It’s time to start getting your favorite Steele Creek Park photos ready to submit to our 2017 Photo Contest and Show! As in past years, the event is being 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 […]
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Are you curious to know what the expanded Nature Center will look like when it opens in October? If so, stop by this Friday, anytime between 4 and 8 pm. The doors will be open and Friends volunteers will be on hand to show you around and to tell you about all of the exciting […]
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Friends of Steele Creek Nature Center and Park’s 2017 annual membership meeting was held on Saturday, May 6th. By all accounts, it was a great success. Attendees arriving early were treated to a sneak preview of the Nature Center’s new addition. Although none of our future exhibits have been built, large graphics on display (designed […]
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The City of Bristol Tennessee, in conjunction with the Tennessee Environmental Council, is holding the 100K Tree Day. Trees will be given out for the annual planting event hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department. The Council provides bare-root seedlings at no cost to participants who agree to pick up the tress on Friday, February […]
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Winners of the 2016 Wildlife Weekend Photography Contest were announced Friday evening just prior to Marq Marquette’s presentation on “A Photojournalist’s View of Nature, the Sun, Moon and Stars – Capturing Nature With Your Camera”. Once again, this was a very successful show with lots of outstanding entries. Thanks to all those who submitted photos; without you, […]
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Don’t miss the exciting fun, as this year’s Wildlife Weekend kicks off on Friday evening, October 7th with announcement of the Photo Contest winners, an update on the exciting Nature Center Expansion, and a fascinating talk on Astrophotography by local expert Marq Marquette. On Saturday there will be the always popular bird banding demonstration, lots […]
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It’s time to start getting your favorite Steele Creek Park photos ready to submit to our 2016 Photo Contest and Show! As in past years, the event is being 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 […]
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Saturday, May 7th 9:30 am Spring Migration Bird Walk Hearing is believing, and oh yeah, so is seeing! Meet Larry at the Nature Center for a moderate walk looking for migrating songbirds, waterfowl, hawks and more!
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Still looking for something for your kids to do during Spring Break? It’s not too late to register for Spring Break Nature Camps! This fun week of camp is a great opportunity for kids to explore nature and enjoy Steele Creek Park. Spaces are limited and your child must be pre-registered. Take advantage of early […]
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It’s hard to believe (especially with more snow predicted for the next couple of days), but spring will soon be here… and with it, lots of activities at the Park! Several special events are on the calendar for the next couple of months. On Saturday, March 12th, the annual Tree Keepers Workshop will take place […]
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