{"id":18782,"date":"2014-09-10T14:00:17","date_gmt":"2014-09-10T19:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=18782"},"modified":"2014-09-10T11:20:31","modified_gmt":"2014-09-10T16:20:31","slug":"clarksvilles-dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-september-16th-through-september-21st-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2014\/09\/10\/clarksvilles-dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-september-16th-through-september-21st-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for September 16th through September 21st, 2014"},"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

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.<\/p>\n

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

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Tuesday, September 16th<\/h3>\n

Seeds<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 4:00pm\u20135:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 4 \u2013 11<\/p>\n

Learn about how plants prepare for the future with different kinds of seeds. Bring an old sock or two.<\/p>\n

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

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Raccoons and Ripe Corn<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7:00pm\u20137:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 4 \u2013 10<\/p>\n

Learn to read the signs animals leave behind by watching an indoor DVD showing.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

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

Join the ranger for a hike to see what night creatures we can find.<\/p>\n

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

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

Trail of Tears at Port Royal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am\u201311:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 10 \u2013 adult<\/p>\n

Learn about this time from the history of Port Royal. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot.<\/p>\n

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

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[320right]Easy Birding Walk<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 6:00pm\u20137:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 12-adult<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t want to come out for one of our early bird hikes, bring your binoculars and join us for this easy evening walk.<\/p>\n

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

Sunday, September 21st<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 8:00am\u20139:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> 9-adult<\/p>\n

Bring your binoculars and we will learn to identify birds by sight and sound.<\/p>\n

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

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

Time:<\/strong> 2:00pm\u20133:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 8 – adult<\/p>\n

Join us for a walk around Port Royal Historic Area. Meet at the upper parking lot (beside the Visitor Center).<\/p>\n

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

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Evening Nature Hike<\/strong><\/p>\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 1 mile trail and beat the heat.<\/p>\n

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

Dunbar Cave State Park Programs Information<\/h3>\n

Programs are free unless noted otherwise. All programs require reservations by the Deadline Listed. Programs with no reservations by the deadline will be 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).<\/p>\n

Age limits are definite \u2013 please do not sign up a child who is younger or older than the age limits given.<\/p>\n

Dunbar Cave State Park is located at 401 Old Dunbar Cave Road, Clarksville Tennessee.<\/p>\n

Call 931.648.5526 for reservations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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