Topic: Dunbar Cave State Natural Area

Dunbar’s Spring Fling: Celebrating nature, wildlife and outdoor exploration

By Debbie Boen | April 16, 2008 |

The annual Spring Fling, a celebration of nature, wildlife and outdoor exploration, will be held at Dunbar Cave State Natural Area on Saturday, April 26, rain or shine. All activities begin at the visitor center and are free of charge. The start times of some programs may overlap, and children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Donations accepted. Food, Tee shirts, and membership to Friends of Dunbar Cave can be purchased during the day.

Schedule of events:

7:00-8:30 am – Early Morning Bird Hike: Hike the trails at the park; watch and identify birds with members of the Warioto Audubon Chapter. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them.

8:45-9:45 am – Backpacking with Tennessee Trail Association: Merri Hinton, an experienced backpacker and long-distance hiker, will demonstrate the needed equipment for backpacking, day hiking and camping.

8:45-9:45 am – Bluebirds in your Backyard: Duane Rice, local Audubon Society leader and bluebird expert will talk about how to host Eastern Bluebirds around your home and property. «Read the rest of this article»

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June Programs at Dunbar Cave

By Debbie Boen | June 8, 2007 |

This 110-acre natural area in Montgomery County is honeycombed by caves and sinkholes, the most prominent being Dunbar Cave. This 8.1 mile cave has historical, natural, archaeological and geological significance. Excavations revealed that this cave has been occupied by man for thousands of years, drawn by its constant stream flow and natural air conditioning.

Dunbar Cave is located 60 minutes northwest of Nashville and about one and a half miles northeast of downtown Clarksville, TN in Montgomery County. Dunbar Cave is the most prominent of several caves located in this designated natural area. In the roomy mouth of the cave, square dances, radio shows, and big band era concerts were once held.

June Programs

All Programs are free unless noted otherwise, and require reservations by the deadline listed.  Program with no reservations by the deadline are canceled.  All programs begin at the Visitor Center unless another site is listed. «Read the rest of this article»

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Friends of Dunbar Cave Meeting

By Bill Larson | June 16, 2006 |

The Friends of Dunbar Cave see it as their duty to help support and protect Dunbar Cave and the associated State Natural Area. Members of the group receive a newsletter and attend monthly meetings which are held on the third Thursday every month at 6:00 pm. Members also are eligible to volunteer for and participate in special park projects and activities.

The next meeting will be held Thursday June 22, 2006 at 6:00pm at the Dunbar Cave State Natural Area visitor Center. New members are always welcome! Come assist us accomplishing our short and long term goal of encouraging developments that will protect and preserve the synergy between nature and recreation that the Dunbar Cave State Natural Area provides to our community. For more information about membership see the Friends of Dunbar Cave State Natural Area web site.

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