Winter Waterfall Hike at DeSoto State Park Join staff & volunteers for a fun day of hiking thought-out the park to see some of DeSoto’s waterfalls, big & small. See Lost Falls, Laurel Falls, Indian Falls, Lodge Falls, even more water features like Laurel Creek & the West Fork of Little River. Enjoy the scenery of DeSoto State Park while burning some calories at the same time! Moderate Terrain over 5 miles. Date: Saturday, February 21, 2015 More info
Glass Paperweight Class This class is designed for those who really just want see what molten glass is all about - feel the heat, gather from the furnace, sculpt the glass into you own design. It is ultimately about the experience, some experimentation and a couple nice paperweights to take home or to the office to show your friends. Date: Saturday, February 21, 2015 More info
Sculpt your Own Flower Class Have you ever wanted to actually sit at the gaffer bench and feel what it is like to shape hot glass? In this class, it’s all about a hands-on experience in a safe and fun atmosphere with a final product we know you will love. After watching us shape glass into a flower, it's your turn to sit at the bench to a sculpt your own from an array of colors. Our artists are the to step in and lend a hand or guide you as you shape the glass. Date: Saturday, February 28, 2015 More info
Mad Science & Crazy Art at the Little River Canyon Center Chemistry magic, dirt paint, special effects, bubbling potions, slimes, twig art, high-bouncing balls, and messy fun experiments! Kids ages 6 to 10 years old can put their hands and minds into mas science and crazy art experiments hosted by the Little River Canyon Center staff. A different activity every month! (First Saturdays every Odd month during 2015) Date: March 7, 2015 More info
Basic Pine Needle Basketry Class Learn the basics of pine needle basketry, an old craft with a long history. Join DeSoto State Park Naturalist Brittney Hughes to learn the basic steps to making a coiled basket from longleaf pine needles. Each participant will learn the basic skills of pine needle basketry and take home their very own creation. When: Saturday, March 14, 2015 More info
Homemade Bow Drill Class Learn how to make and use a primitive bow drill. The bow drill is a simple tool used to ignite a small pile of dried tinder, useful in making a fire. There are five basic parts to a bow drill: the bow, the bowstring, the handle, the drill, and the fireboard. Everything you need will be supplied to make your own bow drill set. This skills class is also a bushcraft lesson on fire building, tree and plant I.D. Date: Saturday, March 14, 2015 More info
Blow Your Own Ornament Orbix Hot Glass is a glass blowing studio and gallery on Lookout Mountain that offers fine decorative and functional glass, as well as very popular glass blowing classes. Design and literally “blow” your own ornament with the help of a glass artist. Date: Saturday, March 14, 2015 More info
Glass Paperweight Class This class is designed for those who really just want see what molten glass is all about - feel the heat, gather from the furnace, sculpt the glass into you own design. It is ultimately about the experience, some experimentation and a couple nice paperweights to take home or to the office to show your friends. Date: Saturday, March 21, 2015 More info
Woodcarving Class This bushcraft class will teach you the skill of woodcarving with a lesson on knife safety and proper use. You will learn how to make your own camping utensils and a walking stick. Date: Saturday, March 21, 2015 More info
Bunny-Palooza: Spring Fest for Children Celebrate the season by visiting the Bunny Factory, where children are magically transformed into bunnies and learn all the basics: How to hop, decorate eggs, and more enchanting fun)! Children’s Spring Art Show, storytelling, music, baby animals, bunny games, egg hunt with prizes…a day your little bunny will NEVER forget! Date: Saturday, March 28, 2015 (Easter is April 4, 2015) Where: Little River Canyon Center in Fort Payne, AL (15 minutes from DeSoto State Park) More info
Backpacking 101 An early spring backpacking class. A great class for beginners. Topics on the backpacking essentials, camping items to choose and use, fire building, cooking, and more! Date: Saturday, March 28th-Sunday, March 29th More info
Sculpt your Own Flower Class Have you ever wanted to actually sit at the gaffer bench and feel what it is like to shape hot glass? In this class, it’s all about a hands-on experience in a safe and fun atmosphere with a final product we know you will love. After watching us shape glass into a flower, it's your turn to sit at the bench to a sculpt your own from an array of colors. Our artists are the to step in and lend a hand or guide you as you shape the glass. Date: Saturday, March 28, 2015 More info |
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