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Naturalist Presentation – Springtime Celebration

Naturalist Cabin Russell Farms Rd, Alexander City, AL, United States

Visit the Naturalist’s Cabin in April and take a close look at what Spring means for the plants and animals that call Russell Forest home. Samples of Russell Forest plants will show how the buds and bark are formed and how they function. And a sampling of vertebrate and invertebrate animal life will reveal the ... Read more

Naturalist Presentation – Springtime Celebration

Naturalist Cabin Russell Farms Rd, Alexander City, AL, United States

Visit the Naturalist’s Cabin in April and take a close look at what Spring means for the plants and animals that call Russell Forest home. Samples of Russell Forest plants will show how the buds and bark are formed and how they function. And a sampling of vertebrate and invertebrate animal life will reveal the ... Read more

Naturalist Presentation – Springtime Celebration

Naturalist Cabin Russell Farms Rd, Alexander City, AL, United States

Visit the Naturalist’s Cabin in April and take a close look at what Spring means for the plants and animals that call Russell Forest home. Samples of Russell Forest plants will show how the buds and bark are formed and how they function. A sampling of vertebrate and invertebrate animal life will reveal the vast ... Read more

Naturalist Presentation – Bunnies & Chicks

Naturalist Cabin Russell Farms Rd, Alexander City, AL, United States

Easter means new life – and the gentle innocence of bunnies and chicks reminds us of this holiday’s significance. We will note what these unassuming animals symbolize on this holiest of Christian holidays. Bring your camera and your children or grandchildren to interact with these traditional symbols of Easter as they learn from our Naturalist ... Read more

Naturalist Presentation – Bunnies & Chicks

Naturalist Cabin Russell Farms Rd, Alexander City, AL, United States

Easter means new life – and the gentle innocence of bunnies and chicks reminds us of this holiday’s significance. We will note what these unassuming animals symbolize on this holiest of Christian holidays. Bring your camera and your children or grandchildren to interact with these traditional symbols of Easter as they learn from our Naturalist ... Read more

Naturalist Presentation – Bunnies & Chicks

Naturalist Cabin Russell Farms Rd, Alexander City, AL, United States

Easter means new life – and the gentle innocence of bunnies and chicks reminds us of this holiday’s significance. We will note what these unassuming animals symbolize on this holiest of Christian holidays. Bring your children or grandchildren to interact with these traditional symbols of Easter as they learn from our Naturalist at the Naturalist ... Read more

Furs of the Forest – Naturalist Cabin

Naturalist Cabin Russell Farms Rd, Alexander City, AL, United States

A variety of naturally-warm pelts from Russell Forest specimens will be on hand in the Naturalist Cabin for you to hold, touch, and discover. Each species has its own needs, and those needs are fully met by the fur and feathers that protect and sustain animal life. For centuries, humans have looked to furs as ... Read more

Wildlife Presentation – Naturalist Cabin

Naturalist Cabin Russell Farms Rd, Alexander City, AL, United States

A variety of naturally-warm pelts from Russell Forest specimens will be on hand in the Naturalist Cabin for you to hold, touch, and discover. Each species has its own needs, and those needs are fully met by the fur and feathers that protect and sustain animal life. For centuries, humans have looked to furs as ... Read more

Wintertime Bustle

Naturalist Cabin Russell Farms Rd, Alexander City, AL, United States

Join Russell Lands on Lake Martin Naturalist for an informative discussion about the animals who are actually MORE ACTIVE in the winter! There are some species that are you are more likely to see in January than you would on a warm summer day. Find out why deer, eagles, and skunks are all more visible ... Read more

Wintertime Bustle

Naturalist Cabin Russell Farms Rd, Alexander City, AL, United States

Join Russell Lands on Lake Martin Naturalist for an informative discussion about the animals who are actually MORE ACTIVE in the winter! There are some species that are you are more likely to see in January than you would on a warm summer day. Find out why deer, eagles, and skunks are all more visible ... Read more

Wildlife Presentation

Naturalist Cabin Russell Farms Rd, Alexander City, AL, United States

Winter In The Russell Forest Winter is often viewed as a time of dormancy. Although many native plants have dropped their leaves and stalled their activities, life goes on for numerous forest creatures. This month, we will focus on the features that enable Russell Forest critters to survive winter’s trials. Drop by the Cabin to ... Read more

Let’s Talk Turkey

Naturalist Cabin Russell Farms Rd, Alexander City, AL, United States

Meet the one critter that’s on everyone’s Thanksgiving guest list. LIVE TURKEYS of the domestic variety will be at the Naturalist’s Cabin for some serious turkey talk. In addition to the birds of honor, an assortment of items left behind by the Eastern Wild Turkey will be available for handling and instruction. Turkeys have interesting ... Read more