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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Friends will again be sponsoring an amateur photography contest and show. The event will 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 […]
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Don’t miss the many fun and exciting activities planned at the Nature Center this summer. With walks in search of birds and butterflies, a trek to Trinkle Hollow, and a visit to the Park’s own Quarry Cave, there’s sure to be something to pique your curiosity this summer. Weekly Saturday morning nature walks are always […]
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Friends will again be sponsoring our annual amateur photography contest and show in conjunction with the 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 of the […]
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Our 2014 annual Membership Meeting, held at the Nature Center on May 3rd, was a great success. The members present voted to enlarge the Board size to 15 for fiscal year 2014-5, and the following current Board members were elected to serve additional 3 year terms: Sheri Hiter Harriet Locke George McClellan Michele Sparks In […]
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It’s almost time for our annual Earth Day – Steele Creek Park Clean Up Celebration! With your help we can work wonders to clean up much of the trash and debris that has collected around the lake and elsewhere over the winter. Every year we collect large volumes of trash that otherwise might simply serve […]
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Don’t miss the many fun and exciting activities planned at the Nature Center this spring. From walks in search of reptiles and amphibians, wildflowers and medicinal plants to the annual Lake Cleanup Day, there’s sure to be something to get you out now that spring has finally sprung! Click here for the schedule of Spring […]
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Now that spring is officially here, it’s time to start thinking seriously about summer… and that means summer nature camps at Steele Creek Park. With separate sessions designed especially for kids ages 7 to 9 and 10 to 13, these weeklong day camps offer both fun and education all wrapped into one in the great outdoors at […]
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Mark your calendars now!!! The 2014 FSCNCP Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, May 3rd, 2014. As part of the meeting, Kevin Hamed will give a special presentation on the unique ecosystem of Trinkle Creek with its population of Tennessee dace, and will talk about the importance of ongoing protection of the Park and surrounding […]
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Mark your calendars – Saturday, March 1st – for the annual Tree Keepers program at Steele Creek Park. This year’s event includes presentations on “The Edible Landscape”, “Right Plant, Right Place”, “Proper Selection and Planting”, and “Trees in the Field: a Health Walk” with ETSU Arborist, Travis Watcon. Spring is just around the corner. So to learn more about planting and caring […]
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