Ellisor–an Auburn resident and an Assistant Professor of History at Columbus State University, Columbus, Georgia—introduces his new book, “The Second Creek War: Interethnic Conflict and Collusion on a Collapsing Frontier.” He discusses the Creek Indian Dr. John Ellisor discusses his new book, “The Second Creek War: Interethnic Conflict and Collusion on a Collapsing Frontier,” with Judith Nunn, another local author. Ellisor is guest speaker for the winter meeting of the Lee County Historical Society January 8, 2:30 p.m. CST at the Trade Center Museum, Pioneer Park, Loachapoka, Alabama. All are welcome and there is no fee.
Nation prior to and during its removal in the 1830s, and includes information about the area which is now Lee County.

The Society’s 2012 theme is in keeping with “Becoming Alabama,” a statewide commemoration of three pivotal milestones in Alabama history: the Creek War, the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement. Alabama Department of Archives and History leads the effort, which involves many historical, cultural, educational, and travel organizations.

The meeting is held in the big, red Trade Center Museum at Pioneer Park in Loachapoka. There is no fee and all are welcome. The Lee County Historical Society is a non-profit organization and membership is open to all. For more information, see www.leecountyhistoricalsociety.org or call Sheila Eckman at 334-750-9666.

Pictured: Dr. John Ellisor discusses his new book, “The Second Creek War: Interethnic Conflict and Collusion on a Collapsing Frontier,” with Judith Nunn, another local author. Ellisor is guest speaker for the winter meeting of the Lee County Historical Society January 8, 2:30 p.m. CST at the Trade Center Museum, Pioneer Park, Loachapoka, Alabama. All are welcome and there is no fee.

The second workshop in the Alabama Master Naturalist Program series is titled Alabama’s Living Streams and is scheduled for Thursday, August 25.  Alabama’s river systems are one of our state’s most distinctive natural features and is responsible in a great part to the state’s vast aquatic bio-diversity.  Alabama has 17 major river systems that contain an estimated 77,000 miles of waterways and is  second in the nation in regards to the number of fish species.

The Alabama Living Streams workshop will focus on Alabama’s freshwater ecosystems.  During the workshop, we will examine the importance of understanding water chemistry and maintaining a high level of water quality in our state’s rivers and streams.  The workshop will also focus on the vast bio-diversity that exists within our waterways and why it is important to understand and protect our  state’s freshwater environments. This workshop will cover the following  topics:

Cost for the workshop is $35 and lunch will be provided.

To register, go to http://www.aces.edu/forestry/amn/. Upon receipt of your registration and payment, an email or letter will be sent to you to verify your registration. It will also contain additional information about the location for the workshop (in Auburn). The deadline to register for the Alabama Living Streams workshop is Aug. 19.

Some of the objectives that will be covered during the workshop:

Understand the distribution and diversity of aquatic systems in Alabama

Describe the characteristics of the major types of freshwater aquatic systems (rivers, streams, ponds, lakes, and reservoirs) in Alabama

Describe the flora and fauna of aquatic systems in Alabama

Understand how aquatic systems function and the factors affecting this functioning

Understand principles, tools, and methods for management of aquatic systems in Alabama

Understand threats and/or issues relating to aquatic systems in Alabama

Understand the roles of Alabama state agencies in managing aquatic systems

Understand the roles of citizens in the stewardship of aquatic systems in Alabama.