Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer.
Upcoming events include: Tree Cookies, Critter Creations, Make Your Own Hummingbird Feeder, and so much more!
Programs are free unless noted otherwise. All programs require reservations by the deadline listed. Programs with no reservations by the deadline are canceled.
All programs begin at the Visitor Center unless another site is listed.
Children must be accompanied by an adult (one adult for each three children).
The age limits are definite – please do not sign up a child who is too young or too old for the program.
Call 931-648-5526 for reservations.
Sunday, August 15th
TREE COOKIES
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Ages: 3-12
Come out and learn how we can age trees, tell weather conditions and natural disasters by the rings they leave.
Program Leader: Andy Riggs, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
Reservations by: 4:30pm August 13th.
CRITTER CREATIONS
Time: 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Ages: 4-10
Learn how to identify what animal is what by all that they leave behind.
Reservations by: 4:30pm August 13th.
Program Leader: Andy Riggs, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
Thursday, August 19th
BYGONE YEARS
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Ages: 8-Adult
Take a tour of the park and learn about why people have such fond memories of the Dunbar Cave of times past.
Reservations by: 4:30pm August 17th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Saturday, August 21st
MAKE YOUR OWN HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER
Time: 10:00am – 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Hummingbirds are amazing birds. Bring a plastic bottle with you to this creative workshop!
Reservations by: 4:30pm August 19th.
Program Leader: Michael Fulbright, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
TURTLE TAPPING
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Do you have the patience of a turtle? Some turtles will tap the ground with their toes for 30 minutes to get the worms to come to the surface. Lets try this ourselves!
Reservations by: 4:30pm August 19th.
Program Leader: Michael Fulbright, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
