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Browns Creek Walk & Talk

April 7 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join the Cumberland River Compact as we blend stewardship and education for a unique, hands-on walk & talk experience along Browns Creek at GEODIS Park!

Great environmental stewardship is not just about hard work, but also about making community connections to nature. At this event, you’ll learn how people have shaped the land and water of Browns Creek in and around the Nashville Fairgrounds. You’ll also hear about the ecology of the creek and how green infrastructure at GEODIS Park protects it.

Participants can also expect to enjoy:

  • A meet-and-greet with live creek critters from Browns Creek, whose presence is a scientific indicator of stream health
  • A virtual reality experience that drops you straight into the action of some of the Cumberland River Compact’s biggest restoration projects

The discussion will be simple and open-ended—no science background is needed to enjoy this event.

By the end of the morning, you will have made a measurable difference by removing trash from Brown’s Creek– plus you’ll have a deeper understanding of how to “read” a landscape through a scientist’s eyes and notice the connections between land, water, and people.

Meet-up and Parking: Please park in GEODIS Park LOT 5, which is located near the Fair Park Dog Park off Craighead Street. Once parked, check in with Cumberland River Compact staff near the covered pavilion next to the parking lot.

Know Before You Go

  • Please register below to ensure you receive updates and details about the event. 
  • Participants should be prepared to walk up to one mile with a group, with multiple stops along the way, and be on their feet for the full 2-hour event. Dress comfortably and for the weather, and wear walking shoes. 
  • This event is rain or shine. In the event of rain, bring an umbrella and rain coat. 
  • Please bring a water bottle to stay hydrated, and a bag to carry your belongings as needed. All other supplies necessary will be provided by the Cumberland River Compact.
  • Accessibility and general inquiries can be made to info@cumberlandrivercompact.org.

 

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I hereby release and discharge the Cumberland River Compact and all of its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claim, demand or cause of action that may be asserted by or on behalf of me as a result of my participation in this tour. I agree to be responsible for my behavior and to indemnify the Cumberland River Compact and all of its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any damages or liabilities arising out of my participation in this tour through the Cumberland River Compact.

Details

Venue

  • Lot 5 at GEODIS Park
  • 501 Benton Ave
    Nashville, TN 37203     + Google Map