{"id":18839,"date":"2014-09-17T10:00:22","date_gmt":"2014-09-17T15:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=18839"},"modified":"2014-09-17T01:22:01","modified_gmt":"2014-09-17T06:22:01","slug":"clarksvilles-dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-september-23rd-through-september-29th-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2014\/09\/17\/clarksvilles-dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-september-23rd-through-september-29th-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for September 23rd through September 29th, 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: Wildflower Hike, Dunbar Cave History, Life of the Lake, National Public Lands Day Hike and Trail Cleanup, National Public Lands Day Hike at Port Royal, and Bird Hike.<\/p>\n

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

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Tuesday, September 23rd<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 9:00am \u2013 10:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> adult<\/p>\n

Learn some of the fall wildflowers on this easy \u00bd mile walk.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 21st
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

Wednesday, September 24th<\/h3>\n

Dunbar Cave History<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 5:45pm \u2013 6:45pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 to adult<\/p>\n

Join us for a walk around the area and learn about Dunbar\u2019s past.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 22nd.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

Friday, September 26th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 6:00pm \u2013 7:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Learn what lives in the lake as the daytime animals are going to bed and the night animals are waking up.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 24th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

Saturday, September 27th<\/h3>\n

National Public Lands Day Hike and Trail Cleanup<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9:00am \u2013 11:00am<\/p>\n

Meet at the Visitor Center and hike two miles as we learn about plants and animals on the mildly strenuous Recovery Trail. We will pick up trash on the way. Bring your work gloves and water.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 25th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

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National Public Lands Day Hike at Port Royal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 3:00pm \u2013 5:00pm<\/p>\n

Enjoy a walk around the historical area and learn about the history of the old town and the Trail of Tears. Afterward we will make a short walk down to the river to clean the riverside.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 25th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Shawn Settle, SIR<\/p>\n

Sunday, September 28th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 5:30pm \u2013 6:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 6 – adult<\/p>\n

Learn some of the fall wildflowers on this easy \u00bd mile walk.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 26th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

Monday, September 29th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 8:00am \u2013 9:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> 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

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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