June Program Schedule
Download a PDFCut. It. Out.: Wednesday, June 3, 9 AM - Noon. Let’s go remove exotic invasive plants. By doing so, it makes room for native plant species. Please wear closed-toed shoes and long pants. Meet at the Visitor Center. Ages 16 - Adult. Jesse. No Reservations Required
Leave it to the Beavers: Thursday, June 4, at 7 PM. Let’s take a walk on Otter Creek Road to possibly see where beavers live and eat and maybe see one. Meet at the Visitor Center. Ranger: Bridgers. Reservations May 30
Owls of Tennessee: Tuesday June 2, at 4 PM. Come to the Visitor Center to learn about the different owls of Tennessee. Also, get a close-up look at some of the owls that call Radnor Lake home. All Ages. Ranger: Walsh. Reservations May 30
Early Morning Hike: Friday, June 5, at 7 AM. Come out for a cardio hike up South Cove Trail. Please wear proper footwear and bring water. Meet at the East Parking Lot. Ranger: Jesse. Reservations June 3
Sunbathing Beauties: Friday, June 5, at 2 PM. Come take a look at some of Radnor Lake’s famous sunbathing turtles. We’ll also learn how to spot the differences between sliders and snappers. Meet at the Spillway for a short walk while we identify some turtles. All Ages. Ranger: Walsh. Reservations May 30
National Trails Day: Saturday, June 6, at 8 AM until noon. Join the Ranger staff at Radnor Lake as we work on some trail improvements to celebrate this national event. Meet at the Visitor Center. No reservations necessary.
Venomous Vs. Non-Venomous Snakes: Sunday, June 7, at 10 AM. Have you ever wonder how to tell the difference between the venomous or non-venomous snakes? Then stop by the Visitor Center to take a glance at the dynamic duo and learn how to spot the key differences. Ranger: Bridgers. No reservations necessary
Rodents of Radnor: Wednesday, June 10, at 10 AM. Is that mink or an otter? Meet Ranger Walsh at the Visitor Center to learn the difference between these two animals as well as muskrat and beaver. Then take a short walk to look at a beaver dam All Ages. Ranger: Walsh. Reservations June 3
Scope It Out: Wednesday, June 10, at 10 AM. Lets go out to spot and zoom in on wildlife around the lake. Meet at the East Parking Lot. All Ages. Ranger: Jesse. Reservations June 7
Colors of Radnor: Thursday, June 11, at 5 PM. What makes up the beautiful array of colors at Radnor? Let’s take a hike around the lake and open our eyes to what Radnor has to offer including the summer wildflowers and various animals. Meet at the Visitor Center. Ranger: Bridgers. Reservations June 6
Scope It Out: Friday, June 12, at 10 AM. Lets go out to spot and zoom in on wildlife around the lake. Meet at the East Parking Lot. All Ages. Ranger: Jesse. Reservations June 9
Historical Hike: Friday, June 12, at 3 PM. Meet at the Visitor Center for a 20-minute video about the history of Radnor Lake, then take a short hike to the lake and learn about the caretaker’s home and the construction of the dam. Leader: McClure. Reservations June 6
Radnor Lake Environmental Education Center: Saturday, June 13, at 9 AM - 11 AM. Come see the wildlife and plant exhibits. Participate in a fun water quality lab on water samples and help preserve historical artifacts from Radnor Lake! We are a short walk from the East Parking Lot! Walk across the Causeway and up Hall Drive. The Education Center is at the top of Hall Drive. All Ages. Ranger: Jesse. No reservations required
Wildflower Hike: Saturday, June 13, at 10 AM. It’s summer and the flowers are in bloom. Hike starting at the Visitor Center with the Ranger to find and identify the beautiful wildflowers. Ranger: Bridgers. Reservations June 6
Winged Hunters: Saturday, June 13, at 12 PM. They are some of nature’s most skilled hunters. Come by the spillway to see some of the birds of prey that call Radnor Lake home. All Ages. Ranger: Walsh. No reservations required.
Oh Deer!: Saturday, June 13m at 5:30 PM. We will take a hike around the lake to look for deer and discuss ways to “deer-proof” your landscaping. All Ages. Ranger: Rawlings. Reservations June 6
How to Grow a Butterfly: Sunday, June 14, at 6 PM. Ranger Rawlings will share techniques for using native plants to attract butterflies to your garden. All ages. Reservations June 13
Budding Naturalists: Caterpillar Crawl: Monday, June 15 at 11 AM. What is it like to be a Very Hungry Caterpillar? We will read his story to find out and then take a short hike to look for his friends who call Radnor Lake home. Ages 3 to 6 with adult. Ranger: Rawlings. Reservations June 13
Trees of Radnor: Tuesday, June 16, at 12 PM. Let’s go on a hike and take a look at the different types of trees around Radnor Lake and find out some interesting information about each one. All Ages. Ranger: Jenkins. Reservations June 13
History of Radnor: Wednesday June 17, at 10 AM. Ever wonder how Radnor Lake came to be in the middle of Nashville? Why is it a State Natural Area? Meet Ranger Walsh at the Visitor Center for a walk to discuss the history of Radnor Lake. Reservations June 10
Myth Busters: Radnor-Style: Thursday, June 18, at 4 PM. Have you ever heard those old wives’ tales about nature and wildlife? Let’s debunk some of those myths and lay them to rest Radnor-Style. Meet at the Visitor Center. Ranger: Bridgers. Reservations June 13
It’s a Hoot: Friday June 19 at 10 AM. Meet Ranger Walsh at the Spillway to get a close-up look at some of the owls of Radnor Lake. All Ages. No reservations required
Radnor Lake Environmental Education Center: Saturday, June 20, 9 AM - 11 AM. Come see the wildlife and plant exhibits. Participate in a fun water quality lab on water samples and help preserve historical artifacts from Radnor Lake! We are a short walk from the East Parking Lot! Walk across the Causeway and up Hall Drive. The Education Center is at the top of Hall Drive. All Ages. No reservations required
A History and Discussion on Conservation and Preservation: Saturday, June 20, at 10 AM. Come to the Visitor Center to view a presentation on the history of the American conservation and preservation movements and have a short discussion on the pros and cons of each school of thought. Ages 14 to Adult. Ranger: Jenkins. Reservations June 13
Hawk’s Eye View: Saturday, June 20 at 11:30 AM. You’ve seen them soaring in the sky and swoop down to catch their prey. How can they see that far away? Come by the causeway and see a Red-tail and learn the dynamics of the hunt. Ranger: Bridgers. No reservations necessary
Astronomy Night Under the Summer Triangle: Tuesday, June 23, at 8 PM. Join us for our monthly visit to Dyer Observatory for a closer look at the stars through their telescope. Basic stargazing lecture at the Visitor Center then we will caravan to the observatory. All Ages. Ranger: Rawlings. Reservations June 20
What is a Watershed?: Wednesday, June 24, at 12 PM. Come to the Visitor Center to view a presentation on watersheds and their importance to not only Radnor Lake, but also the community and world. Ages 14 to Adult. Ranger: Jenkins. Reservations June 20
Snakes of Radnor Lake: Friday, June 26, at 3 PM. Meet outside of the Visitor Center to see Radnor Lake’s collection of venomous and non-venomous snakes. Leader: McClure. No reservations necessary
Wildflower Walk: Thursday, June 25, at 10 AM. Meet at the Visitor Center for a hike and to look at some of the wildflowers of Radnor Lake. Ranger: Walsh. Reservations open June 18
Budding Naturalists: Peekin’ at the Pond: Friday, June 26, at 11 AM. Who dwells in the goo at the bottom of the slough? Find out with Ranger Rawlings as she gathers some buckets full of pond water for us to search through. Children Ages 3 to 10 with adult. Reservations June 20
Snakes of Radnor: Friday, June 26. at 6 PM. Take a break from your hike and stop by the Visitor Center to introduce to you our cold- blooded friends that slither. Ranger: Bridgers. No reservations necessary
Volunteer Day: Saturday, June 27, at 8 AM until noon. Come spend a few hours with the ranger staff working on trail projects within the natural area. Meet at the Visitor Center. No reservations necessary
Radnor Lake Environmental Education Center: Saturday, June 27, at 9 AM - 11 AM. Come see the wildlife and plant exhibits. Participate in a fun water quality lab on water samples and help preserve historical artifacts from Radnor Lake! We are a short walk from the East Parking Lot! Walk across the Causeway and up Hall Drive. The Education Center is at the top of Hall Drive. All Ages. No reservations required
Historic Preservation: Sunday, June 28, at 10AM. Come to the Visitor’s Center and learn what we do to preserve history at Radnor Lake. Help us clean artifacts and learn simple ways that you can preserve history too! Leader: McClure. Reservations June 20
Wildflower Hike: Sunday, June 28, at 3 PM. It’s summer and the flowers are in bloom. Hike starting at the Visitor Center with the Ranger to find and identify the beautiful wildflowers. Ranger: Bridgers. Reservations June 20
Cut. It. Out.: Tuesday, June 30, 9 AM - Noon. Let’s go remove exotic invasive plants. By doing so, it makes room for native plant species. Please wear closed=toed shoes and long pants. Meet at the Visitor Center. Ages 16 - Adult. Ranger: Jesse. Reservations June 27