Davidson County - Summer Events

THIS SATURDAY!! Volunteer Opportunity: Boardwalk Construction and Highland Trail Hike at Beaman Park

July31
Saturday
Boardwalk Construction: 9:00am to 3:00pmGuided Hike: 3:30 to 6:00pm

Beaman Park Nature Center
5911 Old Hickory Blvd.
Meet outside the nature center building.

Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Age level: 13 and up
No dogs, please.

Let's Meetup at the Beaman Park Nature Center (5911 Old Hickory Blvd) for a Volunteer Boardwalk Construction Work Day. Join us as we continue construction on a 350 foot long, handicap accessible boardwalk in the woods near the nature center. Bring your work gloves, wear sturdy shoes and clothes you won't mind getting dirty. Tools and training will be provided. Snacks and drinks will be served. Bring a friend and stay for as little or as long as you would like.

WARNER PARKS:

Volunteer Spirit
Saturday, August 7 9 a.m.-noonAge level: All ages . Call to register. Get outside and get dirty. Spend a day giving back to the parks that you love by lending a helping hand as we work on projects to restore and preserve the natural integrity of the parks.Leader: Paul Fowler

Hummers Galore
Saturday, August 21 10 a.m.-noon Age level: All Ages. Registration opens August 6Time to double up on the Hummingbird nectar, fall migration is starting. Learn how much food hummingbirds need to survive migration. This fact answered and many more at hummingbirds galore.Leader: Irene Perry

http://www.nashville.gov/parks/wpnc/wpnc_program_schedule.asp for more information on Warner Parks

Cheekwood

GARDEN SHOWS AND LECTURES
August 26 Gardening 101 - Part 3 of 4 (Planting)
Thursday, August 26, 1:00 pm $15 members / $20 non-members Love the idea of having a garden, but don’t know where to start? Let the Cheekwood Garden Staff help you cultivate a green thumb in this four-part seasonal workshop. Beginning with plant basics and covering topics such as planning, propagating, planting, and pruning– this class will teach you all you need to know to keep your garden looking great. http://cheekwood.org/Gardens/Garden_Shows_and_Lectures.aspx