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Our Party BlogHave your say about all things democraticMay 23, 2008SPEND THE DAY ON SOUTH CHICKAMAUGA CREEK TOMORROW
The South Chickamauga Creek Greenway Alliance is celebrating this wonderful waterway and flyway tomorrow, May 24. You are invited to spend the day on the creek and pick up a free t-shirt. Here are the activities:Activity: Birds & Nature on Brainerd Levee at 8 a.m. 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. Activity: Water Exhibits from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 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. Activity: Discovering Plants that Control Erosion at 11 a.m. 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. Activity: Kayak Paddling from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 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. Activity: Canoe Rides, Fishing Demonstrations & Downhome Tales from 12 noon - 3 p.m. 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. Activity: Crawdads & Fish Dive at 1 p.m. 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. Post a Reply... Most Recent Posts: 08/16: Senator Andy Berke Asks, "Are Kids Ready to Learn?" 08/12: Join us today for JFK Club & Greater Chattanooga Democratic Women's Club 08/08: Thanks to Democrats for Helping on Election Day 08/07: Vote Today, Then Join us for Election Results at IBEW Union Hall tonight 08/06: OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC RESPONSE TO TIMES FREE PRESS ENDORSEMENTS FOR SHERIFF 08/06: Get Out the Vote Thursday for Andy Berke, JoAnne Favors, Tommie Brown, and Greg Beck 08/04: Radio Ads reflect candidate with high negatives 08/01: Listen to the "Greg Beck for Sheriff" Radio Ads 08/01: Join Greg Beck for a GOTV Rally & BBQ Tomorrow 07/31: Today's Times Free Press: Hammond continues to show poor ethical judgment in Lonnie Hood Case 07/31: Meet U.S. Senate Candidate Mike Padgett at Party Headquarters on Aug.1 07/29: HEAR TWO NEW RADIO ADS on Jim Hammond: Flip-Flop Jim & Cadillac Jim 07/28: Three RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT LEADERS ENDORSE BECK FOR SHERIFF 07/25: COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE TO BECK EVENT WITH MARILYN LLOYD 07/25: GERMANS LOVE OBAMA; CHATTANOOGANS LOVE VOLKSWAGEN~GREAT YEAR FOR DEMOCRATS! 07/24: Restore Integrity in Sheriff's Department~Elect Greg Beck 07/18: EARLY VOTING BEGINS TODAY! 07/17: ANNIE HALL and Dr. Brent Staton named to direct "Padgett for U.S. Senate" Campaign in Chattanooga 07/16: Corruption & Poor Judgment: Hammond insists on Keeping Corrupt Cop 07/15: Support Greg Beck this week for canvassing and early vote |
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