Events

TennGreen invites you to join us on a morning walk to learn about the latest wildlife identification apps and digital tools. Starting at the Warner Park Nature Center, we’ll set out on an easy 2-mile hike, where we’ll stop to identify, photograph, and learn about the species we encounter along the way. Whether you’re a longtime birder, or brand new to nature ID technology, we’ll walk through how these tools work, and how simple observations contribute towards meaningful ecological monitoring.

TennGreen is excited to partner with our friends at the Cumberland Trail Conservancy to help build the Cumberland Trail. Join us as we work on the Audubon Section in Sale Creek, north of Chattanooga. Spend a day giving back to the Cumberland Trail and helping create lasting outdoor experiences for future hikers. Whether you’re an experienced trail worker or a first-timer, this volunteer day is a great opportunity to get outside, learn new skills, and make a meaningful impact. No prior trail-building experience is required. We’ll provide training, tools, and safety equipment. Just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to work as part of a team. Volunteers will hike to and from the worksite. Once on site, tasks may include trail construction activities such as digging tread, moving rock, clearing corridor, improving drainage, and maintaining tools to help keep the trail safe and sustainable. Trail work is physical and can be strenuous, but it’s also rewarding, educational, and a lot of fun. Come prepared to get a little dirty, meet great people, and help build Tennessee’s longest hiking trail! This volunteer day runs from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time (ET). Please note that all times listed for this event are Eastern Time. RSVP directly to Chad Green, TennGreen’s Operations & Engagement Manager at chad@tenngreen.org More info about TennGreen’s projects along the Cumberland Trail can be found here.

Enjoy beautiful fall sights atop the Cumberland Plateau on this hike in one of Tennessee’s newest State Parks. The 3-mile Sherwood Day Loop features beautiful views of Crow Creek Valley, as the trail follows along many rock formations including a natural bridge. Head of the Crow State Park, located in Franklin County, spans 4,258 acres. The park contains the headwaters of Crow Creek and offers a karst landscape sprawling with hardwood forests, caves, sinkholes, and rare wildlife.

Join us as we remove non-native plant species from TennGreen’s Belle Forest Cave & Arboretum. An invasive species is a plant, insect, or animal that establishes substantial populations outside its natural range. These invasives outcompete native species for resources, causing a serious imbalance in the ecosystem. It is imperative to remove invasives to best support Tennessee’s native biodiversity. Volunteers will use shovels, loppers, and weed wrenches to manually remove invasive plants. Gloves and all necessary tools will be provided. Prior invasive species management is not required. This event is intended for everyone: first-timers, amateurs, and experts! We will provide you with all the knowledge and tools you need to succeed. Closed-toed shoes are required. Please bring your own water bottle; we will not provide plastic bottles, but will have a water cooler to refill your containers. Light snacks will also be available. Due to limited parking at the work site, volunteers will meet TennGreen staff at Kroger in Bellevue Plaza (7087 Hwy 70 S, Nashville, TN 37221), and we will carpool to our location, which is a 2-minute drive. Upon signing up, you will receive a copy of our Volunteer Handbook and Volunteer Agreement & Release Form via email.

Join us for a Friday nature walk to explore and learn about Middle Tennessee’s unique cedar glades! Limestone cedar glades are globally unique and fragile habitats found primarily in Middle Tennessee. Cedar glade ecosystems support a plant community of highly specialized species, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. Please join us for an easy ~2.5-mile stroll through Lamar Cedar Glades to learn about some of these unique plants. Photo by Michael Mauritz

Join TennGreen and Harpeth River State Park for a guided tour of Mound Bottom State Archaeological Area. This unique archaeological site, located along the scenic Harpeth River, features 12 earthen mounds constructed by Native peoples during the Mississippian period. TennGreen helped acquire the gateway to Mound Bottom, securing trail access in and out of the property. We’ll be joined by a park ranger on a 2.5 mile hike to view the ancient mounds and learn the history of one of Middle Tennessee’s most unique historical sites.