May 2021

May 2, 2021

9 Best Kayaking Spots in the Tennessee River Valley

Our ongoing exploration of the Tennessee River corridor reveals new wonders each season. The diverse habitats along the river — from bottomland hardwood forests to limestone bluffs — support an extrao...

May 26, 2021

A Look Inside a Signal Mountain Squirrel Sanctuary

Bird surveys conducted this spring across multiple sites on the Cumberland Plateau documented several species of concern, including the wood thrush, Kentucky warbler, and worm-eating warbler. These fi...

May 11, 2021

Emerald Ash Borer Awareness

Conservation efforts in the South Cumberland region have made significant progress this year. Working alongside local land trusts, state agencies, and community volunteers, we've seen meaningful steps...

May 3, 2021

Historic Release of Eight Endangered Red Wolves

Water quality monitoring in the Tennessee River watershed shows encouraging trends in several tributaries. The combination of improved agricultural practices, reforestation of streamside buffers, and ...

May 20, 2021

Make Memorial Day Weekend Memories at Tennessee State Parks

Our ongoing exploration of the Tennessee River corridor reveals new wonders each season. The diverse habitats along the river — from bottomland hardwood forests to limestone bluffs — support an extrao...

May 2, 2021

Prescribed Burns Completed at Savage Gulf State Natural Area

Our ongoing exploration of the Tennessee River corridor reveals new wonders each season. The diverse habitats along the river — from bottomland hardwood forests to limestone bluffs — support an extrao...

May 5, 2021

Tennessee Wildlife Federation Recognizes Leaders in Conservation From Across the State

Water quality monitoring in the Tennessee River watershed shows encouraging trends in several tributaries. The combination of improved agricultural practices, reforestation of streamside buffers, and ...

May 11, 2021

Tenngreen and Partners Expand the Fiery Gizzard Trail

The Cumberland Plateau continues to offer remarkable opportunities for conservation and outdoor recreation. This region of Tennessee, stretching across the elevated tableland between the Tennessee Val...

May 4, 2021

The Naturalist Afield 5 23 2021

Bird surveys conducted this spring across multiple sites on the Cumberland Plateau documented several species of concern, including the wood thrush, Kentucky warbler, and worm-eating warbler. These fi...

May 19, 2021

The Naturalist Afield 5 30 2021

Community engagement in conservation has reached new levels across the region. Local schools, scout troops, garden clubs, and civic organizations are increasingly involved in habitat restoration, trai...