22nd Annual River Swing
2025-09-20 17:00 - 23:30 (America/Chicago) | River Circle Farm, 1041 Sneed Rd. W, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Check out our main River Swing page here: https://riverswing.org
Stay tuned for more details!

HC x Metro Water Service Stormwater Campus Tour
2025-09-24 10:00 - 11:30 | MWS Stormwater Campus, 1607 County Hospital Road, Nashville, TN, 37218, United States
Join us for an exciting Stormwater Campus Tour at 1607 County Hospital Rd.
Get an inside look at Metro Water Service’s stormwater management practices and learn how we protect our environment. The tour will focus on the controls installed at the facility that are used to reduce flooding and pollution while also learning about the maintenance done on storm drains and ditches to keep Nashville flowing.
This in-person event is a great opportunity to explore Nashville’s facilities and ask any questions you may have. Don’t miss out on this unique chance to see sustainability in action!
**You will need your ID to enter the facility
Get your FREE ticket to join here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mws-stormwater-campus-tour-tickets-1407693070869

Whites Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour with Metro Water Services
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Whites Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, 1360 County Hospital Rd, Nashville, TN, 37218, United States
Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Whites Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant!
Tennessee’s rivers and streams are on the receiving end of water that has been treated by plants like this one. Come learn how residential and commercial sewage is cleaned and treated before being discharged into the Cumberland River.
Parking and meet-up location: 1360 County Hospital Rd, Nashville, TN 37218-3019, United States
https://maps.app.goo.gl/865df7NYP7kJCxxcA
Please note that you must have ID to enter the facility.
Due to construction and on-site regulations, tour will require extended periods of walking & standing.
Tour is only available for ages 12 and up!

REGISTER HERE: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/whitescreektour2025

Spooky Water Walk with Beaman Park
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Beaman Park- Creekside Trail Head, 4111 Little Marrowbone Rd A,, Joelton, 37080, United States
Harpeth Conservancy is collaborating with Beaman Park to discover the hidden spooky features found in Nashville’s streams. Take a “spooky water walk” in Beaman’s Henry Creek, finding out what is lurking in the water… don’t worry though, it is mostly bugs and other little critters. Expect eerie critters and chilling facts for Halloween, all while learning how to keep our streams clean!
This activity is great for families and kids!
Parking and meet-up location: 4111 Little Marrowbone Rd A, Joelton, TN 37080
https://maps.app.goo.gl/JuD5nF9Ut2MiCRPf6
REGISTER HERE: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/spookywalk

Harpeth Harvest Festival 2025
2025-11-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Hidden Lake – Harpeth River State Park, 7851 McCrory Ln, Nashville, TN, 37221, United States
Come say hello at the Harpeth Harvest Festival on Saturday, November 1st from 10am-3pm CST! Our team from Harpeth Conservancy will be on hand to talk about clean water, healthy ecosystems, and how you can help protect Tennessee’s rivers.
Stop by and chat with us to:

Learn about the challenges facing our rivers and streams

Discover simple ways you can make a difference at home and in your community

Ask questions about water quality and our work in your area

Whether you’re passionate about the outdoors, curious about local water issues, or just looking for a friendly chat, we’d love to see you!
The 3rd annual Harpeth Harvest Festival benefits Friends of Harpeth River State Park. There will be vendor booths, kids activities, live music, food trucks, and more! Bring a chair and spend the day with us. If you’re interested in volunteering at this event, email Marie at mariecampbell@harpethriver.org
Tickets at www.harpethfriends.org

Richland Creek Clean Up - with Sylvan Park Neighborhood Association
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Richland Creek Greenway, Richland Creek Greenway, Nashville, TN, 37205, United States
Richland Creek Clean Up
Saturday, November 15, 10am-noon
Join us for a walking clean up on Richland Creek at Lion’s Head Trailhead along the Greenway in Nashville with Harpeth Conservancy and Sylvan Park Neighborhood Association! 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!
Parking and meet-up location: Park behind Nashville State Community College at the Richland Creek Greenway – Lion’s Head Trailhead
https://maps.app.goo.gl/zoC5VzNMnmMP353Y8
REGISTER HERE: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/richlandcreeknov2025

Invasive Species Removal at Warner Park
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Warner Park, 50 Vaughn Rd, Nashville, TN, 37221, United States
Invasive Species Removal at Warner Park
Saturday, December 13, 10am-noon
Come join us as we team up with Friends of Warner Parks and tackle some work to preserve and protect the park together. We’ll be breaking out the weed wrenches and going after some of the most noxious and invasive plants in the woods. We’ll also learn more about how invasive species impact our rivers and how to be a life-long river steward. Tools, gloves, and work materials 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!
Parking and meet-up location: Warner Park, 50 Vaughn Rd, Nashville, TN 37221
https://maps.app.goo.gl/78yXPhDkuh2EHWti7
(Work location inside the park will be shared via email closer to event date)
REGISTER HERE: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/invasivepull2025

Invasive Species Removal at Warner Park
2026-01-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Warner Park, 50 Vaughn Rd, Nashville, TN, 37221, United States
Due to the likelihood of freezing temperatures and inclement weather, we are canceling this event. Please stay tuned for more opportunities to get involved!
Invasive Species Removal at Warner Park
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 10am-noon
Come join us as we team up with Friends of Warner Parks and tackle some work to preserve and protect the park together. We’ll be breaking out the weed wrenches and going after some of the most noxious and invasive plants in the woods. We’ll also learn more about how invasive species impact our rivers and how to be a life-long river steward. Tools, gloves, and work materials 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!
Parking and meet-up location: Warner Park, 50 Vaughn Rd, Nashville, TN 37221
https://maps.app.goo.gl/78yXPhDkuh2EHWti7
(Work location inside the park will be shared via email closer to event date)
REGISTER HERE:

Little Harpeth River Clean Up
2026-02-07 09:00 - 12:00 | John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
After closely reviewing the weather forecast and potential safety concerns for the coming days, we’ve made the decision to postpone the Little Harpeth River Cleanup and move the event to our backup date:
🗓 New Date: Saturday, February 7
Join Harpeth Conservancy, the Brentwood Noon Rotary Club and the City of Brentwood for the 20th Annual Little Harpeth River Clean Up!
We’ll gather together before breaking off into teams to cover the 10-mile stretch of the Little Harpeth that flows through Brentwood. Joined by civic groups, businesses, scout troops, neighborhood HOAs, and other interested communities, we’ll remove litter, trash, and debris from the Little Harpeth River! Trash bags and tools provided by Keep Williamson Beautiful, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department.
Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.; cleanup starts at 9:00 a.m.
REGISTER HERE: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/lhr2026

Richland Creek Invasive Species Removal- Lion's Head Trail
2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Richland Creek Greenway, Richland Creek Greenway, Nashville, TN, 37205, United States
Invasive Species Removal at Richland Creek
Saturday, February 21, 10am-noon CST
Join us for an invasive species removal on Richland Creek at Lion’s Head Trail in Nashville! We’ll remove invasive plants and learn more about how to be a life-long clean water advocate and river steward. Removal tools and gloves 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!
Parking and meet-up location: Park behind Nashville State Community College at the Richland Creek Greenway – Lion’s Head Trailhead
https://maps.app.goo.gl/zoC5VzNMnmMP353Y8
For more information or questions about the event, please email Josh at joshknickerbocker@harpethriver.org
REGISTER HERE: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/rcinvasive2026

Weed Wrangle 2026
2026-03-07 10:00 - 12:00 | The Circle of Life Indian Cultural Center, 1466 Bell Road, Antioch, TN, 37013
Join us on Saturday, March 7th 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.
Weed 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.
Gloves 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.
For questions regarding the event, please email Josh at joshknickerbocker@harpethriver.org

REGISTER HERE

In Partnership with:

Native Tree Planting & Debris Clean Up at Warner Park
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Warner Park, 50 Vaughn Rd, Nashville, TN, 37221, United States
Native Tree Planting & Winter Storm Debris Clean Up
Saturday, March 21, 2026 10-noon CST
Join us for volunteer opportunity to plant native bare root seedlings and help remove winter storm debris from Edwin Warner Park. Gloves, tools, and supplies for the work will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle to help us reduce plastic waste.
We’ll meet at Shelter #10 in Edwin Warner Park. There are portable restrooms nearby, a dedicated small parking lot, and a few other parking lots nearby. Parking may be tight, so please carpool when possible.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/enCk2ei3UGw7WPre9
Thank you for helping us protect clean water and rivers in Tennessee!
REGISTER HERE: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/Mar2026TreePlanting
For more information or questions about the event, please contact Josh at joshknickerbocker@harpethriver.org or (615) 378-0485.

Richland Creek Clean Up at Lion's Head Trail Head
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Richland Creek Greenway Lion’s Head Trailhead, 112 White Bridge Rd, Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
Richland Creek Clean Up
Saturday, April 11, 10am-noon CST

Join us for a walking clean up along the Richland Creek Greenway at Lion’s Head Trailhead! By removing litter and pollution from the banks of the creek, we’ll help protect and restore streamside habitats for Tennessee’s wildlife while safeguarding water quality. 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. If you have your own gloves, feel free to bring them! 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!
Parking and meet-up location:
Please park behind the John E. Mayfield Library, 112 White Bridge Rd, Nashville, TN 37209, at Nashville State Community College.
Here is a link to the exact location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwqZmKb6RExp7pmHA
!!Please Note!! Your GPS directions may try to take you behind the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) campus. This route is INACCESSIBLE due to construction. Please try to use the directions link above to the John E. Mayfield Library and confirm that the directions do not take you behind the TCAT campus for your convenience.
Meet-up location: Meet at the Richland Creek Greenway – Lion’s Head Trailhead.
Here is a link to the exact location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sbfu4m1fyrcrG54N6

For more information or questions about the event, please contact Josh at joshknickerbocker@harpethriver.org or (615) 378-0485.

To REGISTER: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/richcreekapr2026

Nashville Earth Day
2026-04-18 11:00 - 17:00 | Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Looking for a Nashville Earth Day 2026 volunteer opportunity? Join Harpeth Conservancy at Centennial Park! We’re looking for some volunteers to help us at our booth at the event.
Nashville Earth Day will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 11 AM to 5 PM at the Centennial Park Bandshell. This free family event brings the Nashville community together to celebrate our planet, inspire positive environmental change, and support sustainable small businesses & nonprofits. Nashville Earth Day will feature engaging & educational activities from a variety of exhibitors and vendors, including: local growers & makers, nonprofits, sustainable small businesses, and state/metro government agencies.
If you’re interested in volunteering for a shift or the whole day, please email Marie at mariecampbell@harpethriver.org

Songwriters for Streams 2026
2026-04-26 15:30 - 19:30 | Libby & Nick Sieveking’s Farm
Where music meets mission, and suddenly your Sunday plans are made.
The 4th Annual Songwriters for Streams is bringing an unforgettable evening of live music, community, and purpose,
all in support of clean water and healthy rivers across Tennessee.

Sunday, April 26th
Hosted by Libby & Nick Sieveking Featuring some of Nashville’s most incredible local songwriters
Every note supports clean water and healthy rivers that sustain us all

Tickets, carloads, and VIP packages are available—trust us, you’ll want in on this one.
For events and all details, including musicians and to purchase your carload, check out our main Songwriters for Streams page here: https://songwritersforstreams.org
Want to be part of the magic behind the scenes? We’re looking for Host Committee volunteers, sponsors, and attendees to help make this night unforgettable. Interested? Email Tina at tinashaw-cox@harpethriver.org
