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By Tony Lance, the Federation’s in-house certified wildlife habitat specialist When it comes to selecting native plants for your garden, it’s easy to be seduced by varieties with colorful and showy flowers. But don’t forget grasses. These hardy and often overlooked species add texture to your garden and can help local wildlife to thrive. Here […]
Growing up in an outdoor family, Minmay Pup was no stranger to spending time in Tennessee’s great outdoors and wild places. But it wasn’t until she became a Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) athlete that she realized conserving the outdoors she grew up in was a true passion of hers. Minmay first learned about […]
Most Tennesseans live within an hour drive of at least one of our state’s 56 state parks. These cherished outdoor spaces showcase Tennessee’s beautiful landscapes and diverse wildlife—all while conserving that natural heritage. From Memphis to Mountain City, each park provides spaces for Tennesseans to enjoy outdoor recreation opportunities. Though temporarily closed, many of us […]
In March, Hunters for the Hungry experienced the brunt of unexpected state funding shifts due to the fight against coronavirus, or COVID-19. This reappropriation left a major gap in funding for our only program focused solely on providing free meals to children and families in need, Hunters for the Hungry. More than ever, now is […]
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is honored to welcome Bobby Pidgeon to its board of directors. “Bobby has spent the majority of his career giving back to those in need and sharing his love for the outdoors,” said Ric Wolbrecht, chairman of the board of directors of Tennessee Wildlife Federation. “We are thrilled to have him serve […]
In partnership with the Forest Stewards Guild and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Division of Natural Areas, Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Habitat Conservation Program recently planted 96,000 shortleaf pine seedlings on the Cumberland Plateau. These plantings are the latest update in the Federation’s efforts to restore and enhance thousands of acres of shortleaf pine habitat […]
TennesseeWildlife Federation—in partnership with National Wildlife Federation—is encouraging residents to create wildlife habitats at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Creating a sanctuary for wildlife is a great activity for Tennesseans to get outside while still following the recommended guidelines for social distancing,” said Tony Lance, the Federation’s in-house certified wildlife habitat expert. “Providing a habitat […]
Conservation work is often a slow and steady process that can take years, and sometimes decades, to see progress. Building the next generation of conservationists is no exception. The Federation’s Hunting and Fishing Academy is recruiting more Tennessee families and youth into the great outdoors. This is critical work because a vast majority of wildlife […]
Forest or field, stream or river—habitat is where conservation starts for wildlife. As part of our mission to restore and conserve our wetlands, grasslands, forests, and streams—Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Habitat Conservation program—has been planting trees across the state. From oaks to shortleaf pine, 150,000 trees have been planted so far to help restore wildlife habitat. […]
The next time you venture out in Tennessee’s great outdoors, take a minute to pause and look around you. What we have today didn’t get here by accident. In the early 1900s, Tennessee had only 20,000 deer left. Elk hadn’t been seen in Tennessee for more than a century. Turkey existed only in a pocket […]
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