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Earth Day Offers Free Activities for Family

Earth Day Offers Free Activities for Family

April 22 at Timberland Park

Earth Day 2018 is Sunday, April 22. Williamson County Parks and Recreation invites you to join the 1 billion people worldwide who will observe this day with earth friendly activities and education. Bring the family, and visit Timberland Park on the historic Natchez Trace Pkwy. for four FREE programs: 11:00 a.m.-Wildflower hike; 1:00 p.m.-Attracting birds to your yard; 2:00 p.m.-Wildlife hike; 3:15 p.m.-Attracting butterflies to your garden. Park admission and Earth Day events are free.

Timberland Park is located at mile marker 437.2 on the historic Natchez Trace Parkway, south of the Highway 96 entrance. The rustic wooded preserve has a staffed, 2000-square-foot interpretive center and trails for hiking, bird watching and wildlife observation.  Open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. For more information about the Earth Day events call (615) 232-4154.

Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community.  Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com.  You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube