The first Nature Camp session begins June 6th and the sessions are filling fast. For the schedule of individual camp sessions, click here. For more detailed information about the camps and the registration form click here.
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Meet naturalist Don Holt in the parking lot at Rooster Front Park and go on an easy walk to see what butterflies are fluttering by. Rooster Front Park is on Vance Drive, more or less behind the Volunteer Parkway Food City and Lowe’s shopping centers. The walk will begin at 1:00 pm. For more information call the […]
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Summer Nature Camps begin at Steele Creek Park the week of June 6th. For kids aged 10 to 13 camp themes include: animal tracking and orienteering, geology and paleontology, and nature photography. For those aged 7 to 9 the three sessions will focus on: freshwater nature, nature discovery, and nature photography. All camps are limited […]
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You’re invited to a slide presentation by Larry McDaniel, this Friday, focusing on the incredible diversity of the different species of insects that are attracted to lights. Many of these are various moth species. It is possible to identify hundreds of species of moths at one porch light in a year’s time. Other insects and […]
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Celebrate Earth Day 2011 by coming to Steele Creek Park and helping us make a difference. Saturday morning, April 30th, Friends will be sponsoring and coordinating a lake cleanup effort at the park. As one of Keep Bristol Beautiful’s 2011 Great American Cleanup events, this will be your opportunity to make a difference in enhancing […]
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Want to learn more about trees – why they’re important, what threats there are to Tennessee’s native species, and how to plant and maintain them? Plan to join us at the park this Saturday (March 12th) for Tree Keepers 2011. Preregistration is required by Thursday 3/10/2011. Click here for more information!
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Spring is just around the corner! Come sit by the fire, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and meet guest naturalist Don Holt for a warm and engaging discussion of what to expect in the coming months.. Bring a show and tell item if you like. Refreshments will be offered. This activity is free. Immediately […]
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Don’t let the winter weather keep you indoors at home. After the holidays there will be plenty of opportunites to enjoy the winter wonders of Steele Creek Park. From fireside chats on birdfeeding and spring wildflowers and butterflies, to outings exploring winter greenery and winter nature photography, there’s bound to be something to pique your […]
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Winners of the 2010 Wildlife Weekend Photography Contest were announced during our annual event at the park last week. The contest was open to amateur photographers submitting pictures taken at Steele Creek Park in Bristol, Tennessee. Winners included: First Place – Diana Sheppard for “Something Fishy” Second Place – George M. Ferrell for “Jumping into Mirrors” […]
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Here’s the schedule for Wildlife Weekend 2010 at Steele Creek Park. Join us for some or all of the events! Robin
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