June 2024

Create an Aerial Buffet for Swallows

Swallows, swifts, nightjars, and flycatchers are the aerial insectivores that keep bugs in check and wow us with their aerobatics. But they and their insect prey are in trouble. For cultivation tips to help bring them back to yards, farms, and open spaces, and much more, read the June 23 edition of Cornell Lab eNews. Cornell […]

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Become a Tennessee Naturalist

As you move around this beautiful plateau, have you ever wished you knew more about what you are seeing? Have you ever wanted to learn more about the ecology and geology of our place? If so, please consider enrolling in our Master Naturalist program. The classes are taught by a plethora of talented, experienced, and engaging

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Try These Chattanooga Region Bike Routes

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development recently launched the Bike Tennessee initiative, highlighting professional road cycling routes, neighboring small towns and breathtaking views. (See earlier post.) Ready to ride? Get a crash course on the rules of the road and try these six trails around the Greater Chattanooga area. Read more. Haley Bartlett – NOOGAtoday Photo: TN Dept. of Tourist

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Hummingbirds Can Smell

It has long been generally accepted that hummingbirds do not have a sense of smell. However, the widely held belief was debunked in a study published in 2021. Read more. Terry W. Johnson – Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources

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SORBA Chattanooga Receives $50,000 Grant To Hire First Paid Executive Director

SORBA Chattanooga on Wednesday announced it has received a $50,000 grant from the Lyndhurst Foundation to support the expansion of trail stewardship and the mountain biking community in the Chattanooga area. SORBA Chattanooga, a local all-volunteer nonprofit, currently maintains over 100 miles of trails. This grant will allow SORBA to start the process of hiring

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From the Archives: Five Southeast Tennessee Wildlife Viewing Hotspots 

This article was originally published on the Travel Southeast Tennessee website April 24, 2020. Southeast Tennessee is blessed with an abundance of wildlife, as well as great places for wildlife viewing. While it would be challenging to determine exactly which of the many sites are at the top of the list, here are five Southeast Tennessee

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News from the Tennessee RiverLine

See the Tennessee RiverLine’s event schedule, Plan your upcoming journey on the Tennessee RiverLine, Learn about safety on the water, Explore conceptual designs for Tennessee RiverTowns, including Bridgeport, AL, Shop the Tennessee RiverLine’s UT store, And learn how you can get involved, In the latest Tennessee RiverLine newsletter.

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It’s Pollinator Week! June 17-23

Pollinator Week, June 17-23, 2024, is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health that was initiated and is managed by Pollinator Partnership. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them.  Read more. Pollinator Partnership (Image: Pollinator Partnership) ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————- Local Efforts to

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