The Wonders of Carnivorous Plants in the Southeast
Events In & Around DeSoto State Park: www.akdesignworks.net/parks/desoto-state-park/desoto-events
Campfire Talk: Carnivorous Killers-The Horrors that Lurk Within
Join us for a fun campfire talk in the great outdoors! Campfire Talks are a series of educational & entertaining programs located in the great outdoors. Campfire programs are held many Friday & Saturday evening (May –October) in DeSoto State Park
‘Feed Me Seymour!’ Come on out to discover facts about these unusual plants that are carnivorous, meaning they digest insects and other organisms. They live in boggy, wet areas that are low in nutrients, and have evolved over time to eat prey to survive. People have long been drawn to these weird but lovable plants, enthralled by visions of man-eaters out of “Little Shop of Horrors.” (no worries, none are big enough to eat humans…. yet)
Join DeSoto State Park Naturalist Brittney Hughes to explore the world of the Venus Fly Traps, Sundews, Bladderworts, Butterworts, & Pitcher Plants and how each one catches their prey.
Additionally, she will showcase the Green Pitcher Plant Project, a park effort to ensure Lookout Mountain’s native, federally-listed endangered pitcher plant is protected and will thrive over many generations.
Date: Friday, May 31, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm (CST)
Where: DeSoto State Park-Fort Payne, Alabama. Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground (In case of inclement weather will be located at the CCC Pavilion in the Picnic Area) Campground gate will open 30 minutes prior to program
Fee: Free and open to everyone, Great for all ages! No pre-registration required. For details, call 256.997.5025 or email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov
