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Janie Wells had Joann’s Outdoor Classroom built in Bowie
Nature Park Oct. 2002 in memory of her daughter Joann Tiesler.
Ms. Wells wished to donate something to the park as a memorial
for her daughter Joann whose life ended on October 7, 2001.
The classroom is a 1,000 square foot facility that can seat
100 people and features a stage, 2 lockable storage areas,
mobile tables and benches, a wooden fence with gates, tin room
and even a copula with a bell.Its primary use is as an
outdoor classroom to support the park and schoolteachers when
students come to the park for nature classes. The classroom
is designed to be as multifunctional as possible.
Joann's Outdoor Classroom
can be rented for limited use please see
reservations.
View a 60second video of
Joann's Classroom....
Click the Play button below.
 Memorial
Walkway
Visitors to
Joann's Outdoor Classroom pass along the memorial walkway.
There are footprints embedded in this tranquil sidewalk and an
engraved brick next to the footprints. The bricks have been
placed in memory of children who have died and the footprints
represent the endearing spirit of these children entering the
classroom along side the living children carrying with
them the joy of childhood.
If you would like to place a memorial brick, simply contact
Program Director &
Park Naturalist: Melissa
Bell, at
(615) 799-5544, Ext.2. The cost of each memorial is
$50.00.
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Bowie
Park & Nature Center
7211 Bowie Lake Road
Fairview, TN 37062
Tel:
(615) 799-5544
Email:
bowiepark@fairview-tn.org
Park Hours
Sunrise to Sunset - Year Round
Nature Center Hours
Tues. - Sat. [9:00 - 4:00]
Closed - Sunday & Monday
Trail Closures:
At any time, Trails
may be closed
due to wet conditions, it is
advisable to call
before riding
by calling 799-5544 Ext. 1.
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