Next week, lawnmowing season begins, and our crews are sharpening the blades, changing the oil and replacing the belts. It’s gonna get loud out there!
In addition, crews are dragging and …
Let the mowing season begin!
Plan for a goldfinch-friendly yard
Let’s talk goldfinches.
Generally speaking, the best way to bring a variety of birds into your backyard is to improve the quality of the overall ecosystem, rather than picking a bird species …
Facilities prepped for spring; bring your own water
The weather is getting warmer and warmer as each day passes, and, yeah, I know we’re in that fake springtime where the bottom will drop out at some point.
But still, …
Spring-like weather ramps up progress
The Knox County Parks and Recreation Department is introducing a new Hide and Seek program that officials hope will combine social distancing with physical activity, fun and – potentially – …
Support Trails Forever with a guided hike
Friends of the Smokies has announced the 2021 Classic Hikes of the Smokies to benefit Trails Forever. Discover America’s most-visited national park with a guided day hike. The Classic Hikes …
Soggy conditions and vandalism slow projects
More good news for the folks in the East Knox County area.
Already, two companies – Progression Electric and Irby Electric – agreed to donate the time, supplies and labor to …
Ijams needs site captains, sponsors for River Rescue
Ijams Nature Center is looking for volunteer site captains for its 32nd annual Ijams River Rescue, presented by TVA, on Saturday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ijams River …
The Great Backyard Bird Count
Are you participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count? Learn more about it here. If you’ve been photographing the birds in your yard or elsewhere in East Tennessee, find this …