Clarksville, TN – 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. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Kids Discover Bats, Full Moon Rising, Bat Walk, Bird Hike, Nature Hike At Port Royal, Evening Nature Hike and Trees Of Dunbar Cave.
Tuesday, September 9th
Kids Discover Bats!
Time: 6:30pm–7:00pm
Ages: 4-adult
Bring your parents and learn about bats through this funny DVD showing.
Reservations By: 4:30pm September 7th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Bat Walk
Time: 7:00pm–7:30pm
Ages: 4- adult
We will walk a short way along the lake and see if we can find some bats flying around.
Reservations By: 4:30pm September 7th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Full Moon Rising
Time: 7:45pm–8:30pm
Ages: All ages
The moon is full tonight, join us as we watch it rise in the sky.
Reservations By: 4:30pm September 7th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Wednesday, September 10th
Bird Hike
Time: 8:00am–9:30am
Ages: 9-adult
Bring your binoculars and we will learn to identify birds by sight and sound.
Reservations By: 4:30pm September 9th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Thursday, September 11th
Time: 12:30pm–1:30pm
Ages: All ages
Learn about plants and animals that call this area home. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot.
Reservations By: 4:30pm September 9th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Friends Of Dunbar Cave Meeting
Time: 6:00pm–7:00pm
Audio-Visual Room of the Visitor Center.
Friday, September 12th
Nature Hike At Port Royal
Time: 4:00pm–5:50pm
Ages: All ages
Learn about plants and animals that call this area home. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot.
Reservations By: 4:30pm September 10th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Saturday, September 13th
Evening Nature Hike
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Ages: All ages
This time of day is great for seeing wildlife such as deer, owls and bats. Come walk the 1 mile trail and beat the heat.
Reservations By: 4:30pm September 11th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
Sunday, September 14th
Trees Of Dunbar Cave
Time: 1:00pm–2:30pm
Ages: 5 – adult
Learn to identify the trees around you.
Reservations By: 4:30pm September 12th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
Dunbar Cave State Park Programs Information
Programs are free unless noted otherwise. All programs require reservations by the Deadline Listed. Programs with no reservations by the deadline will be 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).
Age limits are definite – please do not sign up a child who is younger or older than the age limits given.
Dunbar Cave State Park is located at 401 Old Dunbar Cave Road, Clarksville Tennessee.
Call 931.648.5526 for reservations.
