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 during the year. There are programs for children and adults.
The upcoming events include: Cooling at the Cave, Citizen Science in the Park, Snacks & Tracks and Prairie Volunteer Workday.
July 26th
Garden Storytime and Craft
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Join Carly in the AV room to hear a garden story and make a seed craft that you can take home and watch grow! Cost is $1.00 to cover the cost of supplies. Please register in advance as space is limited.
Meet at: The Visitor Center
Price: $1.00
For more information on this event contact Carly Rekosh at 931.648.5526.
July 27th
Citizen Science in the Park
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Join Carly at the Prairie Volunteer Workday to learn about citizen science projects that you can contribute to, both at the park and at your own home!
Meet at: 2131 Old Russellville Pike, Clarksville, Tennessee.
For more information on this event contact Carly Rekosh at 931.648.5526.
Cooling at the Cave
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Come enjoy the Cumberland Winds full band at the mouth of the cave. In the 1940s and 50s big band routinely played at Dunbar Cave. Beat the heat and enjoy the natural cool breeze coming from the cave.
The Friends of Dunbar Cave group will provide refreshments (donations welcome). Bring your family, lawn chairs and your dancing shoes!
Meet at: The cave entrance
For more information on this event call 931.648.5526.
Prairie Volunteer Workday
Time: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Help Dunbar Cave and the Southeastern Grasslands Initiative continue their work on the parks’ tall grass prairie restoration. We will be working on removing invasive plant species and seed collection of native species to help move seed to other areas of the prairie. Wear work gloves and bring water to stay hydrated. Some tools will be provided but you can also bring your own.
Meet at: 2131 Old Russellville Pike Carksville, TN
For more information on this event contact Park Ranger Adam Neblett at 931.648.5526 or email:
July 28th
Adventure Knot Tying
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Join Sidney in the A-V room and learn vital knot tying skills for wilderness survival. Suggested minimum age of 8. Cost is $3.00 to cover supplies and please pre-register as space is limited.
Meet at: The Visitor Center
Price: $3.00
For more information on this event contact Sidney McCarty at 931.648.5526.
Snacks & Tracks
Time: 3:30pm – 4:15pm
Join SIR Marley for Animal Crackers and animal stories. Discuss animal habits & themes from the stories. This program is for children ages toddler to elementary school. Cost is $1.00 to cover supplies.
Meet at: The Visitor Center
For more information on this event contact Marley Williams at 931.648.5526.
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.
