Head to the Cumberland Plateau for a day of hiking! Enjoy the warmth of spring with beautiful views and new friends. This round trip hike is a great way to get some exercise while enjoying the beauty of nature. Transportation is provided. Please pack water and a lunch that we will eat on the trail....
What is that crawling, slithering, sliding, flying, and hopping across the trail or even in your backyard? Each week we will look at one of our resident education animals for a mini lesson of animals that call Tennessee home. Come out and meet the best teachers we have – the animals!
You heard it right! The Wilderness Station now has puppet shows every Saturday on the front porch. Kids and parents of all ages will enjoy our lively shows that feature all sorts of fun characters. Laugh and sing along with our wild animal puppets as they teach us about their habitats and daily lives. A...
Volunteer in your local area and backyard. Do you hear frogs and toads in your neighborhood or backyard? Amphibians such as frogs and toads are in decline worldwide due in part to environment and loss of habitat. Frog Watch USA is a citizen science program of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums that invites individuals...
Float down the cool, meandering Stones River and forget about the hustle and bustle of city life. Enjoy the company of new and old friends as you appreciate your river experience and watch the day melt away. Share the evening with a loved one, or head out on a solo adventure. Wildlife, birds, and spring...
WET and WILD Wednesdays with Rutherford Co. Project WET. Come listen to a story and then spend time wading in the West Fork of the Stones River. Wear your boots and come prepared to get in the shallow water as we explore the watery world that is part of our Stones River Watershed! Nets, magnifying...
What is that crawling, slithering, sliding, flying, and hopping across the trail or even in your backyard? Each week we will look at one of our resident education animals for a mini lesson of animals that call Tennessee home. Come out and meet the best teachers we have – the animals!
Float down the cool, meandering Stones River and forget about the hustle and bustle of city life. Enjoy the company of new and old friends as you appreciate your river experience and watch the day melt away. Share the evening with a loved one or head out on a solo adventure. Wildlife, birds and summer...
Barfield Crescent Park is home to hundreds of hummingbirds. Many people come to the Wilderness Station to enjoy the chatter and beauty of these tiny birds throughout the season. Come and join us in celebrating these amazing creatures as they get ready to embark on a magnificent journey thousands of miles away. Guest speaker, Cyndi...
Join us for a fun filled day to learn about the world’s most underappreciated overlooked creatures that are a vital part of nature’s clean up crew, Vultures. Vultures around the world are on the decline due to poisoning and poaching, yet play an important role in nature helping clean up carrion and prevent disease. Enjoy...