Learn about Eastern Indigo Snakes at Science on Saturday

Matt Boster

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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Aug 16 2016 7:50 AM

DOTHAN: On August 20, Landmark Park will present the last Science on Saturday program of the season. This program focuses on the magic of Science for kids and their families and begin at 10 a.m. in the Park’s Interpretive Center Auditorium. Programs are free with admission to the Park. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for children, and free for Park members. Registration is required. Call 334-794-3452 to register. The theme for this year’s series is the Longleaf Pine Ecosystem. Science on Saturday is sponsored by Georgia Pacific. 

On August 20, join reptile enthusiast Page Whatley as he introduces park visitors to the Eastern Indigo snake, the largest snake native to North America. This threatened reptile is on the US endangered species list due to loss of its native habitat, the longleaf pine ecosystem. Visitors to Science on Saturday can meet Indy, the park’s Eastern Indigo snake, and learn why these animals are important to the environment. 

Landmark Park is a 135-acre natural science and history museum located on the outskirts of Dothan.  Features of the park include nature trails, a planetarium, playground, picnic areas, an elevated boardwalk, a turn-of-the-century farmstead with sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, cows and other farm animals and crops typical of an 1890s farm.  In addition, the park includes a drugstore with operating soda fountain, one-room school, general store, and historic church, all preserved from the surrounding area. The park is open Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 6 p.m.  Admission is $4 adults, $3 for children and is free for park members and children age 2 and under.  The park is located on U.S. Hwy 431 North, three miles north of Dothan’s Ross Clark Circle.  For more info, call 334-794-3452 or visit  www.landmarkparkdothan.com

 

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