The Wild Rivers, Wild Birds, Wild Yards Riverboat Cruise launches Saturday, Sept. 18, at 11:30 a.m. on the Star of Knoxville at Volunteer Landing. Join the crew of Seven Islands State Birding Park for brunch and cruise upriver to the beginning of the Tennessee River. During brunch, learn about the Tennessee River from Kim Trevathan, wild birds of prey from Dr. Robyn Miller, and the Wild Yards Garden’s connection to birds from Park Ranger Clare Datillo. While cruising, expert birders will identify shorebirds along the river. For more info, cost and registration go here.
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Carol Evans is executive director of Legacy Parks Foundation.