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SUMMARY:2026 Hummingbird Festival\, Featuring Plants & Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:TEC will be tabling at this event!\n\nMore info about this event…\n\nThis annual festival sponsored by the Southeastern Avian Research Institute and Warioto Audubon Society is dedicated to hummingbirds and other pollinator species. Come see hummingbirds up close and personal as the Southeastern Avian Research Institute demonstrates how to band these birds to collect their data.\n\nAlso featured during the festival are presentations by various pollinator speakers\, booths\, crafts\, face painting\, pollinator garden tours\, food trucks\, and more! Free to the public and all ages welcome.\n\n2308 Rotary Park Drive\, Clarksville\, TN\, United States\, Tennessee 37043\n\nFacebook RSVP:https://www.facebook.com/events/2308-rotary-park-drive-clarksville-tn-united-states-tennessee-37043/2026-hummingbird-festival-featuring-plants-and-pollinators/1743206713709168/
URL:https://tectn.org/event/2026-hummingbird-festival-featuring-plants-pollinators/
CATEGORIES:Pollinator Event,TEC Tabling Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T123000
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Seed Packing Event at TEC Office
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in assembling native wildflower seed packets for TEC’s Pollinator Initiative! \nDuring this hands-on activity\, we’ll measure and package our special seed mixes before sending them out to gardeners across Tennessee.
URL:https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=otpc68lmuqy9f2
CATEGORIES:Pollinator Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryn Beauchamp":MAILTO:bryn@tectn.org
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SUMMARY:MLK Jr High School Gardens Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Join Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) in creating and maintaining the pollinator gardens at MLK Jr. High School. \nWhat to wear/bring: Volunteers are asked to wear lightweight long sleeves and closed-toed shoes. We will have gloves and hand tools on site\, but feel free to bring your own supplies. Please bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated during the event. \nWhat to expect: Please check in at the volunteer table to sign a liability waiver. Following the opening remarks\, TEC staff will provide training on pollinator garden maintenance. \nParking: If driving\, please park in the lot next to the Watkins Community Center across from the entrance of MLK Jr. High School.
URL:https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=st90otdu8kgkix
CATEGORIES:Pollinator Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryn Beauchamp":MAILTO:bryn@tectn.org
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SUMMARY:Cleveland Tree Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Please join Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) in preparing and staging trees on April 24th for the April 25th Giveaway in Cleveland.
URL:https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=bibh9jtfx6b6ew
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T120000
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SUMMARY:Grassland Middle School Native Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:Please join Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) to plant native trees in the floodplain in front of Grassland Middle School.
URL:https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=skx1wszimlve7b
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T080000
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SUMMARY:Cleveland Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:Please join Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) in planting trees in the Cleveland Community.
URL:https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=4ebiz4g5q7vvac
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTSTAMP:20260315T012230Z
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SUMMARY:Alcoa and Maryville Tree Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Please join Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) in preparing and staging trees on March 27th for the March 28th Giveaway in Alcoa and Maryville. \nWhat to wear/bring: Volunteers are asked to wear a hat\, long pants\, and closed-toed shoes. Please bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated during the event. \nWhere: We will host the event at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 209 E Franklin St\, Alcoa\, TN. \nWhat to expect: Please check in at the volunteer table to sign in and get instructions on the next steps. Following the instructions\, Volunteers will be assigned to stations and given responsibilities for the duration of the event. Volunteers should be comfortable working outside and lifting containerized trees up to 25lbs. \n**Lunch will be provided for volunteers on March 28th** \n 
URL:https://tectn.org/event/alcoa-and-maryville-tree-giveaway/
LOCATION:Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center\, 209 E Franklin St\, Alcoa\, TN\, 37701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tree Day Sorting and Prep in East Nashville
DESCRIPTION:Help make Tennessee Tree Day a success!\nWe’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us to help prepare for Tree Day. \nImagine the impact you can have as we distribute 85\,000 trees across the state of Tennessee. This isn’t just about planting; it’s about building a sustainable future\, one tree at a time. \nTree Sorting (March 12) at Aldersgate United Methodist Church: \n512 Rosebank Ave\, Nashville\, TN 37206 \n*Tree Day volunteer opportunities are open to people ages 10+. Those between the ages of 10-16 must be accompanied by a guardian.* * Those between the ages of 16-18 must have a parent’s signature on the waiver** \nAdditional Information:\nPlease bring a reusable water bottle and snacks. \nPlease dress appropriately for volunteering outside and wear closed-toed\, comfortable shoes. \nPlease email treeday@tectn.org with any questions. \nThank you for helping us improve the environment!
URL:https://tectn.org/event/tree-day-sorting-and-prep-in-east-nashville/
LOCATION:Aldersgate United Methodist Church\, 512 Rosebank Ave\, Nashville\, TN\, 37206\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stratford STEM Pollinator Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Stratford STEM Magnet High School is home to a series of vibrant native wildflower gardens created by Tennessee Environmental Council that provide food and shelter for pollinators\, reduce stormwater runoff\, and create hands-on learning opportunities for students and volunteers. These gardens showcase the beauty and importance of Tennessee’s native plants while transforming campus spaces into thriving habitats. Volunteers play a key role in maintaining these gardens\, ensuring they continue to flourish as both an ecological resource and an outdoor classroom. We would love if you could join us!
URL:https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=pi3d64jugl21uq
LOCATION:Stratford STEM Magnet High School\, 1800 Stratford Ave\,\, Nashville\, Tennessee\, 37216\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryn Beauchamp":MAILTO:bryn@tectn.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260701T170000
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SUMMARY:Donelson Creek Invasive Species Removal
DESCRIPTION:Please join Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) in helping improve the water quality of Donelson Creek. This project is in partnership with the Department of Agriculture\, a 319 nonpoint source pollution grant. This stream is considered impaired by the EPA due to siltation and sediment erosion\, nutrient overload\, and E. coli. \nContact: For any questions\, please reach out to Allyson Perrigan. \nEmail: allyson@tectn.org
URL:https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=3gqd5o383bwlrd
LOCATION:Donelson Creek – Moore Elementary School\, Franklin\, Tennessee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Allyson Perrigan":MAILTO:allyson@tectn.org
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