March 19th marked the first day of spring. Spring is the season of renewal. It’s the time when leaves and flowers burst from the treetops in a showy display of color and beauty. Get inspired by their bright colors and sweet fragrances. Learn all about Southern trees that bloom in the spring. Read more. Sam […]
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To learn about a summer internship program and research on the migratory wood thrush at the Tennessee River Gorge Trust, as well as information about two upcoming events, and to view a video of opening remarks from new Executive Director, Eliot Berz, see the March issue of Field Notes from the Gorge.
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This article was originally published on the Travel Southeast Tennessee website on March 6, 2020. One of Tennessee’s smaller and lesser-known parks, the 353-acre Booker T. Washington State Park offers access for fishing and boating on scenic Chickamauga Lake, as well as opportunities for hiking and mountain biking not far from downtown Chattanooga. Read more. Bob
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TennGreen Land Conservancy’s mission remains to ensure a Tennessee where land, animals, and natural habitats are protected forever; a place where people appreciate nature and engage with us to conserve it. To do so, TennGreen will continue to be guided by a strategic plan. And through sessions with the Board and Staff (in collaboration with
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Friends of South Cumberland State Parks supports wise and sustainable economic development in our area, but the high-density housing development proposal of over 80 lots on approximately 130 acres of land adjacent to Foster Falls is neither wise nor sustainable. It will be detrimental to the economy and the environment, with negative impact on park visitors, the
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One brood of cicadas has been waiting a long time to emerge; now is their time. Brood XIX has been dormant for the past 13 years, but the brood is set to emerge around mid-May 2024 in Tennessee and be around for a month as the insects try to find mates before hibernating once again.
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More details on an East Tennessee development moving forward on Mt. Aetna. Much of the development sits above abandoned coal mines, some of which date back 150 years. Read more. Michael Ray Taylor – Nashville Scene (Photo: John Mulhouse — City of Dust)
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This article was originally published on the Travel Southeast Tennessee website on September 30, 2019. Located just outside of Dayton, Tenn., Laurel-Snow State Natural Area is a popular hiking area featuring blue holes, waterfalls and historic mining structures that date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. Overall, the natural area contains 10.5 miles of
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Spring in Chattanooga is a lovely time, showcasing blooming trees and shrubs, and perennials poking their heads through the warming ground. Spring also brings animal babies. This is one of the busiest times of the year for wildlife rehabilitators, as many well-meaning people find animal babies that they think need help. Most animal babies do
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Do luxury homesites sit atop environmental catastrophe? An East Tennessee development is moving forward on what locals call a ‘Swiss cheese’ of abandoned coal mines. Read more. Michael Ray Taylor – Nashville Scene (Photo: Michael Ray Taylor)
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