Printmaking Saturday, March 10 for their songs later in the spring and into summer. Frog songs ......
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Shelby Bottoms Nature Center is open: Tues/Thurs/Sat — 9 am to 4 pm Wed/Fri —12 to 4 pm Shelby Bottoms Greenway is open 7 days a week from dawn to dusk. Mailing Address: Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St. Nashville, TN 37206 Phone: 615-862-8539 Fax: 615-262-0245 Email: [email protected] Website: sbnc.nashville.gov Requests for ADA accommodation should be directed to the Nature Center at (615) 862-8539. Bird Friendly Coffee Social Saturday, March 3 8—10 am All ages No registration Coffee-drinkers who enjoy Shelby Bottoms are welcome to join us inside and on the porches of the nature center for some of the tastiest, shade- grown, certified “Bird-Friendly” coffee. Learn about the park, its wildlife, and the connection between bird habitat and coffee while you get a cup to fuel your morning walk on the trails. Like the coffee? You can buy a pound or a one-pot sample bag on site! Leader: John Michael Cassidy and Jim Hicks Celebrating Seuss Saturday, March 3 1—3 pm All ages No registration March 2nd is the birthday of the one and only Dr. Seuss! Swing by the Nature Center for an open house event where we turn the classroom into Seussville. We will have many activities, stories, crafts, and snacks. Leader: Christie Wiser and Martin Luther King Jr Magnet School interns Mr. Bond and The Science Guys Saturday, March 10 10—11 am All ages Registration required This team of “edutainers” - teachers and entertainers—make it their mission to show kids that science is fun, cool and exciting. They perform hands-on science shows where everyone in the audience has the opportunity to do an experiment. The Shelby Bottoms shows are The Science Guys’ opportunity to "give-back" to the East Nashville community (their home base) by raising money for Shelby Bottoms Nature Center. Attendees are encouraged (but not required) to make a donation to the nature center. Printmaking with artist Julie Sola Saturday, March 10 11:30 am All ages No registration Join us for a special demonstration by local artist, Julie Sola of Fat Crow Press. Meet in the classroom to observe how she creates her unique eye- catching works of art! Leader: Julie Sola It’s frog season! The Upland Chorus Frogs have begun to sing their annual mating songs and are joined by Spring Peepers. Soon, Southern Leopard Frogs, American Toads and others will join in. The park is full of anurans, like the Gray and Green Treefrogs to the left. Can you tell which is which? Look at the last page for the answer! Listen for their songs later in the spring and into summer. Frog songs sweetly serenade us from winter through summer in Shelby Bottoms. (Yes, winter—Chorus Frogs & Spring Peepers call in January.) And speaking of spring, we are happy to welcome it and have much to offer this season, so check it out and sign up for several! On another note, the sewer rehabilitation project mentioned last time has been put on hold. We’ll update as more info is available. Lastly, there are a few permitted races on Saturday mornings which will necessitate road closures until 9 am (or occasionally later) this season: March 3, 10, and 17, April 14, 21, 28 (28th Shelby Park closed until 2 pm for marathon), and May 5 and 19. ~*Happy Spring to you and yours! Get out and enjoy!*~ To register call 615/862-8539, email [email protected], or sign up online. Programs could be cancelled due to inclement weather or low participation. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St Nashville, TN 37206 615/862-8539 sbnc.nashville.gov
Transcript of Printmaking Saturday, March 10 for their songs later in the spring and into summer. Frog songs ......
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center is open: Tues/Thurs/Sat — 9 am to 4 pm Wed/Fri —12 to 4 pm
Shelby Bottoms Greenway is open 7 days a week from dawn to dusk. Mailing Address:
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center
1900 Davidson St. Nashville, TN 37206
Phone: 615-862-8539 Fax: 615-262-0245 Email: [email protected]
Website: sbnc.nashville.gov
Requests for ADA accommodation should be directed to the Nature Center at (615) 862-8539.
Bird Friendly
Coffee Social
Saturday, March 3
8—10 am
All ages
No registration
Coffee-drinkers who enjoy Shelby Bottoms are welcome to join us inside
and on the porches of the nature center for some of the tastiest, shade-
grown, certified “Bird-Friendly” coffee. Learn about the park, its wildlife,
and the connection between bird habitat and coffee while you get a cup to
fuel your morning walk on the trails.
Like the coffee? You can buy a pound or a one-pot sample bag on site!
Leader: John Michael Cassidy and Jim Hicks
Celebrating Seuss Saturday, March 3
1—3 pm
All ages
No registration
March 2nd is the birthday of the one and only Dr. Seuss! Swing by the
Nature Center for an open house event where we turn the classroom into
Seussville. We will have many activities, stories, crafts, and snacks.
Leader: Christie Wiser and Martin Luther King Jr Magnet School interns
Mr. Bond and
The Science
Guys
Saturday, March 10
10—11 am
All ages
Registration required
This team of “edutainers” - teachers and entertainers—make it their mission
to show kids that science is fun, cool and exciting. They perform hands-on
science shows where everyone in the audience has the opportunity to do an
experiment. The Shelby Bottoms shows are The Science Guys’ opportunity
to "give-back" to the East Nashville community (their home base) by
raising money for Shelby Bottoms Nature Center. Attendees are encouraged
(but not required) to make a donation to the nature center.
Printmaking with artist
Julie Sola
Saturday, March 10
11:30 am
All ages
No registration
Join us for a special demonstration by local artist, Julie Sola of Fat Crow
Press. Meet in the classroom to observe how she creates her unique eye-
catching works of art!
Leader: Julie Sola
It’s frog season! The Upland Chorus Frogs have begun to sing
their annual mating songs and are joined by Spring Peepers. Soon,
Southern Leopard Frogs, American Toads and others will join in. The
park is full of anurans, like the Gray and Green Treefrogs to the left.
Can you tell which is which? Look at the last page for the answer!
Listen for their songs later in the spring and into summer. Frog songs
sweetly serenade us from winter through summer in Shelby Bottoms.
(Yes, winter—Chorus Frogs & Spring Peepers call in January.)
And speaking of spring, we are happy to welcome it and have
much to offer this season, so check it out and sign up for several!
On another note, the sewer rehabilitation project mentioned last
time has been put on hold. We’ll update as more info is available.
Lastly, there are a few permitted races on Saturday mornings
which will necessitate road closures until 9 am (or occasionally
later) this season: March 3, 10, and 17, April 14, 21, 28 (28th
Shelby Park closed until 2 pm for marathon), and May 5 and 19.
~*Happy Spring to you and yours! Get out and enjoy!*~
To register call 615/862-8539, email [email protected], or sign up online. Programs could be cancelled due to inclement weather or low participation.
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St Nashville, TN 37206 615/862-8539 sbnc.nashville.gov
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Wednesday, March 14
2—3 pm
All ages
Registration required
Join us for an after-nap story time with snacks! Our stories might focus on
animals, plants, astronomy, weather, or any number of other fun nature
topics! (Or maybe Spring!)
Leader: SBNC Staff & Volunteers
Friday Night
Dusk Bike Ride
Friday, March 16
6—7:30 pm
Ages 12+
Registration required
We will ride to see and hear frogs and other active evening wildlife along
the greenway and the Cumberland River this last week of winter.
Leaders: John Michael Cassidy and Volunteers
Bird Friendly
Coffee Social
Saturday, March 17
8—10 am
All ages
No registration
Coffee-drinkers who enjoy Shelby Bottoms are welcome to join us inside
and on the porches of the nature center for some of the tastiest, shade-
grown, certified “Bird-Friendly” coffee. Learn about the park, its wildlife,
and the connection between bird habitat and coffee while you get a cup to
fuel your morning walk on the trails.
Like the coffee? You can buy a pound or a one-pot sample bag on site!
Leader: John Michael Cassidy and Jim Hicks
Young Birder’s
4-H Club
Saturday, March 17
9:30—11:30 am
Ages 10—18
No registration required
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
St Patrick’s Day
Open House
Saturday, March 17
1—3 pm
All ages
Registration required
Bring your little lucky leprechauns to this fun program that will highlight
the theme of St. Patrick’s Day, but mostly will focus on the many “green”
things to be found in nature and especially during the spring season!
Stories, crafts, a nature hike will be included in this event.
Leader: Christie Wiser
Campfire
Commemoration:
SPRING is HERE!
Saturday, March 24
12—2 pm
All ages
No registration
At last… spring has arrived! Join us for an open house style event that will
offer a campfire with s’mores, stories, crafts and FUN! May be canceled if
raining.
Leader: Christie Wiser
Star Party
with Saturday, March 24
8—10 pm
All ages
No registration
Join our friends from the Barnard Seyfert Astronomical Society for a night
of astronomy in the event field behind the nature center. They’ll bring the
telescopes; you bring your interest and your best questions! Highlights may
include first quarter Moon, late winter sky, Pleiades, Orion, the Beehive
Cluster, deep sky objects M81 / M82 galaxies, and the Big Dipper.
Event could be cancelled due to inclement weather so check SBNC social
media sites.
Busy Beavers
Thursday, March 29
10—11 am
All ages
Registration required
Spring can be a busy time in nature with all the trees’ leaves and spring
flowers emerging, the pollinators getting back to work, along with the frogs
that eat them. There's another Shelby Bottoms animal that seems like
they’re busy all the time—the beaver! Come learn all about the beaver
family. Take a walk and discover the signs of our resident beavers!
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To register call 615/862-8539, email [email protected], or sign up online. Programs could be cancelled due to inclement weather or low participation.
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Happy Vernal Equinox (aka Spring) March 20, 11:15 am!
Fable Fridays
Friday, March 30
11 am—12 pm
Ages 3+
Registration required
Join us for this playful series of fable readings that highlight the various
reflections of nature and mindful lessons that this literary genre often
features. We will conclude each reading with a little time spent outdoors
and homemade lemonade! Leader: Christie Wiser
Spring & Sing Picking Party
Saturday, March 31
1—2:30 pm
All ages
Registration required
Spring has arrived and we are celebrating with a good old back porch
picking party! Bring a string instrument if you would like to join in on the
fun, or just stop by to listen.
Host: Christie Wiser & SBNC staff
Twice in a Blue Moon
Saturday, March 31
7:30—8:30 pm
Ages 21+
Registration required
It doesn’t happen often and won’t happen again until 2020! The year
2018 has two “Blue Moons!” Missed the blue moon of Winter? Join us to
enjoy this year’s second blue moon with the sounds of a Shelby Bottoms
spring chorus (frogs) as our soundtrack. This one is for adults only!
Leaders: Denise Weyer, Debbie Sykes, and Amanda Healan
Nature Detectives
Tuesday, April 3
10—11 am
All ages
Registration required
“Nature Detectives" of all ages are invited to this kid-friendly hike
exploring how animals make their homes in Shelby Bottoms. We'll look
for "clues" to learn where animals live, and how we can live together in
Nashville.
Leader: Amanda Healan, Volunteer Naturalist
Geography Hike
Wednesday, April 4
12—1:30 pm
Ages 5+
Registration required
Come learn about geography and its importance in shaping natural areas.
We will look at some maps, go on a hike, and make our own maps!
Leaders: John Michael Cassidy
Fabulous Frogs
of Shelby Bottoms
Thursday, April 5
10—11 am
All ages
Registration required
With only 3 weeks ‘til spring, frogs are out in hordes singing their spring
mating songs. Do you know all the species of frogs that live in the area?
Have you heard of the term "bio-indicator?" Join us for a frog walk in the
park and discover what these amazing amphibians do for the ecosystem.
Leader: Julie Henry
Shelby Bottoms StoryWalk®
Kickoff
Friday, April 6
10 am
All ages
No registration
StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children — and
adults — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Laminated
pages from a children's book are attached to wooden stakes or trees along
an outdoor path. As you stroll down the trail, you're directed to the next
page in the story. Come join us for this kickoff!
Bird Friendly
Coffee Social
Saturday, April 7
8—10 am
All ages
No registration
Coffee-drinkers who enjoy Shelby Bottoms are welcome to join us inside
and on the porches of the nature center for some of the tastiest, shade-
grown, certified “Bird-Friendly” coffee. Learn about the park, its wildlife,
and the connection between bird habitat and coffee while you get a cup to
fuel your morning walk on the trails.
Like the coffee? You can buy a pound or a one-pot sample bag on site!
Leader: John Michael Cassidy and Jim Hicks
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March 30– April 6 MNPS out! Spring Break!
Weather
Preparedness
for Kids
Saturday, April 7
10—11 am
All ages
Registration required
It's official! Storm season has arrived! Typically in April and May we
experience an uptick in our severe weather as we transition from winter to
spring. This is when it's important to know the weather signs, when to be on
alert for severe weather, and how to be prepared. Bring the kids and build
your own disaster kits!!
Leader: Julie Henry
It’s the Balm!
Saturday, April 7
2—3 pm
All ages
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” sent! 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
Wednesday, April 11
2—3pm
All ages
Registration required
Join us for an after-nap story time with snacks! Our stories might focus on
animals, plants, astronomy, weather, or any number of other fun nature
topics!
Leader: SBNC Staff & Volunteers
Bird Friendly
Coffee Social
Saturday, April 14
8—10 am
All ages
No registration
Coffee-drinkers who enjoy Shelby Bottoms are welcome to join us inside
and on the porches of the nature center for some of the tastiest, shade-
grown, certified “Bird-Friendly” coffee. Learn about the park, its wildlife,
and the connection between bird habitat and coffee while you get a cup to
fuel your morning walk on the trails.
Like the coffee? You can buy a pound or a one-pot sample bag on site!
Leader: John Michael Cassidy and Jim Hicks
Mr. Bond and
The Science
Guys
Saturday, April 14
10—11 am
All ages
Registration required
This team of “edutainers” - teachers and entertainers—make it their mission
to show kids that science is fun, cool and exciting. They perform hands-on
science shows where everyone in the audience has the opportunity to do an
experiment. The Shelby Bottoms shows are The Science Guys’ opportunity
to "give-back" to the East Nashville community (their home base) by
raising money for Shelby Bottoms Nature Center. Attendees are encouraged
(but not required) to make a donation to the nature center.
Microscope FUN! Saturday, April 14
11 am—12 pm
All ages
No registration
Come see what tiny living creatures live in the waters of Shelby Bottoms.
We will be using microscopes to identify the microscopic organisms.
Leaders: Deion, Libby, Owen, & Lily – Martin Luther King Jr Magnet
High School interns
Eco Documentary
Night!
Thursday, April 19
7—9 pm
All ages
Registration required
Earth day is officially April 22 and we are kicking it off by hosting a
documentary night at the nature center! So mark your calendars! After
April, we will be showing a new documentary on the third Thursday of
every month!
Host: Julie Henry
Young Birder’s
4-H Club
Saturday, April 21
9:30—11:30 am
Ages 10—18
No registration required
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
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To register call 615/862-8539, email [email protected], or sign up online. Programs could be cancelled due to inclement weather or low participation.
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St Nashville, TN 37206 615/862-8539 sbnc.nashville.gov
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“Possum Dreams”
by artist Julie Sola,
book launch party!
Saturday, April 21
1—3 pm
All ages
No registration
Like her first children's book, Run Fast, Milo!, Nashville-artist Julie Sola
taps into the letterpress style she honed at Hatch Show Print. She typeset
Possum Dreams by hand using antique Cheltenham type and carved each
image in linoleum before hand-printing them on a 1968 Vandercook
proofing press. Stop by the nature center to party with us in honor of the
release of this wonderful children’s book that is sure to become a favorite
to the nature center and others! We will have many fun activities & a
special (possum) appearance by Nashville Wildlife Conservation Center.
Leader: Julie Sola, Christie Wiser, & Debbie Sykes, NWCC
Audubon Day Hike
Thursday, April 26
6—7 pm
All ages
Registration required
Join us for an early evening hike that will also include some interesting
insight to the namesake of the National Audubon Society. May be
cancelled due to inclement weather
Leader: Christie Wiser
Fable Friday
Friday, April 27
11 am—12 pm
Ages 3+
Registration required
Join us for this playful series of fable readings that highlight the various
reflections of nature and mindful lessons that this literary genre often
features. We will conclude each reading with a little time spent outdoors
and homemade lemonade!
Leader: Christie Wiser
Spring Time
Moonlight Mosey
Tuesday, May 1
8—9 pm
All ages
Registration required
Spring has arrived and there is no better time to sign up for one of our
popular full moon night hikes. We will meet up at the Nature Center,
then set off to hike the 1 mile loop & moon gaze. Cancelled if weather is
inclement. No flashlights.
Leader: Christie Wiser
Into the Wild by Merry Beth Myrick “Hardwear Merry”
Friday, May 4
6—8 pm
All ages
No registration
The nature center is pleased to welcome this collection of handmade
jewelry by local jewelry-making celebrity or “jewelebrity,” Hardwear
Merry! This nature-inspired collection will feature healing stones mined
in the USA and textures resembling reptiles and aquatic wildlife.
Beautiful and unique! Exhibit will run until the end of July 2018.
Host: Merry Beth Myrick and Christie Wiser
MayFest
Nature Day!
Saturday, May 5
10 am—2 pm
All ages
No registration
Stop in to explore the outdoors through an action-packed day of nature-
related fun! Hourly activities include: Survival Skills, Wildlife Encounters,
Nature Detectives hikes, Produce Taste Tests, Bird Banding, and plenty
more hands-on fun at the nature center. Naturalists of all ages are
welcome! This event will occur rain or shine.
Presented by: Nashville Wildlife Conservation Center & SBNC
Mommy
Match Up!
Friday, May 11
11 am—12 pm
All ages
Registration required
Moms are special and especially in nature! We will spend some time in the
classroom exploring some of the various animals and plants that produce
beautiful offspring, then take a short hike around the park to see if we spot
any of the flora and fauna we discussed. We will also play a game of what
I call “Mommy Match Up”!
Leader: Christie Wiser
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To register call 615/862-8539, email [email protected], or sign up online. Programs could be cancelled due to inclement weather or low participation.
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St Nashville, TN 37206 615/862-8539 sbnc.nashville.gov
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The Nature Center will be closed April 28. All roads in Shelby Park will be closed until 2 pm for marathon.
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Bike Ride:
Migratory Birds
at Dusk
Friday, May 11
7—8:30 pm
All ages
Registration required
We will ride to catch some migratory birds feeding near and over the
Cumberland River! These beautiful migratory birds are heading north for the
summer and some are residents in our area.
Registration and helmet required.
Leaders: John Michael Cassidy and Volunteers
Bird Friendly
Coffee Social
Saturday, May 12
8—10 am
All ages
No registration
Coffee-drinkers who enjoy Shelby Bottoms are welcome to join us inside
and on the porches of the nature center for some of the tastiest, shade-
grown, certified “Bird-Friendly” coffee. Learn about the park, its wildlife,
and the connection between bird habitat and coffee while you get a cup to
fuel your morning walk on the trails.
Like the coffee? You can buy a pound or a one-pot sample bag on site!
Leader: John Michael Cassidy and Jim Hicks
Wednesday, May 16
2—3pm
All ages
Registration required
Join us for an after-nap story time with snacks! Our stories might focus on
animals, plants, astronomy, weather, or any number of other fun nature
topics!
Leader: SBNC Staff & Volunteers
Young Birder’s
4-H Club
Saturday, May 19
9:30—11:30 am
Ages 10—18
No registration required
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
Nature Art
Festival &
Picking Party
Saturday, May 19
12—3 pm
All ages
No registration
For the first time ever the nature center will be hosting a festival that
highlights two things we are ever so passionate about: nature & art! This
open house style event will focus on local artists who use nature as their
muse or sustainable materials as a medium. Many activities for all ages, and
we will end the occasion with one of our fun back porch picking parties!
Eco Documentary
Night
Thursday, May 24
7—9 pm
All ages
Registration required
Join us the 3rd Thursday of every month for a new eco-themed documentary
and discussion!
Host: Julie Henry
Fable Friday
Friday, May 25
11 am—12 pm
Ages 3+
Registration required
Join us for this playful series of fable readings that highlight the various
reflections of nature and mindful lessons that this literary genre often
features. We will conclude each reading with a little time spent outdoors and
homemade lemonade!
Leader: Christie Wiser
Honeybee
Meet & Greet
Saturday, May 26
1—2 pm
All ages
No registration
The honey bees have arrived!!! Buzz into the nature center to meet our new
friends and workers, plus learn more about the importance of honey bees
and beekeeping.
Leader: Christie Wiser & the nature center honey bees
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To register call 615/862-8539, email [email protected], or sign up online. Programs could be cancelled due to inclement weather or low participation.
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From cover page: The middle photo is of a Green Treefrog. The top and bottom photos are of Gray Treefrogs, likely Cope’s Gray Treefrogs.
Gray and Cope’s Gray are identical, only to be distinguished by DNA or by analyzing the slight differences in calls. Cope’s Gray Treefrogs
are distributed throughout the state and Grays seem to be primarily in west Tennessee. All photos are from Shelby Bottoms.
Friday, May 25—Last Day of MNPS school! Summer’s here! Tuesday, May 29—SBNC closed for Memorial Day.
