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June 2024 | Volume 59


Just like the busy cicadas flying all over the place, things are really buzzing at the JSU Canyon Center. There is so much happening, it is hard to keep track!


So, a few things that I would really like to make known are highlighted right here.


First, one of my favorite annual canyon occasions is Bluegrass on the Rim. It’s back, but this year with a new band and a special performer well-known for her fiddle playing and work with the Alabama Band. The new band is the Steel City Jug Slammers and the featured artist, new to the Canyon Stage, is Megan Mullis Owen. Returning to the stage will be the Foggy Hollow and our other featured artist, Kelli Johnson. It’s going to be a great evening so get your tickets now!


In addition, this month, we will host training for the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police, conduct Canyon Camp (see below) and we’ll also feature another favorite we call Bio Blitz. Bio Blitz is an annual event dedicated to the exploration and documentation of our biological diversity. It is open to everyone and highlights exciting fieldwork and a special “Native Habitat Project” presentation by Kyle Lybarger set for 6:00 p.m. Please join us and check out the details on Facebook.


Now that it’s officially Summer, I do hope that you’ll have time to slow down and take advantage of the Canyon Center and everything we have to offer. As always, please let us know how we can best serve your interests and needs.


Pete Conroy, Director

Little River Canyon Center

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Field School Focus


Summer is an extra busy time for the JSU Field School at the Canyon Center. We love welcoming school summer programs, hosting classes & day camps, leading hikes, and more! There are still a few spots available in each of our summer day camps. Register your child today!


We are also excited to welcome new field school instructors for the summer, Christian Braswell and Wess Evertte. Christian is back for his second summer at the Canyon Center! Christian recently graduated from JSU with his master’s degree in biology. When he isn’t working at the Canyon Center, he enjoys fishing, flint knapping, and paleontology. Wess is a student at the University of Montevallo where he is working on his degree in Environmental Studies. Wess enjoys hiking, creative writing, and playing guitar.



Be sure to join Christian and Wes at our programs this summer.


Assistant Director, JSU Field School,

Rebekah Moore Taylor

Upcoming Events

June

8

Bluegrass On The Rim

  • Time: 6 pm, Doors Open - 7 pm Music Starts
  • Place: Little River Canyon Center
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June

12

Grand Camp

  • Time: 9 am - 12 pm
  • Place: Little River Canyon Center
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June

14-15

Bio Blitz

  • Time: June 14, 2 pm - June 15, 2 pm
  • Place: Little River Canyon Center

June

22

Guided Archaeology Tour

  • Time: 10 am - 3 pm
  • Place: Little River Canyon Center
Register

June

25

Canyon Camp 

  • Time: 9 am - 3 pm
  • Place: Little River Canyon Center
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