{"id":21097,"date":"2015-08-30T14:47:37","date_gmt":"2015-08-30T19:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=21097"},"modified":"2015-08-30T14:47:37","modified_gmt":"2015-08-30T19:47:37","slug":"dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-september-1st-through-september-6th-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2015\/08\/30\/dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-september-1st-through-september-6th-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for September 1st through September 6th, 2015"},"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 during the year. There are programs for children and adults.<\/p>\n

Some of the upcoming events include: Introduction to Dunbar Cave SNA, Botany Hike, Port Royal Hike, Dunbar Cave History, Port Royal History Hike and Evening Hike.<\/p>\n

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

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Tuesday, September 1st<\/h3>\n

Introduction to Dunbar Cave SNA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 6:30pm \u2013 7:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 10 – adult<\/p>\n

Learn about the Natural Area, past and present, with this indoor presentation.<\/p>\n

Reservations By:<\/strong> 1:30pm, September 1st.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

Wednesday, September 2nd<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 8:15am \u2013 9:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> 7 – adult<\/p>\n

Join is for an easy hike to learn about the plants of the Natural Area.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required By:<\/strong> 4:30pm, August 31st.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<\/p>\n

Thursday, September 3rd<\/h3>\n

Port Royal Hike<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am – 11:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Learn about Port Royal in the past and see the plants and animals of today. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required By:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 1st.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger<\/p>\n

Friday, September 4th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 6:00pm – 7:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 – adult<\/p>\n

Learn about the past inhabitants of the town of Port Royal. Hike will begin at the parking lot next to the Visitor Center.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required By:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 2nd.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

Saturday, September 5th<\/h3>\n

[320right]Volunteer Opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:00am – 9:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 10 – Adult<\/p>\n

If you enjoy our butterfly garden, please come out and help us look after it by weeding. Bring work gloves and water. In the process you\u2019ll learn about our native plants and our garden. You don\u2019t have to stay the full hour, even 10 minutes will help.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required By:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 3rd.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

Port Royal Creek Exploration<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9:30am – 10:30am<\/p>\n

Ages:<\/strong> 5 – Adult<\/p>\n

See some of our creek creatures as we break out the nets and scoop up some of our aquatic fauna. Wear clothes you\u2019re willing to get wet and shoes that can stay on your feet. Fair warning, we\u2019ll be kicking at rocks and flipflops won\u2019t protect your toes.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required By:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 3rd.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 1:00pm \u2013 2:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 to adult<\/p>\n

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

Reservations Required By:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 3rd.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

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

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

We will walk the one mile Short Loop Trail at this cooler time of day.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required By:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 3rd.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

Sunday, September 6th<\/h3>\n

Interpretive Morning Hike<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:00am – 9:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Learn about the unique wildlife that can be found right here in our city on this 1 mile morning hike.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required By:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 4th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

[320right]Butterfly Garden Stroll<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9:30am – 10:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Take a short tour through our butterfly garden in full bloom. We\u2019ll identify our plants and many of the butterflies you see.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required By:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 4th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 4:00pm – 5:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 7 – adult<\/p>\n

Learn about the Trail of Tears at Port Royal Historic Area. Hike will begin at the River Bottom Trail parking lot.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required By:<\/strong> 4:30pm, September 4th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, 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

Port Royal State Historic Park is located at 3300 Old Clarksville Springfield Road, Adams, Tennessee.<\/p>\n

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

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