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**
Sunday, February 8
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
PORT ROYAL TRAIL OF TEARS
Ages : 7 – adult
Join us to learn about Port Royal Historic Area’s section of the Trail of Tears. Meet at River Bottom Trail parking lot.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 February 6.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Tuesday, February 10
9:30 – 11:00 a.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 February 8.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Wednesday, February 11
9:00 – 10:00 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 February 9.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
WINTER 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 February 9.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Thursday, February 12
6:00 p.m.
FRIENDS OF DUNBAR CAVE MEETING – PRAIRIE RESTORATION
Dr. Dwayne Estes will talk about prairie restoration, followed by the Friends business meeting.
Sundquist Science Building, Austin Peay State University, Room D125.
Ages 15 and up, non-members welcome.
Friday, February 13
8:30 – 10:00 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 February 11.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
WINTER TREES
Ages 6- adult
Learn the trees of the Natural Area.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 February 11.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Saturday, February 14
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
SUNSET HIKE
All Ages
Take a hike and watch the sunset on Valentine’s Day!
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 February 12.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Sunday, February 15
NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION CONVENTION AND SPORT SHOW
Join us at the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation table at Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville for this event. Sunday hours 9-4, you can also go Friday 9-7 or Saturday 8:30 – 6. Current members of NWTF, military with ID and children 10 and under free. Non-members $20, $10 ages 11-17.
Wednesday, February 18
11:00 a.m. – 12:00
RIVER BOTTOM TRAIL at PORT ROYAL
All Ages
Walk through the winter woods on this ½ mile hike. Meet at River Bottom Trail parking lot.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 February 16.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
SHORT LOOP TRAIL HIKE
Ages 4 – adult
Enjoy a walk through the woods as the day ends.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 February 16.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Thursday, February 19
9:00 – 10:30 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 Masonic Lodge).
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 February 17.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
10:30 – 11:30 a.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 February 17.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Friday, February 20
4:00 – 5:30 p.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 February 18.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
Saturday, February 21
VOLUNTEER DAY – TREE PLANTING
We will be planting trees on the new property – please come out and help. Details to be announced.
Sunday, February 22
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
RIVER BOTTOM TRAIL at PORT ROYAL
All Ages
Walk through the winter woods on this ½ mile hike. Meet at River Bottom Trail parking lot.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 February 20.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
DUNBAR’S HISTORY
Ages 8 -adult
Enjoy a walk around the area as you learn about our history.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 February 20.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Tuesday, February 24
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 February 22.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Wednesday, February 25
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
BIRD HIKE
Ages: 11 -Adult
Bring binoculars and learn the birds that call the Natural Area home for the winter.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 February 23.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
NIGHT WALK
Ages 5 – adult
Enjoy the natural area after dark on this short, easy walk.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 February 23.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Thursday, February 26
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
BIRDING PORT ROYAL
Ages: Adult
Bring binoculars and learn the birds that call this area home for the winter. Meet at Visitor Center parking lot.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 February 24.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
PORT ROYAL TRAIL OF TEARS
Ages : Adult
Join us to learn about Port Royal Historic Area’s section of the Trail of Tears. Meet at River Bottom Trail parking lot.
RESERVATIONS BY 4:30 February 24.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger