News & Updates
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Two great articles in The Tennessee Conservationist
There are two particularly notable articles in the current issue of The Tennessee Conservationist Magazine (in addition to all of the other interesting articles). Steele Creek Park’s own Jeremy Stout provides a fascinating look at “Alligators in Tennessee: Past Present and Future” and Rack Cross (regional ornithologic expert) encourages folks to “Observe a Diversity of… Read more
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Woodpecker Walk Scheduled for Saturday, March 16th
Join park naturalist Larry McDaniel for an informative walk in search of woodpeckers on Saturday, March 16th. If interested, meet at the Nature Center at 9:30 am for the mild walk. For more information call the Nature Center (423) 989-5616. Read more
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Tree Keepers 2013 – Saturday March 9th
Mark your calendars – Saturday, March 9th – for the annual Tree Keepers program at Steele Creek Park. This year’s event includes a presentation and discussion with University of Tennessee Agriculture Extension Agent Chris Ramsay on “Tree and Shrub Care and Planting”. Tom Simpson of the State of Tennessee Forestry Service will be along to tell… Read more
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Geology Hike to the Quarry Cave – February 9th
Meet Jeremy at the Nature Center at 9:00 am for a moderate hike to learn the stories in stone of the last half-billion years in Steele Creek Park! Read more
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Upcoming Nature Center Program: Owl Pellets and Owl Prowl – February 8th
Join Larry McDaniel for an entertaining and educational evening full of owls, Friday, February 8th starting at 5:00 pm at the Park Lodge. Click here for more details! Read more
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2012 Wildlife Weekend Photo Contest Winners Announced
The winners of this year’s Wildlife Weekend Photo Contest were announced Friday evening at the Steele Creek Park Lodge. 39 photographers submitted a total of more than 100 pictures, making this the largest WW Photo Show we’ve ever had. Many thanks to all those who participated, and to our judges – Earl Neikirk of the… Read more
