Activities at Bledsoe Creek State Park 7/9-7/13 Tuesday 7/9: 11AM State Symbols – Know what the state bird of Tennessee is? How about the state flower? Did you know we have a state butterfly? Stop by Shelter 1 for this lunch and learn. Wednesday 7/10: 11AM Tree Cookies – Ever wondered what tree rings can tell us? Come by shelter 1 for this craft with tree “cookies”. Lunch and learn. Thursday 7/11: 11AM Creepy Crawlies – Want to know more about our six-legged invertebrate friends? Stop by Shelter 1 for this lunch and learn! 4PM Insect Crafts – Make a winged insect magnet! All materials are provided. Shelter 1. Friday 7/12: 11AM Star Stories – Come and listen to ancient Greek stories about the stars. Meet at shelter 1, and feel free to bring your lunch. 2PM Star Charts – Get ready for Saturday night’s stargazing by making your own star chart! All materials are provided. Shelter 1. 4PM Venomous Snakes of Tennessee – Want to know how to tell venomous snakes from nonvenomous snakes? Unfamiliar with the venomous snakes we have in Tennessee? Then stop by shelter 1! No live snakes. Saturday 7/13: 10AM Sumner County History Series – Part 1 by Bill Puryear, renowned Sumner County historian and artist. For further information call Sharon at 615-347-3639. At maintenance building at the end of Deer Run Rd. 10AM Caterpillar Meet & Greet + Crafts – Stop by Shelter 1 to meet some of our park’s tiny (and not so tiny) residents and have some fun with insect crafts and nature paper! Kid-friendly alternative to the history lecture! 2PM Insect Collecting 101 – Want to start an insect collection? Unsure of where to start and what to do? Stop by Shelter 1 for a brief overview. 4PM Star Stories – Come and listen to Native American stories about the stars. Meet at shelter 1. Dark – Star Gazing hosted by the Cumberland Astronomical Society. Meet by Shelter 2. Telescopes will be set up in the field. All events are free and open to the public!!!
Posted on: Tue, 09 Jul 2013 08:19:43 +0000
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