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Our Mission
TO PRESERVE, ENHANCE AND PROMOTE SHELBY PARK AND BOTTOMS FOR EVERYONE TO APPRECIATE AND PROTECT
Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms is a nonprofit partner of the Metro Parks Department. Our vision is a vibrant urban park and nature preserve that supports healthy lifestyles and celebrates our diverse Nashville community.
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Projects & Programs
The Park Explorers Program helps children at our partner schools discover the wonder, peace and fun of nature. Friends of Shelby brings park and nature-related content to students in school and, in turn, brings the students into Shelby Park and Bottoms to explore and learn.
At Shelby Bottoms Nature Play, kids climb, dig, build, balance, and discover—with no predetermined rules or outcomes. This kind of open-ended play fuels creativity, problem-solving, and resilience.
Restore the Forest: Invasive Plant Removal
Shelby Park and Bottoms has an invasive plant species problem. Starting this winter, we are beginning efforts to remove these harmful plants from our forests, and we need your help!
Shelby Bottoms is home to over a dozen beehives across three locations, cared for by volunteer beekeepers who help pollinate plants throughout the park and East Nashville. Stop by the Shelby Bottoms Nature Center to learn about pollinator-friendly plants, explore the garden, and pick up local honey while supplies last!
Spend time outdoors caring for the park and connecting with your community!
Take part in trash pick-ups, invasive species removal, shelter painting, and more!
