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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
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SUMMARY:Songwriters for Streams 2025
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the 3rd annual\, family-friendly\, bring-your-own-picnic-style afternoon of music\, food\, and fun by the river! \nGates open at 3:30pm and music is from 5:00-6:30pm. \nFor events and all details\, including musicians and to purchase your carload\, check out our main Songwriters for Streams page here: https://songwritersforstreams.org
URL:https://harpethconservancy.org/event/songwriters-for-streams-2025/
LOCATION:Libby & Nick Sieveking’s Farm
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024123
CREATED:20250319T212656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T190555Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centennial Park Conservancy":MAILTO:mail@conservancyonline.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024123
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SUMMARY:Richland Creek Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walking clean up on Richland Creek in Nashville! We’ll collect trash and debris and learn more about how to be a life-long clean water advocate and river steward. Trash grabbers\, gloves\, and trash bags will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle to help us cut down on plastic waste. Thank you for helping us protect clean water and rivers in Tennessee! \nParking and meet-up location: \nPark behind Nashville State Community College. Use the Google Maps link below as a reference. \nMeet at Richland Creek Greenway – Lion’s Head Trailhead. \nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/pvgNHjsQZMwP1Wxe6 \nREGISTER HERE: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/richland-creek-clean-up-april12
URL:https://harpethconservancy.org/event/richland-creek-clean-up/
LOCATION:Richland Creek Greenway\, Richland Creek Greenway\, Nashville\, TN\, 37205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Letter Writing for Wetlands - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday night for an informal letter writing session via Zoom. We’ll provide talking points and templates. As folks are typing or writing letters to their legislators\, we’ll also workshop ways to add personal touches to your letter or email to make it stand out.\n \nWhy?! We need your help to protect wetlands in Tennessee! If currently proposed legislation passes in the TN General Assembly\, then our state will lose protections for over 300\,000 acres of wetlands. Our wetlands provide essential ecosystem services (for free!) that protect our communities from experiencing negative impacts from pollution and flooding. Wetlands also provide critical habitat for wildlife and recharge our waterways providing drinking water for our communities. Protecting our wetlands is a must! Legislators pay attention to EVERY letter or email from constituents. Let’s flood their inboxes and mailboxes!\n \nREGISTER HERE FOR FREE: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/letterwriting
URL:https://harpethconservancy.org/event/letter-writing-for-wetlands-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:World Water Day: Wildflower Hike at Harpeth River State Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 22 at 10am for a Wildflower Hike at Harpeth River State Park! Led by Interpretive Ranger Sydnie Hale\, we’ll meet at the Harris Street Bridge Canoe Access (1672 Cedar Hill Road\, Kingston Springs\, TN 37082). We’ll enjoy the trail and learn more about clean water as we celebrate World Water Day together. \nPlease bring your own filled water bottle and wear weather-appropriate and hike-appropriate shoes and clothing \nREGISTER HERE: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/wildflowerhike
URL:https://harpethconservancy.org/event/world-water-day-wildflower-hike-at-harpeth-river-state-park/
LOCATION:Harpeth River State Park\, 1672 Cedar Hill Road\, Kingston Springs\, TN\, 37082\, United States
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SUMMARY:Public Hearing: Duck River Water Withdrawal Permits
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at the Public Hearing! On March 18\, TDEC will hold a Public Hearing on proposed permit action to solicit comments and information necessary from the public to evaluate the potential impact of the proposed activities on the Duck River. \n\nShelbyville Power\, Water\, and Sewerage Systems proposes to increase its raw water withdrawal for public water supply to ten million gallons of water per day from the Duck River in Shelbyville.\nLewisburg Water & Wastewater proposes to increase its raw water withdrawal for public water supply to 6.0 million gallons per day from the Duck River in Marshall County.\n\nJoin us to learn more and advocate for the Duck River. See y’all at Henry Horton State Park\, or online! \nRegister for the hearing online at: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/duckpublichearing
URL:https://harpethconservancy.org/event/public-hearing-duck-river/
LOCATION:Henry Horton State Park\, 4209 Nashville Highway\, Chapel Hill\, TN\, 37034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T150000
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SUMMARY:Hands-On Reptiles & Amphibians with Jasper
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about turtles\, lizards\, frogs\, and salamanders\, and meet several of them up close and personal! This hands-on event will be led by Jasper\, a local 14-year old who has been keeping pet reptiles and finding them in nature throughout most of his life. Jasper is a certified Master Herpetologist who will bring some pet turtles\, snakes\, and frogs. Appropriate for ages 5 and up. \nREGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE VIA WARNER PARK– LINK TO COME!
URL:https://harpethconservancy.org/event/hands-on-reptiles-amphibians-with-jasper/
LOCATION:Warner Park Nature Center\, 7311 TN-100\, Nashville\, TN\, 37221\, United States
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SUMMARY:Weed Wrangle
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, March 1st for invasive plant removal and tree planting at the Native American Indian Association of Tennessee‘s Cultural Center! We’ll contribute to preparation and land care for this important space and learn more about protecting land and water in Tennessee.\n \nWeed Wrangle® is a one-day\, area-wide\, volunteer effort to help rescue our public parks and green spaces from non-native invasive species through hands-on removal of especially harmful trees\, vines\, and flowering plants. Planting trees and removing invasive plant species from our watersheds aligns with Harpeth Conservancy’s mission to protect and restore clean water and healthy ecosystems for rivers in Tennessee.\n \nGloves and tools will be provided. Please wear closed-toe shoes\, pants\, and bring your own water bottle to help us cut down on plastic waste.\n \nRegister Here\n \nFunding support from LP Foundation.
URL:https://harpethconservancy.org/event/weed-wrangle/
LOCATION:The Circle of Life Indian Cultural Center\, 1466 Bell Road\, Antioch\, TN\, 37013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T080000
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SUMMARY:Conservation Day on the Hill
DESCRIPTION:What’s Conservation Day on the Hill?\nJoin Harpeth Conservancy\, Tennessee Environmental Council\, Sierra Club\, and Tennessee Interfaith Power & Light at Conservation Day on the Hill. We’ll chat with our legislators about the importance of protecting our environment in Tennessee! \nThis is an opportunity for folks across the state to join us and our partner organizations at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville. We’ll schedule meetings with legislators and split up into groups by district to discuss key legislative priorities with them – including the protection of Tennessee’s wetlands and the Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act. This event is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and an excellent opportunity for anyone new to policy advocacy. No experience necessary! \nTraining provided! We’ll have a hybrid training session on February 24th – in-person with a Zoom option. \nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED\n   \nTo confirm your legislative districts\, for both the TN House of Representatives and the TN Senate\, please visit this page: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/Apps/fml2022/search.aspx \n 
URL:https://harpethconservancy.org/event/conservation-day-on-the-hill-2025/
LOCATION:Cordell Hull State Office Building\, 425 Rep. John Lewis Way N\, Nashville\, TN\, 37243\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T190000
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CREATED:20250109T194318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T150322Z
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SUMMARY:Legislative Priorities & Bill Info Session - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, we’ll share information about bills moving through the Tennessee state legislature that impact our environment and our communities. Partner organizations will also discuss legislative priorities heading into Conservation Day on the Hill on February 25\, 2025. \nInterested in attending Conservation Day on the Hill? Register here. \nRegister for the webinar
URL:https://harpethconservancy.org/event/legislative-priorities-bill-info-session-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T193000
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CREATED:20241217T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T160921Z
UID:96267-1738087200-1738092600@harpethconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Forests for Clean Water Webinar
DESCRIPTION:In our December 2023 webinar\, we heard from Maddy Johnson about the University of Tennessee’s Community Riparian Reforestation Program. On January 28\, 2025\, we’ll hear an update from Maddy about progress made over the past year and exciting projects on the horizon. Come learn with us about how planting native trees positively impacts water quality in Tennessee!\n \nHere’s what we know: \n\n\nThere are quite a few priority watersheds in Middle Tennessee that are in need of expanded tree-planting efforts.\n\n\nThese watersheds are rapidly losing tree cover and biodiversity\, which can have disastrous effects on local water quality.\n\n\nStrategically planting trees in these watersheds (not just in riparian areas!) can go a long way in offsetting these impacts and providing value to the community. \n\n\nIn this webinar\, we’ll learn about how the University of Tennessee’s Community Riparian Restoration Program uses scientific research to identify areas that should be prioritized for restoration. We’ll discuss ways that collaboration can deepen our collective impact as we select sites for invasive species removal and native tree planting in priority watersheds.\n \nThis webinar will be presented by Maddy Johnson\, PhD student in Plant\, Environmental\, & Soil Sciences and Graduate Research Assistant with the Community Riparian Restoration Program for Tennessee\, a multidisciplinary initiative led by the UT Institute of Agriculture and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture\, Division of Forestry.\n \nIn partnership with the Community Riparian Restoration Program for Tennessee. Open to the public. Free to attend.\n \nREGISTER HERE\n 
URL:https://harpethconservancy.org/event/forests-for-clean-water-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250107T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024123
CREATED:20241217T173734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T215653Z
UID:96183-1736274600-1736278200@harpethconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Legislative Session 101 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn the basics about the Tennessee legislature and get a preview of upcoming bills to follow related to our mission – protecting clean water and rivers in Tennessee!  \nWe highly encourage you to come to this session knowing your legislative districts. To confirm your legislative districts\, for both the TN House of Representatives and the TN Senate\, please visit this page: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/Apps/fml2022/search.aspx \nRegister Here
URL:https://harpethconservancy.org/event/legislative-session-101/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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