Monday, December 10: Snack with Santa, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Kids age 4 and under can experience the wonder of a visit with Santa at picturesque Timberland Park, located at mile marker 437.2 on the historic Natchez Trace Parkway in Franklin. Children will gather by the fireplace in the Timberland Interpretive Center for a story and snack with Santa. There will also be an opportunity to make a gingerbread house. This is a free event, but on-line registration is required. Space is limited. Online registration at www.wcparksandrec.com. Registration code #13567.
Friday, December 21: First Day of Winter Hike; Honeycomb Candle Making
9:00 a.m. - Join park staff for a brisk morning hike to celebrate the winter solstice. This walk will be 3/4 of a mile long. Register at www.wcparksandrec.com. (Registration code #13358)
2:00 p.m. It is the “darkest” day of the year, so what better time to learn how to make a honeycomb candle to light things up for winter solstice. Participants will create and take home their own honeycomb candle as well as sample some tasty honey. Along with the candle making, the life history of the honeybee will also be discussed. Come on out to the park for an enlightening time! Program costs $2.00 per person. Register at www.wcparksandrec.com. (Registration code #13359)
December 22: Full Moon Hike, 5:15 p.m.
Come see the park as it is rarely seen…at night! Park staff will conduct a hike around a half a mile and discuss different night-time creatures and try to dispel some of our fears of the night. As an added bonus, there will be a full moon to hike by, so join us for this memorable time. Pre-Registration is strictly required. Register at www.wcparksandrec.com. (Registration code #13357)
