Rain Gardens are like a sponge –they soak up water, clean pollutants, and slowly release it back into the ground. What is a Rain Garden and What Does it Do? After rainfall hits the ground, it becomes “runoff” and begins its journey back to a waterway, picking up any harmful chemicals or pollutants on its […]
Summer rainfall in the Cumberland River basin can be unpredictable from year to year. Unless you are able to irrigate or provide water to all the plants in your yard (a more expensive and less water-friendly option) you’re going to want some plants that can withstand a Tennessee summer. When choosing plants for your yard […]
Biodiversity is everywhere – even in thriving urban areas like Nashville! We are so excited to give you an opportunity to get outside, explore nature, and learn more about what lives near you with this year’s City Nature Challenge. What is the City Nature Challenge? The City Nature Challenge is a worldwide event that celebrates […]
Guest post by Jed Grubbs In October, some colleagues and I found ourselves in Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area in Fentress County, Tennessee. Pogue Creek is a headwater stream that carves a dramatic descent down the Cumberland Escarpment from the Appalachian Mountains. Eventually, the water here finds its way to the Cumberland River. Most […]
