Bowie Nature Park
Location & Contacts
7211 Bowie Lake Road
Fairview, TN 37062
Tel: (615) 799-5544
Email: bowiepark@nullfairview-tn.org
Park Hours
5am to 10pm
Nature Center Hours
Monday-Saturday 9am-4pm
Closed on Sunday
Trail Closures
At any time, trails may be closed to bikers and horseback riders due to wet conditions, it is advisable to call before riding by calling 799-5544 Ext. 1.
Site Pages
MOST RECENT POSTS
- CITY OF FAIRVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND CITY OF FAIRVIEW PUBLIC SERVICESMarch 17, 2020 - 12:33 pm
As of today, March 17, 2020 Bowie Park Nature Center, the restrooms in the park and all pavilions in the park are closed and will remain closed until Monday, April 6, 2020. The Park itself remains open to the public. Trails will also remain closed to mountain bike and horseback riders for the time being […]
- Star Party CanceledMarch 6, 2020 - 1:00 pm
The Star Party set for 7:30pm March 6th, 2020 has been canceled.
For Preschoolers
/in News & Events /by bowieparkNature Strollers
Ages: 18 months to 5 years
10:00am to 11:00am
January 6th
February 3rd
March 2nd
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
Classes for Homeschoolers
/in News & Events /by bowieparkNATURE EXPLORERS
AGES: 5-7 YEARS OLD
10:00-11:00am
February 17th – Registration opens January 14th
March 23rd – Registration opens February 18th
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
February 24th – Registration opens January 21st
March 30th – Registration opens February 25th
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 YEARS OLD
10am-12pm
February 10th
March 9th
Bowie now has a Homeschool Class designed for 13-18 year olds! 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.
All Hallows Eve Celebration 2019
/in News & Events /by bowieparkAll Hallows Eve Celebration
All Ages
10:00am to 2:00pm
October 31st
Learn about the traditions that started this fun filled holiday while making crafts, going on a scavenger hunt, and other spirited activities! Stop by any time between 10am and 2pm to enjoy these activities at your own pace.
No registration required
Halloween Night Hike 2019
/in News & Events /by bowieparkHalloween Night Hike
All Ages
October 25th
6:00pm-7:30pm
Spiders, owls, and bats oh my! These critters are really not so creepy. Join us to find out how amazing they truly are. There will be games and activities all about these favorite Halloween animals. We will even search for them on a short night hike.
Registration is required. Please call 615-799-5544 ext 2 or email njackson@nullfairview-tn.org to inquire about available spaces
ALMOST FULL!
Hike with a Naturalist Fall 2019
/in News & Events /by bowieparkHike with a Naturalist
All Ages
10 to 11:30am
October 8th & 24th
November 5th & 21st
December 3rd & 19th
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 Fall 2019
/in News & Events /by bowieparkNature Strollers
Ages: 18 months to 5 years
10:00am to 11:00am
October 7th – Worms
November 4th – Spiders
December 2nd – Hibernation
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
Classes for Homeschoolers Fall 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
October 21st – Seeds – FULL
November 18th – Animal Homes – Registration opens October 22nd
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
October 28th – Seeds – FULL
November 25th – Animal Homes – Registration opens October 29th
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 Fest
/in News & Events /by bowieparkNATURE FEST
September 14th
10am to 5pm
The 35th annual festival will be held at the beautiful 700-acre Bowie Nature Park in Fairview, TN. This year we are celebrating the Honey Bee! Observe a live beehive through glass, learn how to be a beekeeper in your own backyard and how to harvest your own honey, and learn about pollinator friendly plants! Bring the whole family and enjoy music, living history, free kids games and crafts, hayrides, inflatables, shopping, food and more!
Star Party August 2019 – canceled
/in News & Events /by bowieparkCanceled
Please visit the BSAS website for their calendar of upcoming events.
https://bsasnashville.com/
Star Party
All Ages
9:00 – 11:00pm
August 9th
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.
Classes for Homeschoolers
/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
August 19th – Water – Registration opens July 23rd
September 16th – Habitats – Registration opens August 20th
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
August 26th – Water – Registration opens July 30th
September 23rd – Ecosystems – Registration opens August 27th
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