News & Updates

  • Moth slide presentation and demonstration this Friday evening

    On Friday night, August 27th at 8 pm, Steele Creek Park naturalist Larry McDaniel will present a slide show on moths followed by a “moth sheet” demonstration.  The slide show will be on the diversity of moths of the region.  It is truly amazing how many different species we have in our area, and how… Read more

  • Stories about frogs, butterflies, bees and other things natural – just for preschoolers

    Friends of Steele Creek Nature Center an Park is starting “Nature Adventures” – stories and discovery walks for preschoolers – at the Nature Center on Wednesdays from 11 am to 12 noon at the Nature Center in Steele Creek Park. The story this Wednesday, August 25, will be about  butterflies. For more information call Sharon at 423-963-1971… Read more

  • Wildlife Weekend 2010 Photo Contest and Show

    Friends of Steele Creek Nature Center and Park will again be sponsoring an amateur photography contest and show in conjunction with Wildlife Weekend 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 focused on the natural aspects… Read more

  • Upcoming Nature Activities

    Saturday, July 10th 9:00 am Nature Walk at Charlie Robinette Park: Meet Larry at our newest park, Charlie Robinette Park (located just off Vance Drive, across from Rooster Front) for a first look into the park’s natural history! This will be a mild hike. Saturday, July 24th 1:00 pm MEBC Butterfly Field Trip! Meet the… Read more

  • Friends of Steele Creek awarded grant from Kingsport Community Foundation

    Friends of Steele Creek Nature Center and Park was recently awarded a generous grant from the Kingsport Community Foundation to purchase educational materials for the Nature Center.  The $1000 grant will be used to greatly enhance the Nature Center’s library and resource center with educational nature books and DVD’s for children and adults (primarily children.)… Read more

  • Herbarium Project at Steele Creek Park – Volunteers Needed!

    The Nature Center, in conjunction with Friends of Steele Creek, has begun the development of a park herbarium.  Plants within the park will be gathered, identified and preserved and will be used for scientific, educational, and resource management purposes.  Volunteers are needed for all aspects of this exciting project. Our next activity is scheduled for Saturday, May… Read more

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