{"id":15958,"date":"2013-08-04T10:00:58","date_gmt":"2013-08-04T15:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=15958"},"modified":"2013-08-04T03:42:24","modified_gmt":"2013-08-04T08:42:24","slug":"dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-august-5th-through-august-10th-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2013\/08\/04\/dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-august-5th-through-august-10th-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for August 5th through August 10th, 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:Wildflower Walk, Fishing Equipment and Techniques, History of Port Royal, Evening Trail Hike, APSU Bat Night and Nature Detectives!<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\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

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

Monday, August 5th<\/h3>\n

Wildflower Walk<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:00am\u20139:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> 10-Adult<\/p>\n

Learn the names and lore of the flowers on this hike to the cave and along the lake.<\/p>\n

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

\n

Fish, Insects and Freshwater Mussels of the Red River<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 3:00pm\u20134:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

Join us at Port Royal State Park near Adams, TN and see fish, mussels and insects that you may have never seen before. Meet at Port Royal State Park\u2019s riverside parking lot.<\/p>\n

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

Tuesday, August 6th<\/h3>\n

Fishing Equipment and Techniques<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 12:30pm\u20131:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Please meet me at the visitor\u2019s center a 12:00 or join us at Swan Lake beside the visitor\u2019s center as I bring out different equipment and discuss the different techniques of fishing in Middle Tennessee.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm August 5th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Shawn Settle, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

Wednesday, August 7th<\/h3>\n

History of Port Royal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 3:00pm\u20134:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 4 and Up<\/p>\n

We will make our way down the Trail of Tears as we talk about the park and its history. Meet at Port Royal in the upper parking lot next to the old building.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm August 5th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Shawn Settle, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

Evening Trail Hike<\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong> 6:30pm-7:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

This time of day is great for seeing wildlife such as deer, owls and bats. Come walk the 2 mile trail and beat the heat.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm August 6th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

APSU Bat Night<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7:00pm\u20138:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

How well do you know your bats??? Have you heard they carry rabies, get caught in your hair and so on? Please join us at the cave entrance to learn the truth about these commonly misunderstood creatures and have the chance to see one up close and personal.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm August 6th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Shawn Settle, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

Thursday, August 8th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 9:00am\u201310:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 6-adult<\/p>\n

Walk the lake trail with a ranger and learn about some of the common trees you can find in the park.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm August 7th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

Nature Readings: Friends<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 3:30pm\u20134:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 5-7<\/p>\n

Meet at the cool cave entrance and listen to stories about friends in nature.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm August 7th.
\nProgram Leader: <\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

\n

Friends of Dunbar Cave Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 6:00pm\u20137:00pm<\/p>\n

If you use the park, please support the park by becoming a Friends member. Visitor Center, AV room.<\/p>\n

Friday, August 9th<\/h3>\n

Birding<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:00am\u201310:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> Adult<\/p>\n

Bring your binoculars and learn some of the birds of summer.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm August 8th.
\nProgram Leade<\/strong>r: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 6:00pm\u20137:30pm.
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

This time of day is great for seeing wildlife such as deer, owls and bats. Come walk the 2 mile trail and beat the heat.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm August 8th.
\nProgram Leader<\/strong>: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger<\/p>\n

Saturday, August 10th<\/h3>\n

Nature Detectives<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 2:00pm-3:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 \u2013 12<\/p>\n

We may not always see animals, but can still learn about the clues and signs that they leave behind.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm August 8th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

\n

Dunbar In Days Gone By<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 6:00pm\u20137:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 10-adult<\/p>\n

Learn about what Dunbar Cave used to be like \u2013 parties, dances, bowling alleys and more.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm August 9th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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