News & Updates

  • New Trail Map Now Available

    A new, updated trail map is now available – to go along with the recently reblazed trails at the park!  Copies of the maps are available at the Nature Center, or can be downloaded here: Printable Trail Map (pdf) Read more

  • 2012 Wildlife Weekend Photo Contest and Show

    It’s that time again… Friends will again be sponsoring an amateur photography contest and show in conjunction with the annual Wildlife Weekend celebration at the Park.  Amateur photographers of all ages, including children and teens, are encouraged to participate. Eligible photographs must be taken at Steele Creek Park in Bristol, Tennessee and be focused on the… Read more

  • Butterfly Walk, Saturday August 11th

    Join Larry McDaniel, one of the Nature Center Naturalists, for an easy walk in search of summertime butterflies. When:  Saturday, August 11th, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.  Where:  The Steele Creek Park Nature Center What:   A mild stroll looking for the gems of the summertime skies Who:  Everyone is welcome to join in – just show up! … Read more

  • Nature Photography Camps a great success again this year

    According to Larry McDaniel, this year’s Nature Photography Camps were, once again, a great success.  Sessions were conducted for youth 7 to 9 years of age and 10 to 13 years of age.                    Take a look at some of the pictures from these camps and see for… Read more

  • Time to Start Thinking Spring at Steele Creek Park!

    Spring will soon be upon us.  (It really is still winter even though the weather has been more spring-like since last fall!)  With spring comes a host of activities at the park. The annual Tree Keepers program will take place on Saturday, March 10th, from 8 am ’til 3 pm.  For only $10 you can… Read more

  • Virginia Master Naturalist Program classes start February 16

    The Holston Rivers Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists is enrolling students for the 2012 Basic Training Class. The thirteen-week course offers diverse classes on all aspects ofSouthwest Virginiaecology. Local experts will teach subjects such as local geology and karst systems, groundwater systems, aquatic biology, native animals, ornithology, forestry, wildflowers, and more. Related field trips… Read more

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