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FREE ACTIVITIES – July at Timberland Park

FREE ACTIVITIES – July at Timberland Park

Williamson County Parks and Recreation invites you to visit Timberland Park for free family activities in July.  Located on the historic Natchez Trace Pkwy., Timberland is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission and parking are free. The rustic wooded preserve has a staffed, 2000-square-foot interpretive center and trails for hiking, bird watching and wildlife observation. 

In July, Timberland will offer several special programs. On Wednesday, July 4, enjoy a 9:00 a.m. guided hike (1 mile over moderate terrain); 10:00 a.m. animal pelts presentation; and a 3:00 p.m. owl pellet dissection and discussion.

Symbolism in Nature will be the topic of a free hike on Friday, July 13 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Learn what the ancients believed about the powerful oak tree and the wise owl. Register for activity #12290.

On July 27, enjoy a very special full moon hike from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. See the park at night and learn about nocturnal creatures. Please let us know you are coming by registering for activity #12291 at www.wcparksandrec.com.

Timberland Park is located at mile marker 437.2 on the historic Natchez Trace Parkway, just south of the Highway 96 entrance. For more information call (615) 232-4154.

 

Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community.  Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com.  You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTub