{"id":6738,"date":"2011-06-16T10:00:16","date_gmt":"2011-06-16T15:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=6738"},"modified":"2011-06-10T18:46:59","modified_gmt":"2011-06-10T23:46:59","slug":"dunbar-cave-state-natural-area-programs-for-june-19th-through-june-30th-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2011\/06\/16\/dunbar-cave-state-natural-area-programs-for-june-19th-through-june-30th-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Programs for June 19th through June 30th"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Upcoming events include: Evening Trail Hike, Beginning Birding, Children’s Theatre Craft Activity, Children’s Theatre, “Animal Tales” and so much more!<\/p>\n

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Programs are free unless noted otherwise. All programs require reservations by the deadline listed. 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). The age limits are definite \u2013 please do not sign up a child who is too young or too old for the program. Call 931-648-5526 for reservations.<\/p>\n

Sunday, June 19th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 7:15pm – 8:15pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

This time of day is great for seeing wildlife such as deer. Come walk the Recovery Trail (2 miles) with a Ranger in the evening and beat the heat.<\/p>\n

Program Leader: <\/strong>Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
\nReservations:<\/strong> By Noon June 19th.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, June 21st<\/h3>\n

Habitat: Cave Entrance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 2:00pm \u2013 3:30pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All ages<\/p>\n

We can\u2019t go in the cave \u2013 or can we? We can visit the cave entrance and learn about the creatures and plants that live in this nice cool environment. Phoebes, spiders, salamanders and others call this place home.<\/p>\n

Program Leader: <\/strong>Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
\nReservations:<\/strong> By 4:30pm June 19th.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, June 22nd<\/h3>\n

Nature Finds: Scavenger Hunt<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9:00am \u2013 10:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 4 – 9<\/p>\n

We will walk around the lake, look for interesting natural things and learn how they fit together.<\/p>\n

Program Leader: <\/strong>Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
\nReservations:<\/strong> By 4:30pm June 20th.<\/p>\n

Thursday, June 23rd<\/h3>\n

Beginning Birding<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: <\/strong>8:30am \u2013 10:00am
\nAges: <\/strong>Ages 5 \u2013 11<\/p>\n

Learn birds by sight and sound in this program that introduces you to our most common birds.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
\nReservations:<\/strong> By 4:30pm June 21st.<\/p>\n

\n

Life Cycle of a Lake<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7:00pm \u2013 8:00pm
\nAges: <\/strong>All ages<\/p>\n

Join Ranger Adam for a walk around the lakeshore and learn all about \u201cSwan Lake\u201d and why it looks like it does.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
\nReservations: <\/strong>By 4:30pm June 21st.<\/p>\n

Friday, June 24th<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 9:00am \u2013 10:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> 10-Adult<\/p>\n

Learn the names and lore of the flowers on this hike to the cave and along the lake.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
\nReservations:<\/strong> By 4:30pm June 22nd.<\/p>\n

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

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

This time of day is great for seeing wildlife such as deer. Come walk the Recovery Trail (2 miles) with a Ranger in the evening and beat the heat.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
\nReservations:<\/strong> By Noon June 22nd.<\/p>\n

Saturday, June 25th<\/h3>\n

Children’s Theatre Craft Activity<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10:30am and 1:30pm
\nAge:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Please come out, make crafts and participate in the performances at 11:00am and 2:00pm.<\/p>\n

Reservations:<\/strong> By 4:30pm June 24th.<\/p>\n

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Children’s Theatre, “Animal Tales”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: <\/strong>11:00am and 2:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> All Ages<\/p>\n

Actors from the Children\u2019s Theatre will present these special stories. Meeting Location to be Announced \u2013 Check Sign Outside Visitor Center.<\/p>\n

Reservations: <\/strong>No Reservations Needed.<\/p>\n

Sunday, June 26th<\/h3>\n

Un-Nature Hike<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:30am \u2013 10:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 6-adult<\/p>\n

Unfortunately not all visitors throw away their trash properly \u2013 some leave it on the ground, which can hurt our animals. Give back to the park by hiking with the Ranger and removing these unnatural things.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
\nReservations: <\/strong>No Reservations Needed.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, June 29th<\/h3>\n

Nature Detectives<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Learn about the clues and signs that animals leave behind in this indoor and outdoor program.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
\nReservations:<\/strong> By 4:30pm June 27th.<\/p>\n

Thursday, June 30th<\/h3>\n

Insects<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9:00am \u2013 10:30am
\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:<\/strong> By 4:30pm June 28th.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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