Junior Naturalist: Crepuscular

<p>”Crepuscular” is the word for animals that come alive at dusk, and it is exactly the kind of five-syllable term a six-year-old will repeat for a week afterward. That is the whole idea behind this one.</p>
<p>The Junior Naturalist program at Shelby Bottoms takes kids out on a sunset hike and puts their science skills to work as the park shifts from day into night — the light going flat, the bird noise trading over for insect noise, and whatever decides to show itself in between.</p>
<p><strong>Parent notes:</strong> ages 6 and up, and <strong>registration is required</strong> — call or email the nature center to get on the list before you drive out. Closed-toe shoes and bug spray are the obvious calls for an August evening in the bottoms. It runs to 8 p.m., so plan on a later bedtime and consider that a fair trade.</p>
<p><strong>When:</strong> Friday, August 21, 2026, 6:30–8 p.m.<br />
<strong>Where:</strong> Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville, TN 37206<br />
<strong>Cost:</strong> FREE — registration required</p>