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Interested in learning to work with birds of prey?  Join Chickasaw State Park for a series of volunteer workdays with Park Ranger Lindsey and our park birds: Henry, Scarlett and jack.  Volunteers will help the park to clean owl cages, complete ...

Roan Mountain State Park hosts a weekly Friday night concert series during the summer months, beginning on Memorial Day Weekend and ending on Labor Day Weekend. We need volunteers to help set up, break down, and operate the sound system during each c...

Would you like to help the park preserve a nationally recognized historic home? Join Seasonal Ranger Andrea at the Miller Farmstead to help move lumber and clean up around the farm's outbuildings while earning volunteer hours! Be sure to bring water,...

Tennessee State Park system has designated July as “River/Lake/Stream Clean-up Month.” Our State Parks are beautiful and unique places that should be enjoyed by everyone. Unfortunately, trash and litter always seem to make its way into the park a...

Join us for a 4-hour river clean up while we paddle 5-miles of the Duck River. Meet at the Wetlands River Access.

Come volunteer at Middle Fork Bottoms! Help us clean up our park by picking up litter. All equipment for volunteer work will be provided. Don’t forget to bring your water bottle and pair of sturdy shoes.

Join us at Cedars of Lebanon State Park on the first Saturday of each month, unless otherwise stated, for volunteer filled activities. We need your help to assist the Park Ranger and Staff on various projects around the park. There are so many proje...

Join Ranger Jordan and SIR Joseph as we attack an invasive species, Privet. We will be removing privet from around the amphitheater to continue the restoration in the area. Meet in the Rec Area 1 Parking lot. Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, bri...

Do you love Burgess Falls? Do you hate trash? Then come lend a hand picking up trash along the trail to make Burgess Falls cleaner. Trail Clean Up starts at our pavilion on the first Sunday of every month at 9 am. Trash bags, grabbers, and gloves ar...

Interested in learning to work with birds of prey?  Join Roan Mountain State Park for a series of volunteer workdays with Park Ranger Phil Hylen and our park owls: Shiloh and Sunshine.  Volunteers will help the park to clean owl cages, complete mi...

Henry Horton is excited to announce that we have begun construction of the parks new ADA Trail! This will be an approximately 1 mile loop that incorporates some of the parks best features, the Duck River and limestone! We currently have a quarter mil...

Savage Gulf State Park is preparing to build a new campground along the North Plateau trail that will feature four tent pad sites and a groupcamp. Park staff are seeking volunteers to come assist with clearing trees, rocks, and soil for the new campg...

The park's native flower beds are looking great!  To stay looking good, we need your help.  We are looking for volunteers to help maintain our beautiful gardens.  Work will include cutting back last year's growth, trimming plants, blowing fall lea...

Interested in learning to work with birds of prey?  Join Chickasaw State Park for a series of volunteer workdays with Park Ranger Lindsey and our park birds: Henry, Scarlett and jack.  Volunteers will help the park to clean owl cages, complete ...

Assist with Red Clay's 2024 Cherokee Cultural Celebration! Volunteers will receive free admission for the event.We need volunteers to assist with setting up tables, chairs, and tents the day before the Cherokee Cultural Celebration.We will meet at th...

Help us fight some nasty invasive exotic plants that are threatening the health of our oldest woodlands. Learn while you work - so you can continue to protect our region's native species. Meet at the park's Mountain Bike Trail parking area - at the e...

Join Rangers Jason and Hannah at the Grundy Lakes to help work on the trail! We will be focusing on tree debris removal behind the coke ovens across the street from the swim beach parking lot.  Volunteers will need to bring plenty of water, some sn...

Roan Mountain State Park hosts a weekly Friday night concert series during the summer months, beginning on Memorial Day Weekend and ending on Labor Day Weekend. We need volunteers to help set up, break down, and operate the sound system during each c...

Join us for an exciting and impactful day of community service at our bridge building volunteer work day! This event is a fantastic opportunity to come together with fellow volunteers to construct a bridge that will enhance the Millennium Trail at Ed...

Assist with Red Clay's 2024 Cherokee Cultural Celebration! Volunteers will receive free admission for the event.We need volunteers to monitor the gate for the event and take money ($5 per vehicle). We ask that you are confident in making change and h...

Assist with Red Clay's 2024 Cherokee Cultural Celebration! Volunteers will receive free admission for the event.We need volunteers to monitor the gate for the event and take money ($5 per vehicle). We ask that you are confident in making change and h...

Assist with Red Clay's 2024 Cherokee Cultural Celebration! Volunteers will receive free admission for the event.We need volunteers to monitor the gate for the event and take money ($5 per vehicle). We ask that you are confident in making change and h...

Assist with Red Clay's 2024 Cherokee Cultural Celebration! Volunteers will receive free admission for the event.We need volunteers to monitor the gate for the event and take money ($5 per vehicle). We ask that you are confident in making change and h...

Assist with Red Clay's 2024 Cherokee Cultural Celebration! Volunteers will receive free admission for the event.We need volunteers to assist with taking down tables, chairs, and tents after the event concludes on August 11th. Volunteers will be park...

Come help Ranger Garcia remove invasive species at Fall Creek Falls State Park! We will be focusing on removing Autumn Olive around the south entrance of the park. Meet at the Backcountry Parking area (35.632124, -85.357582) at 9:00 am. Make sure to ...

Assist with Red Clay's 2024 Cherokee Cultural Celebration! Volunteers will receive free admission for the event.We need volunteers to monitor the gate for the event and take money ($5 per vehicle). We ask that you are confident in making change and h...

Assist with Red Clay's 2024 Cherokee Cultural Celebration! Volunteers will receive free admission for the event.We need volunteers to monitor the gate for the event and take money ($5 per vehicle). We ask that you are confident in making change and h...

Assist with Red Clay's 2024 Cherokee Cultural Celebration! Volunteers will receive free admission for the event.We need volunteers to monitor the gate for the event and take money ($5 per vehicle). We ask that you are confident in making change and h...

Interested in learning to work with birds of prey?  Join Roan Mountain State Park for a series of volunteer workdays with Park Ranger Phil Hylen and our park owls: Shiloh and Sunshine.  Volunteers will help the park to clean owl cages, complete mi...

Savage Gulf State Park is preparing to build a new campground along the North Plateau trail that will feature four tent pad sites and a groupcamp. Park staff are seeking volunteers to come assist with clearing trees, rocks, and soil for the new campg...

Interested in learning to work with birds of prey?  Join Chickasaw State Park for a series of volunteer workdays with Park Ranger Lindsey and our park birds: Henry, Scarlett and jack.  Volunteers will help the park to clean owl cages, complete ...

Henry Horton is excited to announce that we have begun construction of the parks new ADA Trail! This will be an approximately 1 mile loop that incorporates some of the parks best features, the Duck River and limestone! We currently have a quarter mil...

Roan Mountain State Park is partnering with AmeriCorps NCCC from August 8-September 16 to construct a designed 1-mile back country trail on the backside of the Peg Leg Mine Loop Trail titled "Rosebay Ridge Trail."  We are looking for volunteers inte...

Roan Mountain State Park hosts a weekly Friday night concert series during the summer months, beginning on Memorial Day Weekend and ending on Labor Day Weekend. We need volunteers to help set up, break down, and operate the sound system during each c...

Come along with SIR Natalie Troth in removing our invasive plants along Ballard Lake Trail! Must have a liability waiver on your galaxy digital account or bring a filled-out copy to the event.

Savage Gulf State Park is preparing to build a new campground along the North Plateau trail that will feature four tent pad sites and a groupcamp. Park staff are seeking volunteers to come assist with clearing trees, rocks, and soil for the new campg...

Interested in learning to work with birds of prey?  Join Roan Mountain State Park for a series of volunteer workdays with Park Ranger Phil Hylen and our park owls: Shiloh and Sunshine.  Volunteers will help the park to clean owl cages, complete mi...

Henry Horton is excited to announce that we have begun construction of the parks new ADA Trail! This will be an approximately 1 mile loop that incorporates some of the parks best features, the Duck River and limestone! We currently have a quarter mil...

The park's native flower beds are looking great!  To stay looking good, we need your help.  We are looking for volunteers to help maintain our beautiful gardens.  Work will include cutting back last year's growth, trimming plants, blowing fall lea...

Interested in learning to work with birds of prey?  Join Chickasaw State Park for a series of volunteer workdays with Park Ranger Lindsey and our park birds: Henry, Scarlett and jack.  Volunteers will help the park to clean owl cages, complete ...

Roan Mountain State Park is partnering with AmeriCorps NCCC from August 8-September 16 to construct a designed 1-mile back country trail on the backside of the Peg Leg Mine Loop Trail titled "Rosebay Ridge Trail."  We are looking for volunteers inte...

Volunteers are needed to assist with the Tennessee Skeet Shooting Association State Shoot, taking place from August 23rd to 25th. Those interested in participating will help range staff by loading machines and performing general duties to enhance the...

Roan Mountain State Park hosts a weekly Friday night concert series during the summer months, beginning on Memorial Day Weekend and ending on Labor Day Weekend. We need volunteers to help set up, break down, and operate the sound system during each c...

Invasive species are organisms that are not native to a particular area, but which spread easily and overwhelm ecosystems with negative impacts. They outcompete native plants for resources like sunlight, soil nutrition, and water. Local native anima...

Join us at the old Moses Fisk house site to clear and expand a section of the Lake Trail. All equipment will be provided. Feel free to bring your own PPE, loppers, pruning shears, snacks and water. Please be sure to wear closed toe shoes. 

Join SIR Natalie Troth in removing our invasive plant species along Airplane Pond Trail! Participants must have a liability waiver on your galaxy digital account or bring a filled-out copy to the event.

Volunteers are needed to assist with the Tennessee Skeet Shooting Association State Shoot, taking place from August 23rd to 25th. Those interested in participating will help range staff by loading machines and performing general duties to enhance the...

Bledsoe Creek State Park added a pollinator garden in 2019 with the support of Friends of Bledsoe Creek State Park and a grant from the Iris Fund. With careful selection of native perennials and self seeding annuals this area has flourished. Located...

Volunteers are needed to assist with the Tennessee Skeet Shooting Association State Shoot, taking place from August 23rd to 25th. Those interested in participating will help range staff by loading machines and performing general duties to enhance the...

Savage Gulf State Park is preparing to build a new campground along the North Plateau trail that will feature four tent pad sites and a groupcamp. Park staff are seeking volunteers to come assist with clearing trees, rocks, and soil for the new campg...

Come help us remove invasive species at Fall Creek Falls State Park! We will be focusing on removing Autumn Olive around the south entrance of the park. Meet at the Backcountry Parking area (35.632124, -85.357582) at 9:00 am. Make sure to bring glove...

Interested in learning to work with birds of prey?  Join Roan Mountain State Park for a series of volunteer workdays with Park Ranger Phil Hylen and our park owls: Shiloh and Sunshine.  Volunteers will help the park to clean owl cages, complete mi...

Come volunteer at Montgomery Bell State Park! Help us clean up our park by picking up litter. Volunteers will meet Ranger Paige at the park office at 9am, from there we will hike to the bike trails and pick up litter along Laurel Furnace Road. Volunt...

Interested in learning to work with birds of prey?  Join Chickasaw State Park for a series of volunteer workdays with Park Ranger Lindsey and our park birds: Henry, Scarlett and jack.  Volunteers will help the park to clean owl cages, complete ...

Join us at Old Stone Fort to aid in the improvement of our park through volunteering! Projects range from trail upkeep, invasive plant removal, and park cleanup. Volunteering will help both the local environment as well as everyone who enjoys the p...

Henry Horton is excited to announce that we have begun construction of the parks new ADA Trail! This will be an approximately 1 mile loop that incorporates some of the parks best features, the Duck River and limestone! We currently have a quarter mil...

Roan Mountain State Park hosts a weekly Friday night concert series during the summer months, beginning on Memorial Day Weekend and ending on Labor Day Weekend. We need volunteers to help set up, break down, and operate the sound system during each c...

Come help us clean up the Visitor’s Center Garden at Panther Creek State Park. This is a great opportunity to give back and volunteer for your local state park. Gloves and tools will be provided.