5 Rivers, Events
There are three other ways to find out about upcoming 5 Rivers events: call us at 625-0814, find us on Facebook, or join our newsletter emailing list. We have something for everyone, and we hope to see you soon!
January 24: 10am-11am; 5 Rivers StoryTime
Every Tuesday is StoryTime at 5 Rivers. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to stop by for a free reading of a nature based story followed by arts and crafts. Today's story is "A Frog in the Bog" by Karma Wilson
January 27: 1pm-2pm; Growing Up Wild: The Skeleton Inside You
Afternoons will never be the same as we help our preschoolers grow up wild and learn all about nature! The program is free, and registration is required since space is limited. This week we find out all about leaves. To save your spot, give us a call at 251-625-0814.
January 28: 1pm-2pm; 5 Rivers Saturday Class: Venom or No? What’s That Snake?!
Adults and children are both welcome as we discover the difference between a venomous and a nonvenomous snake and how to identify a snake. The talk is free and everyone is welcome to join us. For more information, give us a call at 251- 625-0814, check us out on Facebook, or visit us online at www.Alabama5Rivers.com.
January 29: 1pm-2pm; 5 Rivers Sunday Matinee
Join us every Sunday for a free family-friendly film. Today is "Moment of Impact – Jungle"
The jungle’s layers are peeled back to dissect more amazing moments of impact. Stealth and ambush reign in the jungle and survival depends on highly tuned senses and ingenious defenses. From ninja ants to flying snakes, cameras dive underwater, sail through trees and penetrate fur, feathers, skin and bone to reveal the science of some amazing animal engineering hidden deep in the jungle
January 31: 10am-11am; 5 Rivers StoryTime
Every Tuesday is StoryTime at 5 Rivers. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to stop by for a free reading of a nature based story followed by arts and crafts. Today's story is "Jumpin’ Jubilee" by Angela Jackson Erwin.
February 3: 1p-2pm; Growing Up Wild: Topic "Skullology"
Afternoons will never be the same as we help our preschoolers start discovering the nature that is found all around them. This class will look at the different characteristics of skulls, and compare skulls of different types of creatures to see how they are alike and how they are different. The program is free, but registration is required since space is limited. Call 251-625-0814 to register.
February 4: 10am-12pm; 5 Rivers Saturday Adventure: “Predators!”
Our area is full of predators big and small. Now students in grades 3rd through 5th will have the chance to learn just how these predators make their living. The program is free, but registration is required since space is limited. To save your spot, give us a call at 251-625-0814.
February 5: 2pm-3pm; 5 Rivers Sunday Matinee
Join us every Sunday afternoon and take in a free, family-friendly film. Today's film is "The Loneliest Animals"
The loneliest animals are the most endangered species on the planet. Collected and protected by dedicated scientists, these animals represent the end of the line for their species. In many cases, intensive captive breeding programs have been launched with the aim of sustaining these animals and the hope of returning them to the wild. Viewers will be taken into high-security, high-tech labs where scientists attempt to breed new generations, and into the field to discover what forces have led to the demise of entire species. Featured animals include Yangtze turtles under 24-hour surveillance; a baby Sumatran rhino; a special collection of lemurs; the Spix’s macaw, a bird declared extinct in the wild in 2000; and “Lonesome George,” a giant tortoise from the Galapagos, who is the last of his kind.
February 7: 10am-11am; 5 Rivers StoryTime "Cottontail at Clover Crescent" by C. Drew Lamm
Every Tuesday is StoryTime at 5 Rivers. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to stop by for a free reading of a nature based story followed by arts and crafts.
February 7: 5 Rivers Outdoor Adventure Night
Free, everyone welcome. Meet and mingle with local outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy monthly programs.
6pm-7pm; Alabama Hiking Trail Society
7pm-8:30pm; Mobile Bay Canoe and Kayak Club
7pm-8:30pm; Mobile Bay Sierra Club:
The Mobile Bay Sierra Club will feature a program with discussion by Ben Raines, who has received many awards for his 'Distinguished Environmental Journalism'.
Ben has served as the Mobile Press Register's environment reporter since 2000. He continues to uncover critical issues in Mobile and Baldwin Counties as well as the state of Alabama and the Gulf of Mexico.
Since April 2010 his ongoing investigative reporting regarding all environmental aspects of the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster has gotten the attention of the people in charge all the way to the White House and the world. Ben's passionate interest and knowledge of the natural resources of our Gulf Coast region is evident in every article he publishes. Ben Raines and the Mobile Press Register have brought attention to many important environmental issues affecting the Gulf of Mexico and the people who work and recreate in it.
Refreshments will be served at 6:40 p.m.
(The General Public is invited, No Admission)
February 11: 1pm-3pm; 5 Rivers Saturday Adventure Crafts: Be My Valentine!
Join us for free, family-friendly crafts that are sure to get the adventures started! To see what we are making, become a friend on Facebook, visit us online at www.Alabama5Rivers.com, or give us a call at 251-625-0814.
February 12: 2pm-3pm; 5 Rivers Sunday Matinee
Join us every Sunday for a free, family-friendly, nature based film. Today's film is " History's Mysteries: Lincoln: The Untold Stories"
Explore the life of one of history's most fascinating figures with this engrossing installment of the popular documentary series, chronicling the life and times of American hero Abraham Lincoln. Drawing on transcripts kept by William Herndon -- Lincoln's former law partner, friend and aspiring biographer -- historians strive to formulate a definitive portrait of the complex and often misunderstood man known as "Honest Abe."
February 14: 10am-11am; 5 Rivers StoryTime "Verdi" by Janel Cannon
Every Tuesday is StoryTime at 5 Rivers. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to join us for a free reading of a nature based story followed by arts and crafts.
February 14: 5 Rivers Outdoor Adventure Night
Free, everyone welcome. Meet and mingle with local outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy monthly programs.
6pm-8:30pm; Mobile Bay Audubon Society
6pm-9pm; Hunter’s Education - Registration required, call 626-5474
February 17: 1pm-2pm; Growing Up Wild: The Great Backyard Bird Count - our preschoolers are participating in this national annual 4-day event! The program is free, but registration is required since space is limited. To save your spot, give us a call at 251-625-0814.
February 18: 1pm – 2pm; 5 Rivers Saturday Adventure Crafts: Masks
Join us for free, family-friendly crafts that are sure to get the adventures started. In the spirit of Mardi Gras, we are going to make some masks!
February 19: 2pm-3pm; 5 Rivers Sunday Matinee
Join us every Sunday and take in a free, family-friendly film. Today's film is "The Beauty of Ugly"
In the natural world, beauty can be many things — including what we might find completely repulsive. Not only can the bizarre be attractive, it can also provide just the edge a creature needs to succeed in a difficult environment. From frogfish and hagfish to naked mole rats and elephant seals, we learn how and why ugly can be beautiful, even when it isn’t pretty
February 21: 10am-11am; 5 Rivers StoryTime "Perky Pelican by Suzanne Tate Every Tuesday is StoryTime at 5 Rivers. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to stop by for a free reading of a nature based story followed by arts and crafts.
February 25: 10am-3pm; Val Webb’s Nature Drawing Workshop: Winter’s Tale in Pen and Ink
The stories of spring lie hidden just beneath the surface as winter draws to a close along the Gulf Coast. There is a simple beauty in bare branches, seed pods, tiny emerging buds and the first insects to venture forth as the seasons turn back toward warmer days. Spend a Saturday in one of Alabama's most beautiful waterfront settings, learning to use traditional drawing techniques to create elegant and accurate drawings of winter nature subjects in pen-and-ink. No experience necessary! All art supplies provided. This event helps support wildlife education programs at 5 Rivers. Cost is $60 per person. To register, contact Val Webb at studio@valwebb.com.
February 26: 2pm-3pm; 5 Rivers Sunday Matinee
Join us every Sunday and take in a free, family-friendly film. Today's film is "Springs Eternal: Florida’s Fountain of Youth"
According to legend, Spanish explorers believed that a fountain of eternal youth existed somewhere in the place we know today as Florida. In a poetic way, they were right. Beneath Florida lies the world’s largest known system of springs. These springs shelter strange life forms and dot the land above it with outlets of water that once was as pure as any found on this planet.
February 28: 10am-11am; 5 Rivers StoryTime "Butterfly Birthda"y by Harriet Ziefert
Every Tuesday is StoryTime at 5 Rivers. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to stop by for a free reading of a nature based story followed by arts and crafts.
March 2: 1p-2pm; Growing Up Wild: “Trees Age Too!”
Afternoons will never be the same as we help our preschoolers start discovering the nature that is found all around them. The program is free, but registration is required since space is limited. To register, call at 251-625-0814.
March 3: 2pm-3pm; 5 Rivers Road Show- Environmental Studies Center Open House
We are taking our show on the road! Stop by and say hello to us at the Environmental Studies Center Open House.
March 4: 2pm-3pm; 5 Rivers Sunday Matinee- “NOVA: Dogs Decoded”
Join us every Sunday afternoon and take in a free, family-friendly film. Today’s film is “Nova: Dogs Decoded”. - Man's best friend has much to tell us about ourselves, as witnessed by this "Nova" episode that highlights recent scientific revelations about the genetic makeup of dogs, and the implications of those revelations for humans. The program also examines the bond between man and dog, and demonstrates how in the safety of human-controlled spaces, dogs have evolved into a staggering array of canine creatures.
March 6: 10am-11am; 5 Rivers StoryTime: “Sweet Briar Goes to Camp” by Karma Wilson
Every Tuesday is StoryTime at 5 Rivers. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to stop by for a free reading of a nature based story followed by activities to reinforce the story.
March 6: 5 Rivers Outdoor Adventure Night
Free, everyone welcome. Meet and mingle with local outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy monthly programs.
6pm-7pm; Alabama Hiking Trail Society
7pm-8:30pm; Mobile Bay Canoe and Kayak Club
7pm-8:30pm; Mobile Bay Sierra Club
March 9-11: 2pm-3pm; 5 Rivers Road Show- Mobile Boat Show
We are taking our show on the road! Stop by and say hello to us at the Mobile Boat Show on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
March 11: 2pm-3pm; 5 Rivers Sunday Matinee “How Smart Are Animals?”
Join us every Sunday afternoon and take in a free, family-friendly film. Today’s film is “How Smart Are Animals?” Astrophysicist and ubiquitous smart guy Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts this fascinating installment of "Nova scienceNOW" that explores the depth of animal intelligence, proving that non-human species are a lot smarter than we give them credit for. Highlights include a dog that knows more than 1,000 words, a school of dolphins that take teamwork to a whole new level, and a talking parrot with a knack for reason.
March 13: 10am-11am; 5 Rivers StoryTime: “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss
Every Tuesday is StoryTime at 5 Rivers. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to stop by for a free reading of a nature based story followed by activities to reinforce the story.
March 13: 5 Rivers Outdoor Adventure Night
Free, everyone welcome. Meet and mingle with local outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy monthly programs.
6pm-8:30pm; Mobile Bay Audubon Society
6pm-9pm; Hunter’s Education: Registration required at 626-5474
March 17: 1pm-3pm; 5 Rivers Saturday Adventure Crafts: St. Patrick’s Day!
Join us for free, family-friendly crafts to commemorate the greenist of all green days – St. Patrick’s Day.
March 18: 2pm-3:30pm; 5 Rivers Sunday Matinee- “Out of Ireland”
Join us every Sunday afternoon and take in a free, family-friendly film. Today’s film is “Out of Ireland”. Writer-director Paul Wagner's thoughtful documentary details the history of Irish immigration to America using archival and contemporary film footage, readings from correspondence and expert analysis to convey the flavor and progression of events. Included are insightful discussions of the potato famine, Irish folk traditions, Catholicism and the deprivation and political oppression that led millions to abandon their homeland for a better life.
March 20: 10am-11am; 5 Rivers StoryTime: “Box Turtle at Silver Pond Lane” by Susan Korman
Every Tuesday is StoryTime at 5 Rivers. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to stop by for a free reading of a nature based story followed by activities to reinforce the story.
March 23: 1p-2pm; Growing Up Wild: “Potent Pollinators”
Afternoons will never be the same as we help our preschoolers start discovering the nature that is found all around them. The program is free, but registration is required since space is limited. To register, call at 251-625-0814.
March 25: 2pm-3:30pm; 5 Rivers Sunday Matinee- “National Geographic: Explorer: 25 years”
Join us every Sunday afternoon and take in a free, family-friendly film. Today’s film is “National Geographic: Explorer: 25 years” Celebrate "Explorer's" 25 years of compelling programming with this commemorative special that recaps such show highlights as an undersea expedition to the Titanic wreckage, a tour of the Guantanamo Bay detention center and a report from North Korea. Throughout this documentary television series' quarter century on the air, its viewers have visited more than 100 countries and learned fascinating lessons about science, wildlife and humankind.
March 27: 10am-11am; 5 Rivers StoryTime: “Quiet Night” by Marilyn Singer
Every Tuesday is StoryTime at 5 Rivers. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to stop by for a free reading of a nature based story followed by activities to reinforce the story.
March 29: 2pm-3pm; 5 Rivers Road Show- Daphne Public Library
We are taking our show on the road! Stop by and say hello to us at the Daphne Public Library 1-3pm.
March 31: 2pm-3pm; 5 Rivers Road Show- American Red Cross Gumbo Cook-off at Bienville Square.
We are taking our show on the road! Stop by and say hello to us between samples of gumbo at the American Red Cross Gumbo Cook-off at Bienville Square.
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