Youth Fishing Rodeo Set for June 8 at Veteran’s Memorial Park
Fairview Parks Department and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is inviting kids ages 15 and under to take part in one of the world’s oldest and most-loved pastimes – fishing!
This year’s Youth Fishing Rodeo will be held once again at Veteran’s Memorial Park at Evergreen Lake off of Hwy 96 in Fairview. It is located on Black Pine Road across the street form Leatherwood Inc.
The Rodeo will be June 8th from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. as part of the statewide Free Fishing Day. Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. with a drawing for prizes at 10 a.m. Prizes to be given away have been donated by TWRA and include fishing equipment such as tackle boxes, and fishing poles.
In addition to having a chance to catch catfish and win prizes, participants will be treated to free food and bottled water.
On June 8th, kids 15 and under will have the first shot at catching hundreds of pounds of catfish that TWRA will release into the lake at Veterans Memorial Park. Participants should bring one fishing pole per child participating in the Fishing Rodeo. Please leave extra rods in the car. Once the drawing for prizes is finished at 10am, the stocked area will be opened to everyone and extra rods are welcome.
Free Fishing Day events have been held across Tennessee since the early 1990s and the event in Fairview continues to grow every year.
Free Fishing Day is a statewide and national celebration that offers an opportunity for anyone to fish without possessing a fishing license. Dozens of special events are held across the state with most designed to attract kids to the outdoors, but with their parents’ participation. However, the day is also meant to allow anyone to fish for free with the intent of introducing more people to fishing, or to rekindling an old passion for the outdoors.
All public waters will be open to fishing without a license requirement on June 8th, according to the TWRA.
Night Hike July 2019June 13, 2019 - 8:38 am
Creek Crawl 2019June 13, 2019 - 8:35 am
Night Hike July 2019
/in News & Events /by bowieparkNight Hike
All Ages
July 26th
7:30pm-9:00pm
Come experience the sounds of the forest at night and enjoy a relaxing stroll through the Bowie trails. We will meet in the nature center and then go explore.
Registration is required. Please call 615-799-5544 ext 2 or email njackson@nullfairview-tn.org to inquire about spaces available
Creek Crawl 2019
/in News & Events /by bowieparkCreek Crawl
Ages 8 to 12
9 to 10:30am
July 15th
What better way is there to spend a hot day than in a cool creek. Come cool off in the creek and catch crawdads and other critters! We will meet at the Nature Center then hike to Little Turnbull Creek to explore.
Registration is required. Please call 615-799-5544 ext 2 or email njackson@nullfairview-tn.org to inquire about spaces available
Summer Solstice Celebration 2019
/in News & Events /by bowieparkSummer Solstice Celebration
All Ages Welcome
10am to 2pm
The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year and the beginning of summer! Come celebrate with us! Stop in anytime between 10am and 2pm for crafts, activities, and refreshments to enjoy at your own pace.
No registration required.
Star Party June 2019 – CANCELED
/in News & Events /by bowieparkCANCELED
The next Bowie Star Party will be August 9th from 9-11pm. Don’t forget to check out the BSAS website for more opportunities.
Star Party
All Ages
9:00 – 11:00pm
June 7th
Join Bowie Park and Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society at our Star Party. Feel free to bring a blanket so you can lie down and look up. BSAS will have telescopes to look at objects such as Saturn, Mars, and double stars!
No registration required but may be canceled due to weather. Call 615-799-5544 for information. Check our Facebook page for last minute cancellation notices.
Hike with a Naturalist – June & July 2019
/in News & Events /by bowieparkHike with a Naturalist
All Ages
10 to 11am
June 11th & 20th
July 9th & 18th
We will meet twice a month to hike a different area of the park. We will always meet at the Nature Center to begin the hike. Feel free to ask nature or park related questions.
No registration required.
Nature Strollers – Summer 2019
/in News & Events /by bowieparkNature Strollers
Ages: 18 months to 5 years
10:00am to 11:00am
June 10th – Flowers
July 8th – Worms
August 5th – Water
September 9th – Caves
Encourage your little one’s curiosity with nature and the outdoors! During the program, we will read a book, sing songs, play games, make a craft, and go on a child friendly hike. Each month there will be a new theme.
No registration required
Fishing Rodeo 2019
/in News & Events /by bowieparkFairview Parks Department and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is inviting kids ages 15 and under to take part in one of the world’s oldest and most-loved pastimes – fishing!
This year’s Youth Fishing Rodeo will be held once again at Veteran’s Memorial Park at Evergreen Lake off of Hwy 96 in Fairview. It is located on Black Pine Road across the street form Leatherwood Inc.
The Rodeo will be June 8th from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. as part of the statewide Free Fishing Day. Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. with a drawing for prizes at 10 a.m. Prizes to be given away have been donated by TWRA and include fishing equipment such as tackle boxes, and fishing poles.
In addition to having a chance to catch catfish and win prizes, participants will be treated to free food and bottled water.
On June 8th, kids 15 and under will have the first shot at catching hundreds of pounds of catfish that TWRA will release into the lake at Veterans Memorial Park. Participants should bring one fishing pole per child participating in the Fishing Rodeo. Please leave extra rods in the car. Once the drawing for prizes is finished at 10am, the stocked area will be opened to everyone and extra rods are welcome.
Free Fishing Day events have been held across Tennessee since the early 1990s and the event in Fairview continues to grow every year.
Free Fishing Day is a statewide and national celebration that offers an opportunity for anyone to fish without possessing a fishing license. Dozens of special events are held across the state with most designed to attract kids to the outdoors, but with their parents’ participation. However, the day is also meant to allow anyone to fish for free with the intent of introducing more people to fishing, or to rekindling an old passion for the outdoors.
All public waters will be open to fishing without a license requirement on June 8th, according to the TWRA.
Programs for Little Ones – Spring 2019
/in News & Events /by bowieparkJoann’s Puppet Powwow
Ages: Families
9:30 – 10:00am
April 1st – Wetland Animals
May 6th – InsectsCANCELEDHave a seat around our puppet theatre in Joann’s Outdoor Classroom as our naturalists present a series of puppet shows! Every series will revolve around a central environmental theme such as life cycles, hibernation, or pollination. Puppet shows will be followed by activities that enhance the topic addressed in the show.
No registration required but may be canceled due to weather. Call 615-799-5544 for information.
Nature Strollers
Ages: 18 months to 5 years
10:00am to 11:00am
April 1st – Wetland Animals
May 6th – Insects
Encourage your little one’s curiosity with nature and the outdoors! During the program, we will read a book, sing songs, play games, make a craft, and go on a child friendly hike. Each month there will be a new theme.
No registration required
Programs for Homeschoolers – Spring 2019
/in News & Events /by bowieparkTo register for any of the following programs, please contact Nancy Jackson at njackson@nullfairview-tn.org or (615)799-5544 ext 2
NATURE EXPLORERS
AGES: 5-7 YEARS OLD
10:00-11:00am
April 15th – Salamanders – Registration opens March 12th
May 13th – Insects – Registration opens April 16th
Bring your children out to a naturalist-led class that will immerse them in the natural world, using different exploration-based techniques to get them engaged.
Registration required – opens at 8:00am on date stated above
NATURE INVESTIGATORS
AGES: 8-12 YEARS OLD
10:00-11:30am
April 29th – Salamanders – Registration opens March 26th
May 20th – Insects – Registration opens April 30th
Join us monthly as we become scientists and learn the skills necessary to observe and explore our world. Each month we will have a new topic.
Registration required – opens at 8:00am on date stated above
NATURE RANGERS
Ages: 13-18
10am-11:30am
April 24th – Wetlands
Seize this unique opportunity to closely study the park’s ecology using scientific methods. Participants will do hands on field research using lab techniques and data collection to examine the many environments of Bowie.
Registration is required.
Spring Break Activities 2019
/in News & Events /by bowieparkBowie Nature Park has a lot going on this Spring Break. Families, scout groups, and community groups are all invited to come and participate in a new nature oriented activity each day. Programming will be available Monday-Friday of Williamson County’s Spring Break (March 18th-22th) from 10am-2pm. Activities are simple and fun and designed for children and their caregivers to do together.
FREE programs! No registration required.
MONDAY, MARCH 18
Monarchs and Milkweed
Monarchs are amazing! Come learn all about them and get your own milkweed seeds to spread. We will be joined by Mike Berkley of GroWild for a native plant talk at 11am!
TUESDAY, MARCH 19
Digging for Fossils
Dive into the past by exploring our fossil collections. You can even dig for real fossils!
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20
Vernal Equinox Extravaganza
Spring is here! Come celebrate with activities, and crafts. Some refreshments will be provided.
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
Wonderful Wetlands
Wetlands are like nurseries for many different animals. Come by to see what treasures they hold!
FRIDAY, MARCH 22
Astronomy Day with the BSAS
Members of BSAS will be here to show off their telescopes and do some astronomical activities!