Cedars of Lebanon Labor Day Weekend Program Schedule

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August 29-30 Program Schedule, Cedars of Lebanon

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Saturday August 29, 2009

11:00am History Walk and Talk

If only the cedars could talk. . . !  Come learn about the rich history of the park as we walk to some old park buildings and take a cool refreshing drink from a 1930s water fountain!  Meet at the Nature Center.

2:00pm Cave Talk

Under our feet is an underground world of caves!  Meet at the Nature Center wearing sturdy shoes for a short walk to two cave entrances and hear about how caves form, what lives in them, and how to protect them.

Check back for weekly program/activity schedules all summer long at www.tnpark.com (*Click on Cedars of Lebanon*)

Nature Center Hours: Mon-Sun (everyday) 9:00am-4:30pm

Come by and see our nature displays and animal exhibits!

Group programs and guided hikes can be scheduled by appointment.

Contact the Nature Center 615-453-3028

Summer Programs August 11-15

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Tuesday August 11^th   

11:00 am Macramé- Join Sarah to learn how to make jewelry by tying knots! Meet at the Recreation Building!

1:00 pm Beetle Bugs- Come paint your own bug with Sarah at the Recreation Building!

3:00 pm Animal Tracks- Lets use tracks to identify animals! Make your own book of tracks with Sarah at the Recreation Building.

5:00 pm Bug Hunt! – Meet Sarah at the Camper Check-In to look for insects of all shapes and sizes!

Wednesday August 12^th   

11:00 am Hiking Safety- Do you know what it takes make it to the end of the trail? Come meet Sarah at the Recreation Building to find out!

1:00 pm Key Chains- Make a simple holder for your keys! Meet Sarah at the Recreation Building.

3:00 pm Birds of Prey- What do you know about our native raptors? Come find out from Sarah at the Recreation Building!

5:00 pm Scavenger Hunt! – Meet Sarah at the Camper Check-In to see what can be found in the park!

Thursday August 13^th 

12:00 pm Turtles- Why do turtles have shells? Meet Sarah outside of the Visitors Center to find out and meet one of the park’s sliders!

2:00 pm Afternoon Movie: Open Season– Come watch this movie in the Recreation Building by the Pool.  Free popcorn!

4:00 pm Butterflies- Lets talk about butterflies! Meet Sarah at the Recreation Building to make a origami butterfly of your own!

7:30 pm Sunset Hike- Nature comes alive as the sun goes down! Meet Sarah at the Visitors Center to take a mile stroll to the overlook. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Friday August 14^th

10:00 am Sidewalk Art- Draw nature scenes with chalk! Meet Sarah behind the Camper Check-In.

12:00 pm Nature Bingo! – Bingo with a twist. Meet Sarah at the Recreation building to play!

2:00 pm Star Wheels- Lets make a map of the night sky! Meet Sarah at the Recreation Building.

8:00 pm The Night Sky- Meet Sarah at the softball field by the picnic area to look for constellations! Bring a flashlight. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday August 15^th         

10:00 am Cedar Trees- Lets talk about this interesting tree and make a cookie to take with you! Meet Sarah at the Recreation Building.

12:00 pm Snakes – Meet Sarah at the Recreation Building to get acquainted with our native snakes!

2:00 Wildflowers of TN- Lets talk about our native flowers and make a flower of your own! Meet Sarah at the Recreation Building!

8:00 pm Owl Prowl!- Meet at the Camper Check-In to see if we can call out our native owls! Bring a flashlight and friends! All children must be accompanied by an adult.

* Safety comes first! Tennis shoes and bug spray recommended for all hikes and night programs! *

Drink lots of water if you are planning to be out in the summer heat!

All programs are FREE and open to the public!

Cedars of Lebanon Weekend Events August 6-9, 2009

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Thursday, August 6

2:00pm Bug Chip Clips

Do your chips get stale easily?  Fix that problem when you make “chip clips” at the Nature Center.

Friday, August 7

11:30am Hop Scotch–n–Hula Hoops

Jump around and shake your hips outside the Nature Center.  I wonder who will hold the hula hoop up the longest. . . ?

2:00pm History Walk & Talk

If only the cedars could talk. . . !  Come hear about the rich history of the park as we walk to some old park buildings and take a cool refreshing drink from an old water fountain!  Meet at the Nature Center.

Saturday, August 8

9:00am Dixon Merritt Trail

Meet at the Nature Center for an easy half-mile nature walk through the forest.

11:00am Cave Talk and Walk

Under our feet is an underground world of caves!  Meet at the Nature Center wearing sturdy shoes for a short walk to the entrances of two very different caves and hear an interesting talk about how caves form, what lives in them, and how to protect them. 

2:00pm Nature “Name Me” Game

Are you a frequent visitor to the Nature Center?  Do you just think you know more about the names of animals, fossil, etc., than anyone else?  Test your knowledge with this fun game.  Meet at Nature Center.  (Ages 7 & up, please)

Sunday August 9

9:30am Nature-related Movie

Vote between a few animated nature-themed movies when you avoid packing up camp by coming to the Nature Center.

*Check back for more activities all summer long at www.tnpark.com, *Click on Cedars of Lebanon*

Nature Center Hours

Mon-Sun (everyday) 9:00-4:30pm

*Come by and see our nature displays, animal exhibits, or borrow some playtime equipment*

Group programs and guided hikes can be scheduled by appointment.

Contact the Nature Center at 615-453-3028

In case of bad weather, please call the Nature Center to ask about program cancellations.

*Please come prepared for all hikes with long pants, sturdy shoes, water and bug spray*

Cedars of Lebanon weekend events July 30-Aug 2nd, 2009

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Thursday, July 30, 2009

2:00pm Chirp, Chirp, Chirp

Come to the Nature Center to make a bird feeder to attract birds in your own backyard.

Friday, July 31, 2009

1:30pm Snakes Alive!

Curious about snake species in Cedars of Lebanon?  Wondering what makes snakes different?  Learn all about them at the Nature Center and meet one of our slithery residents.

3:00pm Cave Talk & Walk

Hiding under our feet is an underground honeycomb of caves!  Meet at the Nature Center wearing sturdy shoes for a short walk to the entrances of two very different caves!

Saturday, August 1, 2009

8:00am Limestone Sinks Trail Hike

Meet at the trailhead of the Limestone Sinks Trail to see some interesting features of the park as we take a half-mile stroll.

10:00am Volleyball Practice

Meet at the volleyball court across from the Assembly Hall and next to the baseball field to work on your serve and play an informal game.

3:00pm History Walk & Talk

Come hear the fascinating story of how Cedars of Lebanon became a state park as we walk to some of the old park buildings and learn the history behind them.  Meet at the Nature Center.

Check back for more activities all summer long at www.tnpark.com (Click on Cedars of Lebanon)

Nature Center Hours

Mon-Sun (everyday) 9:00am-4:30pm

*Come by and see our nature displays, animal exhibits, or borrow some playtime equipment*

Group programs and guided hikes can be scheduled by appointment

Contact the Nature Center at 615-453-3028

In case of bad weather, please call the Nature Center for cancellations and/or rescheduling of programs.

Come prepared for all hikes with long pants, sturdy shoes, water, and bug spray!

Cedars of Lebanon State Park weekend events for July 16-19

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Thursday July 16

2:00pm Time Capsule

Make your very own time capsule at the Nature Center to fill with memorabilia of your visit to the park.

Friday July 17

11:00am-2:00pm Hemp Jewelry

Explore your creativity while making this fun jewelry at the Nature Center!

7:00pm Evening Hike

Meet by the Park Office to hike the Cedar Glade Trail and learn about unique plants and animals of the park.  *Come prepared for the hike with long pants, sturdy shoes, water and bug spray.

Saturday July 18

11:30am Scavenger Hunt

Meet at the Limestone Sinks Trailhead and see if you can find all the items on the list!

2:00pm Turkey Vulture Talk

Come to the Nature Center to learn about some of the cool and “gross” facts about our friendly bird named George!

Sunday July 19

10:00am Nature-related MOVIE

Kids (and adults too), come escape to the Nature Center to avoid packing up camp and watch a cool movie about nature!

Check back for more activities all summer long at www.tnpark.com 

Click on “Cedars of Lebanon”

Nature Center Hours

Open everyday (Mon-Sun) 9:00am-4:30pm

*Come by and see our nature displays, animal exhibits, or borrow some playtime equipment*

Group programs and guided hikes can be scheduled by appointment

Contact the Nature Center at 615-453-3028

In case of bad weather (or threat of), please call the Nature Center to check if scheduled programs are cancelled.

July 9-12 Weekend Events

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Thursday, July 9th 

2:00pm Animal Charades: Play a fun-filled game by acting out some of your favorite animals.  Come to the air-conditioned Nature Center to avoid the afternoon sun and bring lots of friends!

Friday, July 10th

3:30pm Cave Talk & Walk: Hiding under our feet is an underground honeycomb of caves!  Meet at the Nature Center wearing sturdy shoes for a short walk to the entrances of two very different caves!

7:00pm Evening Hike: Enjoy the coolness of the afternoon and maybe catch a glimpse of some fireflies! Meet at the trailhead of the Cedar Forest Trail ready to do a 2 mile hike into the woods.

 Saturday, July 11

9:00am Nature Trek: Hike with your very own park naturalist and see all 3 ecosystems of the park on the 5 mile Hidden Springs Trail!  Come prepared w/ water, snack, sturdy shoes and bug spray. Meets at the trailhead.

11:00am History Talk & Walk: Come hear the fascinating story of how Cedars of Lebanon became a state park as we walk to some of the old buildings, and learn the history behind them.  Meet at the Nature Center.

1:00pm Softball:  Let’s play some ball!  Meet at the baseball field for some batting and fielding fun!  All ages and experience levels welcome.  Come anyway even if you do not own a glove or bat (balls and bats provided). Beginners can learn the game here!  

3:00pm Snakes! Meet some of our slithery friends in the Nature Center, and learn about a few that live here in the park!

8:00pm Night Hike:  Meet at the Nature Center for an enjoyable walk looking for “spider eyes” and listening to the peaceful sounds of the night! 

Sunday, July 12th

10:30am Story Time: Let’s take a relaxing moment and enjoy a Native American story about the importance of “Turtle” in the theater room of the Nature Center.

Weekend Events: June 25th-28th

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Thursday June 25th:

Crafts in the Nature Center: Hemp jewelry making *All Day* (5 years & up)

Friday June 26th:

1:30pm History Talk & Hike: Come hear the fascinating story of how Cedars of Lebanon came to be a park by   visiting some old park buildings!  Meet at Nature Center.

5:00pm Snakes! Meet in the cool/air conditioned Nature Center for a presentation about some basic facts on snakes, and meet some of our slithery guests staying in the Nature Center this summer.

8:00pm Campfire! Follow the trail to the field behind the Nature Center to enjoy the company of your fellow campers. Marshmallows, music and fun! Please bring camp-chairs.   

Saturday June 27th^:

9:00am Morning Hike: Wake up and get walking before it gets hot! Discover some of the plants, animals and history of the park on an easy 0.5 mile guided walk through the Cedar Glades. Meet at  Park Office. (All ages)

3:00pm Meet George! Everyone’s favorite garbage man! Join us in the Nature Center to meet and  learn some of the cool, “gross,” and interesting facts about our resident turkey vulture, George.    

7:00pm Evening Guided Hike:  Let’s venture into the shade of the largest Eastern Red Cedar Forest in North America. As the sun goes down, we might catch a glimpse of some of the park’s wildlife. Long pants, sturdy shoes and bug spray is recommended. Meet at the parking lot for Shelter #1. (All ages able to hike a rocky 2 miles)  

Sunday June 28th:

11:00am Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Meet at the Camp Store for a short discussion followed by

an un-nature hike through the campgrounds.  Participants will compete for prizes! (4 years and up)

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

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Cumberland Mountain State Park Programs

June 2^nd-7^th

Naturalists: Laura Casey and Ashlie Cook

Visit www.tnpark.com for upcoming and printable schedules

All programs provided are on Central Standard Time.  They are also PG, which means parental guidance is expected with any children attending.

Tuesday June 2^nd:

12:00pm Homestead Tower Trip:  Meet at the park office to carpool over to the Historic Homestead Tower to learn some of the areas rich history.  Get a birds eye view of the homesteads as you climb to the top of the tower!   (bring money for old-timey souvenirs)

1:00pm  Macramé:  Meet the naturalists at shelter one to make fun hemp jewelry!  Supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity!

3:00pm  Nature Hike:  Come hike the Pioneer Short Trail!  Join the naturalists at the boat dock for an afternoon two-mile hike around Byrd Lake.  Wear Sturdy shoes and bring water.  (moderate hike: 2 miles)

Wednesday June 3^rd:

11:00am  Homestead House Trip: Take a walk through the house of a 1930’s homesteader!  Meet at the park office to carpool over to the Homestead House Museum.

12:00pm Canoe float: Join the naturalists at the boat dock for an afternoon canoe float.  A sign-up sheet will be posted at the boat dock all week.  Space is limited so sign up NOW!! (weather permitting)

2:00pm  Yoga in the Park: Join Laura for relaxation yoga in the park.  Come stretch, breathe, and take in the beauty of nature.  Meet at the park office and bring water.  All ages and experience levels welcome. 

5:00pm  Water aerobics: Join Laura at the pool entrance for an evening water aerobics class.  Never done water aerobics?  No problem!  All experience levels are welcome.  This workout will be fun and high-energy but still easy on the body.  Bring a towel and be ready for a great workout!                         

Thursday June 4^th:

10:00am  Native Birds: Want to know what birds you are hearing and seeing on the trails?  Join Ashlie at shelter one to learn about the native birds of Cumberland Mountain! 

11:00am  Frogs, Toads, and Snakes: Do you know the difference between a frog and a toad?  Would you be able to tell a venomous snake from a non-venomous?  Join Laura at shelter one to learn how to identify our native species through color, markings, and calls.

1:00pm  Frisbee in the Park: Join the naturalists on the softball field for a fun afternoon of Frisbee games in the park!  All ages welcome and Frisbees are provided.         

2:00pm  How to Make a Fire Starter:  Join the naturalists at shelter one to make your own fire starter!  Supplies will be provided.  

Friday June 5^th:

9:00am  Canoe Float: Meet the naturalists at the boat dock for a morning canoe float!  A sign-up sheet will be posted at the boat dock all week.  Spaces are limited so sign up NOW!! (weather permitting)  

12:00pm  Games in the Park: Join the naturalists at the softball field for a fun afternoon of Red Light Green Light, tag, Mother May I?, and more! 

1:00pm  Ozone Falls Trip: This 110 foot waterfall will surely be a happy sight on a hot day! Meet Ashlie outside the park office to carpool over to beautiful Ozone Falls.  Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and swimming is optional.

(strenuous hike)

4:00pm  Scavenger Hunt: Meet the naturalists on the restaurant terrace for a fun scavenger hunt!  A prize will be awarded to the fastest gatherer! 

6:00pm  Highland Rim Bluegrass Band: Join us for a night of good ol’ southern bluegrass provided by the Highland Rim Bluegrass Band!  Meet at the park amphitheater beside the restaurant and admission is free.

Saturday June 6^th: 

9:00am Nature Hike:  Join the naturalists at the boat dock for a morning hike around beautiful Byrd Lake. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and be prepared to cross a swinging bridge.  (moderate hike: 2 miles) 

12:00pm Tie-Dye!!: Join the naturalists at shelter 3 to do some awesome tie-dying!  Dyes will be provided but bring your own shirt.

2:30pm  Big Splash Contest: Come cool off by entering into our Big Splash contest!  All ages are welcome and prizes will be awarded to the campers with the biggest splashes! Meet the naturalists at the pool entrance.

3:00pm  Ozone Falls Trip: This 110 foot waterfall will surely be a happy sight on a hot day! Meet Ashlie outside the park office to carpool over to beautiful Ozone Falls.  Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and swimming is optional.

(strenuous hike)

8:00pm  Night Hike: Come join the naturalists for a night hike around Byrd Lake!  Listen to the sounds of the night and identify which critters come out when the sun goes down!  Wear sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight.  Meet on the restaurant terrace.

Sunday June 7^th:

8:30am  Non-Denominational Church Service:  Meet at the park amphitheatre for a morning church service.