4th Saturday Events All meet at the Park
Center at 10 AM
July 25, 2009 Bees And Beekeeping. Presented by Muff Harner. Explore the world from the point of view of the bees that pollinate our plants and thus play a major role in the natural world. August 22, 2009 Minerals, Rocks, and the Geology of the Upstate and Western North Carolina. Participants will explore such questions as: what are minerals?, what are common rocks and minerals of the region? where can I collect them? how did the mountains form? how old are they? what has produced our local landforms? etc. September 26, 2009 The Geology of Paris Mountain. Presented by Tom Littlejohn. Take a geology walk to see and learn about the geology of the park. October 24, 2009 Snakes. Jeff Mohr will bring live snakes to the park and share some of his research on rattlesnakes. This date is subject to change due to Jeff’s research schedule. November 28, 2009 TBA December 12, 2009 Trail hike. Join experienced trail builder and hiker Tom Dudley as he leads participants on a short walk around park trails. Wear comfortable shoes and join Tom at the Park Center. January 23, 2010 Friends Dinner. All Friends members of Paris Mountain State Park are invited to this celebration of yearly accomplishments. Come at 5 pm for an evening of dining, education, and fellowship. Please bring a salad or desert. February 27, 2010 TBA March 27, 2010 Turtles. Mary Lou Jones will present her very popular program on turtles.
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