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Springtime Activities At Russell Lands


Published: 04.10.2013

After weeks of seemingly endless cold weather (sprinkled with the occasional warm day, just to tease us), Spring is finally starting to make an appearance around Lake Martin and we at Russell Lands couldn’t be more excited! The days are longer, the trees and flowers are starting to bloom, and the trails and green spaces of Russell Forest and Russell Crossroads are alive with the sound of laughter and camaraderie. We’ve got plenty of fun activities for you and your family to take part in while we’re waiting for the water to get warm enough to swim.

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Wildlife Presentations

Saturday, April 13 – 12pm and 1pm
Saturday, April 20 – 12pm and 1pm
Saturday, April 27- 11am to 12pm

Join us at the Naturalist’s Cabin this month as we explore the features of a variety of aquatic and semi-aquatic creatures who call Lake Martin home! An assortment of water-loving species enjoy the varied habitats of Alabama — and some wouldn’t want to be anywhere but Lake Martin. Join RLOLM Naturalist Marianne Hudson at Russell Crossroads for an informative presentation about the wet critters on our lake. Program will feature touchable items left behind by local wild residents and includes live animals! Appropriate for all ages. No charge – everyone is welcome!

If you have questions for Marianne, she can be contacted at 256.496.2710 or  [email protected].

Lake Martin Naturalist       via Lake Martin Living

Guided Nature Tours

Saturday, April 13 – 8am
Saturday, April 20 – 3pm
Saturday, April 27- 1pm

Meet us at the Wilson Road Trailhead throughout the month of April, as we celebrate the budding plants and flowers, and frenzied activity of Spring in the Russell Forest by getting up close and personal with nature. We expect to see and hear a variety of energetic songbirds and discover a wealth of other animals, wildflowers, and other developing plants. The woods will look, feel and smell different than it did all winter: come see the changes! This energetic hike will offer both learning and exercise. Appropriate for warmly dressed participants ages 5 – 105.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED! There is a $10 fee for this program. Please contact our Naturalist at 256-496-2710 to inquire and to register.

For all Guided Nature Tours: It is recommended that participants have a moderate fitness level and are able to stand or walk for at least two hours. Walking pace will be relaxed with frequent stops. Comfortable, seasonally appropriate clothing and shoes are advised. Participants may also wish to bring bottled water, sunscreen and insect repellent. Binoculars and cameras are welcome. There are no bathrooms on the Forest Trails.

If you have questions for Marianne, she can be contacted at 256.496.2710 or [email protected]. HyperSmash

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