Family Friendly Events in Middle Tennessee

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Nature Story & Song @ Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St, Nashville

We’ll read a nature-themed book, check on our educational snake Maize, and have a few puppet characters accompany our story. We'll also learn a song or two to get the wiggles out. Leader: Amanda Healan & SBNC staff/volunteers All Ages No Registration Required

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Community Science Spotlight: EarthEcho @ Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St, Nashville

The EarthEcho Water Challenge has begun! We're joining communities around the world in submitting water quality information to a community science database. We'll hike while we learn how to do some simple water quality tests and talk about how this research protects waterways here and around the world. Leader: Lena Friedman Ages 8+ Registration Required ...

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Spring Full Moon Hike @ Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St, Nashville

Hike around the one-mile loop with us under a moonlit springtime sky! We'll listen to see what animals are roaming the park at night. Leader: Christie Wiser All Ages Registration Required To register, please email us at shelbybottomsnature@nashville.gov or call (615) 862-8539. 

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First Wild Friday @ Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St, Nashville

Join NWCC at the Nature Center and get to know some wild animals that can be found right outside your home. Each month, they will bring a wildlife-themed activity and craft, and maybe even a wildlife ambassador! Leader: Nashville Wildlife Conservation Center All Ages No Registration Required

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Community Science Spotlight: Globe at Night @ Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St, Nashville

It's International Dark Skies Week—come kick it off by joining us on a night hike! We'll see what nocturnal animals call the park home and gather some data to contribute to the Globe at Night community science project. You'll leave with all the tools and knowledge you need be a community scientist at home! Leader: ...

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