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Public Bird Banding-2024
Join us on May 17 and 31, 2024 as our research team captures and bands wild birds at our Bird Observatory.
Participants will go for an early morning boat ride to the remote Bird Observatory where TRGT staff will be banding birds.
When: May 17 and 31, 2024 from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET
Where: Participants will meet TRGT staff to ride our boat to TRGT’s Bird Observatory at the Suck Creek Boat Ramp (Suck Creek Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405).
Gear: Please bring your own water, wear weather appropriate clothing and closed toed hiking shoes as you will be in the woods.
Age Restrictions: 10 and up
Costs: Free, but please register. Spots are limited to 10 people per trip
Additional details can be found in the registration links below
Bird Watching Hikes-2024
Join us on May 10 and June 7, 2024 for bird watching hikes in the Tennessee River Gorge! Birding is an excellent way to enjoy the gorge by observing the diversity of birds the region is widely known for. There are over 100 species we could potentially encounter while birding in the gorge during spring.
When: May 10 and June 7, 2024 from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET
Where:
May 10- The group will meet at the Suck Creek Boat Ramp (Suck Creek Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405) at 7:00 AM ET.
June 7- The group will meet at the Aetna Mountain Trails parking lot at 7:00 AM ET.
Gear: Please bring your own water, wear weather appropriate clothing, long pants, and hiking boots or trail shoes.
Age Restrictions: 10 and up
Costs: Free, but please register. Spots are limited to 12 people per trip
Additional details can be found in the registration links below
Sunset Kayak Tours- 2024
Kayak through the Tennessee River Gorge with Outdoor Chattanooga and members of the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. This leisurely paddle is beginner friendly and a wonderful way to experience the Gorge at sunset. Not to mention, participants will get to paddle an incredible section of river in Chattanooga’s own backyard with experienced guides.
When: Dates will be announced in June of 2024
Where: Participants will meet at the TVA Boat Ramp off Raccoon Mountain Road at 6:30 PM EST (the boat ramp can be found on Google Maps under "Raccoon Mountain River Trailhead"). The boat ramp is directly downstream of the TVA Raccoon Mountain Pump Station.
Gear: Hat, sunscreen, water bottle, small bag or way to keep car keys safe, water-friendly shoes/sandals, clothes that can get wet. Outdoor Chattanooga will provide kayaks, paddles, and life jackets.
Shuttle: Outdoor Chattanooga will shuttle participants back to their vehicles at the launch site after the paddle.
Age Restrictions: 14 and up
Paddle Length: The paddle is 4.4 miles downstream and roughly 2 hours on the water. The trip will begin at the Raccoon Mountain Boat Ramp and end at Sullivan's Landing on Highway 41.