{"id":3714,"date":"2010-08-26T11:00:18","date_gmt":"2010-08-26T16:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=3714"},"modified":"2010-08-26T01:01:58","modified_gmt":"2010-08-26T06:01:58","slug":"dunbar-cave-state-natural-area-programs-for-august-29th-and-31st","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2010\/08\/26\/dunbar-cave-state-natural-area-programs-for-august-29th-and-31st\/","title":{"rendered":"Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Programs for August 29th and 31st"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tennessee.gov\/environment\/parks\/DunbarCave\/\"  target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-918\" title=\"Dunbar Cave seen from across Swan Lake\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/02\/dunbarcave-day.thumbnail.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"128\" height=\"96\" \/>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<p>Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Upcoming events include: Bygone Years, Snapping Turtles, and so much more!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\nPrograms are free unless noted otherwise. All programs require reservations <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">by the deadline listed<\/span>. Programs with no reservations by the deadline are canceled.<\/p>\n<p>All programs begin at the Visitor Center unless another site is listed.<\/p>\n<p>Children must be accompanied by an adult (one adult for each three children).<\/p>\n<p>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<h3>Sunday, August 29th<\/h3>\n<p><strong>BYGONE YEARS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10:00am &#8211; 11:30am<br \/>\n<strong>Ages:<\/strong> 8-Adult<\/p>\n<p>Take a tour of the park and learn about why people have such fond memories of the Dunbar Cave of times past.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett<br \/>\n<strong>Reservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm August 27th.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>SNAPPING TURTLES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10:00am &#8211; 11:00am<br \/>\n<strong>Ages:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n<p>Learn about these huge reptiles, and try to see some with a walk around the lake.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Leader:<\/strong> Michael Fulbright, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<br \/>\n<strong>Reservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm August 27th.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>REPTILES!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 2:00pm &#8211; 3:30pm<br \/>\n<strong>Ages:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n<p>Tennessee is home to many reptiles. Join us for a discussion and a quick search for some of these cool animals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Leader:<\/strong> Michael Fulbright, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger<br \/>\n<strong>Reservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm August 27th.<\/p>\n<h3>Tuesday, August 31st<\/h3>\n<p><strong>BEGINNING BIRDING<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8:30am \u2013 10:00am<br \/>\n<strong>Ages:<\/strong> Adults<\/p>\n<p>Learn birds by sight and sound in this program that introduces you to our most common birds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist<br \/>\n<strong>Reservations by:<\/strong> 4:30pm August 29th.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dunbar Cave State Natural Area 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. 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