Native Plant Rescue Squad
The Native Plant Rescue Squad (NPRS), an educational non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and restoration of native flora in East Tennessee, works with builders, developers, and landowners to rescue […]
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Wildfire Impacts on Drinking Water and Air Quality
The frequency and intensity of wildland fires have worsened impacts to the landscape and to the air column, affecting both drinking water and air quality, which, in turn, affect ecosystem […]
Frozen Head Wildflower Walk
Frozen Head State Park 964 Flat Fork Rd, Wartburg, TN, United StatesThis joint outing for TCWP and the Tennessee Native Plant Society (TNPS) will give us an excellent opportunity to see spring wildflowers. This will be a switch from last year: […]
Invasive Silver Carp are Heading This Way–Can the Ecological and Economic Devastation Be Prevented?
UT Arboretum 901 S. Illinois Ave, Oak Ridge, TN, United StatesThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is currently preparing recommendations for locating fish deterrent barriers on the Tennessee River, Cumberland River, and Tennessee Tombigbee waterway to protect against the invasive […]
Head of Sequatchie Outing
Peavine Rd (Shell Station) 209 Peavine Rd, Crossville, TNOn this joint TCWP/TNPS outing we will do an out-and-back hike up a mountain on a new section of the Cumberland Trail. This is a good hike for spring wildflowers. […]
Paved Greenway Outing
Haw RidgeOn this TCWP/TNPS outing we will see late spring wildflowers and do some tree and shrub identification along the paved greenway. This should work for those with limited walking ability. […]
Devil’s Breakfast Table Scour Prairie Outing
Marathon Station, Crab Orchard 52 Main St, Crab Orchard, TNParticipants on this TCWP/TNPS outing will explore the Devil’s Breakfast Table area, including a short bushwhack to a small prairie area that is kept open by erosion during flood events. […]
Oak Ridge Outdoor Festival
The June 22 Oak Ridge Outdoor Festival, sponsored by Oak Ridge Parks and Recreation, Explore Oak Ridge, and the Clinch Valley trail Alliance, will introduce participants of all ages and […]
Canceled – Kayak the Clinch River
Miller's Island Boat Ramp
Unfortunately, due to the TVA not releasing on their normal schedule this Saturday, we are cancelling this trip. We will try to reschedule for a future date. Bring your kayak […]
From Your Backyard to Our Wilderness: TCWP’s Conservation Efforts
Oak Ridge Public Library 1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN, United StatesOak Ridge Public Library's World Wise Wednesdays presents From Your Backyard to Our Wilderness: TCWP’s Conservation Efforts Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning (TCWP) has a long history of preserving our […]
Hike in Norris Municipal Watershed – Saturday, October 5
Norris Middle School 5 Norris Square, Norris, TN, United StatesFor this hike, we will meet in front of Norris Middle School (across from the library) at 9 a.m. and carpool to the trailhead in the Norris Municipal Watershed. We’ll […]
TCWP History Party
First Presbyterian Church 1051 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN, United StatesDate: April 3rd Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Lunch Provided Where: First Presbyterian Church in Oak Ridge - room 102 Join us for a special day dedicated to preserving […]