National Trails Day

Join us as we celebrate National Trails Day. Come out for your choice of: Trailhead Talks 9-10am: Featuring information about Leave No Trace, map orientation, planning for a happy hike, and use of a variety of nature and hiking apps Guided hike 10-11:30am: Hike with us along the moderate to difficult < 3 mile Blue …

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Summer Solstice Cookout

Join us on Thursday, June 20th at 6:30 for a cook out and lawn games. We’ll roast hot dogs and have frozen treats to enjoy and celebrate the summer solstice! Stay for our Sky Watch to observe the night sky with our binoculars and telescopes. We’ll also be doing a Night Hike, so please wear …

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Outside Cinema: Barbie

Join us on Friday, June 21st beginning at 7:30PM for a free outdoor screening of Barbie (PG-13) with free popcorn. Come enjoy the playground and basketball courts before the movie starts at sunset. Bring a blanket or lawn chair (no drive-in viewing). Toilets available on site. Located at 12847 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, TN 37013. …

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Plant the Seed Camp at Mill Ridge Park

Join us for fun and interactive kids gardening classes! We are partnering with Plant the Seed to offer 6 garden-based activities for kids (10-14 years old) and their adults! Kids and their families will learn how to grow, care for, prepare and share fresh foods. We will also talk about topics related to well-being. These …

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National Go Fishing Day Game Night

Come celebrate National Go Fishing Day with us at Mill Ridge Park. Embrace the spirit of this occasion with a fun evening filled with classic card and dice games, yummy fish-themed treats and candies, and engaging conversations, all against the backdrop of our picturesque pond! We will meet at 12965 Old Hickory Blvd., Antioch 37013. …

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Wild Wanderers: Wild Flowers and Cicadas

Join us on Thursday, May 23rd at 10:30AM with your kids (ages 3-8) to take an easy guided walk around Mill Ridge Park. As we walk, we’ll read aloud from a children’s nature-themed book and check out wildflowers and critters, keeping a look out for cicadas. We will bring our binoculars and bird guides as …

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Scavenger Hunt: Cedar Glade

Join us on Saturday, May 18th at 10:00am for a scavenger hunt to explore our cedar glade and look for blooming prickly pear cacti! Prickly pear cacti bloom for a short period of time. The walk is easy to moderate on grassy terrain involving hills and stream crossings. We suggest wearing closed-toed shoes and pants. …

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