By Dunbar Cave State Park

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.

Wednesday, July 30
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
EVENING NATURE HIKE
All ages
We will take the easy Lake Trail to see what else is out around the water as the day ends and the sun goes down.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 July 30.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

Thursday, July 31
2:00 –3:00 p.m.
PORT ROYAL HISTORY WALK
Ages 5- adult
Join us for a walk around Port Royal Historic Area to learn what it was like in the past. Meet at the upper parking lot (beside the Visitor Center).
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 July 30.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
LAKE LIFE
Ages 4-adult
What lives in the lake? We’ll walk around the easy Lake Trail and learn about aquatic plants and animals like turtles, frogs and beavers.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 July 30.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger

Friday, August 1
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
FISH, INSECTS AND FRESHWATER MUSSELS OF THE RED RIVER
Have you ever wondered what really lives down there under the water? Come join us at Port Royal State Park near Adams, TN and I bet I can show you fish, mussels and insects that you have never seen before. Please wear closed toe shoes and clothing that can get wet (or waders). Children under the age of 13 should be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Port Royal State Park visitor’s center.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 July 30.
Program Leader: Shawn Settle, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger

4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
THE SECRET WORLD OF BATS
Ages: 8 – adult
Beat the heat and learn about the fascinating winged creatures of the night through this award-winning DVD about bats found all over the world.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 July 31.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
WALK WITH THE NATURALIST
All ages
We will take the one mile Short Loop Trail to see what else is out in the woods as the day ends and the sun goes down.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 July 30.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Saturday, August 2
5:30 – 6:30 a.m.
NATURE BOOT CAMP
Ages 12 and up
Want to learn different ways to use nature as a gym? Let us show you how to use things found on the park as gym equipment and train to use the human body how nature intended. Please sign up as only 16 people will be admitted per class.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 July 31.
Program Leader: Shawn Settle, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
DUNBAR CAVE SNA
Ages 8 – adult
Did you know that Native American Indians lived at the cave entrance? Have you ever wondered why we have a dance floor and bandstand at the cave? Why is it called Dunbar Cave Natural Area?? Learn about the Natural Area, past and present, with this indoor presentation.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 July 31.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist