What we’re about
TCWP (Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning) is dedicated to achieving and perpetuating protection of natural lands and waters by means of public ownership, legislation, or cooperation of the private sector. While our first focus is on the Cumberland and Appalachian regions of East Tennessee, our efforts may extend to the rest of the state and the nation. TCWP's strength lies in researching information pertinent to an issue, informing and educating our membership and the public, interacting with groups having similar objectives, and working through the legislative, administrative, and judicial branches of government on the federal, state, and local level.
Don't be concerned that you'll be at an event by yourself just because there are few meet-up reservations. TCWP has over 200 members across middle and east Tennessee, many of whom rely on our excellent newsletter (published 6 times a year) rather than this site for information on frequent lectures, field trips, work days, and other outdoor activities.
For more information and to join TCWP go to www.tcwp.org
Upcoming events (1)
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Social Field Safety Seminar with Field Inclusive
November 19 – 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ZOOM
Co-sponsored by UT Arboretum and TCWP
Registration is required: Social Field Safety Seminar with Field Inclusive Tickets | UT Arboretum (simpletix.com)Join us for a program with Field Inclusive co-founder Lauren D. Pharr, who will discuss the importance of social field safety for marginalized and historically excluded individuals in outdoor work. Learn why specific precautions are necessary for everyone to safely enjoy the outdoors and how to create actionable safety solutions in our communities. This event is co-sponsored by Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning.
Lauren D. Pharr is an avian ecologist and Ph.D. candidate at North Carolina State University, researching the effects of climate change on the endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker. She co-founded the nonprofit Field Inclusive, advocating for Black and historically excluded minorities in STEM and the outdoors. Lauren was awarded the 2023 Governor's Conservation Achievement Award for Young Conservationist of the Year by the North Carolina Wildlife Federation.
