Friends of Steele Creek Nature Center and Park

Wildlife Weekend is less than two weeks away.  It promises to be  another fun-filled and educational event, with “Capturing Nature With Your Camera” as this year’s focus (pun intended!).  There will be plenty of activities for nature lovers of all ages, including nature crafts for kids, a bird banding demonstration, a special scavenger hunt, several walks […]

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There are only two days left to submit photos for the annual Wildlife Weekend Photography Contest and Show to be held at the Park, October 9th and 10th.  The event is open to amateur photographers of all ages.  We’d love to see how you’ve captured the natural beauty and wonder of Steele Creek Park on your […]

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Photography enthusiasts don’t forget… you have one month left to submit photos for the annual Wildlife Weekend Photography Contest and Show to be held at the Park, October 9th and 10th.  The event is open to amateur photographers of all ages.  We’d love to see how you’ve captured the natural beauty and wonder of Steele […]

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Friends will again be sponsoring an amateur photography contest and show to be held in conjunction with the annual Wildlife Weekend celebration at the Park.  Amateur photographers of all ages, including children and teens, are encouraged to participate. Eligible photographs must be taken at Steele Creek Park in Bristol, Tennessee and be focused on the natural aspects […]

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Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes the opportunity for kids to participate in the Summer Nature Camps at Steele Creek Park.  These camps are conducted by the Nature Center Staff. Separate sessions are conducted for campers of different ages, and each focuses on a different aspect of the wonderful world of […]

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Mark your calendars now! Our annual membership meeting is scheduled for Monday evening, May 11th at the Steele Creek Park Lodge. We encourage everyone to attend this important and informative meeting. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm with presentations by Caleb Corona and Dr. Han Ong (from King University) describing their recently conducted study […]

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For the first time in several years, the Nature Center Staff is offering a Spring Break Nature Camp. The camp will be held each morning (8:30 to noon), March 16th through 20th for children in grades 3 through 6. Spring wildflowers, bugs and butterflies, frogs and snakes – this camp will feature it all!  The […]

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This year’s Tree Keepers program, sponsored by the Bristol Tennessee Parks and Recreation Department is set for Saturday, March 14th at the Steele Creek Park Lodge.  This has become a popular annual event focused on the planting, care and preservation of trees. The program will run from 8:30 am until 2:00 pm.  The cost is […]

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Despite a relative lack of support from mother nature, Wildlife Weekend 2014 was a great success.  The damp weather and occasional downpours couldn’t put a damper on the many activities for those attending. The highlight of the weekend for many was a reunion of naturalists and student naturalists who have contributed (and continue to contribute) to […]

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In keeping with the fact that this year marks the 50th anniversary of Steele Creek Park, the theme for Wildlife Weekend 2014 is “50 Years of Natural History at Steele Creek Park”.  We will be honoring the many park naturalists, assistant naturalists, student naturalists and researchers who have contributed to the Park over it’s 50 […]

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