Monday Night: Napier to present Park history to Bristol Historical Association

In recognition of Steele Creek Park’s 50th anniversary this year, Terry Napier will be speaking to the Bristol Historical Association on the history of Steele Creek Park, this Monday, February 10 at 6:30 pm.  Terry, (Bristol Tennessee’s Director of Parks and Recreation) has recently done extensive research into the Park’s history.  The program promises to be […]

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Nature Center Winter Schedule Announced

Fossils, birds, astronomy, photography, winter survival and more!  Check out the many programs scheduled at the Nature Center starting in early January! Click here for the complete schedule of events

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Wildlife Weekend Photo Contest Winners Announced

Winners of the 2013 Wildlife Weekend Photography Contest were announced Friday evening just prior to John Pickering’s presentation on DiscoverLife. Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to all those who submitted photos.  Also, many thanks to our outstanding judges, Earl Neikirk of the Bristol Herald Courier and Chris Duncan of http://www.chrisduncanphotography.com/. Click here for a […]

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Don’t forget: Wildlife Weekend next week (October 11-12)

Don’t miss all the exciting and educational activities at the Park next weekend. It’s the 16th Annual Wildlife Weekend, this year with guest presenter John Pickering from Discover Life.  Click here for more details!

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Don’t miss John Pickering at Wildlife Weekend – October 11&12

We are very fortunate to have John Pickering as our special guest for Wildlife Weekend at Steele Creek Park on October 11th and 12th.  On Friday night (10/11)at 7:00 pm, he will give a brief talk about Discover Life.  At 7:45 we will have a Moth Party where John and others will have moth sheets […]

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Deadline for Photography Contest Entries Fast Approaching

Don’t miss the opportunity to submit your favorite Steele Creek Park nature photos for this year’s Wildlife Weekend Photography Contest and Show.  The deadline for entries is next Friday, September 27th.   All photos submitted will be on display throughout Wildlife Weekend on Friday and Saturday, October 11th and 12th.  Winners will be announced at the opening reception […]

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Wildlife Weekend Schedule Announced

Wildlife Weekend 2013 promises to be another exciting, fun-filled and educational event.  Join John Pickering from Discover Life for programs both Friday evening and Saturday morning.  Winners of the art and photography contests will be announced Friday evening, and all photographs and artwork will be on display throughout the event on Friday and Saturday.   Other […]

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Discover Life at Steele Creek Park – Wildlife Weekend October 11&12

Mark your calendars now for this year’s Wildlife Weekend, October 11 and 12.  Plan to come meet John Pickering of Discover Life and join in the many fun and educational activites that are planned.

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Geologic Hike (and Crawl!) into Quarry Cave – this Saturday

This Friday afternoon, August 30th, join geologist and Park Naturalist Jeremy Stout for an adventuresome outing.  Wear old clothes and meet at the Nature Center at 4:00 pm for a moderate hike and crawl into the Park’s own Quarry Cave.  Learn many fascinating “stories-in-stone” along the way!

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Butterfly Walk this Saturday

Meet Park Naturalist Larry McDaniel at the Nature Center for a mild walk in search of these beautiful summertime gems – this Saturday, August 24th, at 10:00 am.

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