Independence Day Celebration - Ft. Pillow State Historic Park 07.04.08 - 07.06.08
Programs will be offered throughout the day to celebrate our country’s independence. Call park office for details.
For more information email Greg.S.Taylor@state.tn.us or Robby.Tidwell@state.tn.us or call (731) 738-5581.
Youth Fishing Rodeo - Ft. Pillow State Historic Park 06.14.08 - 06.14.08
Come enjoy a fun filled morning at Ft. Pillow State Historic Park's annual fishing rodeo. All kids age 12 and under will have the chance to win prizes. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. Lunch will be provided.
For more information email Greg.S.Taylor@state.tn.us or Robby.Tidwell@state.tn.us or call (731) 738-5581.
National Trails Day Hike - Ft. Pillow State Historic Park 06.07.08 - 06.07.08
Join Ft. Pillow staff at 8:30 a.m. for a five-mile hike along the yellow trail. We will travel along historic earthworks constructed by Confederate Soldiers in 1861 and learn about the battle that became known as the "Ft. Pillow Massacre."
For more information email Greg.S.Taylor@state.tn.us or Robby.Tidwell@state.tn.us or call (731) 738-5581.
June Green Events in Memphis - Memphis, TN 06.01.08 - 07.04.08
Sunday, June 1, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Second Annual "Cycle the Germantown Greenway" Bicycle Rides
Meet: Germantown Greenway Parking Lot, 7250 Wolf River Blvd., between Kirby and Riverdale
All proceeds benefit the Wolf River Conservancy. The cycling distances range from 2 miles (totally on Greenway) to 50 miles. The main ride will be in Germantown with an option to ride to Collierville, and the family ride will be totally on the Greenway. The rides begin and end in the Germantown Greenway parking lot, where we’ll celebrate the finish with food and entertainment.
"Cycle the Germantown Greenway," sponsored by the Temple Israel Environmental Task Force and the City of Germantown Parks & Recreation Department, supports the Wolf River Conservancy’s efforts to make the Wolf River the backbone of an incredible park and greenway system for our community.
Registration is required and payment must be made in advance. To register, go to http://wolfriver.org/Events.htm
Thursday, June 5, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Chickasaw Group Sierra Club Monthly First Thursday Gathering Otherlands, 641 S. Cooper
Sierra Club members, activists and friends can meet in a casual setting to talk about issues and interests. For more information contact Juliet Jones, Membership Chair, at (901) 374-0582 or juliet101@comcast.net
Saturday, June 14, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Wolf River Driving/Walking Tour of Four Protected Natural Area Meet: Wolf River Cafe, 460 Main St., Rossville; north off Hwy. 57 on Rossville Rd, turns into Main St.
During this walking/driving tour of the middle and upper Wolf River, we will visit four important and beautiful properties that we have protected, three with boardwalks. We’ll start with breakfast at the Wolf River Cafe and then caravan to the nearby William B. Clark Preserve and its boardwalk. We’ll then visit the 740-acre, $1.1 million Briggs tract and hike into its forests and wetlands as far as the conditions and our abilities allow.
Next is the Mineral Slough Boardwalk on the Ghost River Section of the Wolf, where we’ll drive through 4 miles of wild forest that would have been lost if we hadn’t protected it in 1995. Last stop is Johnson Park in Collierville where we’ll hike their new, half-mile boardwalk and see one of the weirs built to prevent the Wolf’s continued head cutting. This weir is part of the $12.5 million, US Corps of Engineers Wolf River Restoration Project that will create an 8-mile long, 2,100-acre Wolf River Wildlife Area bordering Collierville to the north, which includes this park. Please pack water and a picnic lunch if you plan to do the full tour. Participants will drive their own vehicles.
If you plan to attend, contact Charles Askew at: chaskew@bellsouth.net
Saturday, June 14, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Nature Walk with Citizens to Preserve Overton Park Overton Park
Meet at the bridge on Old Forest Lane, next to the Rainbow Lake parking lot, for a guided walk through the Old Forest at Overton Park. Email Naomi (naomi@spiny.com) or call 901-278-2396 if you need more info.
Wednesday, June 18, 7:30 p.m. Chickasaw Group Sierra Club Film Night Willy Bearden "Overton Park, A Century of Change" Power House, 45 G.E. Patterson (between Main and Front)
Overton Park has been the stage for much of Memphis' history for over 100 years. In its earliest incarnation it was the shining jewel of the Progressive Movement in Memphis, it was the public's backyard and front porch. In its boundaries lies the only old growth forest to be found in any urban setting. By the 1960s, efforts by powerful federal and state government agencies nearly spelled its doom with a plan to split the park with an interstate highway system. "Overton Park, A Century of Change" is the story of the park's founding, its brush with disaster, and its renaissance. Filmmaker Willy Bearden will be on hand to discuss the film. Old Forest Steward and surveyor, Don Richardson, will discuss some of the threats still facing the Park after 100 years. Sierra Club film night is hosted by Indie Memphis. Admission is free (with donations accepted), and refreshments will be available. Come early to get a good seat. For more information contact Tom Lawrence at (901) 237-4819 or bus@thecave.com
Thursday, June 26, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m Chickasaw Group Sierra Club Presentation "DTV Transition and the Environment" Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Avenue
You may have heard the rumors that television is undergoing a dramatic change. It's true. On February 17, 2009, per a federal law, television broadcasters will be required to shut off all analog broadcasts. This means that you must be able to receive digital television by that time or turn off your television for good. But does this mean you have to buy a new television and throw away all of your old ones? Not necessarily. WKNO Promotions Manager Teri Sullivan will deliver a presentation on the digital television transition and the analog shutoff and how you can be prepared. She'll talk about how you can convert your current television into digital (without throwing out the old TV) and dispel a few myths about the DTV transition. She'll also offer information on how to properly dispose of your old TV (without harming the environment), if you do decide to replace it. For more information contact Tom Lawrence at (901) 237-4819 or bus@thecave.com
"Nature of Conservation" cable television show, topic TBA Mondays at 1:30 p.m.; Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.; Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. & 11:00 p.m.; Thursdays at 7:00 a.m.; Fridays at 2:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.; Sundays at 2:00 a.m. on WYPL-TV 18 (Comcast)
TBA. For more information contact Judith Rutschman at (901) 767-5916 or rutschman@rhodes.edu
SAVE THE DATE! Friday, July 4, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m Chickasaw Group Sierra Club Picnic Johnson Road Park, Germantown, TN
The Chickasaw Group Sierra Club 4th of July Picnic will be at Johnson Road Park in Germantown from 1:00 until 6.P.M. The Executive Committee will provide drinks and grilled entree. Members are encouraged to bring side dishes or desserts. We will be at pavilion number 2. There are bike trails, a fishing lake and a croquet area available.
Memorial Day Celebration - Fort Pillow State Historic Park 05.24.08 - 05.26.08
This celebration kicks off the summer programming season for Ft. Pillow. There will be outdoor activities and programs for all ages.
For more information email Greg.S.Taylor@state.tn.us or Robby.Tidwell@state.tn.us or call (731) 738-5581.
27th OUTDOORS INC. CANOE & KAYAK RACE - Mississippi River - mouth of Wolf River 05.03.08 - 05.03.08
PUBLIC LECTURE AND FORUM “DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS” - Brooks Museum of Art 12.01.07 - 12.01.07
The Mississippi River Corridor – Tennessee and Shelby County Government, Mayor AC Wharton are pleased to present a public forum and lecture "Design for Sustainable Systems" at the Brooks Museum of Art. The meeting will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2007 from 10:30 a.m. to noon with speakers David Yocca, RLA, AICP, LEED AP and Gerould Wilhelm, Ph.D from the Conservation Design Forum.
Paddle & Float - Mississippi River and Mud Island River Park 10.06.07 - 10.06.07
The Mississippi River Corridor Presents:
Rivers, Seas and Shores: Reflections on Water - The Dixon Gallery and Gardens 01.21.07 - 04.08.07
The Dixon Gallery and Gardens presents "Rivers, Seas and Shores: Reflections on Water"
4339 Park Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee
901-761-5250
The Call of the Wild - The Dixon Gallery and Gardens 11.12.06 - 01.07.07
The Dixon Gallery and Gardens presents "The Call of the Wild - Sporting Art in the Mississippi Flyway"
4339 Park Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee
901-761-5250
Living History Weekend - Ft. Pillow State Park 11.04.06 - 11.05.06
Call: 731-738-5581 for more information.
Major Mapping Charette Meeting - Lannom Center, Dyersburg 10.17.06 - 10.17.06
The Mississippi River Natural and Recreational Corridor is pleased to announce the award of a significant Federal Scenic Byways grant which will be administered by the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
This grant will enable the project to produce a series of consensus building and informational meetings for West Tennessee.
The first event scheduled will be a major Mapping Charette Meeting involving the six counties of Shelby, Tipton, Dyer, Lauderdale, Lake and Obion. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 17th, 2006 in Dyersburg at the Lannom Center located at 2000 Commerce Avenue (38024). The Charette will begin at 11:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. and lunch boxes will be available for attendees.
The Meeting will feature our keynote speaker, Michael Gallis, who is widely considered the country’s leading expert in large-scale metropolitan and regional development strategies. Mr. Gallis will speak on "New Approaches for Achieving Environmental Success in a Global Age." His company was also the creator of the 2001 Sourcebook for the metropolitan area of Memphis and was produced by the Governor’s Alliance. This major study was one of the inspirations that led to the development the Mississippi River Corridor project. His presentation will begin at noon.
This professional Charette will provide an opportunity for citizens throughout West Tennessee to meet with planners, engineers, architects, landscape designers and committee member experts as we plan the best route for the Mississippi River Corridor in West Tennessee. Focus groups will allow for active participation.
Registration is requested for the lunch meeting and keynote speaker.
