Old Cahawba Park is hosting "If Bugs Could Talk Walking Tour" on Saturday.
The tour will be from 10 to 11 a.m. and features hands-on activity at the famous artesian well called Perine Well where you will conduct an investigation into the macroinvertebrates (bugs) that live in the Perine Well and discover what they can tell us about water quality.
The activity includes a history lesson on Old Cahawba that was the first permanent state capital of Alabama and also known as "the city of artesian wells." In the early history of Alabama, water from natural springs was readily available throughout most of the state, except in the Black Belt prairie. However, by 1830, the settlers realized that water could be obtained from deep-bored artesian wells. By the 1850s, Cahawba had more than 20 artesian wells, which allowed the area to develop into the wealthiest part of the state.
Cost is $8.
For tickets, call 334-872-8058 or onsite at the Visitor Center on the day of the event. Contact is Carmen Yelle.
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