Williamson County Parks and Recreation invites you to visit Timberland Park for free family activities in July. Located on the historic Natchez Trace Pkwy., Timberland is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission and parking are free. The rustic wooded preserve has a staffed, 2000- square-foot interpretive center and trails for hiking, bird watching and wildlife observation.
In July, Timberland will offer several special programs. On Wednesday, July 4, enjoy a 9:00 a.m. guided hike (1 mile over moderate terrain); 10:00 a.m. animal pelts presentation; and a 3:00 p.m. owl pellet dissection and discussion.
Symbolism in Nature will be the topic of a free hike on Friday, July 13 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Learn what the ancients believed about the powerful oak tree and the wise owl. Register for activity #12290.
On July 27, enjoy a very special full moon hike from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. See the park at night and learn about nocturnal creatures. Please let us know you are coming by registering for activity #12291 at www.wcparksandrec.com.
Timberland Park is located at mile marker 437.2 on the historic Natchez Trace Parkway, just south of the Highway 96 entrance. For more information call (615) 232-4154.
