Children ages 8 and older have an opportunity to take a chocolate hike that starts at 2:30 this coming Saturday afternoon at the Wilderness Station in Barfield Park.

Parks and Rec spokesperson Lauren Hughes warns, "Early spring can still be cool, but it's worth a hike when chocolate is involved. Learn about sustainable chocolate practices and how important it is for our migratory birds."

The afternoon begins with a naturalist-led hike on Barfield Park's backcountry trails. Participants will discover several Tennessee birds that need a good habitat in Central America so they can return to us.

Follow Flute, a wood thrush, on the story trail.

The adventure ends with a warm fire where hot chocolate and all the chocolaty treats you can handle will be waiting. Plus, enjoy a game to see if you will survive as a migratory bird. Warm up and refuel - just like our bird friends - before hiking back to the Wilderness Station on the paved trails. The hike will be 2 ½ miles total.

The fee for the program is $3.00 and is for ages 8 and up. Reservation is required. For more information, please contact Lauren Hughes, 615-217-3017, lhughes@murfreesborotn.gov.