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There are 4 ways you can get info on the calendar of events:
1. Find events on DeSoto State Park's website.
2. See DSP’s Facebook Page (You do not have to have a Facebook account to see page).
3. Latest Calendar of Events (PDF file) we are constantly updating this list.
4. Contact us! We are always glad to help you with anything you may need.
Wednesday, May 12th-4:00 pmInterested in starting your day in a positive way? Experience yoga while enjoying the beauty that is Desoto State Park! Join instructor Destin Padgett and park naturalist Brittney Hughes for a great outdoor experience of strengthening yoga poses AND hiking along beautiful trails. This hike will be a mix of trail hiking with an outdoor yoga session. Combining hiking and yoga practice in the great outdoors confers benefits unmatched in any other setting. You get the light cardio and strength-building that hiking offers, the toning, flexibility, and relaxation that yoga offers, and the powerful connection to Mother Nature that being outdoors offers. What to know: Yoga poses are alignment based which makes them perfect for those beginning or continuing their yoga practice. Sign up today! More info
UPCOMING CAMPFIRE TALKS THIS WEEKEND
Join us for fun campfire talks in the great outdoors!
Campfire Talks are a series of educational & entertaining programs located outside in DeSoto State Park. Campfire programs are held many Friday & Saturday evening (May –October) in our large campfire ring inside the improved campground. Talks are for all ages, & open to everyone!
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Join Mercedes Maddox, Nongame Wildlife Biologist from the AL Division of Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries, to learn how to create a wildlife-friendly backyard. Whether you have a plethora of acres or a small fenced-in yard, there are many things you can do to add natural value to your landscape. Mercedes will focus on the three necessities, food, water, and shelter, and explore both artificial and natural ways you can incorporate these into your backyard. With a few key habitat traits, your backyard can turn into your own wildlife refuge. Info
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There are 23 vulture species in the world, and at least one type of vulture is found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. While they are not usually rated as “cute and cuddly” these scavenging birds do our environment a world of good. Vultures are amazing birds, but they are often misunderstood. Learning just how unique these birds are can help you better appreciate their place in the world’s avifauna and how important their ongoing conservation is. Mercedes Maddox, Nongame Wildlife Biologist from the AL Division of Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries is our guest speaker for this fun talk. Info
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The Serious Skills series is a variety of classes and workshops that provide opportunities to discover a hidden talent or learn a new skill for personal enrichment. Classes/demos are open to local residents, overnight guests and park visitors.
Come by anytime, no pre-registration required
(Please note demo may be postponed due to wet conditions)
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10:00-3:00 pm
Being a woman living in the 18-19th century America wasn't an easy life. There were no stores right around the corner to purchase their regular everyday necessities. The women raised families, crops, sheep, goats and planted flax and cotton to make their family was provided for. The sheep and goats were for food and also, just as importantly, clothing. Flax and cotton were also used for profit and for making clothing. Sandra Jusak has been a living historian for 20 years and a spinner for over 25 years. She will be preparing and spinning fiber into yarn, along with a little bit of history to help you and your family understand what life was like in the forming of our nation. Info
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