Dr. Ross McCluney will give a slide show presentation on global warming

An Outings Leader Training 101 is being scheduled. The group needs outings leaders. Requirements for outings leaders includes first aid training, OLT 101, and co-leading two outings.

June 30, 2008, 6-8:30 p.m. Chattanooga-Hamilton Co. Bicentennial
Library, Chattanooga, TN-Dr. Ross McCluney speaking

RACHEL CARSON MEMORIAL DINNER - Secure your seat now for the 3rd Annual Rachel Carson dinner at on June 7 at 6:30! It includes dinner, live entertainment and the speaker.

The sign-up sheet is posted in the Fellowship areaof Unitarian Universalist Church, or you may call Chris in the office 423-624-2985 to reserve your seat. Please make your payment no later than Sunday morning, June 1. Cost: $15 per person; $8 for children under ten who wish to enjoy the catered vegetarian dinner with their parents. Childcare is provided.

The speaker is Mack Prichard, Tennessee State Naturalist and an archaeologist-poet-philosopher-photographer!

Don't miss this lovely, uplifting, and delicious event!

National Trails day is June 7th, 2008. We will be building new trail in the Sundquist WMA.

http://www.twraregion4.org/TWRAWmas/files/SundquisWMAtEastMap.pdf

This construction effort will help complete the Cumberland Trail between Cove Lake and Frozen Head State Parks. Parking will be at
Stony Fork Community Center with transportation to the work site. We will begin the ride to the worksite at 8:00am. Water, sack lunch, and tools will be provided. We will have some work gloves available, but please bring a pair if possible. Please wear long pants and sturdy shoes. There will be a cook out in the evening and each trail volunteer will be given a t-shirt and a National Trails Day patch. Please RSVP from the activities link on our website www.cumberlandtrail.org

Spend a Day on the Creek
Drop in for your Favorite Activity and Get a Free T-Shirt
May 24, 2008

8 a.m. Birds & Nature on Brainerd Levee
South Chickamauga Creek is a significant eastern flyway for waterfowl. This Levee area is also designated a Wildlife Observation Area by the TN Wildlife Resources Agency. Join Ken Dubke, expert ornithologist and retired National Park Service Ranger for a walk to discover wildlife.
Meet at the Brainerd Levee Parking Lot at Shallowford Road

10-3 Water Exhibits
Learn all about water and the organizations that support clean drinking water, stream health, aquatic conservation and recreational amenities. Kim McClurkin, Education Director for Chattanooga Water Quality Program is in charge.
Come to the Riverwalk at South Chickamauga Creek Terminus

11 a.m. Discovering Plants that Control Erosion
Participants will learn to identify plants growing in South Chickamauga Creek watershed that help prevent erosion. Discuss their benefits to water quality. Handouts will be provided for future reference. This easy walk will be led by Linda Harris, TVA Senior Water Resource Representative. She has long worked with opinion leaders, agencies and citizens to cooperatively assess and address water quality issues related to preservation of our vital water resources.
Meet at Camp Jordan Picnic Pavilion overlooking West Chickamauga Creek
11-4 Kayak Paddling
Rock Creek Outfitters will give you a chance to try out several difference kayaks during their annual Demo Day. Visit the TN Valley Canoe Club booth while you are there.
Meet at Shipps RV Center Lake

12-3 Canoe Rides, Fishing Demonstrations & Downhome Tales
Two new canoe launches are being built along South Chickamauga Creek. Try your hand at a short canoe ride, learn about fishing techniques, and hear from Dalton Roberts and Allen Hoagland who both grew up along the creek. Native American Jamie Russell will also play his cane flute and explain how it is made. These events will take place at Sterchi Farm, a new City Parks & Recreation Site. Jim Ledbetter of TN Valley Canoe Club and Chattanooga Outdoors provide canoeing expertise.
Meet on Sterchi Farm at the Harrison Pike Bridge across from WaterHaven subdivision.

1 p.m. Crawdads & Fish Dive
South Chickamauga Creek is the home of the endangered Chickamauga Crayfish and the Snail Darter. While you aren?t likely to find either of those, learn what else is in the creek and see what you might find or what Casper Cox finds as he dives into the water. Wear shoes and clothes you can get wet. Bill Phillips is a stream restoration expert and owner of Envision Ecology.
Meet at Audubon Acres in visitor center, walk to creek

South Chickamauga Creek Greenway Alliance is 15 years old!
You are invited to join us in protecting, improving and enhancing the waters and wetlands of the South Chickamauga Creek Watershed. Meetings are held every 4th Wednesday noon at Wally?s Restaurant in East Ridge.
For more information, call (423) 892-5237

Email Sandy Kurtz (SandyKurtz@comcast.net) for an agenda of meeting.

Usually includes update from member Gene Hyde, city employee working with Mayor Littlefield. Through Gene Hyde's efforts, Chattanooga joined 275 cities across the country in pledging to reduce carbon dioxide pollution with Mayor Ron Littlefield?s signing of the U.S. Mayor?s Climate Protection Agreement.

Preeminent Solar Installer in SE U.S., Thomas Tripp, usually attends and updates.

Discussion of Environmental Meetings and Events upcoming and what our involvement should be.

Discussion of our groups projects and needed actions.

PROGRAM - educating on some aspect of ENVIRONMENTAL CARE, CREATION CARE, etc. Sometimes includes special speaker or film viewing.

Meeting is normally at Zoo: From downtown, take MLK Blvd., turn L on Holtzclaw; go to next light, turn L on McCallie Ave. Within block, turn R into Warner Park. Follow signs to Zoo. It's in large building on R in Zoo parking lot. Look for cars. Meeting visible from main door.