Spring 2023 Program Schedule
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Spring 2023 Program Schedule Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring Flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and the woods are waking up from a quiet winter. Spring is an incredible season to visit Beaman Park. Before most of the trees have grown new leaves, warm sunlight hits the forest floor, causing the spring ephemeral wildflowers to bloom brilliantly yet briefly. Consider joining us for a free public program this season – we will have guided hikes, game days, kids’ activities, art and music programs, and more. Our annual Wildflower Week is April 16-22, with several programs celebrating all things wildflower throughout the week. Registration is required for most programs; register by calling or emailing the Nature Center. Park and program updates can be found on our Facebook page and our website. If you would like to get more involved by volunteering or donating, visit www.friendsofbeamanpark.org. We look forward to seeing you this spring!
Recurring Programs
Beautify Beaman Saturdays: You can help beautify the Park—through picking up
3/4, 4/1, & 5/6 trash, cleaning Nature Center windows or removing
10 a.m.-noon invasive plants. Projects are available throughout the
Age level: All ages Park, and groups are welcome.
Leaders: Nature Center Staff and Volunteers
What’s Going on In the Saturdays in April Visit the wildflower garden in front of the Nature Center
Wildflower Garden? from 10-11 a.m. throughout spring to learn about what is growing and
Age level: All ages which pollinators might stop by for a visit.
Leaders: Nature Center Staff
Yoga on the Deck Saturdays: March 4 & 25; Friends of Beaman Park invites you to enjoy your
April 8 & 22; May 13 & 27 downward facing dog outside in the beautiful serenity of
9:30 -10:45 a.m. Beaman Park. Please bring your own mat to enjoy gentle
Age level: Adults, 13+ yoga that is appropriate for all experience levels.
$12 cash/check/Venmo Instructor: Robin Haynes
March
Women Outdoors: Wednesday, March 1 Footwear is one of the most important pieces of gear
6:30 p.m. when it comes to getting out on the trails. Melanie
Shoe Talk Age level: Adults, 13+ Harsha will share the importance of footwear and which
shoe is right for you.
Leader: Melanie Harsha, HOKA Field Experience
Representative and thru hiker
Saturday, March 4 Join volunteers across Nashville and beyond to remove
10 a.m.-noon invasive plants. We will provide everything you need to
Age level: 10+ wrangle these weeds and help beautify the Park.
Leader: Luke Mahrenholz
Meet the Banjo Friday, March 10 Come out to the deck to learn about this unique folk
1-2 p.m. instrument. We will hear some old-time tunes on the
Age level: All ages banjo while we enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.
Leader: Kevin Sykes
Hepatica Hunt Saturday, March 11 It’s time for spring ephemeral wildflowers to wake up
10 a.m.-noon from winter. Let’s look for early spring blooms like
Age level: All ages Hepatica, Bloodroot, and more.
Leader: Heather Gallagher
Henry Hollow Hike Tuesday, March 14 This guided nature hike will introduce you to beautiful
10 a.m.-noon Henry Creek and the ridges of Beaman Park.
Age level: All ages Leader: Heather Gallagher
Puzzles and Games in the Thursday, March 16 We will have a variety of puzzles and games to play, plus
10 a.m.-noon coloring pages and crayons. Bring the kids!
Nature Center Age level: All ages Leader: Kevin Sykes
Friends of Beaman Park Campfire
Friday, March 17
3-5 p.m.
Age level: All ages
Get warm and toasty by the fire and learn about what FOBP does and how they will
be helping Beaman Park in the coming year. There will be an opportunity to join the
Friends group if you are interested. Warm beverages and snacks provided.
Leader: Friends of Beaman Park
Registration is required for most programs.
To register, call 615-862-8580 or email beamanpark@nashville.gov
Welcome Back Waterthrush Beaman Park is a great place to glimpse Louisiana
Saturday, March 18 Waterthrushes as they set up their territories along
9-11 a.m. Henry Creek in early spring. Actually a species of
Age level: Adults, 13+ warbler, waterthrushes are among our earliest migrants.
We’ll take a hike along the creek to look for them, and
we may also be able to see other early avian arrivals.
Leader: Barbara Harris, Tennessee Ornithological Society
Forest Bathing Friends of Beaman Park invites you to slow down and unwind while enjoying the
Friday, March 24 peaceful beauty of Beaman Park on a Forest Bathing walk. We’ll explore easy and
1-2:30 p.m. open-ended ways to engage the senses, connect with the natural world, and
Age level: Adults, 13+ experience the present moment. Forest Bathing or Shinrin-Yoku is a worldwide
Fee: $12 cash/check/Venmo practice that reduces stress, promotes well-being, and deepens connections with the
natural world.
Presenter: ANFT Certified Guide Elizabeth Sanford
Tree Hike Saturday, March 25 Learn about the amazing trees of Beaman Park on this
9-11 a.m. guided hike.
Age level: Adults, 13+ Leader: Heather Gallagher
Proctor Barn Cleanup Sunday, March 26 Beautify the Park by volunteering to clean up the
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Proctor Barn and farm property.
Age level: Adults, 13+ Leader: Nature Center
Wildflower Walk Friday, March 31 Join special guest Randy Hedgepath, our Tennessee
3-5 p.m. State Naturalist, on this wildflower walk through
Age level: Adults, 13+ Henry Hollow.
April
Full Moon Night Hike Thursday, April 6 There’s nothing like a stroll through the woods on a
7-9 p.m. spring evening. Join us as we let the full moon guide us.
Age level: 10+ Leader: Luke Mahrenholz
Wildflowers 101 Saturday, April 8 Learn the basics of observing and identifying our lovely
9:30-11:30 a.m. spring wildflowers. Meet at Creekside Trailhead.
Age level: All ages Leader: Kevin Sykes
Crafty Wildflowers Friday, April 14 Hike the trail to observe Beaman wildflowers. Then
Drop by between 1-3 p.m. create your own to take home.
Age level: All ages Leader: Lexy Hatfield
Wildflower Scavenger Hunt Saturday, April 15 How many blooms can you find? Stop by the Nature
All day Center any time to pick up a Wildflower Scavenger Hunt.
Age level: All ages Remember to look and take photos, but please don’t
touch the flowers!
Saturday, April 15th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Spend the day in Bells Bend Park for the 11th Annual
Nashville Outdoor Recreation Festival & Expo. Come
out and see the latest and greatest equipment, ask
questions from the pros, attend a guided hike or
workshop, or maybe even try a new activity! For more
information call, (615) 862-4187 or email
bellsbend@nashville.gov
Registration is required for most programs.
To register, call 615-862-8580 or email beamanpark@nashville.gov
WILDFLOWER WEEK
AT BEAMAN PARK
April 16-22, 2023
We are so excited to bring back our annual wildflower week! Check out a full slate of hikes and guest-led programs,
all of which highlight the beautiful spring ephemeral wildflowers of Beaman Park. Note the age requirements for
specific programs. Please call/email to register for all wildflower week programs unless noted otherwise, as space is
limited. Remember that removal of wildflowers is strictly prohibited. Please keep Beaman Park beautiful for all to enjoy!
Wildflower Scavenger Sunday, April 16 How many blooms can you find? Stop by Creekside
Hunt Age level: All ages Trailhead to pick up a Wildflower Scavenger Hunt.
Remember to look and take photos, but please don’t touch
the flowers!
What Moss is That Take a leisurely walk to discover the mosses that grow in
Wildflower Growing On? association with spring wildflowers. Mosses are often
Tuesday, April 18 overlooked in the landscape but play an important role in
9-11 a.m. nature and are beautiful in their own right.
Age level: Adults, 13+ Leader: J. Paul Moore, the “Moss Man”
7.5 Mile Laurel Woods Wednesday, April 19 Explore further into the Beaman ridges and hollows. Along
Wildflower Hike 9 a.m.-2 p.m. the way we will search for spring blooms and discuss
Age level: Adult, 13+ anything interesting we may find. Please prepare to spend
at least 4 hours on the trail! Meet at Highland Trailhead.
Leader: Luke Mahrenholz
Plant ID For Beginners Thursday, April 20 Curious about wildflowers and plants but not sure where to
10-11 a.m. begin? Meet at the Nature Center to begin learning how to
Age level: All ages identify common plants and flowers that you may see at
home as well as in the Park. Beginners and kids welcome.
Leader: Kevin Sykes
Wildflower Bingo Thursday, April 20 Learn your wildflowers while you see if you can be the first
2-3 p.m. one to call out “BINGO” and win this classic matching game.
Age level: 3+
Painting Wildflowers Friday, April 21 Enjoy the beauty of spring wildflowers at Beaman Park and
12-2 p.m. learn how to paint them in watercolor! We’ll begin with a
Age level: Adults, 13+ short walk in the woods for inspiration, then return to the
$20 cash/check/Venmo Nature Center to explore simple ways to transform our
observations into paintings. All supplies are included, and
beginners are welcome. Each participant will leave with
their own wildflower painting.
Leader: Elizabeth Sanford, Artist
Morning Wildflower Saturday, April 22 Can you help us spot wildflowers along Henry Creek this
Walk 9:15-10:30 a.m. morning? All ages and experience levels welcome. This will
Age level: All Ages be an easy 1 mi. walk starting from the Creekside Trailhead.
Leader: Kevin Sykes
A Taste of Wild Edible Saturday, April 22 Stop by the Nature Center anytime between 11 & 1 to
Foods 11 a.m.-1 p.m. sample some delicious wild edible foods as we discuss how
Age level: All ages to find, harvest, and prepare them.
Registration not required Leader: Nature Center Staff
Guided Wildflower Saturday, April 22 Walk in the woods with a naturalist to look for and learn
Hike 1-3 p.m. about our spring ephemeral wildflowers.
Age level: Adults, 13+ Leader: Cheryl Medley
Women Outdoors: Wednesday, April 26 Whether you’re new to the outdoors or are a lifelong
Recreate Responsibly 6:30 p.m. veteran, there’s always space to learn more! Learn how
Age level: Adults, 13+ to recreate responsibly in the outdoors to make sure
we’re leaving the trail better than we found it.
Leader: Melanie Harsha, HOKA Field Experience
Representative and thru hiker
City Nature Challenge: Friday, April 28 As spring’s wildflowers wake, so do the insects and
Bug Out! 1:30-2:30 p.m. pollinators. Grab your smartphone to document the
Age level: All ages world of Beaman’s bugs as a part of City Nature
Challenge and discuss an insect’s role in our ecosystem.
Leader: Luke Mahrenholz
City Nature Challenge: Saturday, April 29 Hit the water with our seasonal naturalists to identify
Amphibians of Henry Creek 10 a.m.-noon and document the elusive amphibians of Henry Creek as
Age level: All ages part of City Nature Challenge. Participants will learn
about the importance of amphibians in our park and
how to protect their sensitive habitat.
Leader: Jorge Aguilera-Rodriguez
May
Full Moon Campfire Friday, May 5 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo around the Nature Center
7-9 p.m. campfire.
Age level: All ages Leader: Heather Gallagher and Jorge Aguilera-Rodriguez
Laurel Woods Wildflowers Wednesday, May 10 Hike the 7.5-mile Laurel Woods trail and look for spring
8 a.m.-noon wildflowers. Meet at Highland Trailhead.
Age level: Adults, 13+ Leader: Heather Gallagher
Guided Nature Hike Saturday, May 13 Join us for a 2-mile hike along the Henry Hollow Loop.
9:30-11:30 a.m. We will look for and discuss wildflowers, trees, & more.
Age level: Adults, 13+ Leader: Kevin Sykes
Container Gardening Thursday, May 18 There is still time to start a garden this year. It doesn’t
2-3 p.m. matter if you have a small space or have never gardened
Age level: All ages before. This presentation will help you get started
growing your own fresh veggies and herbs.
Leader: Kevin Sykes
Let’s Play WINGSPAN Saturday, May 20 Do you like birds? Do you like board games? Let’s learn
12-3 p.m. about and then play the popular and fun bird-watching
Age level: Adults, 13+ strategy board game WINGSPAN.
Leader: Kevin Sykes
Nature Journaling Friday, May 26 Enjoy a short hike around the Nature Center and then
12:30-1:30 p.m. journal or draw your observations.
Age level: All ages Leader: Luke Mahrenholz
Picnic at the Proctor Barn Bring a picnic lunch and join us at Beaman’s historic
Saturday, May 27 Proctor Barn for an afternoon of fun. We will have
Noon-2 p.m. picnic tables and lawn games available for your
Age level: All Ages enjoyment, and we will be offering barn tours as well.
Leader: Kevin Sykes
Remember Our Recurring Programs!
• Beautify Beaman Volunteer Days – The first Saturday of each month - 3/4, 4/1, and 5/6 from 10 a.m.-noon
• Yoga on the Deck - Saturday 3/4, 3/25, 4/8, 4/22, 5/13, & 5/27 from 9:30 -10:45 a.m.
• What’s Going On in the Wildflower Garden – Saturdays in April from 10-11 a.m.
Want to get involved? Email us at beamanpark@nashville.gov.
Beaman Park Nature Center
5911 Old Hickory Boulevard
Ashland City, Tennessee 37015
615-862-8580
beamanpark@nashville.gov
beamanpark.nashville.gov
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