News & Updates
-
2019 Wildlife Weekend Photo Contest Announced
Friends of Steele Creek Nature Center and Park (“Friends”) has announced its 13th Annual Wildlife Weekend Photography Contest and Show. The event is being held in conjunction with Wildlife Weekend, October 11th and 12th at Steele Creek Park in Bristol, TN. Amateur photographers of all ages, including children and teens, are encouraged to participate. Eligible… Read more
-
2018 Wildlife Weekend Photo Contest Winners Announced
Winners of the 2018 Wildlife Weekend Photography Contest were announced Friday evening just prior to Andy Jones’ presentation on Appalachian Natural History. Thanks to all those who submitted photos; without you, we wouldn’t have a Wildlife Weekend Photo Contest and Show. Congratulations to all of the award the winners. Your photographs are truly wonderful! And… Read more
-
Wildlife Weekend Photo Contest and Show 2017
It’s time to start getting your favorite Steele Creek Park photos ready to submit to our 2017 Photo Contest and Show! As in past years, the event is being held in conjunction with the annual Wildlife Weekend celebration at the Park. Amateur photographers of all ages, including children and teens, are encouraged to participate. Eligible… Read more
-
Nature Center Expansion – Progress Update
Visible progress is now underway in the Nature Center Expansion. The massive metal structure that will house the aquatic species display in the main upstairs gallery is now in place. Within a week, we anticipate that all of the aquariums will be installed, and their interior decorations complete. From this point forward, things will… Read more
-
Nature Center Expansion – Sneak Peek Open House June 30th
Are you curious to know what the expanded Nature Center will look like when it opens in October? If so, stop by this Friday, anytime between 4 and 8 pm. The doors will be open and Friends volunteers will be on hand to show you around and to tell you about all of the exciting… Read more
-
2017 Annual Membership Meeting
Friends of Steele Creek Nature Center and Park’s 2017 annual membership meeting was held on Saturday, May 6th. By all accounts, it was a great success. Attendees arriving early were treated to a sneak preview of the Nature Center’s new addition. Although none of our future exhibits have been built, large graphics on display (designed… Read more
