Spotted salamanders come out only once a year, on a warm rainy night. The rest of the year, they live in the ground in burrows. They live in a rich forest habitat most of their lives, but need a wetland pool to mate and breed in.

3:00 – Festival begins inside with Salamanders and activities. Also, displays with Fish, Frogs, Turtles and Crayfish – Free arts & crafts for kids to make. Fossils, Microscopes, Recycling, Fishing, Southern trees, Carnivorous plants, and much more.

3:45 – Welcome from Friends of Shades Creek & City of Homewood – Awards and Door prizes

4:00 – Presentation: “Critters of Shades Creek” – Gordon Black, Cahaba River Society

4:15 – Salamander Dancing with Heidi and the salamander story with Olivia

Enjoy Music with the Rob Angus Band until 5:30!
Snacks, popcorn and assorted drinks are available at the festival – $1.00.