Help rescue the Tennessee River and its tributaries and join the longest-running clean-up effort in the Tennessee River Watershed Basin. Learn more. Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center is leading a volunteer-driven cleanup of Lookout Creek and Black Creek in partnership with colleagues at the Tennessee River Rescue and WaterWays and with support from Tennessee […]
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Lawmakers convene this week to consider changes in how the state protects wetlands — reviving an issue that sparked intense debate earlier this year when a bill was introduced to roll back environmental oversight over nearly half a million acres of the state’s fragile ecosystems. Read more. Anita Wadhwani – Tennessee Lookout Photo: John Partipilo
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If you’ve spent time in one of the South’s designated wilderness areas, you likely know the feeling of being truly alone with nature. These incredible places are made possible thanks to the Wilderness Act, which turned 60 years old earlier this month. The Wilderness Act was signed into law on September 3, 1964. With the
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The Plateau’s new state park, Head of the Crow, formed from 4,258 acres split off from South Cumberland State Park, is a win-win for everyone — the state park service, Plateau residents, tourists, the University of the South, and the nonprofit Friends of South Cumberland that has embraced the Plateau’s parks as its vision. Read
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Logging could threaten a scientific research site in one of Tennessee’s oldest forests. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is developing a plan to sell timber from the Franklin State Forest on the Cumberland Plateau, a hilly area with thin soil, active fungal networks and centuries-old trees near Sewanee. This state forest also contains a nearly
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National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands. As a signature event of the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), NPLD fosters a strong connection between people and the environment, educating and cultivating environmental stewards. Held on the fourth Saturday in September each year, NPLD is also a “Fee-Free Day” where entrance fees
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See the brushy-tailed critter in the center of this game camera image? That’s an eastern spotted skunk. The image taken July 29 marks the first documented sighting of a spotted skunk in Walker County. But DNR Program Manager Katrina Morris is convinced there are more in northwest Georgia, and even across the state. Once common in
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The state’s Office of Outdoor Recreation has announced $2,609,375 in grants from the Recreational Trails Program for eight communities across the state. This includes $196,975 for South Cumberland State Park’s Foster Falls. Read more. Tennessee Dept. of Environment & Conservation
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Get ready to explore the vibrant world of Chattanooga’s parks and outdoor activities with the brand-new Fall/Winter 2024-2025 Guide! Whether you’re looking to enjoy the crisp autumn air on a scenic hike, dive into exciting events, or find the perfect spot to witness the beauty of fall colors, join a free fitness class or enjoy
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Liquidambar Art Gallery, 7 miles south of Dunlap, on the banks of Hicks Creek, is now open for visitors on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 4 pm or by appointment. Cross the creek to visit the Gallery located in the magical heart of the Sequatchie Valley. Enjoy a visual feast of art by local
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