NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Anderson, Coffee and Stewart counties on Apr.13.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Clay, Franklin and Loudon counties on April 6.
Special Activities Across Tennessee Kick Off April 6
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau announced today that April 7–13 will commemorate Tennessee State Natural Areas Week. The annual celebration will officially kick off on Saturday, April 6, with activities planned throughout the week such as wildflower hikes, canoe trips, guided tours and volunteer efforts.
Spend the Holiday with Family and Friends at One of
Eight State Parks Easter Sunday
NASHVILLE – Join Tennessee State Parks for a combination of great food and the great outdoors this Easter Sunday. All eight Tennessee State Parks’ restaurants will be open on Sunday, March 31, 2013, serving a traditional Easter Sunday Buffet.
Offering easy access, campsite reservations can now be made in person, via phone or online
NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Parks today unveiled its new customer-friendly campground reservation system, offering visitors the ability to reserve campsites at 35 state parks up to one year in advance of their planned stay. Reservations can be made online, by visiting the park's office, or by calling an individual park during regular business hours.
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Interested Farmers/Gardeners Should Contact the Park for Booth Space
CHAPEL HILL, Tenn. – Henry Horton State Park announced today that a farmers’ market will be offered at the park this summer to provide nearby residents with fresh and healthy produce choices. Farmers and gardeners interested in participating in the market are encouraged to contact the park’s office to reserve booth space.
Poison Prevention Week is March 17-23, 2013
NASHVILLE – Deaths from poisoning are on the rise in Tennessee and are a leading cause of injury death in the state. Drug overdose is often the cause of poisoning deaths among Tennesseans. With these grim facts in mind, the Tennessee Department of Health is partnering with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to provide Tennesseans with increased opportunities to properly dispose of unused medication.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Montgomery, Sevier and Weakley counties on March 23.
VONORE, Tenn. – The Garrison at Fort Loudoun State Historic Park will come back to life on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday March 24. Free and open to the public, educational opportunities and family-friendly activities will be offered at 10 a.m. each day, ending at 5 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is joining the Tennessee Department of Health to encourage Tennesseans and private water well owners in the state to observe National Ground Water Awareness Week March 10-16.
