{"id":21403,"date":"2015-10-12T16:04:44","date_gmt":"2015-10-12T21:04:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=21403"},"modified":"2015-10-12T16:04:44","modified_gmt":"2015-10-12T21:04:44","slug":"dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-october-16th-through-october-21st-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2015\/10\/12\/dunbar-cave-state-park-programs-for-october-16th-through-october-21st-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for October 16th through October 21st, 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: Port Royal Hike, Dunbar Cave History, Night Hike, Sinkhole in a Bottle, Forest Food Web and Fall Hike.<\/p>\n

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Entrance to Dunbar Cave.<\/p><\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

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

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

Time:<\/strong> 5:00pm – 6:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Learn about the plants and animals of Port Royal on this easy hike. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, October 14th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

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

Volunteer Opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

If you\u2019ve ever taken the time to enjoy our butterfly garden, please take a little to come out and help us look after it. We\u2019ll be pulling weeds, so come prepared with work gloves and water. Many of you know the pains of weeding a garden and we\u2019d appreciate any time you could donate to us. In the process you\u2019ll get to learn a few things about our native plants in the area and what we have available in our garden. Don\u2019t feel obligated to stay the full hour, even 10 minutes will be a great help.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, Ooctober 15th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

What’s Happening Now?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Have you noticed our empty lake? Most likely. But do you understand what\u2019s happening in it now? Have your questions answered and learn a little about successional growth and the changing ecosystem in our drained lake bed.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, October 15th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 12:00pm \u2013 1:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 – 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, October 15th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 6:30pm \u2013 7:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

We will walk the Short Loop Trail as darkness rises\u2013 we might hear owls, frogs and other creatures as we go.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, October 15th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

Sunday, October 18th<\/h3>\n

[320right]Sinkhole in a Bottle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:30am – 9:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> 5-15<\/p>\n

See our \u201ckarst topography\u201d in action by creating a sinkhole inside of a 2-liter bottle and learn a little about what this means for our city.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, October 16th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

Forest Food Web<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am – 11:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 5-12<\/p>\n

Put yourself in the shoes of the animals in our forest. Find your prey, face the challenges of pollution, and see what happens when humans interfere.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, October 16th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Kala Downey, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 1:00pm \u2013 2:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

The leaves will be changing, animals will be preparing for winter – walk the 2 mile Recovery Trail with the Ranger.<\/p>\n

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

Monday, October 19th<\/h3>\n

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

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

Enjoy the crisp fall weather on this easy hike. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, October 17th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Ranger<\/p>\n

Wednesday, October 21st<\/h3>\n

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

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

Enjoy the crisp fall weather on this easy hike. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot.<\/p>\n

Reservations Required by:<\/strong> 4:30pm, October 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

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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