{"id":3216,"date":"2010-07-08T06:45:32","date_gmt":"2010-07-08T11:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=3216"},"modified":"2010-07-08T07:48:32","modified_gmt":"2010-07-08T12:48:32","slug":"dunbar-cave-state-natural-area-programs-for-the-week-of-july-11th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2010\/07\/08\/dunbar-cave-state-natural-area-programs-for-the-week-of-july-11th\/","title":{"rendered":"Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Programs for the week of July 11th"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"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.<\/p>\n

Upcoming events include: Turtle Racing, Night Hike, Insects, Animal Tracking, History of Dunbar Cave, Snakes and Lizards, and so much more!<\/p>\n


\nPrograms are free unless noted otherwise. All programs require reservations by the deadline listed<\/span>. 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).<\/p>\n

The age limits are definite \u2013 please do not sign up a child who is too young or too old for the program.<\/p>\n

Call (931) 648-5526 for reservations.<\/p>\n

Sunday, July 11th<\/h3>\n

TURTLE RACING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 2:00pm – 4:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Join us for a day at the races as we put our turtles to the test and crown one Dunbar Cave\u2019s Fastest Turtle. This will be a chance to see turtles up close, learn a lot about them, and even possibly hold one before the race.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Michael Fulbright, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
\nReservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 9th.<\/p>\n

\n

NIGHT HIKE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:15pm \u2013 9:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 7-Adult<\/p>\n

Walk the Recovery Trail with a ranger after the park normally closes as we watch and listen for wildlife that comes out when the sun goes down. Bring water, good walking shoes, bug spray, flashlight, and be prepared to walk 2 miles.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
\nReservations by:<\/strong> Noon July 11th.<\/p>\n

Monday, July 12th<\/h3>\n

WHAT LURKS BELOW?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:00am – 9:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> 5-Adult<\/p>\n

Take a hike around the lake in the early hours to see what\u2019s lurking below the surface. Learn about who lives here and what they do. Bring hiking shoes, water and sunscreen.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Andy Riggs, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
\nReservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 10th.<\/p>\n

\n

INSECTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9:00am \u2013 11:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 \u2013 12<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll learn the different kinds of insects, catch and release them!<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
\nReservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 9th.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, July 13th<\/h3>\n

LOG LOOK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:30am – 10:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 3-10<\/p>\n

Lets take a short hike and find some fallen trees and see what lives in, around, and underneath them.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Andy Riggs, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
\nReservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 11th.<\/p>\n

\n

IS IT VENOMOUS?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 2:00pm – 3:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Tennessee is home to many species of snakes, but only four of them are venomous. Come see if you can figure out which ones are harmless, and which ones can send you to the hospital.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Michael Fulbright, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
\nReservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 11th.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, July 14th<\/h3>\n

A SENSE OF NATURE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:30am \u2013 10:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 – 10<\/p>\n

We will use our eyes, ears, noses, mouths and fingers to learn about nature.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
\nReservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 12th.<\/p>\n

\n

GEOLOGY OF OUR AREA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am \u2013 11:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 6-Adult<\/p>\n

Ever wonder why there are so many sinkholes in Clarksville, or how fossilized coral ended up in your backyard? Come learn the answers to these and other questions about our local geology.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
\nReservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 12th.<\/p>\n

\n

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

ANIMAL TRACKING<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Sometimes it can be hard to spot wildlife here in the park, but they always leave evidence behind. This program will teach you some techniques to identify animal signs.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Michael Fulbright, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
\nReservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 13th.<\/p>\n

\n

HISTORY OF DUNBAR CAVE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am \u2013 11:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 10-Adult<\/p>\n

Gain a better appreciation of your local park by viewing a slideshow of old photos from our past and learn about the Native American use of the cave.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
\nReservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 13th.<\/p>\n

\n

NATURE READINGS – BATS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 3:00pm \u2013 3:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 3 \u2013 9<\/p>\n

We will sit at the cool cave entrance and learn about bats through fun books.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
\nReservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 14th.<\/p>\n

\n

FROG CALLS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7:30pm \u2013 8:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

Each frog has its own unique and wonderful sound. Learn the frogs of the area and their calls, then walk around the lake and listen for calls.<\/p>\n

Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
\nReservations by: 4:30pm July 13th.<\/p>\n

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

CREEPY CRAWLERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9:00am – 10:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> 6-12<\/p>\n

They buzz, crawl, jump, and slither but they are just as necessary as everything else around them. Lets take a short hike to find some insects that are hanging out on the trails.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Andy Riggs, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
\nReservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 14th.<\/p>\n

\n

SNAKES OF TENNESSEE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 2:00pm \u2013 3:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 6 \u2013 adult<\/p>\n

Learn to identify the snakes of Tennessee in this indoor slide program.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
\nReservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 14th.<\/p>\n

\n

WHAT IS A SKINK?<\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong> 6:00pm – 7:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Is it a skink or a mink? These lizards are actually very common. This slideshow will teach you about some of the skinks that can be found here, and will be followed by a search around the building to spot the real thing.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Michael Fulbright, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
\nReservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 14th.<\/p>\n

\n

\u00a1FIREFLY FIESTA! <\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:30pm – 10:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 3-Adult<\/p>\n

Lightning bugs or fireflies? You will be the judge as we learn about these cool insects.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Michael Fulbright, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
\nReservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 14th.<\/p>\n

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

SNAKES AND LIZARDS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 11:00am \u2013 12:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

Join Sherry and Donnie of Reptiliacs for a close up look at live snakes – ONLY if you want to (otherwise sit in the back!)<\/p>\n

Reservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 16th.<\/p>\n

\n

LOG LAZIN\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 1:30pm – 2:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 3-10<\/p>\n

Watch how these slow-moving turtles lay around in the sun and swim all day, but is there more to it than that? Come out and learn all about turtles. Bring shoes you can get wet, water and sunscreen.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Andy Riggs, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
\nReservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm JULY 15th.<\/p>\n

\n

NIGHT FLIGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7:30pm – 8:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 5-Adult<\/p>\n

Meet at the mouth of the cave to witness a true miracle of nature as our bats emerge from their sleep to get a bite to eat.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Andy Riggs, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
\nReservations by:<\/strong> Noon July 16th.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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