Experience Alabama's biodiversity in the field with AU Museum of Natural History Curators.
Upcoming Excursions:
Wednesday, October 21: Sleeping Lizards Night Hike with Dr. Dan Warner, Curator of Amphibians & Reptiles: Gain experience doing field research, learn about the local herpetofauna, and observe many other interesting animals while participating in a multi-institutional collaboration.
Meet at Kreher Preserve at 7 PM · Ends by 9 PM · Free of charge
Saturday, November 14: Animal Tracks & Signs with Dr. Wendy Hood, Curator of Mammals: Learn where to find and how to identify animal tracks and sign across the landscape. This adventure will take us to the Forever Wild tract near Lake Martin.
Departs from AU Campus · 10 AM - 3 PM · $20 - Limited to 14 participants
Saturday, December 12: Winter Bird Walk with Dr. Geoffrey Hill, Curator of Birds: Join tour leader Geoff Hill for a morning bird walk at Wood Duck Heritage Preserve in Opelika. Enjoy close views of a variety of ducks as well as diverse winter birds.
Meet at Wood Duck Heritage Preserve in Opelika 8 AM · Ends by 12 PM · $10
Transportation is provided for all trips outside Auburn/Opelika. Trip costs cover transportation and lodging, if required. Unless otherwise noted, excursions depart from and return to the AU campus. Additional details will be emailed before each event.
Questions? Contact Dr. Wendy Hood at wrhood@auburn.edu
Prices range from $10.00 to $20.00 (price depends on options selected)