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While park staff performs many of the daily tasks and duties it takes to operate, volunteers are vital to Alabama’s state parks. The Volunteer In Parks (VIP) program was created to allow individuals or groups to make a difference at their favorite park. VIP participants make a positive impact year-round in each of the state’s 21 parks. Support Groups organize Read more...
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How can you have endangered and threatened species, over 100 rare species, millions of years of fossils, American Indian tools and games, and the Trail of Tears in your classroom . When you use Little River Canyon National Preserve as your classroom you can have science, history, and physical activities. Your students can learn and enjoy the park as part Read more...
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Give your students an adventure experience with a variety of classes including Survival Skills Experience, Student Orienteering Class, Field Trip Zip Line, Practical Ingenuity Class, TAS Field Trip Hike, and Field Trip Climbing Experience. Read more...
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Take your adventures to the next level with TAS Classes including Rappelling Certification, Climbing Certification, Rigging, Emergency Response, Wilderness School, Paddling Class, and Practical Ingenuity Read more...
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Do you want to plan a fun filled & educational trip to DeSoto State Park? If so, we can help! With the help of our park partners & guest speakers, we can bring a variety of program opportunities to your group, and make your visit to Lookout Mountain, Alabama memorable. Below is a sampling of topics & activities that can Read more...
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Youth ages 9-18 are invited to participate in the 4-H RiverKids Program to learn basic paddling skills, water safety, and more about outdoor recreation. Our goal is to increase the use of Alabama’s waterways, increase the knowledge and awareness of environmental and resource management issues, and incorporate service projects into our fun. Read more...
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4-H Outdoor Education programs are designed to connect citizens of Alabama to rivers and streams, the abundance of forestland found in the state’s forests, and the state parks and wildlife management areas through hands-on learning experiences. Read more...
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4-H Leadership programs encourage youth to become leaders in the community through character, citizenship, and service training. Read more...
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4-H offers many animal and agriculture programs that teaches and trains students how to manage and care for chickens, cows, horses, dogs, rabbits, and more. Read more...
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the Little River Canyon Center is a Jacksonville State University building located in Northeast Alabama that adjoins the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the city of Fort Payne. the facility features a Grand Hall, HD movie theater, gift shop, natural history library, exhibits, classrooms, back deck, outdoor amphitheater and trails for both education and adventure. The Canyon Center features Read more...
