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Winter Book FairJanuary 3, 2020 - 1:23 pmWinter Reading Challenge & Book Fair All Ages January 24th – 10am to 2pm – Story Time will be at 11am & 1pm January 25th – 9am to 12pm – Story Time will be at 10:30am Babies to teens are invited to join us for a Winter Reading Challenge and Book Fair with Usborne Books […]
Group HikeJanuary 2, 2020 - 1:45 pmHike with a Naturalist All Ages 10 to 11:30am January 7th & 23rd February 4th & 20th March 3rd & 26th 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 […]
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
Bowie Now Open
/in News & Events /by bowieparkBowie Nature Park is now open.
The hours are back to being 5am to 10pm.
The trails are open to hikers but still closed to horses and mountain bikes.
Playground Removal
/in News & Events /by bowieparkBelow is the link to information about the removal of the playground. If you have any questions, please call one of the numbers provided.
Phone numbers for more information:
City Manager Scott Collins 615-387-6084
Bowie Park Nature Center – Program Director Nancy Jackson 615-799-5544 ext 2
If you call the Nature Center and there is no answer, please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Nature Strollers – Summer 2019
/in News & Events /by bowieparkThe July Nature Strollers is canceled. Bowie Park will be closed for the day. Please Join us on August 5th.
Nature Strollers
Ages: 18 months to 5 years
10:00am to 11:00am
June 10th – Flowers
July 8th – WormsAugust 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
Hike with a Naturalist – June & July 2019
/in News & Events /by bowieparkThe Hike on July 9th is canceled. Bowie Park will be closed for the day. Please join us on July 18th for a beautiful stroll through the park.
Hike with a Naturalist
All Ages
10 to 11am
June 11th & 20th
July
9th& 18thWe 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.
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.