2015 Fall Break Activities!

 This is the agenda for the Parks and Recreation department for the Fall Break.

Fall Break Activities! (October 5th - 9th)
Date: 09/24/2015 12:15 PM
Fall Break Week Activities
October 5th - 9th
Great Fun for the Kids! 

Monday, October 5th; 9:00am - 11:00amTails & Trails
Sharp Springs Natural Area (Jefferson Pike entrance)
meet at Espey Outdoor Classroom
Bring your dog and join us for a nice walk in the woods.  Afterwards, learn some training and obedience tips from a certified Dog Trainer.  Both you and your pooch will have a great time!
ALL dogs MUST be vaccinated and on a leash.  Please bring a “clean up” bag or we will have them available for purchase. 

Tuesday, October 6th     10:00am - 2:00pmFall Naturefest - Corn Maze, Campfire & Hayride
Sharp Springs Natural Area (Use Espey Drive entrance)
meet at Green Building
Start your Fall Festivities early by strolling through our Corn Maze. Then join us for a fun, old fashioned campfire, where we will roast marshmallows and hot dogs and partake of that old favorite – S’Mores. Yum!  Of course, no campfire is complete without singing and storytelling, so bring your favorites to share.
Cost is $3 per person. Please call for reservation: (615) 459-9773 

Wednesday, October 7th; 9:00am - 2:00pmGo Outside and Play!
Lee Victory Recreation Park - Meet at Shelter 1 near the football fields
Join us for a retro-themed Field Day!  Toss water balloons at your friends, race in a sack, bounce on a ball, win a scavenger hunt!  We’ll do all that plus many more fun activities and contests.  It’ll be a blast!  Bring your friends – the more, the merrier!
And bring a SACK LUNCH! 

Thursday, October 8th;  9:00am - 11:30amBird Beak Buffet
Sharp Springs Natural Area ( Jefferson Pike entrance)
meet at Espey Outdoor Classroom
Have you ever wondered why bird beaks are so different?  We’ll take a close look at what and how birds eat, followed by a short hike to see some of our featured birds (and their beaks).  Then we’ll make bird feeders for you to hang in your own yard.  It’ll be sticky, icky fun and we want to see you there!
Bring binoculars if you have them.   

Friday, October 9th; 10:00am - 12:00pmCreek Peek
Meet at Old Jefferson Pike Trailhead (on Fitzhugh Blvd. near airport)
Plan to get wet as we play in the creek! We will use a net to see what lives along the bottom, under the rocks and in the very shallow waters of the creek. Using special viewers, we’ll be able to take a closer look at our “catch” before releasing everything back into the water. Super fun!
Wear clothing and SHOES you can get wet, and bring a towel.