Lost Landscapes: What Chattanooga Looked Like Before We Got Here

Schedule

Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

900 N Sanctuary Rd, Chattanooga, TN, United States, Tennessee 37421 | Graysville, GA

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Juanita Wade is an environmental science student, educator, and community volunteer with a passion for connecting people to the natural world. With academic backgrounds in history, anthropology, and education, she enjoys exploring the relationships between people, wildlife, and the environment and sharing those connections with learners of all ages.
As a longtime supporter of environmental education and conservation, Juanita is excited to teach at Chattanooga Audubon because she believes that hands-on learning and curiosity are powerful tools for inspiring stewardship. Through her classes, she hopes to help participants discover the fascinating stories found in nature while gaining a deeper appreciation for the ecosystems, wildlife, and natural spaces that make our region unique.
September program
Lost Landscapes: What Chattanooga Looked Like Before We Got Here
Travel through thousands of years of Chattanooga's environmental history and discover how the region's forests, rivers, wildlife, and people have shaped the landscape we know today. Through maps, artifacts, hands-on activities, and environmental detective work, students will explore how natural and human forces have transformed the Tennessee Valley from ancient ecosystems to modern communities. This interactive class combines history, ecology, geography, and conservation to help students better understand the connection between people and place.

Not a drop-off program; parents must stay.
$8 Participants
$6 Chaperones
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Where is it happening?

900 N Sanctuary Rd, Chattanooga, TN, United States, Tennessee 37421, 900 N Sanctuary Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421-4105, United States, Graysville

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