Bristol Nature Center earns top accreditation

Bristol’s Nature Center at Steele Creek Park has earned accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), becoming one of only 4% of museums nationwide to earn this top-tier recognition. Only 17 museums in Tennessee and about 1,100 nationwide have gained this distinction. To earn accreditation, The Nature Center underwent a year of self-study, followed by a site visit by a peer review team. All aspects of the Center’s operations were thoroughly examined before the visiting team recommended accreditation. The 8,000-square-foot nature center serves as the gateway to the 2,200-acre park site, educating visitors about the plants and animals located in the park through features like an apiary, arboretum, and native gardens.