{"id":16019,"date":"2013-08-11T16:00:25","date_gmt":"2013-08-11T21:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=16019"},"modified":"2013-08-11T15:25:38","modified_gmt":"2013-08-11T20:25:38","slug":"dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-august-13th-through-august-17th-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2013\/08\/11\/dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-august-13th-through-august-17th-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for August 13th through August 17th, 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 Evening Hike, Nature Readings: Bats, Mudbugs and Frogs, Trees Are Terrific, Wildflower Walk, and Aquatic Critters of Swan Lake!<\/p>\n

\"Learn<\/a>

Learn about the Aquatic Critters of Swan Lake this at 6:30pm this Saturday at Dunbar Cave State Natural Area.<\/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

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

Tuesday, August 13th<\/h3>\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 12th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger<\/p>\n

Thursday, August 15th<\/h3>\n

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

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

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

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm August 14th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

Mudbugs and Frogs<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Join us for an evening of hunting Mudbugs (aka crayfish, crawdads) at the lake. I will teach you a near fool proof plan for catching these interesting creatures and teach you a little bit about them and frogs.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm August 14th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Shawn Settle, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

Friday, August 16th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 6:00pm\u20137:00pm
\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 15th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger<\/p>\n

Saturday, August 17th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 9:00am\u201310:30am
\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 16th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

Aquatic Critters of Swan Lake<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 6:30pm\u20138:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Have you ever wanted to get a good look at a turtle or wondered what fish live in Swan Lake? Come out and see what animals we are able to catch and learn a little bit about how they live their lives.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm August 15th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Shawn Settle, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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