Are you losing land to stream bank erosion? The Cumberland River Compact can help! Join us on July 26 at Hendersonville's City Hall where will tell you about practical, cost effective, and nature-based solutions to create healthy stream sides. The workshop is free, and space is limited. Register today! Can't make in person? We will live […]
Join us this July for our first-ever Youth Climate Leadership Retreat! The retreat will focus on growing your skills and knowledge for climate action in Nashville in a small group setting. You will learn about some of Nashville's climate actions and next steps and then work with other youth climate leaders to create your own […]
Kick off the school year by grabbing a drink with the Compact’s education team at Fait La Force Brewing in Nashville on August 3rd from 4pm - 6pm. Connect with other teachers, learn about the Compact’s experiential education program offerings, and get to know the Compact education staff. RSVP for a discount on your first […]
Stormwater and green infrastructure practices not only need to function properly and with long-term maintenance in mind, but there are many aspects of stormwater to consider that could improve the value of these spaces. Other functions such as aesthetics, recreation, and ecology can increase the usability of a space, and, therefore, increase the value. By […]
Join the Cumberland River Compact and Cumberland Kayak for a cleanup of the Cumberland River and Mill Creek! Volunteers will remove trash via kayak from the banks of the Cumberland River and Mill Creek. Please wear clothes you can get wet and dirty, and shoes that adequately protect your feet (no flip flops!). Make […]
The Cumberland River Compact is excited to host a camping cleanup at Tennessee’s newest state park: Savage Gulf State Park! The event will begin on Saturday, September 16, and end on Sunday, September 17. Volunteers will arrive Saturday morning, and the litter cleanup will be that afternoon. After the cleanup concludes, you are free to […]
This workshop has reached capacity. Sign up for our River Friendly Farms newsletter to stay up to date on future educational events like this one. Cover crops are an essential part of a healthy farm system. In addition to yield increases, cover crops are proven to reduce erosion, improve soil tilth, reduce compaction, cycle nutrients […]
Join us for a guided tour of the Hendersonville Utility District Drinking Water Treatment Plant. You will see how clean and abundant water is provided for the city of Hendersonville and how common pollution issues impact the water treatment process. This event is geared toward professionals in the engineering, development, stormwater, and construction industries. […]
The Cumberland River Compact is excited to partner with Leave No Trace to offer a FREE 3-hour workshop designed for local teachers, guides, camp staff and other full-time/seasonal youth educators interested in teaching kids how to enjoy Nashville and all outdoor spaces responsibly. Join us for an optional litter pick-up afterwards at the wetland from 1pm - […]
Join the Cumberland River Compact for a cleanup of the TSU Wetlands! We're partnering with Leave No Trace and Tennessee State University on this event to help clean this unique part of Nashville! Register here for this event.