Park Visitors Got an Up Close Look at Baby Opossum and Other Animals Saturday at Edgar Evins State Park (VIEW VIDEO HERE)

June 2, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Kids and grown-ups alike had a chance to meet and touch “Otis” a three month old baby opossum Saturday at Edgar Evins State Park

Otis and other wild animals were shown as part of National Trails Day at the park. The observance had an “Opossum” theme in conjunction with a ribbon cutting at the kid friendly half mile Hillside Story Book Trail featuring  the new story “Anybody Home”? by Marianne Berkes and illustrated by Rebeccca Dickinson which tells the tale about Polly Possum who is looking for a home among the forest creatures where she can raise her expected babies.

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Park visitors were given opossum ears to wear made by Girl Scout Troop 3094 and Andrew Webber, seasonal park ranger, introduced them to Otis.

“We rescued him about three months ago after his mother was attacked by a dog when he was really little. When opossums are first born they live in their mother’s pouch and when they get older they ride around on their mother’s back. Otis’ mother was attacked by a dog and he was the only one that survived the attack. We will have him for the rest of his life. When he is fully grown he will have about 52 teeth. He is a nocturnal animal which means he sleeps during the day and is active at night. Otis will live to be about 10-15 years old,” said Webber.

June 2, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Edgar Evins State Park celebrated National Trails Day on Saturday with a ribbon cutting at the kid friendly half mile Hillside Story Book Trail featuring  the new story “Anybody Home”? by Marianne Berkes and illustrated by Rebeccca Dickinson

Miss Teen Tennessee Beauty Supreme, Gracie Travis of Woodbury joined Ranger Ramble, the Tennessee State Park mascot, in cutting the ribbon on the updated trail which tells the story about Polly Possum who is looking for a home among the forest creatures where she can raise her expected babies. Full color reproductions of book pages are posted at child height level at 60 yard intervals along the trail for youngsters to read  or have their parents or caregivers read to them as they stroll along the trail.

The purpose of the Storybook Trail is to stimulate young readers as well as  to encourage youngsters and caregivers to enjoy an outdoor experience together. It was built by volunteers and park staff as a project of the Friends of Edgar Evins State Park.

(Meet Miss Teen Tennessee Beauty Supreme, Gracie Travis of Woodbury)

Saturday’s event featured refreshments, party favors,  face painting and other activities. Bob Tarter of Animology (formerly NHECM) brought along a few wild animals to show and Andrew Webber, a seasonal ranger at Edgar Evins State Park, took around a baby opossum for children to see and touch. Kids and grown ups were also provided possum ears to wear and take home made by members of Girl Scout Troop 3094

June 1, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb Animal Coalition has closed its Restore known as “The DAC Benefit Place” and must move remaining merchandise today (Saturday)

The coalition operated the Restore for more than three years at 110 West Walnut Street but the building has been sold.

The DAC is holding a huge sale today (Saturday) until 5:00 p.m. to move the remaining merchandise and everything must go. All proceeds will benefit the animal shelter.

Remaining items have been boxed up and all boxes are priced at $2.00 each. Items include household goods, small kitchen appliances, pots, pans, cutlery, bedding, curtains; electronics, printers, radios, tv’s, computer monitors, CD players; furniture, decorative items, crafts, pictures, books, games, toys.

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