Metro Nashville Shelby Bottoms Nature Center Fall 2019 ... · of Pet Portraits” by artist John...

Almost Autumn Bird Watching at Stones River

Saturday, September 7 9 - 10 am Ages 10+ Registration required

Join us on this *almost* autumn morning to see which birds stayed to watch the seasons change! Meet us at the Shelby to Stones Satellite Site at Stones River Greenway’s Percy Priest Dam Trailhead for a peaceful jaunt through the morning woods to hear and spot some birds, and enjoy the nature around us. Leader: Shelby Miller

First Saturday Bird Friendly Coffee

Saturday, September 7 9 am - 12 pm All ages No registration

Coffee drinkers who enjoy Shelby Bottoms are welcome to join us for a free cup of some of the tastiest, shade-grown, certified “Bird-Friendly” coffee around. Learn about the connection between bird habitat and coffee while you enjoy a cup to fuel your morning on the trail. Like the coffee? You can buy a whole bag or a one-pot sample bag on site! Host: John Michael Cassidy and Jim Hicks

Art Opening:

“A Collection

of Pet Portraits” by artist John Cannon

Saturday, September 7 5 - 8 pm All ages No registration

This will be a collection of prints taken from the original paintings now in the homes of collectors and pet lovers who commissioned the work. Each print represents a much-loved pet, commemorated forever in the portrait. This show will allow collectors to order portraits and the prints will be available for purchase as well. Exhibit runs until the end of December 2019.

Star Party with BSAS at Cornelia Fort

Saturday, September 7 8 - 10 pm All ages Registration required

Come join us at the Cornelia Fort Airpark Trailhead with our astronomer friends from Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society! They’ll bring telescopes and we’ll enjoy looking at the late summer night sky...weather permitting! They’ll have the scope and the knowledge, you bring your interest, wonder, and best questions! Will be canceled for inclement weather. Check social media for details.

It’s the Balm (night series)

Thursday, September 12 6 - 7 pm Ages 21+ Registration required

Make your very own tube of lip balm with simple ingredients. We will even have some essential oils on hand to give your homemade lip balm a “mood lifting” scent! If you have a previously-used makeup receptacle that you want to reuse to hold your lip balm, clean it and bring it. Space is limited. Leader: Christie Wiser

Hummingbird Happy Hour

Friday, September 13 6 - 7 pm All ages Registration required

Join us on the back porch for lemonade and hummingbird viewing! We will learn more about this delicate, yet mighty, creature, and hopefully we’ll spot a few at our many feeders. Leader: Christie Wiser

Full Moon on the Water: Kayak and SUPs

Friday, September 13 6 - 8 pm Ages 8+ Registration at nature center required - $20

Join us on the water at Percy Priest Lake for a beginner-friendly evening paddle as the sun sets: quiet and peaceful times before the moon rises with kayaks and stand up paddleboards! All necessary gear, experienced trip leaders, and boats are provided. Call or email the nature center to register. $20 per person donation supporting the nature center. Leader: John Michael Cassidy & SBNC/Outdoor Nashville staff

shelby bottoms nature center Fall 2019 Events

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St. Nashville, TN 37206 615-862-8539

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Shelby Bottoms Nature Center: Tues/Thurs/Sat: 9 am– 4 pm Wed/Fri 12-4pm, Sun/Mon: Closed Shelby Bottoms Greenway: Dawn to dusk 365 days per year!

To register for programs, call, email, or sign up online. Programs could be cancelled due to inclement weather or low participation. ADA accommodation—(615) 862-8539

The Nature Center will be closed Tuesday, September 3 in observance of Labor Day.

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Shelby Bottoms Nature Center Fall 2019 Events

Harvest Moon or Mid-Autumn Celebration

Friday, September 13 7:30 - 8:30 pm All ages Registration required

In China the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon or Harvest Moon Festival, is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the ancient lunar calendar (where the seventh, eighth, and ninth lunar months are classified as autumn) when the moon is the fullest... So, September 13 this year! Families gather for celebrations and to share “moon cakes” as a way to thank the moon for a good harvest. Let’s learn about the moon and make crafts and eat our own “Moon cakes” to celebrate awesome Autumn! Leader: Shelby Miller

Second Saturday

at Stones River

and

Stones River

Bird Walk

Saturday, September 14 9 am - 3 pm All ages No registration and 11 am - 12 pm All ages No registration

Shelby Bottoms connects to another dynamic Greenway creating 16+ miles of paved trails! Come see us at our Satellite Nature and Outdoor Recreation Center at Stones River Greenway’s J. Percy Priest Dam Trailhead! You’ll find restrooms, a dog park, and a non-motorized boat access. We’ll have trail maps, outdoor rec and nature centers info, binoculars, puppets, and more! Meet us at 11 am at the Satellite Site to take a short and easy hike with a naturalist to discover the many amazing birds of the Stones River area before they head south to Central and South America for the winter!

Young Birder’s 4-H Club

Saturday, September 14 9:30 - 11:30 am Ages 10 - 18 No registration

Youth interested in taking their appreciation for birds to the next level will love this monthly meeting. Each gathering may include guest speakers, community service and other projects, and of course, birding! All birding equipment is available to borrow, and we’ll register you as a 4-H member for free when you show up at the nature center! Leader: Andy Lantz, UT-TSU Extension Agent

Nuts for Squirrels: a Fall Forage for Wildlife and Presentation

Saturday, September 14 1 - 2 pm All ages Registration required

Come to the nature center to learn what goodies nature is putting out this time of year for our favorite fluffy tailed woodland friends. We will identify what fruit, nuts, grains, and more are in season and who is eating them. A short classroom discussion about squirrels and their favorite foods will lead into a nature hike where you will have the opportunity to forage food for wildlife in rehabilitation with Lillie Birds Wildlife Rehabilitation in East Nashville. Please bring a re-usable bag to collect items on the hike. If you would like to donate food or other items to Lillie Birds for animals in care, please ask a nature center staff member for items needed. Leader: Devon Blackburn, Volunteer Naturalist and Permitted Wildlife Rehabilitator

Full Moon Hike Saturday, September 14 8 - 9 pm All ages Registration required

Stroll around the 1-mile loop with us while we moon gaze and take in the bright and full Harvest Moon! Leader: Christie Wiser

Family Hike: Pollinators and Wildflowers

Wednesday, September 18 10 - 11 am All ages Registration required

Our native meadow wildflowers are due to have a great showing this autumn season with our above average rainfall! On this hike, we will learn about numerous flowering plants and insects that are common in the park. Leader: John Michael Cassidy

Bird Walk:

Neotropical Migration

Wednesday, September 18 6 - 7:30 pm All ages Registration required

Fall migration is an excellent time to see many birds that are stopping over in Shelby Park & Bottoms while flying to warmer and southern latitudes in places like the Mosquito Coast of Honduras or the Los Llanos of Venezuela for their summer season. Leader: John Michael Cassidy


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Sunset Paddle: Canoes & Kayaks

Thursday, September 19 6 - 8 pm Ages 12+ $25 - More info/registration: [email protected]

This is an easy paddle that will begin at Shelby Park and end at East Bank Greenway/Cumberland Park, across from Downtown. It’s a great way to end the day and great photo opportunities abound. $25 per person. Leader: Jon Dodson and Metro Parks Outdoor Nashville staff/volunteers

Sunset Soiree

Friday, September 20 7 pm All ages Registration encouraged

Enjoy the sounds of music on the special events lawn by the Nature Center while the sun sets. Bring a blanket and picnic if you so desire. We will have some fun nature activities and a craft table. Well behaved and leashed dogs are more than welcome to join. This month’s band is Next Door Boys! Host: Christie Wiser

Autumn Crafts Saturday, September 21 10 - 11 am All ages, No registration

Channel your inner artist! Let's enjoy and celebrate the changing of the seasons with fun and colorful seasonal crafts that will spruce up any home! Leader: Shelby Miller

Self Aware Creations’

Art in

the Park

Saturday, September 21 2 - 3:30 pm All ages Registration required

Self Aware Creations was founded to help those suffering from a variety of different mental health disorders through the arts. For this program, we will combine art therapy based practices and nature, as being in a natural setting often helps individuals relax and open up their creative mind; like Bob Ross would say, “Happy trees” while painting. There will be a licensed professional counselor and registered art therapist who will explain how art therapy helps those who are suffering across the mental health continuum. We will also be exploring different art materials and the thoughts and feelings that they may evoke. You don’t have to be a Picasso to come. If you want to just draw in circles with a bunch of colors, you are welcome! This is YOU time. Leader: Amanda Perez - Founder & individual who has completed an art therapy program herself and speaker Samantha Hymes - Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist from Make Space Counseling Studio

Cornelia Fort Pickin’ Party

Saturday, September 21 6 - 10 pm All ages For more info or to purchase tickets: www.corneliafortpickinparty.org

The Cornelia Fort Pickin’ Party combines the tastes and talents of East Nashville to help preserve one of the city’s most unique landmarks, the Cornelia Fort Air Park in Shelby Bottoms Greenway. The music series offers music from area bluegrass bands, craft beer, and purveyors of fine local foods. Musicians are encouraged to bring banjos, fiddles, guitars, dobros, and mandolins to gather in groups and play the night away (and bringing your instrument with you gets you a free drink). All proceeds from the event series will go towards revitalization projects at the Cornelia Fort Air Park Trailhead of Shelby Bottoms Greenway.

Last Day of Summer

Kayak & Canoe:

Duck River

Sunday, September 22 1 - 4 pm Ages 12+ $25 - More info/registration: [email protected]

The Duck River is the longest river located entirely in TN and is well-known for its incredible aquatic biodiversity. Paddlers with previous experience or that have participated in an Outdoor Nashville skills event will love the beautiful hills, bluffs, and gentle-moving waters of the Duck River just south of Nashville. Previous experience required. $25 per person. Leader: John Michael Cassidy

First Fall Night Hike

Tuesday, September 24 7 - 8 pm All ages, Registration required

Fall has arrived! Join us for an evening celebrating the beginning of this lovely season! Leader: Christie Wiser

Much a-hoooo About Nothing

Friday, September 27 7 - 8 pm All ages, Registration required

Fall is the perfect time to see and hear owls! Join us on this evening hike around the Greenway to see whooooo is up and about! Leader: Shelby Miller

It’s Fall! The Autumnal Equinox arrives Monday, September 23 at 2:50 am!






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Captain Tom Mason, The Blue Buccaneer, with his fiddling friend Sage Snider

Saturday, September 28 10:30 am All ages No registration

Captain Tom and his fiddling friend Sage are sailing up the Cumberland to play songs from the latest Tom Mason and the Blue Buccaneers CD, "If You Want to be a Pirate: Songs for Young Buccaneers," and gathering crew to sing and dance for a 45 minute voyage of the imagination. Leader: Captain Tom Mason, The Blue Buccaneer

Third Annual Puppy

Pageant and Parade:

a celebration of

ALL dogs!

Saturday, September 28 2 - 3:30pm All ages Registration required

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fluffiest puppy of them all?!? The “dog days of summer” are here and we are celebrating one of the things we love most about the park… DOGS! We will have several categories for the pups to showcase themselves in (older, young, big, little, etc.). We will have more info about the event as it nears. Leader: Christie Wiser and SBNC staff

Vision Board Workshop: Design and Align

Sunday, September 29 1 - 4 pm For women ages 21+ Registration required

Pre-register by 9/18: $25 After 9/18 fee goes up to $35

https://www.joannabarbera.com/shop/newmoonworkshop

Did you know September 29th’s new moon is a prime time for setting intentions and planting the seeds for what we wish to grow and bring forth into our physical reality? In this workshop, we will use the powerful and FUN manifestation tools of the vision board accompanied with ancient mind/body practices to assist you in creating the clarity and momentum to fuel your dreams and align with your Purpose.

THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU IF YOU WANT TO: Leader: Guest, Joanna Barbera


Saturday, October 5 9 am - 12 pm All ages No registration


Candle Making: Citronella

Saturday, October 5 12 - 1 pm Ages 10+ Registration required

With the cooler temperatures that Autumn can bring you might be spending more time outdoors. Learn how to make a candle with a citronella scent that may keep any lingering mosquitoes from crashing your outside time during the evenings. Leader: Christie Wiser

Apple of My Eye

Saturday, October 5 2 - 3 pm All ages Registration required

Apples are one of the most iconic fruits of fall! Come enjoy some homemade apple cider and participate in applesauce making and other apple themed edible and non-edible crafts! Leader: Shelby Miller

Cornelia Fort Pickin’ Party

Saturday, October 5 6 - 10 pm All ages For more info or to purchase tickets: www.corneliafortpickinparty.org

It’s the last one of the season! Don’t miss it! The Cornelia Fort Pickin’ Party combines the tastes and talents of East Nashville to help preserve one of the city’s most unique landmarks, the Cornelia Fort Air Park in Shelby Bottoms Greenway. The music series offers music from area bluegrass bands, craft beer, and purveyors of fine local foods. Musicians are encouraged to bring banjos, fiddles, guitars, dobros, and mandolins to gather in groups and play the night away (and bringing your instrument with you gets you a free drink). All proceeds from the event series will go towards revitalization projects at the Cornelia Fort Air Park trailhead of Shelby Bottoms Greenway.



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• Design or revamp your vision board

• Align through ancient healing techniques and practices

• Learn simple, practical tools for self-care

• Connect with like-minded creative, spiritual women

• Enjoy delicious vegan snacks and tea

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Totally Totes

Tuesday, October 8 12 - 1 pm All ages Registration required

Learn how to make a unique handmade reusable tote bag out of an old t-shirt that promotes sustainability and is a one-of-a-kind tote bag that can be used for books, grocery shopping, and more! Leader: Christie Wiser

Nature Hike (4+ Flat Miles)

Wednesday, October 9 10 am - 12 pm Ages 10+ Registration required

With a mix of natural and paved paths, we will snake our way into the deeper portions of the park and into the bottomland forests for a nice long hike during the dry time of autumn. Leader: John Michael Cassidy

Basic Land Navigation & Maps

Thursday, October 10 10 - 11:30 am Ages 8 - 12 Registration required

Come learn how to read different maps, learn basic land navigation skills, make a map, and go on a short hike after to utilize your new skills. Leader: John Michael Cassidy

It’s the Balm (night series)

Thursday, October 10 6 - 7 pm Ages 21+ Registration required


Canoeing Basics

Friday, October 11 10 am - 1 pm Ages 12+ Registration at nature center required - Free

Learning basic strokes, safety and planning skills for canoeing can allow for a lifelong skill set and ability to paddle year-round: pleasure, fishing, and tripping. We will learn essential skills and how to control your canoe as a solo paddler or tandem group. Registration and swimming ability required. Free. Leader: John Michael Cassidy

Signs of the Seasons

Friday, October 11 2:30 - 4 pm All ages Registration required

We'll learn about how the natural world around us changes with the seasons as we take a hike around the greenway and observe how Shelby Bottoms ushers in autumn. Leader: Shelby Miller

Sunset Soiree

Friday, October 11 7 pm All ages Registration encouraged

Enjoy the music of talented local bluegrass band, Clinchfield, on the special events lawn by the Nature Center while the sun sets. Bring a blanket and picnic dinner if you so desire. We will have some fun nature activities and a craft table. Well behaved and leashed dogs are more than welcome to join. Leader: Christie Wiser & SBNC staff

Second Saturday

at Stones River

and

FALL Stroll

with a Naturalist


and

11 am - 12 pm, or so… All ages No registration

Shelby Bottoms connects to another dynamic Greenway creating 16+ miles of paved trails! Come see us at our Satellite Nature and Outdoor Recreation Center at Stones River Greenway’s J. Percy Priest Dam Trailhead! You’ll find restrooms, a dog park, and a non-motorized boat access. We’ll have trail maps, outdoor rec and nature centers info, binoculars, puppets, and more! At 11 am, meet us at the Satellite Site and take a nice fall stroll with a naturalist. We’ll look at birds, fall colors, the lazy river, and more. Feel free to ask questions!


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MNPS Fall Break - October 7-11


Metro Nashville, Sumner County, Wilson County, Williamson County, and more all have Fall Breaks this week! Check out the programs below and sign up soon! While you’re here, talk to a naturalist and ask about our Jr Naturalist activity guide. It’s fun and just a $2 donation to cover the printing of the booklet. Earn your badge during Fall Break!

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Saturday, October 12 9:30 - 11:30 am Ages 10 - 18 No registration


Full Moon Hike & Campfire

Saturday, October 12 8 - 9:30 pm All ages, Registration required

Top off the week of Fall Break with a moonlight hike and a campfire with s’mores! Leaders: Christie Wiser & John Michael Cassidy

Storytime with "Maize" the Corn Snake

Wednesday, October 16 2 - 3 pm All ages, No registration

"Maize" the Corn Snake is hosting a Storytime on the back porch with some of her stuffed-animal friends. We will learn about nature, pet Maize (optional), and go on a short exploration in the park. Leader: John Michael Cassidy

Invasive Plant Removal - Volunteer Day

Thursday, October 17 12 - 2 pm Ages 16+ Registration required

Need to get out some anger? Want some firewood? By special request: bring your brute and help us remove non-native plant species that are negatively affecting Shelby Bottoms. You'll learn how to identify (and effectively remove) the most common invasive plant species in the park, including privet, honeysuckle, and Johnson grass. You'll also learn about native species we aim to preserve. We will provide tools and gloves, but feel free to bring your own. Long pants recommended. Leader: Shelby Miller & Amanda Healan, Volunteer Naturalists

Tastes of the Saison

Thursday, October 17 6:30 - 8 pm Ages 21+ Registration required - $15 suggested donation

Join us for a short dusk walk before we dive into some tasty seasonal beverages and treats: beers brewed with local yeast, fruit, and Shelby Bottoms honey! Bootleg Biologist and Homebrewer, Don Graves, will verse us on wrangling and using backyard yeast, brewing with local ingredients, and lessons learned from 15 years of brewing. Leader: Don Graves of Bootleg Biology and John Michael Cassidy

Howl-O-Ween:

A Spooky Wildlife

Fall Festival


The month of October is a great time to celebrate the creatures we fear the most! Come to the nature center to learn about your local wildlife neighbors, explore spooky animal bones and owl pellets, enjoy some wildlife and nature activities, and maybe meet a few wild and scary neighbors! Presented by: Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, Lillie Birds Wildlife Rehabilitation, and Nashville Wildlife Conservation

Pumpkins and Pickin’

Saturday, October 19 1 - 3 pm All ages Registration required for pumpkin carving

Enjoy the October tradition of pumpkin carving outside of the nature center during one of our Back Porch Picking Parties! You can bring a pumpkin if you would like to participate in the carving, we will have the tools. If you want to pick around, bring a stringed instrument…or if you care to just relax and enjoy the atmosphere of being outside surrounded by nature while listening to music. Also, there will be a prize for the best pumpkin carved! Leader: Christie Wiser

Camping on

the Ridge at Stones River Bend Park

Saturday, October 19 3 pm Sat - 9 am Sun Ages 18+ Registration required

Camping down by the riverside or on the ridgetop, we will have the new Stones River Bend Park to ourselves and will enjoy the wilds of the hills and bottomlands on a night hike and from our campfire. There are a few ways to get to camp: a short walk, bike, or paddle. Contact nature center for more info/to register. Leader: John Michael Cassidy & Volunteers

Shelby Bottoms Ghostbusters

Friday, October 25 7 - 8:30 pm Ages 13+ Registration required

There's something strange in the neighborhood! Come find out what it is and learn about the equipment paranormal investigators use! Are there any ghosts around Shelby Bottoms? We'll have fun finding out in this fun and SpOoOoOoOoOoOoOkY way to celebrate All Hallow's Eve! Leaders: Shelby Miller, Volunteer Naturalist and Briana Wilson, Volunteer “Ghost Hunter”







Self Aware Creations’

Art in

the Park

Saturday, October 26 10 - 11:30 am All ages Registration required

Self Aware Creations was founded to help those suffering from a variety of different mental health disorders through the arts. For this program, we will combine art therapy based practices and nature, as being in a natural setting often helps individuals relax and open up their creative mind; like Bob Ross would say, “Happy trees” while painting. There will be a licensed professional counselor and registered art therapist who will explain how art therapy helps those who are suffering across the mental health continuum. We will also be exploring different art materials and the thoughts and feelings that they may evoke. You don’t have to be a Picasso to come. If you want to just draw in circles with a bunch of colors, you are welcome! This is YOU time. Leader: Amanda Perez - Founder & individual who has completed an art therapy program herself Speaker: Samantha Hymes - Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist from Make Space Counseling Studio

To “Dye” For!

Saturday, October 26 1 - 3 pm; open house style All ages Registration required

You know that piece of clothing that has that slight imperfection in it that is keeping it from being in your rotation of wear?! It might have another life… Bring it by the nature center for a fun afternoon of using dyes to upcycle old fabric. We will supply the dye! Leader: Christie Wiser

Día de los Muertos:

A Naturally

Beautiful Day!

Friday, November 1 6 - 8 pm – Open house style All ages No registration

All Souls Day or “Day of the Dead” is a day of honoring and celebrating loved ones who have passed from the earth and facilitating their continued spiritual journeys with marigolds, gifts, food, and other festivities. Stop by the nature center for a gathering in honor of this beautiful day. Leader: Christie Wiser


Saturday, November 2 9 am - 12 pm All ages No registration


Storytime w/

"Betsy the Beaver"

Wednesday, November 6 2 - 3 pm All ages No registration

Betsy the stuffed-animal Beaver is hosting a Storytime in the library with some of her stuffed-animal friends. We will learn about nature, pet “Maize” the educational snake (optional), and go on a short exploration in the park. Leader: John Michael Cassidy

Nature Detectives:

Craft Edition!

Friday, November 8 12 - 1 pm All ages Registration required

"Nature Detectives" of all ages are invited to this kid-friendly hike exploring how animals, plants, and insects make their homes in Shelby Bottoms. We'll look for "clues" to learn about our nature neighbors, and how we can live together in Nashville. We'll also collect supplies during our journey for a craft back at the nature center. Space is limited, registration required. Led by Amanda Healan, Volunteer Naturalist


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Second Saturday

at Stones River

...AND

Fall Colors Bike Ride

Saturday, November 9 9 am - 3 pm All ages No registration And 11 am - 1 pm No registration required Helmet required

Shelby Bottoms connects to another dynamic Greenway creating 16+ miles of paved trails! Come see us at what we are calling our Satellite Nature and Outdoor Recreation Center at Stones River Greenway’s J. Percy Priest Dam Trailhead! You’ll find restrooms, a dog park, and a non-motorized boat access. We’ll have trail maps, outdoor rec and nature centers info, binoculars, puppets, and more! From 11 to 1, join us for a naturalist-led Fall Colors Bike Ride for approximately 5 miles. We’ll meet at the Satellite Site. Helmet required for bike ride participation.


Saturday, November 9 9:30 - 11:30 am Ages 10 - 18 No registration


Moonlight Mosey

Wednesday, November 13 7 - 8 pm All ages, Registration required

Moon gaze and meander around the 1-mile loop with us! Leader: Christie Wiser

Autumn Hike

Saturday, November 16 11 am - 1 pm All ages Registration required

We will start at the nature center and walk into Shelby Park to enjoy the many different trees around Lake Sevier, Cave Spring, and the many upland hills in the park. Participants should be prepared to walk 3+ miles on paved and natural surfaces. Leader: John Michael Cassidy

It’s the Balm -

For ALL!

Saturday, November 16 2 - 3 pm Ages 6+ Registration required


Honey Bee

Happy Hour

Friday, November 22 6 - 7 pm Ages 21+ Registration required

Honey makes us so HAPPY! Join us for a tasting of local honeys and honey meads while learning more about the process of harvesting and such. Leader: Christie Wiser and local Meadery, The Honey Tree

Getting to

the Rut of It:

All about Deer

Saturday, November 23 12 - 1:30 pm Ages 6+ Registration required

Did you know the Shelby Bottoms Park is home to dozens of native White-tailed Deer? This time of year, they are very active finding mates and literally leaving their marks on the park. A hike searching for antler rubs, deer tracks, and deer spotting will be led by volunteer naturalist and permitted wildlife rehabber Devon. During the hike, discussion will take place about the natural history of deer and the impact of human development on their habitats. Bring your hiking shoes and a camera! Leader: Devon Blackburn, Volunteer Naturalist and Permitted Wildlife Rehabilitator

Talk Turkey to Me!

Saturday, November 23 2 - 3 pm Ages 4 -10 Registration required

Environmental education offers many fun and exciting ways to learn the endless topics to be discovered when spending time in nature. A great way to relate is by putting yourself into the role of the species. Join us while we learn and appreciate our terrific turkeys by pretending to be one! Leader: Christie Wiser


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Shelby Bottoms Nature Center will be closed Thursday - Saturday, November 28 - 30 for Thanksgiving Holiday.

The Nature Center will be closed Tuesday, November 12 for Veteran’s Day. Thanks to those who have served, and still do.






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