Calendar of Events
CONTACT RENEE TO REQUEST A CUSTOMIZED PROGRAM FOR YOUR CLASS OR GROUP.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR EVERY PROGRAM, PLEASE.
Programs require pre-registration because most of these have limited space and fill quickly!
To register or for more information, email authorreneeraney@gmail.com
February 8, 2018
Birds, Blossoms and Building Fairy Houses: Fun at Cheaha State Park
Anniston Outdoor Association
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
February 17, 2018
University of Columbus GA
Gnomist Film Festival
Windows to Nature: Fairy Houses Talk, Book Signing
For more information email: authorreneeraney@gmail.com
February 22-24, 2018
Environmental Education Association of Alabama State Conference
Sessions on Fairy Houses for K-12 Teachers, Alabama State Park K-12 Programs, and more!
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
February 27, 2018
Gulf State Park
State Naturalist Training
Windows to Nature and EE Assessment
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
March 2, 2018
Becoming an Outdoor Woman
Alabama DCNR Weekend Conference/Workshop in Columbiana, AL
"Reading the Woods"
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
March 13, 2018
Munford Elementary School
Windows to Nature
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
March 17, 2018
City of Heflin, AL
St. Paddy's Paw Parade & Storytelling
For more information: authorreneeraney@gmail.com
March 27, 2018
Lake Guntersville State Park
Windows to Nature: Spring Break Fairies
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
March 31, 2018
Cheaha State Park
Leave No Trace Egg Hunt & Leave Only Fairy Footprints Workshop
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
April 9, 2018
USFS Classroom in the Forest
Fairy Houses and Critter Tales
Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
April 21, 2018
Hays Nature Preserve Huntsville AL
Earth Day: Fairies!
For more information: authorreneeraney@gmail.com
April 24, 2018
General Federation of Women's Clubs/Panorama Club- Birmingham
Fairies and Environmental Education at Cheaha State Park
Birmingham, AL
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
April 28, 2018
Oak Mountain State Park
Windows to Nature: Fairies!!
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
June 2, 2018
Desoto State Park Great Outdoors Day
Windows to Nature: Fairies
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
June 8, 2018
Let's Go Fly A Kite Festival at Cheaha State Park
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
June 26, 2018
Cheaha State Park: Mountains to the Gulf Legacy Teacher Workshop
Windows to Natures: Fairies in EE Curriculum
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
June 27, 2018
Alabama 200 Bicentennial Event
Teacher Workshop: Andalusia
Windows to Nature: Fairy Houses Curriculum
For more information: authorreneeraney@gmail.com
July 23-25, 2018
Legacy Partners in EE: Arts & Environment Teacher Workshop
Cheaha State Park
Many diverse lessons including Windows to Nature: Fairy Houses Curriculum
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
October 20, 2018
Chill-O-Ween at Cheaha State Park
Autumn Fairy Houses Workshop
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
October 27, 2018
Spookapalooza at Desoto State Park
Hairy Scary but Mostly Merry Fairy Tale Storytelling
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
December 8, 2018
Enchanted Santa Event
Cheaha State Park
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
December 21, 2018
Mt. Crumpit Christmas Breakfast
Cheaha State Park
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
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PAST Programs:
January 27, 2017
Shortleaf Pine Ecosystem & Conservation Workshop
Monte Sano State Park
Huntsville, AL
10 am- 3 pm CDT
January 30, 2017
Forest & Field: Many Colors of Mushrooms-FULL
Pinhoti Trail/Shoal Creek TNF in Heflin, AL
10:00 am – Noon CDT
Meet at Shoal Creek Ranger Station at 9:30 am CDT
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=bvfqiilab&oeidk=a07edqaaq438b07cfc9
February 6, 2017
Forest & Field: Dog & Human Storytelling Adventure Hike
Cheaha State Park in Delta, AL
10:00 am – Noon CDT
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=bvfqiilab&oeidk=a07edqamkp231596225
February 14, 2017
Forest & Field: Love Your Dog! Valentine’s Day Walk & Learn
Choccolocco Park in Oxford, AL
10:00 am – Noon CDT
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=bvfqiilab&oeidk=a07edqax5gge4571b2f
February 15, 2017
Forest & Field: Winter Observations & Nature Journaling-FULL
Cheaha State Park in Delta, AL
10:00 am – Noon CDT
Bald Rock Parking Area/Bald Rock Trail (Easy Hike)
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=bvfqiilab&oeidk=a07edmyppmw0c4ed420
February 23-25, 2017
Stay Wild Alabama! Environmental Education Association of Alabama Conference
Andalusia, AL
Environmental science, art, nature and more!!
Renee Raney (CEI) & author Jordan Fisher Smith will be teaching a session on “Natural History & Conservation Storytelling” session
To register visit Http://eeaa.us
March 2-5, 2017
Southeastern EE Alliance Conference/GA EEA Conference
Buford, GA
Storytelling: Imagine, Connect, Inspire, & Conserve! (March 4, 2017)
Renee Raney, Georgia-Alabama Land Trust CE Institute (AL speaker)
Storytelling is a powerful educational technique that allows the teller to teach by guiding the listener’s experience. Storytelling is an intimate connection between an interpreter and an audience that inspires imagination, creativity and learning. In this session, participants will listen, tell, and experience several storytelling techniques that can be utilized to enhance curriculum in classrooms and interpretive programs
Building nature observation skills through fairy houses (March 5, 2017)
Renee Raney, Georgia-Alabama Land Trust CE Institute (AL speaker)
Learning flows easily as participants listen to trees to create micro-habitats for tiny magical beings. They begin to notice the moss, lichens, tree back, and tiny creatures that creeps and crawl. Through fairy house construction, students find a new and everlasting link to the natural world.
Register by visiting http://www.eealliance.org/annual-conference
March 13, 2017
Forest & Field Enrichment: Fused Glass Jewelry and Mosaics-FULL
Little River Canyon in Fort Payne, AL
9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Leave Piedmont in caravan/convoy 8:00 am and return at 4:00 pm) CDT
Munoz Art Studio
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=bvfqiilab&oeidk=a07edo5qlvo0bd44d4d
March 18, 2017
St. Patrick's Day Festival
Heflin, AL
Join Renee for storytelling! Book sale and signing!
Pet parade, children's activities, fairy gardens, and more!
March 29, 2017
Forest & Field Enrichment: Nature Observations through Fairy Houses-FULL
Cheaha State Park in Delta, AL
10:00 am – Noon CDT
Bald Rock Retreat Lodge Forest Area
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=bvfqiilab&oeidk=a07edmyx9on8df4ddd5
March 30, 2017
Forest & Field Enrichment: Nature Observations through Fairy Houses
Longleaf Botanical Gardens in Anniston, AL
10:00 am – Noon CDT
Classroom & Garden Trail
Call 256-237-6766 to register
March 31, 2017
Forest & Field Enrichment: Nature Observations through Fairy Houses
DeSoto State Park in Fort Payne, AL
10:00 am – Noon CDT
Meet at the CCC Pavilion/Playground Area
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=bvfqiilab&oeidk=a07edomh0qv9ff2649a
March 31, 2017
Forest & Field: The Art of Awareness
DeSoto State Park, in Fort Payne AL
6:00pm -8:00 pm CDT
Easy Hike
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=bvfqiilab&oeidk=a07edq44yote42fcc74
April 1, 2017
BioBlitz: Conservation Education, Environmental Literacy & Biodiversity Event
Auburn University: Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve
8:00 am – 5:00 pm CDT
For more information: http://ocm.auburn.edu/newsroom/news_articles/2016/05/hundreds-help-auburn-scientists-catalog-local-biodiversity-during-bioblitz.htm
April 6, 2017
Forest & Field: Enchanted Botany
DeSoto State Park in Fort Payne, AL
9:00 am – 4:00 pm CDT
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=bvfqiilab&oeidk=a07edomvj7j45250da5
April 19, 2017
Wild Child: Nature Observation through Fairy Houses
Teaching adults unique ways to connect children with nature
Hosted by Master Gardeners of Cherokee County 10:00 am CDT
Hosted by Master Gardeners of Jacksonville, AL 2:00 pm CDT
For more information: renee@galandtrust.org
April 21, 2017
Forest & Field: Waterfalls Tour
Cheaha State Park and Talladega National Forest
9:00 am – 1:00 pm CDT
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=bvfqiilab&oeidk=a07edon3pdt1b213d2f
April 22, 2017
Forest & Field: Spring Hike & Nature Journaling
Cheaha State Park in Delta, AL
10:00 am – Noon CDT
Bald Rock Parking Lot/Hike to Laurel Trail (Moderate Hike)
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=bvfqiilab&oeidk=a07edndyogia71a3fdf
April 22, 2017
Alabama Book Festival: Environmental Literacy for Earth Day!
Montgomery, AL
Renee Raney (Cheaha State Park) will be one of the Alabama Outdoors presenters speaking on Curing Nature Deficiency through Creative Outdoor Activities
For more information visit http://www.alabamabookfestival.org/welcome.html
April 25, 2017
Forest & Field Enrichment: Foraging with the Southern Herbalist-FULL
Jimmerson’s Alabama Treasure Forest (Fruithurst, AL, Cleburne County)
9:00 am – 3:00 pm CDT
Email me for directions
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=bvfqiilab&oeidk=a07edo5fi8qf5ee8df9
April 27, 2017
Youth Conservation and Forest Day
Wehle Nature Center
Auburn, AL
Conservation Storytelling Sessions
For more information: http://www.outdooralabama.com/wehle-nature-center or renee@galandtrust.org
April 30, 2017
Windows to Nature: Fairy Houses Workshop
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2:00 pm- 3:00 pm CDT- Fee/Limited Space
https://www.facebook.com/events/1898284850408769/
May 2, 2017
Nature Observations through Fairy Houses
Wehle Nature Center
Auburn, AL
Conservation Program for K-12
For more information: http://www.outdooralabama.com/wehle-nature-center or renee@galandtrust.org
May 5, 2017
Conservation & Environmental Literacy K-12 Field Day
DeSoto State Park
Fort Payne, AL
CEI Conservation Programs for Grades 5-6
For more information: renee@galandtrust.org
May 31, 2017
Forest & Field: Accessible Stroll & Nature Journaling
Cheaha State Park in Delta, AL
10:00 am – Noon CDT
Bald Rock Parking Lot/Accessible Trail
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=bvfqiilab&oeidk=a07edne1e9ndbe0f93f
June 7, 2017
Wild Wednesday: Hiss & Sslither
9-11 am CDT
Cuhulga Creek Park Heflin, AL
Free
Email authorreneeraney@gmail.com for more information.
June 10, 2017
Forest & Field: Cheaha Silent Trail Hike & Nature Journaling
Cheaha State Park in Delta, AL
10:00 am – Noon CDT
Cheaha Store Parking Lot/Caravan to Hike Start (Moderate Hike)
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=bvfqiilab&oeidk=a07edne83k89b8afc50
June 14, 2017
Wild Wednesday: Unnatural Nature Observations: Bears, Bugs, and Beyond!
9-11 am CDT
Cuhulga Creek Park Heflin, AL
Free
Email authorreneeraney@gmail.com for more information.
June 15, 2017
Forest & Field: Through the Loupe
DeSoto State Park in Fort Payne AL
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm CDT
Moderate Hike
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June 16, 2017
Native American Fairy Tales: The Little People
Discovering Alabama Summer Camp
Moundville, AL
Email authorreneeraney@gmail.com
June 17, 2017
Forest & Field: Flatwater Paddle on Little River-FULL
DeSoto State Park in Fort Payne AL
10:00 am – 2:00 pm CDT
4 mile flatwater paddle; hammock rest before return
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=bvfqiilab&oeidk=a07edrty73m8f6bec52
June 21, 2017
Wild Wednesday: Water Kids & Water Critters
9-11 am CDT
Cheaha State Park
Free
Email authorreneeraney@gmail.com for more information.
June 21, 2017
Forest & Field: Summer Adventure! Accessible Stroll & Nature Journaling
Cheaha State Park in Delta, AL
10:00 am – Noon CDT
Bald Rock Parking Lot/Accessible Trail
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=bvfqiilab&oeidk=a07edqc74kueb173d46
June 24-July 1, 2017
Mountains to the Gulf Traveling Teacher & Educator Workshop
Renee Raney (CEI) co-leading this conservation and environmental education workshop
Apply for limited space; educators will be selected by a panel.
Fee: $250 (All other expenses covered by sponsors)
Funded by Legacy: Partners in EE (For application visit Http://legacyenved.org
June 28, 2017
Wild Wednesday: FAIRY TALES & FAIRY HOUSES
9-11 am CDT
Cheaha State Park
Free
Email authorreneeraney@gmail.com for more information.
June 29,2017
A Midsummer's Eve Fairy Workshop
ADULT Fairy Houses for your Garden or Sunroom
Birmingham Botanical Gardens ($45 pp; spaces limited)
Contact Brooke McMinn 205-414-3914 or bmcminn@bbgardens.org
July 17, 2017
Fairy Houses Workshop, Storytelling, and Book Signing
Carrolton Cultural Center/Hobbs Farm Park
Carrolton GA
For more information, email authorreneeraney@gmail.com
July 18, 2017
Fairy Houses Workshop: Storytelling and More!
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
10 am- Noon CDT
For more information, email authorreneeraney@gmail.com
July 19, 2017
Forest & Field: Chinnabee Silent Trail Hike & Nature Journaling
Cheaha State Park in Delta, AL
10:00 am – 1:00 pm CDT
Cheaha Store Parking Lot/Caravan to Hike Start (Moderate Hike)
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=bvfqiilab&oeidk=a07edqc8yojef073124
July 24-26, 2017
Alabama’s Amazing Arthropods: Bugs, Spiders, & Crayfish
AND… a special presentation of Hairy Scary but Mostly Merry Fairies: Enchanted Environmental Education
Cheaha State Park
Arthropods are considered the most successful animals on the planet. Arthropods have been found living on land, sea, & air. They make up nearly 75% of all known living and fossilized organisms. Alabama, of course, has thousands of arthropod species. Join Legacy, Park Naturalists from both Cheaha & DeSoto State Parks, and the director of the Georgia-Alabama Land Trust’s Conservation Education Institute on Alabama’s tallest peak to learn about these amazing creatures. This excursion includes stream ecology walks, night hikes, an insect diversity walk & talk, and much more. Application deadline: June 30, 2017 Visit http://legacyenved.org/educator-workshops/ to apply.
Email Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov for more information.
August 1, 2017
Windows to Nature: FAIRIES!
Vancouver Canada
Enchanted Stories at the Steam Clock
August 5, 2017
Windows to Nature: FAIRIES!
Jasper Alberta Canada
Lake Moraine Storytime
August 10, 2017
Conservation: Birds! Birds of Southeastern US
Anniston Outdoor Association
6:30 pm CDT
For more information: renee@galandtrust.org
August 12, 2017
Cleburne County Fair
Heflin, AL
Storytime
August 19, 2017
Forest & Field Enrichment: Longleaf Pine Needle Basket Workshop
Longleaf Botanical Gardens in Anniston, AL
9:00 am – 3:00 pm CDT
Contact the Anniston Museum of Natural History to register: 256-237-6766
August 24, 2017
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
A Midsummer Night's Fairy House workshop for ADULTS
Make & Take your own natural creation for your sun room or garden
Wine & Cheese Workshop
https://bbgardens.org/a-midsummer-nights-fairy-house-workshop.php
August 26, 2017
Native American Pottery Workshop
Cheaha State Park
renee.raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
August 29, 2017
Anniston Public Library
A Midsummer Night's Fairy Houses workshop for ADULTS
Make & Take your own natural creation for your sun room or garden
Contact Teresa Kaiser at the Anniston Public Library for more information 256-237-8501
September 9, 2017
Cook's Museum of Natural Science/EEAA
authorreneeraney@gmail.com
September 11 -15, 2017
Alabama State Park Naturalist's Meeting/Training
Gulf Shores, AL
"Windows to Nature" as an EE Tool in our Parks
renee.raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
September 19, 2017
Windows to Nature: Fairy Houses Book Reading, Sales & Signing
Anniston Public Children's Library
For more information contact Allaina Browning 256-237-8501
September 20, 2017
Wild Child! How to Engage Youth in the Outdoors
Hosted by Cherokee County Master Gardeners
10:00 am CDT
For more information: renee.raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
September 23, 2017
Windows to Nature: Fairy Houses!
Huntsville Botanical Gardens
For more information email authorreneeraney@gmail.com
October 6, 2017
Becoming an Outdoor Woman: Reading the Woods
4H Center Columbiana, AL
renee.raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
October 14, 2017
CHILL-O-WEEN: Haunted Hills & Hollows
An Appalachian Festival
Chili Cookoff, Storytelling, Music, and Spooky Hikes
Autumn Fairy Houses and Storytelling
Cheaha State Park
For more information email Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
October 15, 2017
RAYDAY Conservation Festival
Serenbe Farm GA
Renee will be teaching fairy houses all day in the children's court
authorreneeraney@gmail.com
October 17, 2017
Autumn Fairy Pumpkin Houses
4:30 pm
Cheaha State Park
Reservations required: email Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
October 18,2017
Wild in Alabama: Cheaha State Park
10:00 am
Master Gardeners of Cherokee County
October 21, 2017
Fairy Stories and Houses
Book Sales & Signing (Guntersville State Park Gift Shop)
Guntersville State Park Conservation Festival
October 24,2017
Forest Classroom: Enchanted Forests of Cheaha State Park
Munford Schools
Munford AL
October 25, 2017
Fairy Houses & Stories
Wehle Environmental Center
Auburn University
October 27-29, 2017
Spookapalooza Event: Ghosts & Monsters & Fairies! Oh my!! Storytelling, Activities, Contests, and more!
DeSoto State Park
http://www.alapark.com/desoto-state-park
October 31, 2017
Windows to Nature & EE in our Alabama State Parks
Anniston Noon Rotary
For more information contact renee.raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
November 7-8, 2017
Leave No Trace Conservation Meeting (National)
Cheaha State Park
November 9, 2017
Leave No Trace George Master's Memorial Hike & Hiking Stick Art
Cheaha State Park
November 10-12, 2017
University of Alabama Huntsville Family Weekend
Telling Alabama Stories
November 16, 2017
Wild Birds: Conservation and Observation
Cherokee County Library
For more information: renee.raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
November 18, 2017
Bigfoot Conservation BioBash & International Tellabration
Cheaha State Park
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
November 29, 2017
Home School Rock & Roll
Cheaha State Park
December 2, 2017
EAT SOUTH Montgomery: Farm Fairies Family Workshop 10 am - Noon
EAT SOUTH Montgomery: Farm Fairies Teacher Workshop 1 pm - 3 pm
Email for more information authorreneeraney@gmail.com
December 9, 2017
Enchanted Evening with Santa
Cheaha State Park
Tickets Required-Sold Out!
Winter fairy houses and fun with the jolly old elf himself!
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
December 10, 2017
Secrets for Santa
Cheaha State Park
Tickets Required
Winter fairy houses and fun with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
December 18, 2017
CCC Christmas: An Old Fashioned Celebration
Cheaha State Park
Tickets Required
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
December 20, 2017
WINTER FAIRIES!
Cheaha State Park
Fireside stories and activities: learn more about icicle fairies and winter fairy care of wildlife.
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
December 21, 2017
Christmas for the Birds
Cheaha State Park
Caring for winter wildlife and feeding winter birds. Stories, instruction and activities.
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
December 22, 2017
Breakfast on Mount Crumpit: A Grinchy Christmas Morning
Cheaha State Park
Tickets Required
A fun breakfast filled with joy; even "Momosas" will be served for parents! It has been rumored that climbing up Mount Cheaha can make one's heart grow three sizes larger, just like the Grinch!
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
February 10, 2018
Winterlude: Valentine's Ball
Cheaha State Park
Tickets Required
For more information: Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
January 10, 2018
Fairies, Flowers, and Wild Things that Bring Joy!
Calhoun County Master Gardener's Brown Bag Lunch
Historic McClellan, Anniston, AL
Call Sherry Blanton for more information or email Renee.Raney@dcnr.alabama.gov
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