Austin Peay State University’s Science on Tap happens tonight, virtually
May 4, 2021
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Science on Tap lecture series continues virtually tonight (May 4th) when Dr. Catherine Haase will present “Moose, Wolves, and Bats, oh my!” and will explain how mathematical models can help us unravel the effects of disease on animal energetics.
APSU partners with Fort Campbell in northern long-eared bat, white-nose syndrome study
September 24, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Biology is partnering with Fort Campbell, Kentucky, in an Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) to survey the base for endangered bat species.
In the partnership, Fort Campbell provides funding for Dr. Catherine Haase, an assistant biology professor, three of her graduate students and their equipment.
Austin Peay State University team: Sarah Zirkle, from the left, Sarah Krueger, Trevor Walker and Dr. Catherine Haase have been researching bats at Fort Campbell since July. (APSU)
Junior Ranger Day Camp at Dunbar Cave State Natural Area
May 14, 2016
Clarksville, TN – It is our pleasure to announce Dunbar Cave State Natural Area’s third annual Junior Ranger Day Camp. This camp is designed for children ages 8 and 9 years old. Programs will help children build a better relationship with the great outdoors and have fun, while learning.
Camp will be held from 9:00am to 12:00pm, Wednesday – Friday, June 15th – 17th. Participants must attend all three days to earn a Tennessee State Parks Jr. Ranger certificate and badge.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for January 28th – 31st, 2016
January 25, 2016
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.
Some of the upcoming events include: Winter Woods Walk, Kids Discover Bats, Sunset Hike and Port Royal Trail of Tears.
Entrance to Dunbar Cave.
Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for November 5th through November 7th, 2015
November 3, 2015
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.
Some of the upcoming events include: Woods Walk, Sunset Hike, Volunteer Opportunity and Kids Discover Bats.
Dunbar Cave State Park.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for August 11th through August 16th, 2015
August 6, 2015
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.
Some of the upcoming events include: Port Royal Plant Hike, Cave Hike, Port Royal History Hike, Mysterious Underground World, Sinkhole in a Bottle and Mushroom March.
Entrance to Dunbar Cave.
Junior Ranger Day Camp at Dunbar Cave State Natural Area
May 18, 2015
Clarksville, TN – It is our pleasure to announce Dunbar Cave State Natural Area’s second annual Junior Ranger Day Camp. This camp is designed for children ages 8 and 9 years old. Programs will help children build a better relationship with the great outdoors and have fun, while learning.
Camp will be held from 9:00am to 12:00pm, Wednesday – Friday, June 17th – 19th. Participants must attend all three days to earn a Tennessee State Parks Jr. Ranger certificate and badge.
Junior Ranger Day Camp at Dunbar Cave State Natural Area.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for October 2nd through October 9th, 2014
September 29, 2014
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: Port Royal Plant Walk, Raccoons and Ripe Corn, Evening Nature Hike, Port Royal History Walk, Trees of Dunbar Cave, Evening Nature Walk, Trees of Port Royal, and Full Moon Hike.
Dunbar Cave State Park
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for September 16th through September 21st, 2014
September 10, 2014
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: Seeds, Raccoons and Ripe Corn, Night Hike, Trail of Tears at Port Royal, Easy Birding Walk, Bird Hike, Port Royal History Walk and Evening Nature Hike.
Dunbar Cave State Park – Swan Lake
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for September 4th through September 6th, 2014
September 1, 2014
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: Nature Boot Camp, Nature Readings: Bats, Port Royal Plant Walk, History Hike, Cave Entrance Habitat Study, Float The Red River and Woodland Wildlife.
Dunbar Cave State Park – Swan Lake
