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TNP 4th Quarter News, 2014

Welcome Bays Mountain to TNP

Kingsport, TN

Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium joins the Tennessee Naturalist Program as the 8th chapter. Bays Mountain is a 3,500 acre nature preserve located in Kingsport, TN. The park features many enclosed native animal habitats, 40+ miles of trails, and all the natural beauty of East Tennessee. Visit tnnaturalist.org or baysmountain.com to find out when the first course begins.

Chapter News

Around the state, chapters are continuing to educate citizens about the natural history of Tennessee. Owl's Hill in Brentwood and South Cumberland Chapters have just begun their 5th and 3rd courses respectively. Reflection Riding Arboretum in Chattanooga has just wrapped up their 3rd course with 4 participants certifying while Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville will complete their 2nd course in November with 6 participants from last year's course receiving certification.

Learn more about what TNP Chapters are doing around the state.

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A "Science Selfie" of Andrea Bishop, Recovery Biologist TDEC, Tennessee Naturalists Susan Stahl and Cindy Whitt, and Sunny Fleming, TDEC, after a day of monitoring federally endangered Dalea foliosa, Leafy Prairie Clover, at the John and Hester Lane State Natural Area in Wilson County.

Educational and Service Opportunities

Urban Forestry Advisor's Class at Memphis Botanic Garden
Wed., Oct. 1
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

26th Annual Tennessee River Rescue at Reflection Riding Arboretum
Sat., Oct. 4
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Owl Prowls at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary
Oct. 16, Nov. 13, & Dec. 18
6 - 9 p.m.

StarFest 2014 at Bay's Mountain Park and Planetarium
Oct. 17 - 19

Urban Wilderness Hikes at Ijams Nature Center
Wednesdays in October
1 - 3 p.m.

Free the Trees: Invasive Plant Removal at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary
Sun., Oct. 5
1 - 4 p.m.

Invertebrates with Steve Murphree. Owl's Hill Class of 2015

Resource Corner

Many resources exist that are dedicated to Tennessee Natural History. Visit Tennessee Watchable Wildlife to find out more about the armadillo hanging out in your driveway. Visit EEinTennessee to find more programs around the state that are dedicated to Environmental Education. To discover more about Tennessee frogs and toads, visit the LEAPS website. As a reminder, Pandy English, TNP Chair, has Bird and Frog Audio CDs, wildlife posters, and guides to Tennessee fish available for anyone. Check with your local chapter to inquire after these materials.

Aquatic Class at Ijams in Knoxville

SUPPORT OUR MISSION

Tennessee Naturalist Program is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspiring the desire to learn and share Tennessee's nature. We do not receive funding from any state or federal sources. All donations are appreciated and can be sent to:

Tennessee Naturalist Program, Inc.
P.O. Box 682924
Franklin, TN 37068-2924

South Cumberland Class of 2014-2015

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Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology has recently developed the User's Guide for Evaluating Learning Outcomes from Citizen Science. This is a free guide and available to anyone who is interested in evaluating their citizen science programs.

Interested in starting the next chapter of the Tennessee Naturalist Program? Contact the TNP State Coordinator, David Hill, at 615-300-2977 or email at dhill@tnnaturalist.org.