WaterWays joined the annual Lookout Wild Film Festival (LWFF) as one of the organizations tabling outside the venue. Since 2014, LWFF has been showcasing outdoor films from across the world, bringing everything together right here in the Southeast. Captivating and awe-inspiring, the films shown are sure to move and be enjoyed by everyone. The …
WaterWays held another successful invasive plant removal, this time behind the Red Bank City Police Department. We were joined by WaterWays staff, volunteers, and the Red Bank Public Works team. This event also gave us the chance to test out our new tools… chainsaws! BRRRRRR! With these, we were able to tackle thicker, woodier invasives …
This past Wednesday, we hosted another Nature by the Pint discussion at the Oddstory Greenhouse. This time, we had Amy Brock Han, a professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, who discussed the geological history of Chattanooga. It was quite the turnout, with more than 65 people in attendance, making it one of our …
Another successful invasive removal took place this week, hosted by WaterWays, this time behind a private residence alongside Mountain Creek. But this wasn’t just any private residence; it also functions as an occupational, nature-based therapy practice for children. Started and run by Jenny Peet, Trendrils Therapy uses the benefits of nature through sensory and …
Hilger Higher Learning Homeschool joined WaterWays at the outdoor classroom at Enterprise South Nature Park. The classroom is located on the Equestrian Trail, which is often reserved for either educational opportunities like this one or people looking to explore the trails via horseback. The area serves as a perfect learning environment due to the accessibility …
Red Bank Elementary School had its second Stream Team of the year, with the club members getting to explore the creek, something everyone had been looking forward to. Before entering the creek, the club had a quick rundown about the creatures they might encounter while exploring. With the help of Peri Anne Edwards, the Educational …
WaterWays recently held an invasive removal behind The Gear Closet, our used gear store, where every sale goes toward clean water initiatives. This isn’t the first cleanup at our store, funded by a grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), multiple invasive removals have already taken place over the years. Below are …
As fall begins to set in and the leaves burst into vibrant colors, people are starting to prepare for the upcoming “spooky season,” also known as October. To get people in the spirit, Enterprise South is hosting a “Haunted Trail Fest” that offers something for everyone in the family, including trick-or-treating, local vendors, a haunted …
Stream Teams officially kicked off their first meeting at Red Bank Elementary School. Alongside fifteen eager fifth graders, Peri Anne Edwards, the Educational Program Director at WaterWays, led the first meeting and got things started by introducing watersheds. Edwards guided the discussion and explained what watersheds are, why they matter, and how they affect bodies …
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