Funding for Dunbar Cave State Park Interpretive Center
July 14, 2010
$400,000 approved for design of educational elements within the Park
Members of the Montgomery County delegation won approval of $400,000 in state funds for the design of the Interpretive Center within the Dunbar Cave State Park. Rep. Joe Pitts (D-Clarksville), Rep. Curtis Johnson (R-Clarksville), Rep. Phillip Johnson (R-Pegram) and Sen. Tim Barnes (D-Clarksville) worked with Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers and the Montgomery County Commission’s Legislative Liaison committee, chaired by Commissioner Mark Banasiak, to secure the funds.
“This is an example of everyone being in the same harness, pulling together for a project that will have significant impact for our citizens,” said Pitts. “The new exhibit will strengthen an already popular attraction in our state and add educational value for students across the region.” [Read more]
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Programs for the week of July 11th
July 8, 2010
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer.
Upcoming events include: Turtle Racing, Night Hike, Insects, Animal Tracking, History of Dunbar Cave, Snakes and Lizards, and so much more!
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Programs for the week of July 4th
July 3, 2010
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer.
Upcoming events include: Make your own Sailboat, This wasn’t always a Forest, A trip through Time, Stream stomp, Night flight and so much more!
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Programs for the week of June 27th
June 25, 2010
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer.
Upcoming events include: Turtles, Sunset Hike, Beginner Bird Hike, Fireflies, Kid’s Fish Day and so much more!
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Programs for the week of June 20th
June 17, 2010
Dunbar Cave will present many nature programs this summer. Upcoming events include: Blowgun Workshop, Cave Formations, Bats, Area Geology, History Tour and so much more!
Program Schedule
Sunday, June 20th
BLOWGUN WORKSHOP
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm.
Ages: 7-Adult
Native Americans utilized Dunbar Cave and the surrounding area for over 12,000 years! One common hunting tool they used was the blowgun. Test your blowgun skills with this fun and educational workshop. Meet at the Cave.
Program Leader: Michael Fulbright, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
Reservations by: 4:30pm June 19th. [Read more]
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Nature Programs
May 30, 2010
Dunbar Cave will present many nature programs this summer. The schedule for the first week of June has programs on Trees, Wildflowers, Native Americans, Man’s Use of the Area, Birds, Turtles, Bats, Top Ten Hiking Essentials and Fuzzy Critters. Schedule of events below. Later programs planned will include Salamanders, Night Hikes, Sunset Hikes, Early Morning Hikes, Blowguns, nature crafts, Snakes, Bat Emergence, Dragonflies, Fishing, Bird Feeders, and many others. [Read more]
Dunbar premieres new documentary in Cave history
February 21, 2009
David Boen (right) introduces the new documentary on Dunbar Cave
In a reception held Thursday evening at the Dunbar Cave Visitor’s Center, the Friends of Dunbar Cave premiered a new 15-minute documentary on the history of the cave. the film will be run every on days when the center is open.
Over 25 people were filmed and interviewed by the Friends group, but Clean Cut used only four of them in this short introductory film. Cathy Lee and Jason Bagget were on hand to meet those attending this event.
A few years ago Friends of Dunbar Cave made an agreement with Cathy Lee of Clean Cut Productions at Austin Peay, to make a short introductory film for the park. In exchange for a scholarship donation, Clean Cut took on the job of producing an 8 to 15 minute film about Dunbar Cave, the kind of film that someone coming to the park can watch to get an idea of the wondrous place he/she has entered onto.
A video used to be embedded here but the service that it was hosted on has shut down.A few years ago Friends of Dunbar Cave made an agreement with Cathy Lee of Clean Cut Productions at Austin Peay, to make a short introductory film for the park. In exchange for a scholarship donation, Clean Cut took on the job of producing an 8 to 15 minute film about Dunbar Cave, the kind of film that someone coming to the park can watch to get an idea of the wondrous place he/she has entered onto.
