Thanks to a generous commitment from Black Creek, all donations made to Aetna Trails Phase II between September 1 and December 31, 2025, will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000! That means every dollar you give will be doubled, helping to reach the fundraising goal to complete Phase II of the Aetna Mountain Trails. Please join the Tennessee River Gorge Trust at the […]
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National Public Lands Day offers opportunities for people to show a little love for the places they call home. Held on the fourth Saturday of each September since 1994, the day offers a chance to head outdoors to improve the lakeshores, rivers and lands that people enjoy year-round. Learn more. Tennessee Valley Authority Photo: TVA
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In Tennessee, biologists are advocating for the restoration of thousands of acres of native grasslands on the Cumberland Plateau and beyond. Some warn that time is running out. Read more. Pierce Gentry – WUOT Photo: Pierce Gentry / WUOT News
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Thrive Regional Partnership, in collaboration with the Open Space Institute, is now accepting applications for the 2026 Resilient Communities program, a unique opportunity for cities and towns across the 16-county Chattanooga region to strengthen their resilience to extreme weather events. Resilient Communities equips local teams with professional guidance, facilitation, and technical assistance to assess vulnerabilities, set priorities, and
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Government Watch The last remaining undeveloped lands within our national forests provide homes for wildlife, filter drinking water, provide recreational opportunities, and contain old-growth forests that absorb and store carbon, helping us to fight climate change. If we allow new roads and logging on these public lands, we will lose all those benefits and worsen climate
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Birds are on the move! This fall, follow the action with nightly migration forecasts from BirdCast. Use the forecasts to see which species and how many birds are passing through. Learn more here. Cornell Lab of Ornithology Map: Cornell Lab
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Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors 2025 Fall and Winter guide is here!Packed full of information about sports, pools, special events, Outdoor Chattanooga, fitness, therapeutic recreation for all abilities, arts, ways to reserve and more! Download a pdf copy here. Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors Image: Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors
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With nearly half of Tennessee’s land dedicated to farming—and over $50 billion in economic output supporting 250,000 jobs—agriculture is deeply woven into the fabric of our communities. For the past few years, The Nature Conservancy in Tennessee has been working with farmers to adopt regenerative practices that improve soil health, boost profits, and benefit nature.
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Tennessee State Parks offers a guide designed to provide you with resources for planning a safe, fun, and accessible park visit. Whether you’re looking for wheelchair-friendly waterfall overlooks or a ranger-led program to guide your first hike, you can be prepared to explore with confidence. Check out the guide. Tennessee State Parks
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Government Watch The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act will harm Southern forests and communities. It grants tax breaks for biomass and biofuel expansion. It will increase logging on private and public lands. Pollution will also increase as a result. Our climate and communities will suffer. Learn more about this bill and 5 things we can
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