Special Edition Feb. 21
Apologies to everyone for this brief, late edition of the e-blast. The newsletter editor got knocked off her hiking boots by the flu. The next full issue will come out as usual on Tuesday, Feb. 26.
Free Leave No Trace Seminar Tuesday Feb. 26
The public is encouraged to attend this fun, free seminar on Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the downtown Development Resource Center, 1250 Market St., Chattanooga. National Leave No Trace trainers J.D. Tanner and Emily Ressler will introduce participants to the history of Leave No Trace, and lead the group in activities and games to teach proper use of our outdoor resources. The seminar is appropriate for adults and kids ages 14 and older when accompanied by an adult. Light refreshments will be served at 5:30. The seminar begins at 6:00. Please RSVP to Outdoor Chattanooga at (423) 643-6888.
Events
~Trout Unlimited Clean Water Meeting February 21
Find out about the Tennessee Clean Water Network at this month’s meeting of the Appalachian Chapter of Trout Unlimited, on Thursday, Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. at Greenway Farm, 5051 Gann Store Rd., in Hixson. The featured speaker will be Courtney Piper, Director of Development and Communications for TCWN. All interested members of the public are invited to attend.
~Trekking With Tykes Feb. 23
Join the Tennessee Aquarium on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for a hike around Greenway Farm and North Chickamauga Creek for parents and tots. The guided discovery hike is free to the public, but limited to 20 participants. Reservations are required. Call (423) 265-0698.
~Give a Hoot! At CNC Feb. 23
Visit the Chattanooga Nature Center on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 11:00 to learn about the tiny Eastern Screech Owl After meeting the real thing, participants will then make an owl puppet. This program is geared for families with children 5 years and older. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Cost is $7 adults/$4 for Children ages 3-11 and Senior Citizens. Call 821-1160 ext. 0 to register.
~CBC Hosts the Michael Pugh Jr Memorial Ride Feb. 23
The first annual Michael Pugh, Jr. Memorial bicycle ride will cover 60 miles of terrain around Signal Mountain, TN on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 9:00 a.m. The route will take riders up over Suck Creek Mountain, into the Sequatchie Valley, then back over Signal Mountain into downtown Chattanooga. The staging area will be at the Unum Provident parking lot between 3rd and 4th Street and Cherry/Walnut St. The ride is completely self-supported, so riders must be prepared with water, food, and spare parts. Cue sheets will be provided. For more information, visit the Chattanooga Bicycle Club's Online Calendar.
Adventures
Cumberland State Park Activities
The South Cumberland State Park in Monteagle, TN offers special hikes, seminars, and other activities every week. Visit the Friends of South Cumberland Park for a complete calendar.
Friday, Feb. 22
7:00 p.m. - Night Hike - Meet Ranger Anthony at the Visitor’s Center for a night hike on the Meadow Trail to look for creatures of the night.
Sunday, Feb. 24
1:00 p.m. - Tree I.D. Hike - Join Ranger Jamie at Stone Door Ranger Station for this moderate one-half mile hike to learn about the diversity of the plateau forest.
Coming Up . . .
March
1 Scenic City Half Marathon
Fall Creek Falls Thaw 15K Run
4 Bike2Work
8 Tellico River Cleanup
Backyard Wildlife Habitat & Composting Workshop
15 Nature Detectives - Owls
Street Smarts – Cycling 101
Fall Creek Falls Waterfalls Weekend
18 Photography Workshop: Introduction to Lightroom
22 ~Outdoor Chatt’s Fly Fishing Clinic – Coolidge Park
29 Outdoor Chattanooga’s Outdoor Expo and Gear Swap
Rock Creek River Gorge Trail Race
Fall Creek Falls Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
30 Pioneer Challenge Youth Duathlon
April
4 Bike2Work
4-5 Star Party at Fall Creek Falls
12 Sublime in Art and Nature – Woodland Hike w/ the Hunter Museum
Street Smarts – Cycling 101
65 Roses 5K and Walk
12-13 Georgia Cup Bicycle Races
19 Chattanooga Dragon Boat Races
Chickamauga Chase Road Race
~Cohutta 100 Mountain Bike Race
20 ~Outdoor Chattanooga’s Fly Fishing Clinic – Greenway Farm
25-27 Picture Chattanooga Workshop
26 Rapid Learning’s Splash Into Spring
27 Scenic City Triathlon
May
2 Bike2Work
3 3State/3Mountain Challenge
3-4 Lady Slipper Weekend at Fall Creek Falls
4 Outdoor Chattanooga Beginner’s Hike at Reflection Riding
10 Street Smarts – Cycling 101
17 Outdoor Chatt’s Beginner’s Kayak Adventure – Chickamauga Lake
Blue Cross Market St. Mile & Mystery History Quest
24 Scenic City Trail Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
Chattanooga Chase
31 Greenway Challenge Adventure Race
Tennessee Valley Canoe Club Paddle School