Spring Fling
at Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Clarksville, TN
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Sponsored by: Friends of Dunbar Cave Warioto Audubon Chapter
Tennessee Trails Association Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
ALL ACTIVITIES BEGIN AT THE VISITOR CENTER AND ARE FREE OF CHARGE.
SOME PROGRAMS MAY OVERLAP TIMES; EVENT WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE.
CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED BY AN ADULT.
7:00-8:30 am - Early Morning Bird Hike
Hike the trails at the park; watch and identify birds with members of the Warioto Audubon Chapter. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them.
8:45-9:45 am - Backpacking with Tennessee Trail Association
Merri Hinton, an experienced backpacker and long-distance hiker, will demonstrate the needed equipment for backpacking, day hiking and camping.
8:45-9:45 am - Bluebirds in your Backyard
Duane Rice, local Audubon Society leader and bluebird expert will talk about how to host Eastern Bluebirds around your home and property.
9:45-11:15 am - Wildflower/Plant Walk
Amy Wallace, the park's naturalist, will lead you on a hike to appreciate the abundant wild flowers & other plants found in the park.
10:00-11:00 am - Raptors with SOAR, Inc.
Save Our American Raptors will give an educational program showing various birds of prey. They will tell about each bird and its personal history, describe its species and how it fits into the natural world. Several of the birds are flighted which should make for some lively audience encounters.
11:15 am-12:15 pm - Native Amphibians and Reptiles
Nathan Parker, APSU naturalist, will talk about some of our local native salamanders, frogs and snakes.
12:30-1:30 pm - Urban Wildlife
Walden's Puddle will discuss some of the animals that you will find living in your town or community. Live animals will be displayed.
12:30-1:30 pm - Raptors with SOAR, Inc.
Save Our American Raptors will provide an educational program showing a various birds of prey.
1:45-2:45 pm - Snakes and Reptiles
Sherry and Donny Howell and Logan Snyder, local reptile experts, show you native and exotic snakes and other reptiles. Learn why these gentle creatures are so important to our ecology.
1:45-2:45 pm - Urban Wildlife
Walden's Puddle will discuss some of the animals that you will find living in your town or community.
2:45-3:45 pm - Trail Hike with Suva Bastin
Suva Bastin, member of Clarksville's Tennessee Trails Association, will lead us on a hike on the park's trails. She can provide valuable pointers for day-hiking in our region.
2:45-4:45 pm - Canoeing
Enjoy the beauty of Swan Lake and Dunbar Cave State Natural Area from a canoe. Canoes, paddle and life jackets provided for brief excursions on the lake.
For More Information Contact: Janie Masterson 931 801-3348
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