Friends of Steele Creek Nature Center and Park
We are a non-profit organization devoted to supporting and promoting the natural aspects of Bristol, TN’s 2,200-acre park and its state-of-the-art nature center.
Upcoming Events at Steele Creek Park and Nature Center
See what’s happening at the park!
April 8, 2025
How to Get Involved
Become a Member or Donate
Learn more about membership opportunities. We depend on our membership to keep us going. Even if you don’t have the time or resources to help us in other ways, your membership is very important to us.
We also depend on donations for our ongoing support of other Nature Center educational, research, and conservation activities. Gifts in honor or in memory of others are always welcome.
Giving online has never been more secure, convenient or hassle-free with our online donation page. We also do accept standard cash and check donations.
Become a Volunteer
You can get involved today by becoming a Volunteer. Sign up and you will be joining a group of nature enthusiasts dedicated to making a positive change in our community’s natural environment.
Spread the word!
Let your friends and neighbors know about the exciting things going on at Steele Creek Nature Center & Park!
News
Recent Updates from Friends of Steele Creek Nature Center & Park
- Summer 2025 Nature Camps at Steele Creek Park
Summer is just around the corner, which means it won’t be long before Summer Nature Camps at Steele Creek Park in Bristol, TN are in full swing. With camps available on a variety of topics for children ages 7 to 15, it’s not too early to start making plans. Some camps may fill quickly, so… Read more: Summer 2025 Nature Camps at Steele Creek Park - Sonie Schermer Named a 2025 YWCA NETN and SWVA Tribute to Women Award Winner
We’re beyond thrilled to join the YWCA Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia in celebrating Sondra “Sonie” Schermer’s selection as a 2025 Tribute to Women Award winner for Steam/Education. The City of Bristol Tennessee nominated Sonie for her extraordinary efforts over the past three decades to promote learning and scientific discovery at Steele Creek Park and to make the Park’s state-of-the-art Nature Center the perfect… Read more: Sonie Schermer Named a 2025 YWCA NETN and SWVA Tribute to Women Award Winner - 2024 Wildlife Weekend Photo Contest Entries and Award WinnersThanks to the 33 photographers who contributed more than 200 images to this year’s photo contest… and congratulations to the award winners. To see each winning photo, click on its title below. In addition, prints of all of these winning photos are now available for viewing downstairs (behind the Geology Wall Exhibit) at the Nature… Read more: 2024 Wildlife Weekend Photo Contest Entries and Award Winners
Contact Friends of Steele Creek Nature Center and Park
Email: mail@friendsofsteelecreek.org
Address: P.O. Box 1763, Bristol, TN 37621