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Penguins in Patagonia - Melinda Welton
October 10, 2019
Melinda Welton recently returned from Patagonia where she participated in an exciting Earthwatch project studying the reproductive health of one of the largest rookeries in Argentine. She will show us photos and videos of penguins and other birds...
Sunrise Nashville Tells Us About Actions To Make Climate Change an Urgency
September 11, 2019
We hear about climate change daily and with growing concern about our future and about the future of our planet. Sunrise members will tell us about the actions they are taking to make climate change an urgent priority
Preserving our Parks Heritage in the “It” City - Bill Troup
August 8, 2019
Bill Troup is a Superintendent with the Metropolitan Nashville Board of Parks and Recreation. He currently oversees nature/interpretive centers and natural areas management. He tells us about the challenges of managing and protecting Nashville's...
Ross Miller - Metro Adopt-A-Stream Program
July 11, 2019
Ross Miller, Streams Coordinator of the Cumberland River Compact presented a discussion of the Metro Adopt-A-Stream program.
Neil Letson - Emerald Ash Borer Attacking Ash Trees
June 13, 2019
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) has determined that the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an invasive insect that destroys ash trees has been found in Davidson County. The EAB is attacking all species of North American ash trees and unless...
MTG Annual Picnic June 1
June 1, 2019
Sierra Club Middle Tennessee Group invites the entire state to come together for our annual picnic at the beautiful Edwin Warner Park in Nashville. We will be at Shelter 6. Shelter 6 is located right along the Little Harpeth River. Enter Park from...
Nashville Green New Deal Town Hall
May 11, 2019
What is the Green New Deal? What's at stake and who will it help? What could it mean for Nashville and Middle Tennessee?
Join us at this Town Hall to hear leaders in our community share about how the Green New Deal is the biggest opportunity of...
Nashville Vice Mayor Jim Shulman - Working Together for the Environment
May 9, 2019
Nashville Vice Mayor Jim Shulman - What can the Council and Individuals do together to Improve our Environment.