Friends of Steele Creek, Bristol

About Friends of Steele Creek

Friends of Steele Creek Nature Center and Park is a nonprofit organization supporting the natural aspects of Bristol's 2,200-acre park and its state-of-the-art nature center. Visitors participate in guided activities including nature story circles and bird club monthly walks led by the Bristol Bird Club. The nature center provides access to collections of flora, fauna, and skeletal specimens, along with laboratory equipment and library materials for those conducting research. The park hosts the annual Wildlife Weekend Photography Contest and Show, encouraging visitors to document local wildlife. Students and independent researchers can pursue ecological surveys, environmental monitoring, behavioral studies, and habitat assessments through the Jon Harr Student Research Support Program, which offers small competitive grants. The facility supports projects connecting people to nature while enhancing understanding of the park's ecosystems. Located in Bristol, Tennessee, Friends of Steele Creek welcomes visitors interested in outdoor education, natural history, and scientific research opportunities.