Fairview Parks Department and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is inviting kids ages 16 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 9th 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 hot dogs and bottled water.
On June 9th, kids 16 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 10th, according to the TWRA.
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Fall Fun Day 2018
/in News & Events /by bowieparkFall Fun Day!
October 6th, 2018
Start the fall season out right. On Saturday, October 6th bring the family out to Bowie Nature Park’s Fall Fun Day. The excitement begins at 10am and will go on until 3pm. The event is free and includes fall and nature themed activities for the whole family. Children and grown-ups alike are encouraged to wear costumes. Pumpkins for decorating and food from vendors will be available for purchase.
Park in the event field behind the playground and follow the signs to begin the fun. Your first stop will be just outside the Nature Center where you can grab a bag for your candy and get oriented by volunteers at the welcome table. Next up is the Pumpkin Patch where you can purchase a pumpkin to decorate and then you will be on to the bounce house for some much-needed bounce therapy. Inside the Nature Center you can enjoy making fall crafts. Now, just head out the back door where you can get your face painted and find the beginning of the Games Trail with nature and fall related carnival games stationed around this short trail behind the Nature Center. At each game station, children will win prizes or candy.
This year we are overly joyed to have a few guests from Montgomery Bell State Park joining us. Ranger Tim Wheatley will be bringing some of their ambassador animals to show and tell about their unique qualities. He will be presenting at 10:30am and again at 12:30pm.
Another new addition to the festivities includes free face painting by Fantasy Face Artistry.
This is a wonderful community event that could not happen without our amazing volunteers. Past volunteer groups have included Friends of Bowie Nature Park, Fairview High School’s HOSA club, Fairview Middle School’s Junior Beta Club, and Brentwood Highschool Students. Volunteers are always needed and individuals are always welcome. If you would like to volunteer for this event in any way, please contact Nancy Jackson at (615)799-5544 ext 2 or by email at programdirector@nullfairview-tn.org
Programs for Little Ones – Summer 2018
/in News & Events /by bowieparkNature Strollers
Ages: 18 months to 5 years
10:00am to 11:00am
August 13th – Butterflies – A Butterfly Is Patient – by Dianna Hutts Aston & Sylvia Long
September 10th – Snakes – I
DON’TLIKE SNAKES – by Nicola DaviesEncourage 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
Joann’s Puppet Powwow
Ages: Families
10:00 – 10:30am
September 4th – Insects
Have 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.
Star Party – August 2018
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All Ages
8:30 – 10:30pm
August 17th
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.
Yoga in Bowie Park
/in News & Events /by bowieparkYoga can be practiced by all ages and fitness levels.
In the event of inclement weather, class will be moved into the Nature Center.
Yoga with Rebecca Dandekar – RYT 200
Ages: 13yrs & Up
Thursdays
5:30 to 6:30pm
Strengthen your body and calm your mind surrounded by the peaceful beauty of Bowie Park. Join us in Joann’s Outdoor Classroom to begin your yoga practice or deepen an existing practice; all skill levels welcome. Please bring a mat and water.
$5/class Suggested Donation
No registration required
Yoga with Maarika Mann – RYT 200
Ages: 13yrs & Up
Saturdays
9:00 to 10:00am
From saucha to savasana, come practice yoga in Joann’s Outdoor Classroom. Learn basic meditation to calm your mind, yin yoga to strengthen your poses and yoga sequences you can incorporate into your own practice. Please bring a mat and water.
Donations Welcome
No registration required.
Classes Designed for Homeschoolers – Summer 2018
/in News & Events /by bowieparkNATURE EXPLORERS
AGES: 5-7 YEARS OLD
10-11am
September 17th – Cold Blooded Creatures
Bring your children out to a naturalist-led class that will immerse them in the forest, using different exploration-based techniques to engage them with nature.
Registration required – opens at 8:00am August 14th
NATURE INVESTIGATORS
AGES: 8-12 YEARS OLD
10-11am
September 24th – Scales & Scutes
Join us monthly as we become scientists and learn the skills necessary to observe and explore our natural world. Each month we will have a new topic.
Registration required – opens at 8:00am August 21st
NATURE SCOUTS
Theme: Habitats
August 15th & 29th, September 12th & 26th
Ages: 8-12 years old
12:00 – 1:30pm
*Must attend all classes
Allow your child’s interest to thrive in this comprehensive science program that uses four classes over an eight-week period to investigate a seasonal theme. This program has a special registration process. Since this program is more in-depth than our other homeschool-oriented classes, we have created a unique registration process. If you child/ren would like to participate in the theme for the nature scouts class, they will need to write one paragraph on why they are interested. The paragraph must be handwritten. This way we know that all the students in the class are really passionate about the subject. We will have a date that the paragraphs must be handed in by. Participants in the course will be chosen based on the content of their handwritten paragraph as well as the order in which we receive their registration.
Registration is required – Paragraphs are due by July 25th, 2018
NATURE RANGERS
AGES: 13-18 YEARS OLD
10am-12pm
September 18th – Reptiles
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.
TWRA Youth Fishing Rodeo June 2018
/in News & Events /by bowieparkFairview Parks Department and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is inviting kids ages 16 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 9th 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 hot dogs and bottled water.
On June 9th, kids 16 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 10th, according to the TWRA.
Garden Party – POSTPONED. DATE TO BE DETERMINED.
/in News & Events /by bowieparkGarden Party
June 16th
8 to 11:00am
All Ages Welcome
A new rain garden is under construction at the Nature Center and we need your help to get it going! A rain garden is a shallow depression that is planted with deep-rooted native plants. Its job is to capture rainwater runoff and stop the water from reaching the sewer system. Rain gardens greatly increase your contribution to preserving clean rainwater, creating habitat, and preventing local flooding and water pollution. Join us to learn more about these unique features and get your hands dirty helping to build one here in Bowie Park.
Registration is required. To register, please contact Nancy Jackson.
Email: programdirector@nullfairview-tn.org Phone: (615)799-5544 ext 2
Opportunities with Bowie
/in News & Events /by bowieparkEmployment Opportunities with Camp Bowie
Bowie Park Nature Center is looking for qualified candidates to teach our Camp Bowie Summer Camps beginning in June. This is a part time position and pays $10/hour. Please email Nancy Jackson at ProgramDirector@nullfairview-tn.org to get the job description and the employment application. Check the Camp Bowie blog post linked below for more details about each camp.
For any questions please contact Program Director Nancy Jackson at:
615-799-5544 ext. 2 or ProgramDirector@nullfairview-tn.org.
Volunteer Opportunities with Camp Bowie
Interested candidates ages 13-18 can volunteer with Camp Bowie! This is an excellent way to earn volunteer hours and valuable experience while enjoying the outdoors. Check the Camp Bowie blog post linked below for more details about each camp.
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Program Director Nancy Jackson at:
615-799-5544 ext. 2 or ProgramDirector@nullfairview-tn.org
Camp Information
Programs for Little Ones
/in News & Events /by bowieparkJoann’s Puppet Powwow
Ages: Families
New Time: 10:00am-10:45am
April 3rd – Pond Life
May 1st – Nocturnal Animals
Have 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 9th – Water – Water is Water: A Book About the Water Cycle – by Miranda Paul
May 14th – Snails – Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature – by Joyce Sidman
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
Butterfly Class
/in News & Events /by bowieparkFlowers in Flight
Ages: 8 & up
April 28th
2pm – 3:30pm
Spring is upon us and once again the Butterflies grace the breeze. Join us as we admire, identify, and learn the unique characteristics and adaptions of our native butterflies. Bring your binoculars, water, and comfortable walking shoes.
Registration is required.