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 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 or ice/snow**

Friday, January 9
10:00 – 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 8.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger

3:00 – 4:30 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 8.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Saturday, January 10
9:00 a.m.
VOLUNTEER DAY
Help the Friends of Dunbar Cave as they prepare the Christmas trees for recycling. Great project for scout troops! Bring gloves.

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
LAKE TRAIL WALK
Ages 5 to adult
Join us for an easy walk on the Lake Trail.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 8.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

Sunday, January 11
10:00 – 11:00 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 Masonic Lodge).
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 9.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

Tuesday, January 13
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 River Bottom Trail head.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 11.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

3:00 – 3:35 p.m.
CAVE ENTRANCE USE
Ages 7 – adult
Learn how the Dunbar Cave entrance has been used through the years.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 11.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
DAY TO NIGHT HIKE
Ages 3 – adult
Enjoy a walk through the woods and around the lake as the sun sets and darkness falls.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 11.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Wednesday, January 14
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
NIGHT WALK
Ages 3 – adult
Enjoy the natural area after dark on this short, easy walk.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 12.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Thursday, January 15
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
WINTER TREES
Ages 6- adult
Learn the trees of the Natural Area.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 13.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
WINTER WEEDS
Ages: adult
We might not have wildflowers, but we can learn about the remnants of last year’s flowers.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 13.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Saturday, January 17
9:00 – 10:30 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 January 15.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Sunday, January 18
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
NATURE HIKE at PORT ROYAL
Ages: All
Walk through the winter woods on this ½ mile hike. Meet at River Bottom Trail parking lot.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 16.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Tuesday, January 20
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
WOODLAND HIKE
Ages 6 – adult
Enjoy a walk through the woods in the crisp winter air as we look at the plants and animals.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 18.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

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 18.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Wednesday, January 21
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
BIRD HIKE
Ages: 10 – Adult
Bring binoculars and learn the birds that call the Natural Area home for the winter.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 19.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Friday, January 23
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
PORT ROYAL HIKE
Ages : All
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 21.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

4:00 – 5:00 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 21.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

Saturday, January 24
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
LEARN ABOUT DUNBAR CAVE
Ages: All
Come out for a short walk around the grounds to learn about Dunbar Cave SNA.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 22.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Monday, January 26
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
WOODS IN WINTER
ADULTS
Enjoy a walk through the woods as you learn about the plants and animals of winter.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 24.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Tuesday, January 27
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
WOODS HIKE
Ages 6 – adult
Enjoy a 2 mile walk through the woods to look at trees, fungi, animals and other organisms.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 25.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
PORT ROYAL TRAIL HIKE
Ages : All
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 25.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
DUNBAR HISTORY
Ages 8 -adult
Enjoy a walk to the cave and back as you learn about our history.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 25.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Thursday, January 29
5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
NIGHT STROLL
Ages : All
Enjoy the natural area after dark on this short, easy walk suitable for all ages.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 27.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Friday, January 30
4:00 – 5:15 p.m.
EVENING HIKE
All Ages
We will walk through the woods and experience the park in the time before the sun sets.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 28.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

Saturday, January 31
3:00 – 4:00 p.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 Masonic Lodge).
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 January 29.