Shelby Bottoms Nature Center provides free nature education programs for the public in a beautiful 935 acre urban natural area, Shelby Bottoms Greenway.
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center(SBNC) is an Earthcraft Certified, sustainably constructed nature center open to the public for field trips, free public programs and walk-in visitation. Located in a 935 acre urban natural area,the Shelby Bottoms Greenway & Nature Park, SBNC naturalists use the Park as an outdoor laboratory to introduce visitors to interesting nature topics, share knowledge of the Park's natural and cultural history, and have a fun experience in the outdoors. The Nature Center campus includes a rain garden, a teaching garden, a short trail, porches for viewing the Cumberland River, bike racks, restrooms and water fountains, Nashville B-cycle station, access to the Park's 5 miles each of paved and primitive trails, and a Natural Play area for children.
-To provide quality environmental education and responsible recreation.
-To help protect, preserve, restore and manage the park ecosystem and all natural resources.
-To raise awarenesss, foster respect, and share enthusiasm for the natural environment
Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms as well as Greenways for Nashville merchandise and memberships. Children's binoculars or learning backpack may be checked out for free.
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