August 2009

KIDS’ FIELD WALK & CLAY CLASS   (Kids!)

Saturday, August 1   
10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Children will journey down the Arboretum paths to collect materials from nature, and return to have fun making impressions in clay to create lasting memories.  Using self-hardening clay, children will create items such as bowls, medallions, and tiles.  No age limit.  All children or groups of children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Materials fee, $6 per child; members’ children, $8 for non-members’ children.  Please register by July 30.

SUMMER WILDFLOWER WALK (Family!)

Saturday, August 8
10 to 11 a.m.

Take a summer tour of the Arboretum grounds, led by senior curator Pat Drackett, and discover what is currently blooming in our south savanna and pitcher plant bog.  Other plants of interest will be discussed and observed along the way.  Bring your camera and dress for walking.  Free admission for members and $5 for non-members.   Please register by August 6.

MUSHROOM WALK (Family)

Saturday, August 29         
10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

You may remember Dr. Juan Mata from last year’s trail dedication honoring Dr. Bill Cibula, a well-known Southeast mycophile, and his outstanding presentation of Dr. Cibula’s slides.  We are privileged to have Dr. Mata back again for a guided mushroom walk of the Arboretum grounds.  His students at the University of South Alabama, Mobile, have described him as “the best biology teacher in the south”, so please come and enjoy this time with him while learning about fungi’s fascinating ecology, taxonomy, and relationship to mankind.   Come dressed to go outside.  Program is free to members, and $5 for non-members.  Please call to register by August 27.