If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, thousands of birds probably flew through the sky above you last night—more than 350 million were predicted to be in the air over the U.S. alone, according to BirdCast. Check out the forecast for the next three days to see how migration is shaping up in your region. Use Cornell […]
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North Chickamauga Creek Gorge, formerly a state natural area, has been officially designated as a state park. Located 15 miles north of Chattanooga, this stunning park safeguards nearly 6,000 acres of dramatic sandstone bluffs and North Chickamauga Creek—a Tennessee State Scenic River. Explore the park. Tennessee State Parks See report from Local 3 News. Photo:
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A recent article in Southern Living magazine features Sewanee’s natural environment and colorful fall landscape. Read This Tiny Tennessee Town Has the Most Magnificent Fall Foliage by Caroline Rogers. Photo: Bob Butters
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There’s a lot of interesting news in the Friends of the Parks’ September Trail Tracker newsletter, including: Read about these topics and more in the September Trail Tracker.
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When you think about the brown thrasher, think thickets! This brown, streaky songbird with a bright yellow eye lives much of its life hidden in tangles. Its long, curved bill helps probe for insects in leaf litter, and it also eats native fruits like elderberries, currants, sumac, and dogwood berries. Enjoy this bird’s amazingly diverse vocal
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In a huge victory, Reflection Riding secured a historic conservation easement for future generations to forever enjoy the natural ecology and deep history of Lookout Mountain. In partnership with conservation, historic, and government groups, the North American Land Trust (NALT) recently transferred an interim conservation easement to the State of Tennessee. The exchange permanently protects the 300-acre campus
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This is installment 8 in a project to document a year in Sewanee with five photos taken each month on the Sewanee Domain. See the July post here. Watch next month for photos from September. Text and photos by Bob Butters.
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Middle Tennessee water utilities want to drain 19 million more gallons of water from the Duck River every day. If you haven’t gotten to see it for yourself yet, it’s one of the most biodiverse rivers in the world, the backbone of the local outdoor recreation economy, and more. In fact, water from the Duck
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It should come as no surprise that as temperatures soar, wildlife in our gardens, parks, and natural spaces are also struggling to stay cool and hydrated. Providing water for wildlife in your outdoor spaces is not only a compassionate act, but in some cases a necessary one. Learn how to easily upgrade your garden or
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