Birds on the Brain
Though the days are short, the lack of leaves and rich resources make fall and winter the perfect seasons for birding. Read more. Susan Ehrenclou – Tennessee Valley Authority Photo: Billy Weeks / TVA
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Cumberland Naturalist!
Warm wishes are extended to all our readers for an enjoyable Christmas and a new year filled with peace and happiness. The Cumberland Naturalist is taking a two week break for the holidays and will be back the first full week of January, ready to hit the ground running in 2025. Bob Butters
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Tennessee River Rescue – Oct. 5
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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Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors Releases Fall And Winter Guide
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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The Happy Place – Tims Ford Reservoir
Recreation abounds at Tims Ford – and it’s all built from powerful partnerships. Tims Ford Reservoir has 10,680 acres of water surface that render it a magnet for water lovers. Read more. Tennessee Valley Authority Photo: TVA
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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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Land Trust for Tennessee Celebrates 25 Years of Conservation
For a quarter of a century The Land Trust for Tennessee has been at the forefront of conservation efforts to protect and preserve the natural beauty of Tennessee. To celebrate our 25th, we’re excited to share 25 conservation projects that showcase the diversity of our work. Each project represents a significant step forward in our
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Blue Ridge Outdoors Features Chattanooga Mountain Biking
An article by Mike Bezemek in the February issue of Blue Ridge Outdoors explores the growing mountain biking opportunities around Chattanooga, from Walden’s Ridge Park to Enterprise South to Lookout Mountain, and more. Read Chattanooga on Two Wheels. (Cover: Blue Ridge Outdoors)
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Happy New Year!
The Cumberland Naturalist wishes you a Happy New Year, one filled with outdoor adventures and enjoyable encounters with nature. It has been a year and three months since the launch of the Cumberland Naturalist, a replacement for my former blog, the Nickajack Naturalist. Big plans are afoot in 2024 for the continued development of the
Explore Biodiversity in Your Backyard
You don’t have to go very far to find an abundance of plants, trees, birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, or amphibians. Start in your very own backyard, and you’ll discover biodiversity everywhere. Dogwood Alliance created the Biodiversity in Your Backyard series to help you connect with the natural world all around you. Learn more about what
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