• Cave entrance of Russell Cave National Monument

    Russell Cave

    National Monument Alabama

  • White-nose syndrome confirmation in Russell Cave system.

    Russell Cave National Monument has detected the presence of white-nose syndrome (WNS) in the Russell Cave system, in Jackson County, Alabama. More »

Invite a Ranger to Your Classroom

Bow and Arrow demonstration

Bow and arrow demonstration at Russell Cave National Monument.

Inviting a ranger to your classroom can be fun and educational. Check out the teacher's journal below to find a program that could fit your classroom curriculum.


For any further questions email Mary Dawson, Education Coordinator or call her at 1-256-495-2672.

 

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Owl Pellet Program (available while supplies last)

 Owl Pellet Pre Visit Page

 Owl Pellet Program Outline

 

Tad the Tadpole Pre Visit Page and Answer Sheet

Tad the Tadpole Program Outline

 
Tools and Weapons Pre Visit Page
 

Tools and Weapons Program Outline

 

Medicinal Leaf Man Pre Visit Page

 

Medicinal Leaf Man Program Outline

 

Medicinal Leaf Man Powerpoint

Did You Know?

Pottery Sherd

Broken pieces of pottery are called "sherds". The National Park Service found over 13,000 pottery sherds at Russell Cave National Monument.  Almost all types of pottery from the local region were found at this site.  The pots were used for storage and cooking.