Take a Hike: Waterfalls Tour & Easy Hike
Join JSU Field School and Desoto State Park staff on a tour exploring Little River Canyon National Preserve and Desoto State Park waterfalls. Easy to moderate hikes on rocky dirt trails. Will see some well-known waterfalls as well as some hidden treasures. Dates & Times: March 13, 2019 (9am-2pm) & March 19, 2019 (9am-3pm). Where: Little River Canyon and DeSoto State Park. Meet at JSU’s Little River Canyon Center. Fee: $25 per person; pre-registration is required by March 11, 2019 by calling Niki Wayner at 256-845-3548

Plant Discovery Hike
Join naturalist Robert Wilson “The Traveling Herbalist” from Seven Pines Survival for an experiential journey within the forest, taking in every opportunity to learn more about the natural world. On this meandering hike Robert will identify many native plants of the southern Appalachians and will be teaching you how to recognize the natives found in the park. Date: Saturday, March 16, 2019 Time: 9:00 am (CST) Where: DeSoto State Park-Fort Payne, Alabama. Meet at DeSoto’s Country Store on County Road 89 (Porch) Fee: Free and open to everyone! Have questions? Email Robert or Call 209-559-0040.

Tumbler Glassblowing Class
This introductory glassblowing class teaches many fundamentals through the process of making a small tumbler (cup). Plenty of hands-on experience from choosing colors, gathering, paddling, blowing and shaping is gained in this four hour experience. Date: March 16, 2019 Time: 9:00-1:00 Cost : $145. Call 256.523.3188 or email for more information or to make a reservation.

Sculpt your Own Flower Class
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. Dates & Times: March 23, 2019 (10:30-12:30) & March 29, 2019 (1pm-3pm) Where: Orbix Hot Glass in Fort Payne, Alabama (30 minutes from DeSoto State Park) Fee: $75.00 per person. Pre-registration is required. Call 256.523.3188 for details.

Women’s Guided Backpacking Trip for Beginners
Have you ever wanted to get into backpacking, but you were not sure where to start? If so, this trip has everything you need to get started-learn all you need to know so that you can head out on your own outdoor adventure! A Spring backpacking class just for women, and a great class for beginners/intermediate. Date: March 30-31, 2019 (1-night trip)
Time: check in 9 AM on 30th; check out the morning of March 31st Where: DeSoto State Park, Fort Payne, Alabama. Cost: $85.00 per person– includes all food & supplies. Pre-registration is required, as class size is limited. Have questions? Call 209-559-0040 or Email Robert Wilson (Seven Pines Survival) for more details

Serious Skills Series: Paper Curling Class
Do you wish to learn the art of paper curling? Also known as quilling, this beautiful art is both soothing and delicate. From making beautiful flowers to pieces to turn into jewelry, quilling is a versatile craft that people of all ages can learn and that includes you! Date: Sunday, March 31, 2019 Time: 1:00 pm-5:00pm Where: DeSoto State Park in Fort Payne, Alabama (Location disclosed at time of registration) Fee: $35.00-includes all supplies. Workshop space is limited to 10, pre-registration is required for attendance in this class. Call 256.997.5025 or email to sign up or for more info.