[TN-Bird] May 22 Wildlife Celebration in Unicoi

Here is more information about the Wildlife Celebration mentioned by Don Holt 
who is the field trip leader for the dragonflies.  Come early for informal 
birding.
Everyone is invited to the Wildlife Celebration this Saturday, May 22, 
sponsored by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and The Tennessee Wildlife 
Heritage Trust at Farmhouse Gallery and Gardens in Unicoi. This free event will 
celebrate the diversity of East Tennessee's wildlife and offer participants 
wildlife viewing opportunities with area experts.

Hear about programs for the conservation of Tennessee's nongame species from 
Richard Kirk of TWRA and participate in the field trips scheduled throughout 
the day.

Learn about Tennessee's first Watchable Wildlife Stamp featuring artwork by 
local  artist Johnny Lynch of Unicoi. The first stamp shows Johnny's colorful 
painting of a Carolina Wren.  A different stamp will be sold each year, with 
the proceeds to benefit nongame wildlife in Tennessee.

The Tennessee Wildlife Heritage Trust, which supports the efforts of the 
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's nongame programs, will offer bluebird 
boxes 
and other wildlife related items which will be available for minimum donations 
along with free literature about Tennessee's wildlife. There will also be a 
silent auction.  Lunch is available at the Farmhouse Gallery.

Schedule of Events

7:00 am - Registration

9:00 am -11:00am - Aquatic Diversity - North Indian, Buffalo Creek- TWRA's 
Region IV Stream Survey Unit- Rick Bivens, Carl Willaims, Bart Carter


9:00 am-11:00 am-   Salamander Trip -Rock Creek Park- Allan Trently

10:00am-11:00am- Wildscaping - Pete Wyatt

11:00am-12:00am- TWRA's Nongame Program - Richard Kirk

11:00am-2:00pm - Lunch - Served at the Farmhouse Kitchen

1:00pm- 2:00Pm - Children's Activities

1:00pm-2:00 pm - Dragonflies - Don Holt

2:00pm-4:00 pm - Butterflies - Jerry Nagel

4:00pm-5:30 pm - Mushrooms - Brad Jones

Directions from Johnson City area - Take I-81 exit 57A then to I-26 travel 
through Johnson City, then take Exit 28 (Okolona Exit) to stop sign at bottom 
of 
ramp.  Turn left and travel to next stop sign.  Turn right onto Roan St. (old 
Erwin/Johnson City Hwy) and travel 2 miles.  Watch on the left for the 
Farmhouse Gallery sign and a covered bridge.  Follow the driveway through the 
covered bridge. Have a great time.


Marcia Davis, Tennessee Wildlife Heritage Trust
Knoxville, Tennessee

                                                  


 


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