Cedars of Lebanon June 11-13, 2009 events

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Thursday June 11:

All Day-

Leaf Prints

Meet at the Nature Center to make a crafty Father’s Day gift or just something nice to take home. (All ages)

Friday June 12:

2:00pm Limestone Sinks Trail

Meet at the trailhead for a short but enjoyable 0.5 mile guided hike. (All ages)

8:30pm Night Hike

Meet at the Nature Center for a quick presentation on sounds & animals of the night, followed by a 0.5 mile walk on the Dixon Merritt Trail. Sturdy shoes (no flip flops), bug spray and long pants recommended. (4 yrs & up)

Saturday June 13th:

10:00am Fossil Scavenger Hunt

Let’s get out and discover some of the creatures of the past. Meet at the Park Office. (All ages)

2:00 pm Kick-Ball

Come to the Ballfield for some good old fashion fun! (5 yrs & up).

Nature Center Hours 9:00am-4:30pm everyday

June 5-6, 2009 Weekend Events

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Help us Celebrate “National

Trails Day”

Friday June 5th: 

“Leave No Trace” Park Clean Up Day

Let’s clean and tidy up so everyone can enjoy our natural environment!

10:00 am Park/Trail Trash and Litter Pick Up.  Meet at the Park Office.

4:00 pm Frisbee Golf Course Clean Up.

Meet at the parking lot of the course (next to swimming pool).

*Please bring work gloves.  Trash bags will be provided.*

Saturday June 6th:

9:00 am Hidden Springs Trail Hike

Enjoy a 5-mile guided hike through all three of the park’s ecosystems:  Cedar glades, cedar forest, and oak hickory forest.  We’ll walk by sinkholes and maybe catch a glimpse of the hidden springs. . . Bring a snack and water.  Hike will take approx. 4 hours so come prepared with sturdy shoes (no flip flops), bug spray, long pants (recommended), water, snacks, and camera.  Meet guide at trailhead.

2:00 pm Cedar Forest Trail Hike

This 2-mile trail offers a more rocky path into the weeds–a favorite place for deer and turkey.  Meet your guide at the parking lot for Picnic Shelter #1.

May 29-31, 2009 Weekend Events

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11:00 a.m. Friday May 29th: “Scavenger Hunt Hike.”

Meet at the Nature Center for a short hike on the

Dixon Merritt Trail to explore the park with all our

senses. (All ages)

2:00 p.m. Saturday May 30th: “Cedar Glade Trail Hike.”

Enjoy a nice guided half mile walk into one of the most unique

ecosystems of the park.  Meet at Park Office. (All ages)

**Please come ready to hike, bring sturdy shoes (no flip flops), water, 

long pants, and bug spray.  Call 615-443-2769 for more information on these

and other programs.

Nature Center Summer Hours: Mon-Sun 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.