Events

Join TennGreen on a walking tour of one of Tennessee’s newest state parks to see Middle Fork Bottom’s diverse landscapes, wetland areas, and flourishing wildlife habitats. One of Tennessee’s newest State Parks, and nestled in the heart of West Tennessee, Middle Fork Bottoms State Park spans 860 acres of restored wetlands, newly planted hardwood forest, and two miles of revitalized streams. In 2016, TennGreen supported the acquisition of property now included in the park, a pivotal first step towards the floodplain restoration project in 2018, and opening of the park in 2024. This is also a great opportunity to collect miles for TennGreen’s fifth annual Hike-a-Thon! For more information or to register, visit hikeathon.com. Be sure to wear closed-toed shoes that are comfortable for walking and bring your water bottle. This easy walk will be on the park’s paved walking trails, which are also bicycle and wheelchair accessible. We will meet at the trailhead kiosk at Entrance #1. If you have any questions, contact Geoff: geoff@tenngreen.org.

With a guide from our friends at Cumberland Kayak & Adventure Company, this easy paddle is perfect for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. After an easy 2-mile paddle, our group will have an hour to explore the falls, take in the sights, and go for a swim! If you have your own kayak or paddleboard, we’ll be meeting at Cane Hollow Recreation Area at 10:45am CT. If you need to rent a kayak for the event, Cumberland Kayak is offering discounted rentals at https://www.cumberlandkayakadventure.com/tenngreen. This is also a great opportunity to collect miles for TennGreen’s fifth annual Hike-a-Thon! For more information or to register, visit hikeathon.com. Please bring a lifejacket (lifejackets will be provided with rentals), water shoes for walking around near the waterfall, water, sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses. Also, consider bringing lunch and/or snacks to enjoy at the base of the falls. Use the GPS coordinates below, or search “Cane Hollow Recreation Area” on Google Maps for an accurate location. GPS coordinates: 36.032690, -85.621092

The Laurel Woods Trail is a long loop (13 miles) that winds through the hollows and ridges of the backcountry of Beaman Park, a beloved park TennGreen assisted with the expansion of in 2013. We will meet up at the Highland Trailhead before hitting the trail together. Please wear sturdy hiking shoes and weather-appropriate attire. Your Hike-a-Thon t-shirt is always a good choice! Bring plenty of water, and snacks or lunch to enjoy during a break. You may want to bring a hiking stick or poles. Including a break for lunch, this long hike can take up to six hours. This is also a great opportunity to collect miles for TennGreen’s fifth annual Hike-a-Thon! For more information or to register, visit hikeathon.com. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/laurel-woods-outer-loop Use the GPS coordinates below, or search “Highland Trailhead” on Google Maps for an accurate location. The address is will not work perfectly on all mapping apps. GPS coordinates: 36.2688139, -86.9055066 If you have any questions, contact Geoff: geoff@tenngreen.org.