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Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for June 23rd through June 29th, 2013
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer. There are programs for children and adults. Upcoming events include: Tree Identification Hike, Creek Animals, Night Hike, Nature Detectives. Overnight Backpacking Training (Part 2), Wildflower Hike, Birds of Prey 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. *Designates program that meets Junior Ranger requirements 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. *Junior Ranger Program – Pick up a Junior Ranger Adventure Guide in the office. Complete the requirements to become a Junior Ranger and get a badge and certificate. Sunday, June 23rdTree Identification Hike Time: 10:00am–11:00am Walk the Short Loop (1 mile) trail with a ranger and learn about some of the common trees you can find in the park and maybe even your back yard. Reservations Required. Creek Animals Time: 2:30pm–4:00pm Come out and explore the spillway and creek that drain Swan Lake. We will find all kinds of animals and we will talk about their importance to the natural world around us. Please wear closed toed shoes and clothing that can get wet. The walk to the spillway will be easy but please use insect repellent. We will play in the shallow water and see what animals allow us to capture them. Reservations Required by 11:00am, June 23rd. Night Hike Time: 8:00pm–9:30pm Dunbar Cave is a happening place after the gates close. Enjoy an evening stroll through the woods as we listen for Owls, Frogs, Toads, Crickets and other creatures of the night. Reservations Required. Full Moon Lunacy Time: 8:15pm–9:30pm The full moon is rumored to cause strange things to happen. Learn about the moon and watch as it rises over the lake. Program will be canceled in case of rain or cloudy weather. Reservations Required. Monday, June 24thNature Detectives* Time: 9:00am-11:00am Learn about the clues and signs that animals leave behind. Reservations Required by 4:30pm, June 22nd. Wednesday, June 26thNature Games Time: 8:30am–10:00am Bring out the kids for fun games that will allow them to understand nature and enjoy the outdoors. Please have clothing that can get dirty and be ready to have fun. Reservations Required. Night Hike* Time: 8:00pm–9:15pm Dunbar Cave is a happening place after the gates close. Enjoy an evening stroll through the woods as we listen for Owls, Frogs, Toads, Crickets and other creatures of the night. Reservations Required. Friday, June 28thOvernight Backpacking Training (Part 2) Time: 6:00pm–8:00pm This is the second part of a four part training series preparing people to head out for an overnight stay in our local woods. For this installment we will wear and bring all of our gear (we will have talked about how to pack in Part 1). Following a simple gear check we will head out on one of your trails here at the park. This hike will Reservations Required. Wildflower Hike Time: 7:00pm–8:00pm Learn the names and lore of the flowers on this easy hike around the lake. Reservations Required. Saturday, June 29thBirds of Prey Time: 11:00am, 2:00pm and 5:00pm Please join us at the cave entrance as Rebecca Davenport of Montgomery Bell State Park brings out some of her feathered friends. Come and enjoy learning about these wonders of the sky and get a close look at hawks and owls as we enjoy the natural air conditioning of the cave. Cameras Welcome!!! No Reservations Needed. Between Bird Shows – Animals of Tennessee (Pelts) Ages: All Ages Have you ever wondered what a beaver, or perhaps a bobcat feel like? Come join us at the cave entrance and find out. Showing of pelts will take place between birds of prey showings. No Reservations Needed. Night Hike* Time: 8:00pm–9:15pm Dunbar Cave is a happening place after the gates close. Enjoy an evening stroll through the woods as we listen for Owls, Frogs, Toads, Crickets and other creatures of the night. Reservations Required. SectionsEventsTopicsAdam Neblett, Amy Wallace, Birds of Prey, Clarksville TN, Crickets, Dunbar Cave, Dunbar Cave State Natural Area, Dunbar Cave State Park, Frogs, Full Moon, Hike, Junior Ranger Program, Montgomery Bell State Park, Native Americans, Nature Detectives, Night Hike, Overnight Backpacking Training, Owls, Rebecca Davenport, Shawn Settle, Swan Lake, Toads, Tree Identification Hike, Wildflower Hike |
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