Let’s Celebrate 60 Years Together! – August 1st
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This year marks a milestone for Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning—60 years of protecting the places we love. If you’ve been following along with our recent eblasts highlighting TCWP’s history decade by decade, you already know this is more than just an anniversary—it’s a story of determined people coming together to defend the Obed, the Smokies, and so many wild places across East Tennessee.
Now, it’s time to celebrate that legacy—and the community that made it possible.
We invite you to join us on August 1 at 9:00 AM at Ijams Nature Center for a special morning gathering filled with reflection, connection, and inspiration. Enjoy light breakfast fare while hearing “pop-up” stories from those who witnessed TCWP’s earliest days and the pivotal moments that shaped our mission. With a little luck, we’ll also hear from the children of our founders, Ace and Evelyn Russell, sharing personal memories from the very beginning. We’ll wrap up the morning the best way we know how—with a hike through the beautiful trails at Ijams.
Hike info:
Serendipity Trail Info:
Trail Guide: Joseph Bailey – Natural Resources Manager, Ijams Nature Center
There is a great trail, Serendipity Trail, that takes folks around the original Ijams family home site. We’ll meet Joseph at the Miller building parking lot by 11 am. The entire trail is only .3 miles and loops around the homesite on a nicely compacted gravel path. There is also an option, for those that are interested to dip off onto Discovery Trail to get a glimpse of the Tennessee River from the Upper Overlook.
Discovery Trail Info:
Trail Guide – TCWP Board Director, Jimmy Groton
It’s a nice gentle hike and will lead you back to the Visitor’s Center via North Cove Trail, take a left at the bridge. Discovery trail is .6 miles and that section would be all downhill from Serendipity. North Cove Trail is about .2 miles after the bridge and will be all uphill to the Visitor’s Center. So less than a mile all together at .8.
And if you haven’t yet been receiving our “60 Years of TCWP” eblast series, it’s not too late to join in. These short stories bring our history to life and set the stage for where we’re headed next. Sign up here to follow along and stay connected: Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning
We hope you’ll be part of this special day as we celebrate the past, honor the people who built this organization, and look ahead to the future of protecting Tennessee’s wild places—together.
Please register here to anticipate food and beverage planning:
https://forms.gle/hy29NmV395AD2ydR8
Feel free to reach out to Nancy Manning at [email protected] if you have any questions.
#Accessible event #EnAble all #Stewardship #Environmental #Oak Ridge #Knoxville #EastTN
Now, it’s time to celebrate that legacy—and the community that made it possible.
We invite you to join us on August 1 at 9:00 AM at Ijams Nature Center for a special morning gathering filled with reflection, connection, and inspiration. Enjoy light breakfast fare while hearing “pop-up” stories from those who witnessed TCWP’s earliest days and the pivotal moments that shaped our mission. With a little luck, we’ll also hear from the children of our founders, Ace and Evelyn Russell, sharing personal memories from the very beginning. We’ll wrap up the morning the best way we know how—with a hike through the beautiful trails at Ijams.
Hike info:
Serendipity Trail Info:
Trail Guide: Joseph Bailey – Natural Resources Manager, Ijams Nature Center
There is a great trail, Serendipity Trail, that takes folks around the original Ijams family home site. We’ll meet Joseph at the Miller building parking lot by 11 am. The entire trail is only .3 miles and loops around the homesite on a nicely compacted gravel path. There is also an option, for those that are interested to dip off onto Discovery Trail to get a glimpse of the Tennessee River from the Upper Overlook.
Discovery Trail Info:
Trail Guide – TCWP Board Director, Jimmy Groton
It’s a nice gentle hike and will lead you back to the Visitor’s Center via North Cove Trail, take a left at the bridge. Discovery trail is .6 miles and that section would be all downhill from Serendipity. North Cove Trail is about .2 miles after the bridge and will be all uphill to the Visitor’s Center. So less than a mile all together at .8.
And if you haven’t yet been receiving our “60 Years of TCWP” eblast series, it’s not too late to join in. These short stories bring our history to life and set the stage for where we’re headed next. Sign up here to follow along and stay connected: Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning
We hope you’ll be part of this special day as we celebrate the past, honor the people who built this organization, and look ahead to the future of protecting Tennessee’s wild places—together.
Please register here to anticipate food and beverage planning:
https://forms.gle/hy29NmV395AD2ydR8
Feel free to reach out to Nancy Manning at [email protected] if you have any questions.
#Accessible event #EnAble all #Stewardship #Environmental #Oak Ridge #Knoxville #EastTN
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Where is it happening?
Ijams Nature Center, Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920, United States
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