What is the Cumberland River Basin? The Cumberland River Basin is a drainage area made up of 14 sub-watersheds that span over 18,000 square miles of Tennessee and Kentucky. Our basin is considered to be among the most biodiverse regions in the world! The Cumberland River basin boasts diverse geography, wildlife, culture, and history and […]
As Nashville continues to grow, properties along the banks of the Cumberland River have become coveted parcels of land for developers. There are plans to dramatically change several areas of the riverfront in the coming years. But one section will remain untouched and under the continued stewardship of a conservation group. TennGreen Land Conservancy […]
The days are getting longer, the weather is warming up, and the green spaces around us are beginning to bloom. Many schools are out this week for spring break, so we thought we’d put together a week full of activities that will be fun for the whole family. Each day has a theme complete with […]
Climate change is one of the most pressing problems the global community is facing and it is already affecting us here in Nashville. Young people didn’t cause this problem but they are just as vulnerable to the consequences and are becoming some of the most vocal advocates for change. At the Nashville Youth Climate […]
The National Stormwater Center is proud to join in celebrating EPA’s 50th birthday, December 2, 2020. In this article, we’ll look back 50 years to see how EPA got its start. The ’60s Awakening A half-century ago, our nation was in the grips of an unpopular war in Vietnam, a maze of new social norms, […]
The Cumberland River Compact and SLANT (Student Literary Artists of Nashville, TN) are excited to publish six pieces of original creative writing from our 2020 Notes on Nature competition. Over 90 students submitted work to the inaugural competition. Each student completed one of four nature investigations and then used a writing prompt to guide their […]
While there are plenty of ways to get out and connect with nature in person, reading can allow you to connect with the natural world in ways like never before. Below are some of our staff’s favorite picks about the environment that cover stories both fiction and non-fiction. Happy Reading! Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin […]
Are you ready to take the eco-summer challenge? Each week in July, we challenge kids and their families to participate in a summer challenge! Each challenge encourages you and your kids to get outside, explore nature, and create! Check out the description and guidelines for each challenge below. Once you complete your challenge, stop by […]
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 […]
Many families are serving the role of at-home educator, so we have curated a list of some of our favorite environmental education activities for you to do at home! We will be updating this post with our favorite activities and video resources. (Last updated: April 17, 2020). At-Home Activities Create-a-Critter Grades: 3-6 Technology: […]
