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TCWP (Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning) is dedicated to achieving and perpetuating protection of natural lands and waters by means of public ownership, legislation, or cooperation of the private sector. While our first focus is on the Cumberland and Appalachian regions of East Tennessee, our efforts may extend to the rest of the state and the nation. TCWP's strength lies in researching information pertinent to an issue, informing and educating our membership and the public, interacting with groups having similar objectives, and working through the legislative, administrative, and judicial branches of government on the federal, state, and local levels.

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ACTION ALERT

NATURE WALKS
Oak Ridge Reservation
SPRING 2012

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On the Oak Ridge Reservation, over 1100 vascular plants, 72 fish, 34 mammals and over 200 bird species have been observed. This spring there are 6 nature walks designed to highlight not only the rich flora and fauna diversity of the reservation, but also to demonstrate the work being done to sustainably manage and conserve this resource.

Reservations for the following events must be made in advance by noon the Thursday prior to each walk by contacting Tracy Clem, 865-574-5151 (bodinetm@ornl.gov). If inclement weather forces postponement of an event, it will be announced on ORNL's Information Line at 865-574-9836 (i.e. 574-XTEN) at least two hours before the scheduled walk.

More information about these walks is available by contacting Trent Jett at 865-574-9188 (jettrt@ornl.gov).

Reptiles and amphibians inventory – Solway Bend
Date: Sunday, June 3
Location: Meet at the parking lot behind (i.e. south of) the ORISE building at corner of Bethel Valley and Pumphouse Roads.
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Leader: John Byrd (CRESO)
Limit: 15 (children are allowed)
Recommendations: Walking will be through fields and over level dirt/gravel roads (limited distances). Dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes, and bring bug spray and water. We will collect several turtle species, talk about local snake identification and discuss management of local herps populations.
No pets please.

Invasive plants – various sites on Oak Ridge Reservation
Date: Saturday, July 14
Location: Meet at west guardhouse, Oak Ridge Turnpike (Hwy 58)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Leader: Mike Ryon (ORNL)
Limit: 20 (children under the age of 10 not allowed)
Recommendations: This walk will be mostly carpooling to different sites on the reservation to discuss the variety of invasive plants and impacts to local flora and fauna. Walking will be limited at each site. Dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes, and bring bug spray and water.
No pets please.

For more information, call TCWP Executive Director Sandra at 865-583-3967, or send email to sandra@sandrakgoss.com.

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