{"id":15726,"date":"2013-07-15T16:00:03","date_gmt":"2013-07-15T21:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=15726"},"modified":"2013-07-15T15:14:56","modified_gmt":"2013-07-15T20:14:56","slug":"dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-july-17th-through-july-20th-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2013\/07\/15\/dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-july-17th-through-july-20th-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 17th through July 20th, 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Dunbar<\/a>Clarksville, TN<\/strong> – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer. There are programs for children and adults.<\/p>\n

Upcoming events include: Night Hike, Dunbar in the Past, Lake Life, National Moth Week, Trees are Terrific and so much more!<\/p>\n

\"Swan<\/a>

Swan Lake at Dunbar Cave State Park.<\/p><\/div>\n

Programs are free unless noted otherwise. All programs require reservations by the deadline listed. Programs with no reservations by the deadline are canceled.<\/p>\n

All programs begin at the Visitor Center unless another site is listed.<\/p>\n

*Designates program that meets Junior Ranger requirements<\/p>\n

Children must be accompanied by an adult (one adult for each three children). The age limits are definite \u2013 please do not sign up a child who is too young or too old for the program. Call 931.648.5526 for reservations.<\/p>\n

*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.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, July 17th<\/h3>\n

Night Hike<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:00pm\u20139:15pm
\nAges<\/strong>: All ages
\nEnjoy an evening stroll through the woods as we look for the creatures of the night.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 16th
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger<\/p>\n

Thursday, July 18th<\/h3>\n

Kids Nature Games<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:30am\u201310:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Bring out the kids for fun games that will allow them to understand nature and enjoy the outdoors.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 17th
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Shawn Settle, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

Friday, July 19th<\/h3>\n

Dunbar in the Past<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:30am\u201310:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 8 to adult<\/p>\n

Native Americans, resort days, dancing, country music learn about the park before it was a park.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 18th
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

Lake Life<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7:00pm\u20138:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 4 to adult<\/p>\n

What lives in the lake? We\u2019ll walk around the easy Lake Trail and learn about aquatic plants and animals.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 18th
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

\n

National Moth Week<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:00pm\u20139:30p.
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Bring your cameras and field guides out to Dunbar Cave to see what kinds of moths and other nocturnal insects we can
\nfind in our light trap. All species found will be turned in to the Butterflies and Moths of North America database.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 18th
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Shawn Settle, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

Saturday, July 20th<\/h3>\n

Trees Are Terrific<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9:30am-11:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 7 and up<\/p>\n

Learn about the trees around you on this one mile hike.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 19th
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

Bugs, Slugs and Other Ugs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7:30pm\u20139:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 to adult<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s look for the creepy crawlies that hide under rocks and logs!<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 19th
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

\n

National Moth Week<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:30pm\u20139:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Bring your cameras and field guides out to Dunbar Cave to see what kinds of moths and other nocturnal insects we can find in our light trap. All species found will be turned in to the Butterflies and Moths of North America database.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 19th
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Shawn Settle, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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