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This is the official page for Outdoor Murfreesboro, a division of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation. Comments posted to this site will be monitored.

We're all about getting people outdoors to learn about and appreciate nature! This page is the official page of the Murfreesboro
Parks and Recreation Department, a department of the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee (www.murfreesborotn.gov ). This site is intended to serve as a mechanism for communication between the public and the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department. The City reserves
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10/14/2026

Mother Nature provided some much-needed rain for Nature Day, but it didn't dampen anyone's spirits! The MIPP Native Plant Sale was unaffected, and many of the workshops went ahead (more or less) as planned: Monarch Tagging; Nest Box Building; Nature Book Signing; Field Methods for Bat Work; Intro to eBird and Merlin; Marcel, the Spotted Lanternfly Detector Dog; Animal Ambassadors; TN Smart Yards; Beyond Binoculars Workshop -- there was still plenty to see and do! Thanks to everyone who came out and took part in spite of the weather!

Save the date! 2027 will take place on October 9!

More pictures coming! Share yours in the comments!

10/09/2026

UPDATE: Due to the weather forecast, the garden tour, trail activities, and the exhibit parts of Nature Day are canceled. The Native Plant Sale and many Nature Day workshops are still on!!

Updated Rainy Nature Day Schedule: https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/40865/2026-Nature-Day-Schedule-At-a-Glance

Details on the event web page: https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/2716/Nature-Day

Tour the Wilderness Station's native gardens during Nature Day, Saturday, October 10. Learn how these gardens support insects and other wildlife. Get inspiration and species selection guidance for your own yard!

Free Admission!

Web Page: https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/2716/Nature-Day
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ex51ugTDJ/

10/09/2026

Visit the Working for Wildlife Pavilion at Nature Day, Saturday, October 10, at the Wilderness Station. Meet folks who work with wild animals every day. Check out the equipment they use, and learn cool facts about their favorite critters.

-> 11:30-1 PM: Field Methods for Bat Work

Free Admission!

Please note: The exhibits part of Nature Day has been canceled due to the weather forecast, and the workshop schedule has changed. Details on the event web page: https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/2716/Nature-Day
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ex51ugTDJ/

10/08/2026

We can’t wait to see you on Saturday, October 10th! Check out all that is happening. . .

10/07/2026

Being a citizen scientist is a great way to learn more about the natural world you see around you—and to contribute to biodiversity science! Learn more at Nature Day! Saturday, October 10, at the Wilderness Station.

-> 9:15 AM: Introduction to Merlin & eBird. These apps are two of the many ways to get started on your Citizen Science journey, even with a smartphone as your only tool.
-> 10 AM: Beyond Binoculars. Try out some binoculars and get tips on using these essential tools for birding.

Free Admission!

Please note: The exhibits part of Nature Day has been canceled due to the weather forecast, and the workshop schedule has changed. Details on the event web page: https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/2716/Nature-Day
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ex51ugTDJ/

10/07/2026

UPDATE: Due to the weather forecast, the exhibits part of Nature Day is canceled. The Native Plant Sale, most Nature Day workshops, and some activities are still on!! Details on the event web page: https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/2716/Nature-Day
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Visit Nature Day Exhibits to meet reps from Middle Tennessee's conservation agencies and organizations and learn about their work. Discover volunteer opportunities and other ways to support their projects. Saturday, October 10, 9 AM-3 PM at the Wilderness Station. Free admission!

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ex51ugTDJ/

10/07/2026

Our Fall Native Plant Sale is tomorrow 9 AM - 1 PM at the Wilderness Station! Purchase locally-native plants to enhance your landscaping and support pollinators and backyard wildlife. Here's the species availability and price list: https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/40867/2026-MIPP-Native-Plant-Sale-Species

UPDATE: Due to the weather forecast, the trail activities and the exhibits parts of Nature Day are canceled. The Native Plant Sale, many Nature Day workshops, and some activities are still on!! Details on the event web page: https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/2716/Nature-Day
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ex51ugTDJ/

10/06/2026

414 lbs of litter OFF the Murfreesboro Greenway, now that’s what we’re talkin’ about! Today’s vols took advantage of the low & slow water to reach some typically unreachable places around the Manson Pike Trailhead. There was NO quit in this crew! They filled bag after bag after bag and found some large litter items too.

HUGE thanks to Nora, Gary, Graham, Tommie, Dennis, Brendan, John, Mark, Kira and Savannah for helping us Keep Tennessee Beautiful this gorgeous October morning! 🍁

Want to make a difference? Volunteer with us! https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/1937/Volunteer-with-Us

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