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Shelby Bottoms Nature Center is open: Tues/Thurs/Sat — 9 am to 4 pm Wed/Fri —12 to 4 pm

Shelby Bottoms Greenway is open 7 days a week from dawn to dusk. Mailing Address:

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center

1900 Davidson St. Nashville, TN 37206

Phone: 615-862-8539 Fax: 615-262-0245 Email: [email protected]

Website: sbnc.nashville.gov

Requests for ADA accommodation should be directed to the Nature Center at (615) 862-8539.

Birding and Coffee

at the

Observation Deck

Saturday, December 2

9—10:30 am

All ages

Registration: See

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Walk or ride out to the Observation Deck for a cup of Bird Friendly Coffee

and enjoy the birds in the surrounding fields and forest. We will have some

loaner binoculars and the spotting scope set up. Bird walk starts at 10 am.

No registration for coffee. Registration required for Bird Walk at 10 am.

Leader: John Michael Cassidy

Printmaking

with Julie Sola


11 am

All ages

No registration

Join us for a special demonstration by local artist, Julie Sola of Fat Crow

Press. Meet in the classroom to observe how she creates her unique eye-

catching works of art! Julie’s exhibit, Sights from Shelby Captured in

Linoleum, will then be on display until the end of February.

Decade

Celebration


12—4 pm

No registration required;

open house style event

Ten years ago today the Shelby Bottoms Nature Center opened its doors to

the public with anticipation and enthusiasm to connect people with nature

and educate about our ecology and environment. Come celebrate with us!

We will have fun activities, birthday cake, a slide show to recap the past

decade, campfire, and winter stories!

Leader: SBNC staff

Make a Winter

Birdfeeder


11am—12:30 pm

All ages

No registration

Stop in and see some birds, learn about different types of bird food, and

make a simple birdfeeder for your bird-feeding area.


Winter is almost here and the Bottoms have change on the horizon.

If you live in the neighborhood, you might have heard of the

upcoming sewer rehabilitation project. This will affect Shelby

Bottoms to a great degree. Look for clearing of some forested areas,

heavy machinery, construction, temporary road and trail closures,

bypass piping on the ground, and what will seem to be a big mess.

But have patience! This keeps our land and water clean and free

from sewage leakage and overflow into water bodies. Metro Water

Services is working to make our water better! For more info, please

check out: http://www.cleanwaternashville.org/content/projects/

_program-overview-and-mission And call us with any questions!

We have a few holiday closures this season and there are a couple permitted races on

Saturday mornings which will necessitate road closures until 9 am.

Nature Center holiday closures: December 23 and 26 (we are always closed on Sun/Mon),

January 2 and 16, and February 20. Races/road closures (as of Nov 18): December 2 and

February 10. Shelby Park is open 365 days/year dawn until 11 pm and the Greenway is

open 365 dawn to dusk, even through the holidays. Have a peaceful holiday season!

To register call 615/862-8539, email [email protected], or sign up online. Programs could be cancelled due to inclement weather or low participation.

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St Nashville, TN 37206 615/862-8539 sbnc.nashville.gov

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It’s the Balm!!


2—3 pm

All ages

Registration required

Make your own tube of lip balm with simple ingredients. We will even

have some peppermint oil on hand to give your homemade lip balm a

winter scent! If you have a previously-used makeup receptacle that you

want to reuse to hold your lip balm, clean it and bring it. Space is limited

Leader: Christie Wiser

Winter Break

Kick-off

Friday, December 15

3—4:30 pm

All ages


School’s out! This morning was the last day of school before the winter

break. So let’s kick off the break by getting outdoors and running wild in

this last weekend of fall! We’ll hike, splash, kick leaves, look for signs of

wildlife, pick dried flowers, or just do whatever we feel like doing before

winter officially gets here!

Leader: Denise Weyer

Bird Friendly

Coffee Social


8—10 am

All ages

No registration

Coffee-drinkers who enjoy Shelby Bottoms are welcome to join us inside

and on the porches of the nature center for some of the tastiest, shade-

grown, certified “Bird-Friendly” coffee. Learn about the park, its wildlife,

and the connection between bird habitat and coffee while you get a cup to

fuel your morning walk on the trails.

Like the coffee? You can buy a pound or a one-pot sample bag on site!

Leader: John Michael Cassidy and Jim Hicks

Morning Hike


9—11am

Ages 5+


The leaves have fallen; winter is a great time to see the open views of the

forest, wetlands, and Cumberland River.


Cajun Night

Before Christmas


2—3 pm

All ages


Stop in for a special reading of this popular holiday book!

Cookies and apple cider included.

Leader: Special guest, Sutton Flynt

Wednesday, December 20

2—3pm

All ages


Join us for an after-nap story time with snacks! Our stories might focus on

animals, plants, astronomy, weather, or any number of other fun nature

topics!

Leader: SBNC Staff & Volunteers

S’more the Merrier

Thursday, December 21

1—2 pm

All ages


Join us for this Winter Solstice celebration filled with fun crafts, winter

stories, and s’more (making)!


BodyWorks


10—11 am

Ages 18+


This mat class focuses on lengthening, stretching, and strengthening the

body. Combining core training, yoga, Pilates, balance, and flexibility, this

will be especially helpful for cyclists and runners.

Instructor: Carol Buckley Frazier, a NSCA-certified Personal Trainer,

fitness instructor, IIN Holistic Health Coach and founder/CEO of

BestUWellness.com

Storytime



The Nature Center will be closed for the holidays December 23-26. Happy holidays to you and yours!

December 15—MNPS 1/2 day of school! Winter Holiday Break begins! December 18– Jan 2

Welcome the winter solstice! Winter begins at 10:28 am Thursday, December 21

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New Year

Moonlight Hike

Wednesday, January 3

7—8 pm

All ages


Happy New Year!!! Start off the New Year by making a point to spend

more time in nature. Join us for a guided moonlight hike and learn why

this full moon can be referred to as the full “wolf” moon.


Bird Friendly

Coffee Social

Saturday, January 6

And

Saturday, January 20

8—10 am

All ages

No registration








Winter Walk

Saturday, January 6

10—11:30 am

All ages


Winter is a great time to see the park when it is bare and void of leaves.

We will see wetlands and trees that are often hidden in the dense forest.


Crafting for

“Cork Dorks”

Saturday, January 6

2—3 pm

Ages 21+


Finding yourself with a collection of wine, beer, or champagne corks after

the holiday season?!? Scoop them up and meet us in the classroom for a

fun hour of turning these guys into a clever craft.

Leader: Christie Wiser and special guest, Angie Smalling

Mr. Bond and

The Science

Guys


10—11 am

All ages


This team of “edutainers” - teachers and entertainers—make it their

mission to show kids that science is fun, cool and exciting. They perform

hands-on science shows where everyone in the audience has the

opportunity to do an experiment. These interactive S.T.E.M. events are

always a crowd favorite because of their high energy and playful nature.

The Shelby Bottoms shows are The Science Guys’ opportunity to "give-

back" to the East Nashville community (their home base) by raising

money for Shelby Bottoms Nature Center. Attendees are encouraged (but

not required) to make a donation to the nature center.

“Come on out

of the cold”

Classroom Fun


1—3 pm

All ages

No registration

B’rrrrr…. Winter is here, but have no fear. We are still finding fun ways

to enjoy what nature has to offer, even when it’s cold outside. Drop by the

nature center to spend a little time in the classroom. We will have nature-

inspired activities and hot cocoa!



2—3pm

All ages


Join us for an after-nap story time with snacks! Our stories might focus

on animals, plants, astronomy, weather, or any number of other fun nature

topics!


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The Nature Center will be closed Tuesday, January 2 for the New Year’s Day holiday. Happy New Year!

The Nature Center will be closed Tuesday, January 16 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday.

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Winter Birds:

Backyard &

Meadow


9—11 am

Ages 10+


Join us in the Bottoms, we will hope to see common feeder/backyard birds

and then head towards the large meadow for sparrows and various

songbirds. Get here early for a cup of certified bird-friendly coffee!

Leader: John Michael Cassidy & Volunteers

Don’t be SAD


2—3 pm

Ages 18+


Wintertime can have an overall effective on our minds and bodies, whether

it is the shorter days, cooler weather, spending less time outside, or the

bareness of our middle Tennessee landscape this time of year. Join us for an

informal discussion on ways that we can combat the winter blues, including

nature therapy.


From the Mat

to the Stage

Sunday, January 21

2—4:30 pm

Ages 18+


Workshop fee:

$25 Pre-registration

$30 At the door

Register/pay at:

joannabarbera.com

A portion of the fees will

be donated to the nature

center!

Are you ready to show up to life as your most Authentic self?

Do you have a road map from where you are and where you want to be in

2018? This workshop provides you with the tools and techniques to bring

the peace of mind and centeredness we find on the yoga mat to our

everyday lives as we manifest our goals and desires for 2018.

In this workshop we will:

Explore the use of nature, breath and gentle yoga to create the clarity and

focus we need to achieve our goals

Recognize limiting beliefs and rewrite the story

Create a customized goal wheel for 2018

INVEST IN YOURSELF. YOU ARE WORTH IT!

LIMITED SPACE

“Each one of us creates our experiences by our thoughts and our feelings.

The thoughts we think and the words we speak create our experiences.”

– Louise Hay

BodyWorks


10—11 am

Ages 18+







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Seed Swap with the Nashville Public

Library


1—3 pm

All ages

No registration

Join us for a sharing of seeds from our teaching garden and from the

Nashville Public Library’s Seed Exchange. This is the perfect time to begin

“plotting” for your best garden ever!

Leader: Christie Wiser and Nashville Public Library

Wild Winter Hike


2—3 pm

All ages

No registration

Winter may not always seem like the ideal time to explore in nature, but

there is much that can be discovered during this part of the year. Join us for

a short hike around Shelby Bottoms to explore the winter wonders! Dress

warmly.


Once in a

Blue Moon


5:30—7 pm

All ages


A “Blue Moon” is a rare event, only happening once every few years

usually. Join us for a quiet winter evening hike under a (hopefully!)

moonlit sky. We’ll learn a little legend and lore about “blue moon” and end

with a treat...and maybe some up-close encounters with nocturnal wildlife

from our friends at Nashville Wildlife Conservation Center.






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Bird Friendly

Coffee Social

Saturday, February 3

And


8—10 am

All ages

No registration








Bike Ride:

Groundhog

Day...More Winter

or Spring?


10:30 am—12 pm

All ages


Will Punxsutawney Phil predict a longer winter or warmer weather ahead?

Let’s get out and enjoy either way! Let's bike the park, stop at points of

interest, and meet back at the nature center for a bowl of Rice & Gumbo.

Leaders: John Michael Cassidy & Volunteers

Disaster + Travel

+ Wilderness First

Aid Certification

Course


8:30 am—6:45 pm

AND

Sunday, February 4

8:30 am—6:45 pm

Ages 12+ with focused

attention spans

Advanced online

registration required at

www.solowfa.com

Workshop fee: $195

A portion will be donated

to SBNC!

What if you find yourself in a disaster zone or your travels have taken you

deep into nature or the rural countryside and far from a hospital?

Accidents, destructive weather, and terrorism happen. Make sure you

know how to handle an accident if the worst were to happen. Join our

guests for a hands-on workshop to learn how to save life and limb during

the critical minutes or hours before ambulance/hospital arrival.

Very few first aid programs actually address the issues of providing

emergency care in a setting where 911 is overwhelmed or not immediately

reachable. In this 2 day course, classroom instruction and Q&A are

interwoven with practical work and problem-solving exercises. Hands-on

experience during scenarios comprise ~50% of class. You will earn the

SOLO Wilderness First Aid 2-year certification, approved by the ACA,

BSA, GS-USA, BCUNA & more. No prerequisites are required.

Leader: MEDIC SOLO Disaster and Wilderness Medical School

Mr. Bond and

The Science

Guys


10—11 am

All ages


This team of “edutainers” - teachers and entertainers—make it their

mission to show kids that science is fun, cool and exciting. They perform

hands-on science shows where everyone in the audience has the

opportunity to do an experiment. These interactive S.T.E.M. events are

always a crowd favorite because of their high energy and playful nature.

The Shelby Bottoms shows are The Science Guys’ opportunity to "give-

back" to the East Nashville community (their home base) by raising money

for Shelby Bottoms Nature Center. Attendees are encouraged (but not

required) to make a donation to the nature center.

Shelby Bottoms StoryWalk®

Kickoff


Noon

All ages

No registration

StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults

— to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Laminated pages

from a children's book are attached to wooden stakes or trees along an

outdoor path. As you stroll down the trail, you're directed to the next page

in the story. It has now come to Shelby Bottoms, thanks to a donation

from our friends at the Warner Park Nature Center! The StoryWalk trail

will be open during regular park hours. Learn more: http://

www.kellogghubbard.org/images/StoryWalk/StoryWalk%20history.pdf



https://www.solowfa.com/course-info-MEDIC-SOLO-WFA-WFR/wilderness-first-aid-course.htm

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http://www.kellogghubbard.org/images/StoryWalk/StoryWalk%20history.pdf

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Wild Things:

YEAST Side!


5—6:30pm

Ages 21+


We’ll dive into living bacteria in soils, air, flora, and their importance in

preserving food/drink! Fermented foods and drinks are nothing new;

humans have been preserving local products for centuries. Let’s get into the

biology behind some of these WILD THINGS! Local homebrewer Don

Graves of Bootleg Biology will offer light snacks and wild ales.

$10 suggested donation Leader: John Michael Cassidy & Volunteers

For the love of the Vine

Tuesday, February 13

6—7:15pm

Ages 21+


Learn a little bit more about the nature of wine and wine making. Light

snacks and samples provided. $5 per participant donation suggested.

Leader: Christie Wiser and special guest

Wednesday, February 14

2—3 pm

All ages


Join us for an after-nap story time with snacks! Our stories might focus on

animals, plants, astronomy, weather, or any number of other fun nature

topics!


“Year of the Dog”

Night Hike

Friday, February 16

6—7 pm

All ages


Happy Chinese New Year! This is the year of the dog, and we LOVE dogs!

What better way to celebrate the year of the dog than taking a nighttime

stroll around the 1mile loop with our well behaved and leashed canine

companions. May be cancelled due to inclement weather


Body Works


10—11 am

Ages 18+







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Winter Birds:

Ponds & Wetlands


11 am—12:30 pm

All ages


The Old Farm Pond and wetlands in the northern part of the park host some

great wintering birds that we hope to see: ducks, geese, kestrels, hawks, etc.

Join us for a nice walk around the park and learn about what food sources

for birds. Get here early for a free cup of certified bird-friendly coffee!

Leader: John Michael Cassidy & Volunteers

Chinese New Year

Open House


1—3 pm

All ages

No registration

Swing by the nature center for a fun observance of the Chinese New Year!

Stories, crafts, games and a hot tea tasting station will be a few things lined

up for the event.

Leaders: Christie Wiser and John Michael Cassidy

Songbird

Journeys:

A Book

Discussion


9—10 am

All ages


Birds are small and seemingly fragile, but in fact are amazingly hardy

creatures. As many of us greatly anticipate the end of winter, birds continue

to struggle with it too. What are they doing? Let’s find out and meet to chat

about it. Read the winter chapters of the book, Songbird Journeys: Four

Seasons in the Lives of Migratory Birds by Miyoko Chu, and come ready to

discuss over coffee and snacks. Free, informal, and fun!


Come in

and Color!


12—4 pm

All ages

We’ll have tables set up with coloring sheets, crayons, pencils, etc for

people of all ages! Drop in any time to pass some time on this last Saturday

of meteorological winter!



Storytime

The Nature Center will be closed on Tuesday, February 20 in observance of President’s Day.


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