49th Annual Meeting

Interdisciplinary Explorations

October 13-15, 2005

Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau MO

FIELD TRIP INFORMATION

1.  Little Grand Canyon State Park, in Illinois   Thursday October 13, 2005,  Noon - 5 pm. 

Led by: Dr. Allan Bornstein, Southeast Missouri State University

Departing from the University Center, 4th Floor registration area.

This is a four mile hiking tour through one of the areas' most gorgeous natural sites, approximately 1 hour from campus..   The hiking can be rugged (stream beds, hills) so wear sneakers or boots and long pants.  Check local weather to select additional layers. 

 

2.  Birding at Horseshoe Lake, in Illinois   Friday, October 14, 2005.   7a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Led by:

Departing from the University Center, 4th Floor registration area

Horseshoe Lake is an ancient bend in the Mississippi that got separated from the main channel.  A shallow wetlands, it offers excellent birding.  Approximately 25 minutes from campus.

 

3.   The Red House &  searching for references to biology in material goods (antiquing).  Friday October 14th, 3-5:30 pm

Led by:  Margaret Waterman

Departing from the University Center, 4th Floor registration area

Lewis and Clark stopped in Cape Girardeau on November 22, 1804, on their way to the Missouri River.  The Red House is built in the style of French colonial architecture of the period and is meant to represent the home of Louis Lorimier, the leader of the town at that time.  In addition to a docent-led tour of the Red House and its interesting exhibits, participants may choose to explore the ways in which biology is referred to in material goods.  Antique shops abound in the blocks near the Red House on Main Street and Spanish street. A map will be provided.  It will be a bit of a scavenger hunt, with sharing of finds (no purchases required) over the social hour.