Archive for August 2013
Welcome Our New TN Wild Director- Pat Byington!
We are pleased to welcome Pat Byington as the new Tennessee Wild Director! Jeff Hunter has been an incredibly strong leader and advocate for Tennessee Wilderness, and will be missed…
Read MoreSouthern Appalachian Brook Trout
Southern Appalachian Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) by Minshu Deng Wild South, with support from partners like Second Gear, work to protect our native wildlife – advocating through education – and…
Read MorePublic Lands hold our Headwaters
Yes, it is still raining around the South and all this water reminds us about the important role our public lands play. Particularly in the Southeast US, the headwaters of…
Read MoreUSFS notice: Rappelling now prohibited on Sipsey Wilderness Trail 200
NOTICE from the USFS Bankhead District: Trail 200 between the Borden Trailhead and the Sipsey Trailhead in Sipsey Wilderness in Bankhead National Forest is closed to rappelling. Please do not…
Read MoreStar-Nosed Mole (Condylura cristata)
By Minshu Deng There are countless strange creatures in the animal kingdom, and the star-nosed mole is certainly one of those when it comes to appearances. With 22 fleshy, pink…
Read MoreWild Things Weekend 2013
This Labor Day weekend come out where the wild things are at the second annual Wild Things Weekend. The event, sponsored by local conservation organization Wild South, will feature live…
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