.00)
- Nature art activities with Paula Easter
- Folk Toy Makers with Robert Wilson
- Burning House demo with Matt Woodfin
Food
Breakfast: Breakfast Biscuit Sandwiches -- $3.00.
Proceeds go to the Friends of the Preserve at Little River Canyon.
Picnic lunch: 10:00 to 2:00 PM
BBQ, potato chips and pickle slice -- $6:00.
Drinks: water, coke, diet coke, sprite, coffee -- $1.00.
Proceeds go to Friends of the Preserve at Little River Canyon.
Contact:
Please direct all questions regarding the JSU Half Marathon or JSU Field Schools events to pconroy@jsu.edu or JSU’s Little River Canyon Center Director, Pete Conroy, Jacksonville State University 256-782-8010.
Please direct all questions regarding the Friends of the Little River Canyon Preserve activities to jdersham@friendsofthepreserve.org or Friends President John Dersham, DeKalb County Tourism Office, 1-888-804-4740