News & Updates

  • Porch Light Insects Presentation this Friday Evening

    You’re invited to a slide presentation by Larry McDaniel, this Friday, focusing on the incredible diversity of the different species of insects that are attracted to lights. Many of these are various moth species. It is possible to identify hundreds of species of moths at one porch light in a year’s time.  Other insects and… Read more

  • Earth Day 2011 Steele Creek Lake and Park Cleanup

    Celebrate Earth Day 2011 by coming to Steele Creek Park and helping us make a difference.  Saturday morning, April 30th, Friends will be sponsoring and coordinating a lake cleanup effort at the park.  As one of Keep Bristol Beautiful’s 2011 Great American Cleanup events, this will be your opportunity to make a difference in enhancing… Read more

  • Tree Keepers Event this Saturday

    Want to learn more about trees – why they’re important, what threats there are to Tennessee’s native species, and how to plant and maintain them?  Plan to join us at the park this Saturday (March 12th) for Tree Keepers 2011.  Preregistration is required by Thursday 3/10/2011. Click here for more information! Read more

  • A great story on WCYB News last night

    For those who didn’t see this story on WCYB News last night, here’s the link.  Wonderful footage of the park and great comments by Jeremy and Larry.  Well worth the few minutes to watch it! http://www.wcyb.com/video/26893954/index.html Robin Read more

  • Larry McDaniel’s Photographic Nature Guide to the Park

    Larry McDaniel, Assistant Park Naturalist now has a collection of over 500 photos documenting the natural history of Steele Creek Park.   His photos can be viewed on Flickr by following this link. Read more

  • Fireside Chat Series: “Anticipating Spring Wildflowers and Butterflies”

    Spring is just around the corner!  Come sit by the fire, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and meet guest naturalist Don Holt for a warm and engaging discussion of what to expect in the coming months.. Bring a show and tell item if you like. Refreshments will be offered. This activity is free. Immediately… Read more

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