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Valentine’s River Walk & Talk: Streamside Salamanders in Sumner County
Love is in the air! It’s breeding season for the state endangered streamside salamander, meaning these adorable palm-sized amphibians are currently at their most active. Bring your special someone along and explore a local stream alongside the Cumberland River Compact and streamside salamander expert David Withers with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. In this walk and talk, you will learn about these fascinating critters, how to protect them, and (most likely) have the chance to look at a few up close.
This unique Valentine’s date (or friend date, or family activity!) will be a hit with any fans of the outdoors, biology, or cute creepy-crawlies! Registration is required.
This experience is free and open to the public, and appropriate for guests of all ages and knowledge levels. All we ask is that you please register below for every member in your party. Further event details and weather updates will be sent only to those registered. Participants will be expected to walk in and along a shallow stream, so please wear waterproof boots and bring your own water bottle.
Curious to learn more about Tennessee’s State Endangered Streamside Salamander before joining us? Check out the resources below to start building your knowledge!
- Information and tips on how you can help protect the Streamside Salamander, courtesy of the City of Hendersonville
- “The Streamside Salamander–Middle Tennessee’s Hidden Gem” article in The Tennessee Conservationist, written by Kevin Hamed, Bill Sutton, and our very own experience guide, David Ian Withers
This event is brought to you by the Cumberland River Compact in partnership with the City of Hendersonville. The Cumberland River Compact is dedicated to enhancing the health and enjoyment of the Cumberland River and its tributaries, and leads the region in the implementation of best practices in watershed management, green infrastructure, and stream restoration. Special thanks to David Withers for providing his extensive knowledge of Streamside Salamanders at the event, and to Highpoint Health for allowing the Compact to visit the stream on their campus.
Meet-up Details: Please park and meet us at the rear of the hospital parking lot. Do not enter the hospital building or park near the ER entrance. We will not be accepting walk-ups due to event capacity limits. Call 615-837-1151 or email info@cumberlandrivercompact.
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