By Dunbar Cave State Park

Friday, October 3
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
PORT ROYAL HISTORY WALK
Ages 4- adult
We will make our way around the park as we talk about its history. Meet at Port Royal in the upper parking lot next to the old building.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 October 1.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger

Saturday, October 4
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
TREES OF DUNBAR CAVE
Ages 5 – adult
Learn to identify the trees around you.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 October 2.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
PORT ROYAL WOODS WALK
Ages: 5 & up
We will take the ½ mile River Bottom Trail and see what plants and creatures we can find. Meet at the River Bottom Trail Head at Port Royal Historic Park.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 October 2.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger

Sunday, October 5
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
PORT ROYAL HISTORY WALK
Ages 4- adult
We will make our way around the park as we talk about its history. Meet at Port Royal in the upper parking lot next to the old building.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 October 3.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger

Monday, October 6
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
EVENING NATURE WALK
All ages
This time of day is great for seeing wildlife such as deer, owls and bats. Come walk the 1 mile trail and see what we can see.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 October 4.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Tuesday, October 7
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
TREES OF PORT ROYAL
Ages 5 – adult
Learn to identify the trees around you. Meet at River Bottom Trail parking lot.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 October 5.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger

Wednesday, October 8
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
PORT ROYAL PLANT WALK
Ages 10 – adult
Walk the River Bottom Trail (1/2 mile) and learn the trees and other plants of the area.
Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 October 6.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
FULL MOON HIKE
All ages
Walk in the woods by the light of the full moon.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 October 6.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger

Thursday, October 9
11:00 a.m. – 12:30
WALK WITH THE NATURALIST
All ages
Take a walk in the woods and help us look for plants and animals of autumn.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 October 7.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Friday, October 10
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
HISTORY OF DUNBAR CAVE
Ages 4 – Adult
Learn about what Dunbar Cave used to be like – parties, dances, bowling alleys and more.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 October 8.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger

Saturday, October 11
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
BIRD HIKE
Ages: Adult
Bring binoculars and learn the birds that call the Natural Area home for the winter.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 October 9.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Friday, October 17
6 – 8:30 p.m.
OCTOBER NIGHT WALK with TALES OF THE MACABRE
Join Ichabod Crane, Katrina and Mrs. Van Tassel for stories of The Legend of Stingy Jack and the Tale of the Headless Horseman presented by The Starcatcher Initiative.
CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
TICKETS ($5 per person) MUST BE PURCHASED. Reserve early to get your best performance time
(6pm, 6:20, 6:40, 7:00, 7:30, 7:50, 8:10, or 8:30). Tickets available only at Dunbar Cave State Natural Area’s Visitors Center, Mondays – Fridays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Purchase by 3:30 p.m. on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH.
Bring a Flashlight to help guide your way. Family Fun- Not Intended to be Scary. FODC merchandise will be on sale.

Saturday, October 18
6 – 8:30 p.m.
OCTOBER NIGHT WALK with TALES OF THE MACABRE
Join Ichabod Crane, Katrina and Mrs. Van Tassel for stories of The Legend of Stingy Jack and the Tale of the Headless Horseman presented by The Starcatcher Initiative.
CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
TICKETS ($5 per person) MUST BE PURCHASED. Reserve early to get your best performance time
(6pm, 6:20, 6:40, 7:00, 7:30, 7:50, 8:10, or 8:30). Tickets available only at Dunbar Cave State Natural Area’s Visitors Center, Mondays – Fridays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Purchase by 3:30 p.m. on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH.
Bring a Flashlight to help guide your way. Family Fun- Not Intended to be Scary. FODC merchandise will be on sale.

Friday, October 24
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
PORT ROYAL BY LANTERN
All Ages
Follow the trail by lantern light as actors tell the history of Port Royal State Historic Area.
Hikes depart every 20 minutes.
Charge is $5 per person – credit card if you pay in advance, cash only the night of the event. Reservations are strongly recommended as group sizes are limited – those without reservations may have to wait 1-3 hours to get on a tour (if there are openings).
Call 931-648-5526 to make reservations.
Groups depart from the River Bottom Trail head.

Saturday, October 25
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
PORT ROYAL BY LANTERN
All Ages
Follow the trail by lantern light as actors tell the history of Port Royal State Historic Area.
Hikes depart every 20 minutes.
Charge is $5 per person – credit card if you pay in advance, cash only the night of the event. Reservations are strongly recommended as group sizes are limited – those without reservations may have to wait 1-3 hours to get on a tour (if there are openings).
Call 931-648-5526 to make reservations.
Groups depart from the River Bottom Trail head.

Monday, October 27
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
WALK AT PORT ROYAL
All ages
We will take the ½ mile River Bottom Trail to see what else is out in the woods.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 October 23.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Tuesday, October 28
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
TREES OF PORT ROYAL
Ages 5 – adult
Learn to identify the trees around you. Meet at River Bottom Trail parking lot.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 October 23.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
TREES OF DUNBAR CAVE
Ages 5 – adult
Learn to identify the trees around you.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 October 27.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger

Thursday, October 30
10:00 –11:00 a.m.
TRAIL OF TEARS WALK
Ages 8- adult
Join us at Port Royal Historic Area to learn about the Trail of Tears. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 October 28.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
TRAIL WALK
All ages
Walk the Short Loop Trail as the day ends and night begins.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 October 28.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist