Naturalist to take us “Back to Class”

As summer draws to a close and school is back in session, Naturalist Marianne Hudson brings us classes that teach about…well…classes!

Wildlife Presentations

Friday, September 15 – 6-8pm
Saturday, September 16 – 10am-2pm
The Naturalist Cabin at Russell Crossroads

This month, we’ll discuss how various Russell Forest residents are CLASSIFIED. Representatives from the bird, mammal, reptile, amphibian, and insect groups will be at the Naturalist Cabin to display how their similarities and differences place them in separate classes. Come to the cabin during any of the scheduled times, and Naturalist Marianne will be teaching about how animals’ similarities and differences help us categorize them. Each variety of critter will be used to illustrate how various features are used to categorize and classify living things.

If you have questions for Marianne, she can be contacted at 256.496.2710 or [email protected].

Bark in the Park

To benefit the Elmore County Humane Society
Sunday, September 17 – 1-5pm
Fort Toulouse National Historic Park, Wetumpka

A bit of Russell Forest will be appearing in Elmore County on Sunday, September 17. Naturalist Marianne will have a table of Russell Forest artifacts including living and non-living specimens on display. Stop by and see a variety of natural items and learn more about the wild world we live in. Bring your pooch! BARK IN THE PARK is an event held annually to benefit the Elmore County Humane Society. Location: Fort Toulouse National Historic Park in Wetumpka, 1–5pm. Admission is $5 and supports the animals in need at the Elmore County Humane Society.