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FREE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS & NIGHT HIKE

FREE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS & NIGHT HIKE

October at Timberland Park

Williamson County Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce free events in October at Timberland Park. The 70+acre wooded park features an interpretive center with educational displays, hiking trails, an ADA accessible trail, picnic tables, and overlook and a butterfly garden. Admission is free. Timberland Park is located at mile marker 437.2 on the historic Natchez Trace Parkway, south of the Highway 96 entrance and iconic bridge.

Saturday, October 7 or October 21: Nature Photography Workshops, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  Learn some of the principles of creating beautiful outdoor photography from nature photographer Wade Hooper and staff members. Bring your camera, an empty memory card and full battery as participants will head into the park to test their skills. For ages 15 and older.  Register in advance for this free event at www.wcparksandrec.com (October 7, #10306; October 21 #10307).

Friday, October 20: Night Hike, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Join the park staff for a night hike around the park. Discovering the sounds and sights of the night in this hike in the dark. Ages 5 and older are welcome on this light to moderate hike; wear hiking shoes and bring a flashlight. Register in advance for this free event at www.wcparksandrec.com, #10309.  

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 YouTube.