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Parks and Rec Nature Programs for Kids in August

The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department has a variety of nature programs planned at Timberland Park in the month of August.

All programs are open to the public, and the majority are free of charge. Program participation is limited, and pre-registration is required. Timberland Park is located at mile marker 437.2 on the Natchez Trace Parkway, and is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information on Timberland Park, their programs and to register, visit wcparksandrec.com.

  • Night Hike
    Friday, July 23 – 7:30 p.m.
    Registration Code: 20957
  • 10 Essentials & Paracord Keychain
    Friday, July 30 – 3 p.m.
    Registration Code: 20995
    Cost: $2 per participant.
  • 2 Mile Guided Hike
    Sunday, August 1 – 9 a.m.
    Registration Code: 21362
  • Butterfly Hike
    Saturday, August 7 – 9 a.m. 
    Registration Code: 21363
  • 1.5 Mile Guided Hike
    Saturday, August 14 – 9 a.m.
    Registration Code: 21364
  • Night Hike
    Thursday, August 19 – 7:30 p.m. 
    Registration Code: 21365
  • Wildlife Hike
    Saturday, August 21 – 9 a.m. 
    Registration Code: 21366
  • Birdhouse Build
    Friday, August 27 – 4:00 p.m. 
    Registration Code: 21367
    Cost: $10 per participant. For ages 14 and up.

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Michael Aldrich

Michael Aldrich is Nashville Parent's Managing Editor and a Middle Tennessee arts writer. He and his wife, Alison, are the proud parents of 4-year-old Ezra and baby Norah.