By Dunbar Cave State Park
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Programs are free unless noted otherwise. All programs require reservations BY THE DEADLINE LISTED. Programs with no reservations by the deadline are canceled.
Programs may be canceled in case of inclement weather.
All programs begin at the Visitor Center unless another site is listed.
Children must be accompanied by an adult (one adult for each three children).
The age limits are definite – please do not sign up a child who is too young or too old for the program.
Call (931) 648-5526 for reservations.
Wednesday, December 10
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
WINTER WOODS WALK
All ages
Walk our two mile trail and see if we can find deer, squirrels, chipmunks and more – animals are much easier to see in the winter woods.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 December 8.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
2:00 –3:30 p.m.
PORT ROYAL HISTORY WALK
Ages 8 & up
Join us for a walk around Port Royal Historic Area to learn why it is a Historic Park.
Meet at the upper parking lot (beside the Visitor Center).
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 December 8.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Thursday, December 11
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
NATURE HIKE
All ages
Learn about plants and animals that call this area home.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 December 9.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
NATURE HIKE for KIDS
Ages: 4 – 11
Come out for a walk through the trees and around the lake. Listen to birds and see what we can see on this easy 1 mile walk.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 December 9.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Friday, December 12
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
DUNBAR CAVE HISTORY
Ages 5-adult
Join us for a walk around the area and learn about Dunbar’s past.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 December 10.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Saturday, December 13
8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
WINTER BIRD HIKE
Ages: 12- Adult
Bring binoculars and learn the birds that call the Natural Area home for the winter.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 December 11.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Sunday, December 14
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
BEGINNING BIRDING
Ages: 7- Adult
Bring binoculars and learn to identify some of the birds that call the Natural Area home.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 December 13.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Tuesday, December 16
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
WINTER WOODS at PORT ROYAL
All Ages
We will take the ½ mile River Bottom Trail and see what creatures we can find.
Meet at the River Bottom Trail Head at Port Royal Historic Park.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 December 14.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Thursday, December 18
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
LAKE IN WINTER
Ages 5-adult
What happens to the lake and its plants and animals when it gets cold? Learn about it on this short hike.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 December 16.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Saturday, December 20
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
NATURE HIKE
All ages
Take a brisk walk on the Short Loop Trail with our ranger.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 December 18.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Sunday, December 21
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
WELCOME WINTER HIKE
All Ages
This is the first day of winter! Enjoy a walk through the woods with us.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 December 19.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Saturday, December 27
10:00– 11:30 a.m.
TRASH PICKUP HIKE
All Ages
Join us for a two mile hike through the woods, around the lake and to the cave entrance. We will pick up any trash along the trail, look for birds and mammals, and just enjoy being out.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 December 26.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger