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Rebuilding Habitats One Tree at a Time

Whether revitalizing forests, stabilizing riverbanks, or creating wildlife corridors, planting trees helps rebuild ecosystems and support a diverse array of wildlife species.

2025 Wildlife Photo Contest Open

Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s 2025 Wildlife and Landscape Photo Contest is open for submissions until Aug. 31, 2024.

Corporate Partners Driving Conservation Forward

Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Corporate Council is a group of businesses and organizations across the state whose dedication to conservation helps safeguard our natural resources. The Federation is grateful for the steadfast support of each corporate partner...

Types of Grasslands in Tennessee

Grasslands are a critical habitat for wildlife! They were once widespread in Tennessee, but more than 90% of those grasslands are now gone.

Help Native Species Stay Hydrated

As the heat intensifies during the peak of summer, many small streams and ponds that wildlife depend upon dry up and become scarce, forcing them to expend energy searching for new water sources. You...

How to Keep Hummingbirds Happy and Healthy

Feeding hummingbirds is an incredibly popular activity and each summer untold numbers of people hang feeders for these little avian jewels. But far too many of us don’t take the time to do it...

Comprehensive, Statewide Litter Pollution Study Underway

Tennessee's litter problem outweighs the $15 million taxpayers spend annually to clean it up. Upcoming litter study marks first fresh progress in decades. The Tennessee Advisory Commission on...

Federation Celebrates 75 Years: Some Things Never Change

Since our founding in 1946, Tennessee Wildlife Federation has worked to conserve our state’s wildlife and natural resources for current and future generations. >>LEARN MORE: Our history It’s been a...

Federation Honors Tennessee’s Top Conservationists

Each year, the Federation recognizes individuals and companies from all corners of the state making an impact on Tennessee’s natural places. “This is the Federation’s 56th year hosting the...

The 56th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards

For more than a half-century, Tennessee Wildlife Federation has been hosting the Conservation Achievement Awards to recognize those making outstanding contributions to Tennessee’s wildlife and natural resources. Past winners have included senators, international companies, conservation professionals, and lifelong volunteers from every corner of the state.