Desoto State Park

Campfire Talk: Plants & Natural History

Event Dates:
September 13, 2024, 7:00 pm
September 13, 2024, 8:00 pm
campfire talk Plants and natural history

Campfire Talk: Plants & Natural History 

Join us for a fun campfire talk 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 (June –October) in our large campfire ring inside the improved campground. Talks are for all ages, & open to everyone!

Delve into the fascinating world of plants and their natural history. Dr. Jimmy Triplett from Jacksonville State University will talk about how various cultures have used plants for medicinal purposes over the generations, and also showcase the rich variety of local flora found in our region.

Date: Friday, September 13, 2024

Time: 7:00 p.m. (CST)

Where: DeSoto State Park-Fort Payne, Alabama. Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground (In case of inclement weather will be located in the CCC Pavilion in picnic area) Campground gates will open 30 minutes before program.

Fee: Free and open to everyone, no pre-registration required; For any details about the talk, email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov.