LEISURE
BACKPACKING COOKING WORKSHOP – Enterprise South Nature Park, 8015 Volkswagen Drive. REI staff teaches how to make a delicious, nutritious backpacking meal, handle obstacles faced in remote settings, how to work with minimal kitchen supplies. Fee of $30-$50 includes all equipment and ingredients. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 29. Reservations: 423-708-4754.
BAT CAVE SUNSET KAYAK TOUR – Nickajack Cave Wildlife Refuge, Mapleview Road, South Pittsburg, Tenn. Paddle to Nickajack Bat Cave at sunset to watch thousands of bats emerge in search of insects; $65-$75. 7-9 p.m. Sat- urday, July 6. 423-485-1249.
BATTLEFIELD BIKE RIDE – Battlefield Outdoors, 2871 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Free community ride with riders divided into groups based on ride speed. Bring your bike or rent from the shop for $5. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 2. 706-841-0040.
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON STATE PARK – 5801 Champion Road. Ranger will lead short hike to invasive species growth in park where group will help remove it, then use it to carve their own walking sticks; $5. 4:30-6 p.m. Sunday, June 30. 423-260-0366.
