BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Harpeth Conservancy - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://harpethconservancy.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Harpeth Conservancy
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20240310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20241103T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T201531
CREATED:20250626T001107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T001107Z
UID:98312-1752602400-1752606000@harpethconservancy.org
SUMMARY:TN Water Watch - Water Testing 101 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered how we know if it’s safe to swim or paddle in your favorite river spot? Join Harpeth Conservancy for an introductory webinar on water testing and how our advisory tool\, Tennessee Water Watch\, is helping Tennesseans make smarter\, safer decisions about where and when to recreate. \nIn this session\, we’ll break down: \n\n\nThe basics of water quality and what E. coli tells us \n\n\nWhy water testing matters \n\n\nHow we collect and analyze samples \n\n\nHow Tennessee Water Watch forecasts river conditions \n\n\nA look back at our 2024 testing data and what we’ve seen so far in 2025 \n\n\nWhether you’re a curious paddler\, concerned parent\, citizen scientist\, or just someone who loves a clean river\, this webinar will help you understand the science behind the splash. \nREGISTER ONLINE: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/tnww-webinar
URL:https://harpethconservancy.org/event/tn-water-watch-water-testing-101-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Learning Opportunity,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://harpethconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/tnwwwebinar.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T201531
CREATED:20250331T190452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T191209Z
UID:97805-1746867600-1746882000@harpethconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Tennessee Smart Yards Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Tennessee Smart Yards Festival on Saturday\, May 10 from 9am-1pm!  \nSave the Date!\n \nTennessee Smart Yards is a university-led education and yard certification program. Participants first learn about ecologically-sound landscaping principles\, then adopt a tailored set of stewardship practices in their landscape that meets their unique needs and environmental conditions. Participants report back their actions as they certify their yards as Tennessee Smart Yards\, protecting water and natural resources one yard at a time. Visit tnyards.utk.edu to find out more. 
URL:https://harpethconservancy.org/event/tennessee-smart-yards-festival/
LOCATION:Ellington Agricultural Center\, 440 Hogan Rd\, Nashville\, TN\, 37220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Opportunity,Partner Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://harpethconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/19.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T201531
CREATED:20250331T175222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T160856Z
UID:97797-1746262800-1746273600@harpethconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Down the Duck River Float
DESCRIPTION:Down the Duck River Float \nSaturday\, May 3 – 9am-noon \n(Rain Date is May 24) \nJoin us for an informative and relaxing float down the most aquatically biodiverse river in North America – the Duck River! We’ll rent kayaks or canoes and launch off from Higher Pursuits in Columbia (for $5 off rental and reservation info\, see below). As we float\, we’ll make a few stops to learn about the freshwater mussel species that call the Duck home\, many of which are federally listed as threatened or endangered and several occur nowhere else on earth. Dr. Amanda Rosenberger will be our volunteer guide and co-host\, in cooperation with TWRA. Capacity is limited to 25! \nPresented by Harpeth Conservancy\, TWRA\, and Higher Pursuits. \n            \nYOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE HERE http://weblink.donorperfect.com/duck-river-float \nand then book your kayak! \nTo secure your rental with Higher Pursuits\, follow these simple steps! \n\nGo to www.higherpursuits.com. Click the “Book Rentals or Shuttles” button.\nChoose between the following options: basic kayak\, premium kayak\, two-person kayak\, or canoe. (Prices starting at $35 before promotional code)\nIf you plan to bring your own boat\, please make a reservation using this process.\nAt the end of the reservation process\, after payment\, the last screen will ask if you are with a group. In order to get $5 off per boat\, enter this promotional code: FIVEOFF.\nOnce you make your reservation\, you will receive an email and text with additional details and a link to sign Higher Pursuit’s release form. Please complete this form before the event date.
URL:https://harpethconservancy.org/event/down-the-duck-river-float/
LOCATION:Higher Pursuits Kayak and Canoe Rental\, 3114 Cheeks Bend Rd.\, Columbia\, TN\, 38401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Opportunity,Outdoor Activity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://harpethconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/duckfloat2025.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T201531
CREATED:20250319T212656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T190555Z
UID:97578-1745049600-1745082000@harpethconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Nashville Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Nashville Earth Day on Saturday\, April 19! We need some help that day to staff our booth and chat with folks about our mission to protect clean water and rivers in Tennessee. There are three shifts available: 9-11am\, 11-2pm\, 2-5pm. If you’re interested in helping out\, register below! \nREGISTER HERE: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/earthday2025
URL:https://harpethconservancy.org/event/nashville-earth-day/
LOCATION:Centennial Park\, 2500 West End Ave\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Opportunity,Partner Event,Volunteer Opportunities
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://harpethconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/nashvilleearthday.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Centennial Park Conservancy":MAILTO:mail@conservancyonline.com
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR