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SUMMARY:Project Threadways Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Since 2019\, Project Threadways has hosted annual symposia exploring the intersections of design\, art\, making\, power\, labor\, and community. Each gathering has expanded on a central inquiry: how can making—especially through design and textiles—help us better understand the social\, economic\, and environmental systems we live within? \nThe 2026 Project Threadways Symposium continues this exploration through the theme of Regeneration. Presentations\, workshops & exhibitions center cotton\, from soil to shelf to symbol—who grows it\, how it is nurtured\, who benefits in the global marketplace & its generational legacy. Speakers explore power & representation in the supply chain\, connect craft & culture and showcase pioneers who are restoring health & humanity to the world’s most ubiquitous fiber. \nRegeneration reflects the core values of Project Threadways: slowness as care\, sustainability as origin and education as liberation. It reckons with the harms of industrialized and extractive systems\, offering repair through circularity\, agency & authorship. \nRegistration is still open\, and seating is limited. A waiting list will be available once capacity is reached.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/project-threadways-symposium-3/
LOCATION:The Factory\, 462 Lane Drive\, Florence\, AL\, 35630\, United States
CATEGORIES:MSNHA Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:“Echoes of the Forks of Cypress”
DESCRIPTION:Frederick Murphy is the founder of History Before Us\, a project that aims to capture\, preserve & advocate for influential history. His film “Echoes of the Forks of Cypress” follows his own research to trace his ancestry back to the Forks of Cypress\, in Florence\, and the journey of both Black and white descendants as they reckon with their shared past to consider a healing path forward.⁠⁠As part of the 2026 Symposium that MSNHA helps sponsor\, Project Threadways will partner with Florence Arts and Museums to stage a screening of “Echoes of the Forks of Cypress.” After the film\, Florence Arts & Museums Director Brian Murphy will lead a panel conversation with Frederick Murphy and three other descendants of the Forks of Cypress: Curtis Flowers\, Tamisha Sales and Karen Curry. ⁠⁠⁠This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/echoes-of-the-forks-of-cypress/
LOCATION:Shoals Theatre\, 123 N. Seminary St.\, Florence\, AL
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Cane Creek Canyon Spring Kickoff Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join MSNHA along with the Friends of the Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve & the Land Trust of North Alabama  at Cane Creek Canyon for a wonderful family-friendly day of exploring\, hiking\, music & lunch provided by the CCCNP Advisory Board.\nThe event is free and open to the public; donations are appreciated & encouraged. All donations received are utilized at CCCNP for maintenance purposes.\nDon’t forget your camp chair or blanket for seating.\nEvent Details:\n🧘Yoga: 9:30-10 a.m.\nStart the morning off with a relaxing yoga session.\n🥾Upper Loop Hike: 10-11:30 a.m.\nTake a two-mile guided hike to Lacefield Falls\, Lacefield Point & Canyon Rim Trail.\n🎶Music: 11:30 a.m.\nEnjoy the sweet music of the Cliftones.\n🌭Lunch: Noon\nCCCNP Advisory Board will provide hotdogs\, condiments\, chips\, fruit\, drinks.\n💦Critters in the Creek: 1 p.m.\nSample and identify the macroinvertebrates that inhabit Waterfall Creek.\n🌸Wildflower Hike: -3:30 p.m.\nEnjoy a guided exploration of the wildflowers in full bloom.\n🏹Archery 101 & Tournament: 3:30 -4:30 p.m.\nJoin the archery instructor to learn how to properly and safely use archery equipment.\n🗑️Event Ends: 4:30 p.m.\nThe event concludes with everyone making sure that we leave no trace.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/cane-creek-canyon-spring-kickoff-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve\, 251 Loop Road\, Tuscumbia\, AL\, 35674\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Keep the Natchez Trace Beautiful!
DESCRIPTION:Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area is partnering with Southern Native and Wildwood Tavern\, both in Florence\, to host a clean-up event on the Natchez Trace Parkway. We’ll have teams at three different locations — one in Mississippi\, one in Alabama & one in Tennessee. (A choose-your-own-journey situation). Sign up for which location you’d like to attend. We’ll provide trash bags\, and you bring whatever else you think is necessary. Afterwards we’ll meet up at Wildwood Tavern for lunch around 1:30 p.m.!
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/keep-the-natchez-trace-beautiful/
LOCATION:Natchez Trace Parkway
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Landscape Sketch
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the standpipe in Sheffield as we learn the basics of landscape sketching! Initial instruction will begin at 10 a.m. where participants will get an overview on how to sketch a landscape. After the instruction is complete\, participants will be able to sketch on their own and receive guidance from the instructor. Bring a pencil and sketch pad!
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/landscape-sketch/
LOCATION:1399 N Montgomery Ave\, Sheffield\, AL 35660-7346\, United States\, 1399 N. Montgomery Ave.\, Sheffield\, AL\, 35660\, United States
CATEGORIES:MSNHA Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:Biotic Index
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Wildwood Park Canoe Ramp on Cypress Creek as we perform a biotic index under the instruction of Dr. Kara Million from the University of North Alabama Department of Biology! Initial instruction will begin at 9 a.m. by the creek. This event is for those 8+ and will require adult supervision at all times. Be sure to wear your water shoes & clothes you are comfortable getting wet. Don’t forget to pack water\, a snack & sunscreen! Co-hosted by UNA Department of Biology & Tennessee RiverLine.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/biotic-index/
LOCATION:Wildwood Park Canoe Ramp\, 1211 Waterloo Road\, Florence\, 1211 Waterloo Road\, Florence\, AL\, 35630\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tennessee RiverLine
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SUMMARY:Kayak Class
DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to learn how to kayak? Join us at the McFarland Boat Ramp! Both children 9 years & older and adults are welcome to attend. The children’s class will begin is 8-10 a.m. The adult class is 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Both classes are at the McFarland Boat Ramp. Bring water\, a snack & sunscreen! Co-hosted by Alabama Highway Patrol Marine Police & Tennessee RiverLine.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/kayak-class/
LOCATION:McFarland Park Boat Ramp\, 200 Jim Spain Drive\, Florence\, AL\, 35630\, United States
CATEGORIES:MSNHA Recreation,Tennessee RiverLine
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