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Bird Banding with TRGT - Spring 2025
Join us in 2025 on March 21, April 25, May 9, or May 23 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: March 21, April 25, May 9, or May 23 from 7:30 AM or 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 12 people per trip.
Additional details can be found in the registration links below
Bird Watching Hikes with TRGT - Spring 2025
Join us in 2025 on April 19 or June 7 as we go bird watching in the Gorge! Finding and observing birds is an excellent way to enjoy the Gorge. There are nearly 100 species of birds we could encounter, and spring migration brings many transient species into our neck of the woods in addition to excellent opportunities to view species that will spend the summer months in our region.
Participants will go for an early morning boat ride or hike to one of TRGT’s properties.
When: April 19 or June 7 from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET
Where: Participants will meet TRGT staff at a specified location, depending on where the bird watching will occur that day.
Gear: Please bring your own binoculars, 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 12 people per trip.
Additional details can be found in the registration links below
Sunset Kayak Tours- 2025
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.
Participants will be able to register when seats open 2 weeks before the event. There is a link to the reservation system below where you will be prompted to first create an account and then choose the program to register. Sunset Kayak events will be under the ‘Explorer’ Programs tab.
When: The dates for 2025 are TBA, however, Sunset Kayak Tours occur in during the mid-autumn months (September or October). Be on the lookout this summer for our 2025 tour dates!
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.