{"id":3599,"date":"2010-08-12T08:00:58","date_gmt":"2010-08-12T13:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=3599"},"modified":"2010-08-11T23:28:29","modified_gmt":"2010-08-12T04:28:29","slug":"dunbar-cave-state-natural-area-programs-for-the-week-of-august-15th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2010\/08\/12\/dunbar-cave-state-natural-area-programs-for-the-week-of-august-15th\/","title":{"rendered":"Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Programs for the week of August 15th"},"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: Tree Cookies, Critter Creations, Make Your Own Hummingbird Feeder, 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, August 15th<\/h3>\n

TREE COOKIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9:00am \u2013 10:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 3-12<\/p>\n

Come out and learn how we can age trees, tell weather conditions and natural disasters by the rings they leave.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Andy Riggs, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
\nReservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm August 13th.<\/p>\n

\n

CRITTER CREATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 2:30pm – 4:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 4-10<\/p>\n

Learn how to identify what animal is what by all that they leave behind.<\/p>\n

Reservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm August 13th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Andy Riggs, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

Thursday, August 19th<\/h3>\n

BYGONE YEARS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am – 11:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> 8-Adult<\/p>\n

Take a tour of the park and learn about why people have such fond memories of the Dunbar Cave of times past.<\/p>\n

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

Saturday, August 21st<\/h3>\n

MAKE YOUR OWN HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am – 12:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Hummingbirds are amazing birds. Bring a plastic bottle with you to this creative workshop!<\/p>\n

Reservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm August 19th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Michael Fulbright, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n

\n

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

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

Do you have the patience of a turtle? Some turtles will tap the ground with their toes for 30 minutes to get the worms to come to the surface. Lets try this ourselves!<\/p>\n

Reservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm August 19th.
\nProgram Leader:<\/strong> Michael Fulbright, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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