FranklinIs Connected

NATURE PROGRAMS AT TIMBERLAND PARK

NATURE PROGRAMS AT TIMBERLAND PARK

The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department (WCPR) has a variety of nature programs planned at Timberland Park in Franklin, Tennessee. All programs are open to the public and free of charge. Program participation is limited, and pre-registration is required.

  • Friday, May 28 – 9:00 a.m. – Intro. to Bird Watching – Registration Code: 20219
  • Saturday, May 29 – 8:30 a.m. – Nature Photography Tips & Tricks – Registration Code: 20220
  • Monday, May 31 – 9:00 a.m. – 2 Mile Guided Hike – Registration Code: 20223
  • Monday, May 31 – 11:00 a.m. – How to Create a Butterfly Garden – Registration Code: 20225
  • Monday, May 31 – 1:00 p.m. – Bird Hike – Registration Code: 20224
  • Monday, May 31 – 3:00 p.m. – Animal Skulls – Registration Code: 20226
  • Saturday, June 5 – 9:00 a.m. – 1.5 Mile Guided Hike – Registration Code: 20605
  • Saturday, June 12 – 9:00 a.m. – Butterfly Hike – Registration Code: 20604
  • Saturday, June 19 – 9:00 a.m. – History of Timberland Park – Registration Code: 20610
  • Thursday, June 24 – 8:00 p.m. – Full Moon Hike – Registration Code: 20606
  • Friday, June 25 – 9:00 a.m. – Medicinal Plants – Registration Code: 20607
  • Saturday, June 26 – 9:00 a.m. – 1.5 Mile Guided Hike – Registration Code: 20611

This summer, Timberland Park will also be hosting two Jr. Naturalist Camps for young nature lovers ages 7 to 12. Camps will be held the weeks of June 7-11 and June 14-18 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Camp participants will learn to observe things in nature and the natural history of our area; play games; wander through creeks and much more! Cost for each camp is $45 per child.

For more information on any Timberland Park programs and to register visit www.wcparksandrec.com.  Timberland Park is located at mile marker 437.2 on the Natchez Trace Parkway, and is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

####

 

Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) is a public organization benefitting the community.  Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, 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.