{"id":7169,"date":"2011-07-08T04:00:49","date_gmt":"2011-07-08T09:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=7169"},"modified":"2011-07-08T01:12:39","modified_gmt":"2011-07-08T06:12:39","slug":"dunbar-cave-state-natural-area-programs-for-july-10th-through-july-16th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2011\/07\/08\/dunbar-cave-state-natural-area-programs-for-july-10th-through-july-16th\/","title":{"rendered":"Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Programs for July 10th through July 16th"},"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, Fossil Fun, Bugs Slugs and Other Uugs, Fun with Bats and so much more!<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

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, July 10th<\/h3>\n

Fossil Fun<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 2:00pm \u2013 3:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 to adult<\/p>\n

Learn about the neat things from the seas of many years ago that can be found in your own backyard.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Jerrod Manning, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
\nReservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 8th.<\/p>\n

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

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

This time of day is great for seeing wildlife such as deer as we walk the Recovery Trail (2 miles).<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
\nReservations By:<\/strong> Noon July 10th.<\/p>\n

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

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

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am \u2013 11:30am
\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 By:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 9th.<\/p>\n

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

GPS – Find Your Way Around<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Never get lost! Learn to use GPS and maps, then find your way on our course.<\/p>\n

Program Leader:<\/strong> Jerrod Manning, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
\nReservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 10th.<\/p>\n

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

Bugs, Slugs and Other Uugs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am \u2013 11:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> 3 \u2013 12<\/p>\n

Lets look for the creepy crawlies that hide under rocks and logs!<\/p>\n

Program Leader: <\/strong>Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
\nReservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 11th.<\/p>\n

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

Animals of the Forest<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9:00am – 10:30am
\nAges:<\/strong> 5-12<\/p>\n

Squirrels, chipmunks, deer \u2026 Some of the animals that we will look for on this hike through the trees.<\/p>\n

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

\n

Fun With Bats<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 2:00pm \u2013 3:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 – 11<\/p>\n

Learn about the fun furry creatures that sleep in the cave and fly around at night.<\/p>\n

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

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

Insects of Swan Lake<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10:00am \u2013 11:00am
\nAges:<\/strong> 5-adult<\/p>\n

Wear your old clothes and shoes, and squish around in the mud of Swan Lake as we look for dragonflies, water striders, boatmen, and other insects that live in or near the water.<\/p>\n

Program Leader: <\/strong>Jerrod Manning, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
\nReservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 13th.<\/p>\n

\n

Full Moon Lunacy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:00pm \u2013 9:15pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 5-adult<\/p>\n

The full moon is rumored to cause strange things to happen. Learn about the moon and watch a moonrise.<\/p>\n

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

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

Fossil Fun<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 2:00pm \u2013 3:00pm
\nAges:<\/strong> 5 to adult<\/p>\n

Learn about the neat things from the seas of many years ago that can be found in your own backyard.<\/p>\n

Program Leader: <\/strong>Jerrod Manning, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
\nReservations By:<\/strong> 4:30pm July 8th<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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