MISSION
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.
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
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TCWP Holiday Party – Thursday, December 11
Long-time TCWP members Jenny Freeman and Bill Allen will once again open their home at 371 East Drive, Oak Ridge, to TCWP members and friends for what has become one of the most enjoyable holiday events of the year.
All members and friends are welcome. The hours are 7–9:30 p.m. Please bring an hors d'oeuvre or dessert to share. Beverages will be provided.
Field trip to Hiwassee Wildlife WMA – Saturday, January ??
Each fall and winter several thousand migrating sandhill cranes find their way to TWRA's Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge in Meigs County. TCWP is organizing a field trip to watch the cranes and other wildlife species, perhaps including one or more of the reintroduced whooping cranes that stop at, and occasionally stay at, the Refuge. Participants should meet at 9:00 in the NOAA parking lot, 456 S. Illinois Ave. in Oak Ridge. Call
865-522-3809 to preregister
CHECK BACK SOON FOR POSSIBLE ADDITIONS TO THIS OUTING AND A MODIFIED STARTING TIME!
Whites Creek Trail workday – Saturday, Jan. 24
TCWP will sponsor its annual trail maintenance at Whites Creek in Rhea County as part of its ongoing stewardship of this TVA Small Wild Area. The trail loops onto land previously owned by Bowater, and (thanks to the generous support of our members) purchased by TCWP two years ago. For additional details, see January newsletter.
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For more information, call Sandra at 865-522-3809, or send email to sandra@sandrakgoss.com.
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TCWP Scrapbook
PICTURES OF AREAS WE SEEK TO PROTECT
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Contact TCWP at 865-481-0286 and leave a message
or Jimmy Groton, TCWP President, 865-483-5799, groton87 at comcast.net
or Frank Hensley, TCWP Vice President, 865-483-0849, fwhensley at aol.com
or write TCWP at:
Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning
130 Tabor Road
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
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