Programs are free unless noted otherwise. All programs require reservations BY THE DEADLINE LISTED.
Programs with no reservations by the deadline will be canceled.
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).
Age limits are definite – please do not sign up a child who is younger or older than the age limits given.
Call (931) 648-5526 for reservations.
**Programs will be canceled in case of extreme cold, rain or ice/snow**

Thursday, January 7 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. PORT ROYAL HISTORY WALK Ages 8 to adult
Join us for a walk around Port Royal Historic Area. Meet at the upper parking lot (beside the Visitor Center).
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 6. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. DUNBAR’S HISTORY Ages 8 -adult
Enjoy a walk around the area as you learn about our history.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 6. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

Friday, January 8 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. WOODLAND WILDLIFE Ages 4 – adult
Enjoy a walk through the woods as we look for the animals of winter.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 6. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. EVENING to NIGHT HIKE All ages
We will walk the one mile Short Loop Trail as the sun sets and nocturnal animals come out.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 January 6. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

Saturday, January 9 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. THE SECRET WORLD OF BATS Ages 8 – adult
See bats as we could never see them here through this award-winning nature documentary. We will be inside the warm Visitor Center – come early and see our Museum!
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 January 7. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Monday, January 11 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. MYSTERIOUS UNDERGROUND WORLD Ages 8 – adult
Since we aren’t able to go in the cave this time of year, take this chance to learn about America’s greatest caverns in this indoor DVD presentation.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 January 9. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Tuesday, January 12 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. BIRD HIKE at PORT ROYAL Ages: Adult
Bring binoculars and learn the birds that call this area home for the winter. Meet at Visitor Center (upper) parking lot.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 10. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. PORT ROYAL HIKE All Ages
Join us for a hike on the Port Royal Historic Area’s River Bottom Trail. Dress warmly and prepare for a muddy trail. Meet at River Bottom Trail parking lot.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 10. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

Wednesday, January 13 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. NIGHT HIKE All ages
This is a great time of year to walk in the woods at night – no heat, no humidity, no bugs. Dress warmly and we will walk the Short Loop Trail as the sun sets and darkness rises– we might hear owls and other creatures as we go.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 January 11. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

Thursday, January 14 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. RECOVERY TRAIL HIKE Adults
Enjoy a 2 mile walk through the woods to look at trees, fungi, animals and other organisms.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 12. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Friday, January 15 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. WOODLAND WILDLIFE Ages 4 – adult
Enjoy a walk through the woods as we look for the animals of winter. Now that the leaves are off the trees, they are much easier to see.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 13. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Saturday, January 16 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. MAN’S USE OF DUNBAR CAVE Ages 10 – adult
Learn about how Dunbar Cave and the surrounding area was used through years past in this indoor presentation.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 January 14. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

Tuesday, January 19 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. NATURE HIKE at PORT ROYAL All Ages
Walk through the winter woods on this ½ mile hike. Meet at River Bottom Trail parking lot. Dress warmly and prepare for a muddy trail.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 17. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Wednesday, January 20 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. WOODLAND HIKE All Ages
Enjoy a walk through the woods as you learn about the plants and animals of winter.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 18. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. PORT ROYAL HIKE All Ages
Join us for a hike on the Port Royal Historic Area’s River Bottom Trail. Meet at River Bottom Trail parking lot.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 18. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

Thursday, January 21 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. NIGHT HIKE All ages
This is a great time of year to walk in the woods at night – no heat, no humidity, no bugs. Dress warmly and we will walk the Short Loop Trail as the sun sets and darkness rises– we might hear owls and other creatures as we go.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 January 19. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

Friday, January 22 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. WOODS IN WINTER All ages
Enjoy a walk through the woods as you learn about the plants and animals of winter.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 20. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

5:00 – 5:30 p.m. LEARN ABOUT DUNBAR CAVE Adults
New to the area? Learn about the Natural Area and what it has to offer with this slide presentation.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 20. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Saturday, January 23 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. SUNSET HIKE All Ages
We will walk through the woods as the sun sets and night falls on the Natural Area.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 21. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Monday, January 25 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. NIGHT STROLL All Ages
Enjoy the natural area after dark on this short, easy walk suitable for all ages.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 23. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Tuesday, January 26 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. PORT ROYAL TRAIL HIKE All Ages
Join us for a hike on the Port Royal Historic Area’s River Bottom Trail. Meet at River Bottom Trail parking lot.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 24. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. NIGHT HIKE All ages
This is a great time of year to walk in the woods at night – no heat, no humidity, no bugs. Dress warmly and we will walk the Short Loop Trail as the sun sets and darkness rises– we might hear owls and other creatures as we go.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 4:30 January 24. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

Wednesday, January 27 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 DUNBAR’S HISTORY Ages 8 -adult
Enjoy a walk around the area as you learn about our history.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 25. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

Thursday, January 28 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. WINTER WOODS WALK All Ages
Enjoy a walk through the woods as you learn about the plants and animals of winter.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 26. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Friday, January 29 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. KIDS DISCOVER BATS Ages 5 – 12
Learn about bats and how they help us in this indoor program.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 27. Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Saturday, January 30 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. SUNSET HIKE All Ages
We will walk through the woods as the sun sets and night falls on the Natural Area.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 28. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

Sunday, January 31 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PORT ROYAL TRAIL OF TEARS All Ages
Join us to learn about the Trail of Tears at Port Royal Historic Park. Meet at River Bottom Trail parking lot.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 29. Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger