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We will be working in teams to remove Chinese privet from the Trail of Tears roadside and portions of the Port Royal townsite. No experience necessary. Gloves and tools will be provided by the park. Please wear closed-toe shoes and skin-protective cl...

Join us on Saturday, March 1st for a Weed Wrangle!Work with Red Clay staff to remove invasive plants like privet and mimosa! Volunteers will learn to ID a few invasive plant species, how to remove them, and how to support native plants and wildlife....

Join us March 1, 2025, from 9:00am - 1:00 pm for our annual weed wrangle. We will meet at the park office where we will clear garden beds to get them ready for the spring and remove invasive plants that are growing around the office. Volunteers will ...

Join Cumberland Trail State Park Ranger Maddux to remove invasive multi flora rose and other invasive plants at the Head  of the Sequatchie on March 1, 2025 from 9 am-12 pm CST.  Please bring water, snacks and gloves.  Tools will be provided.  W...

Join Ranger Weber to remove invasive Privet from our Spring Creek Hiking Trail. Meet at the Multi-Sport Facility on Warner Rd. Please wear appropriate work attire and bring water. Extra water will be available for anyone who needs it.

Love Burgess Falls? Hate seeing trash? Need volunteer hours? Then come lend a hand cleaning up the park for our monthly trail trash pick up days! These volunteer days start at 9 am on the first Sunday of every month and end at Noon. Joi...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Nature Center Staff lead Vol. Group Painting Village

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

This was a workday event that the Friends Group preplanned to put up a fence where there is a social trail that could get some unknowing people hurt and also clean up an old dump site. 

In celebration of World Wetland Day, we are hosting a wetland clean-up event. Water pollution from flooding debris and trash is impacting the wildlife of Pinson Mounds. Join us to preserve and protect Tennessee’s freshwater wetlands! Our goals are ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Join Park Ranger Justin Vaughn at the park office to help reroute the Highland Rim Trailhead! We'll be using hand tools like mattocks and McLeods to dig out a new section of trail. Please bring your own water and snacks. Dress appropriately for the w...

Join us at Indian Mountain State Park as we work to clean up litter from parklands and make it as beautiful as possible! We will meet at the visitor center to begin this volunteer event. We will be cleaning an area close to the Ballard Lake Trail. Pl...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Helping the local habitat by cleaning up the Mississippi River boat ramp at Meeman- Shelby 

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...

Join Park Ranger Justin Vaughn at the park office to help reroute the Highland Rim Trailhead! We'll be using hand tools like mattocks and McLeods to dig out a new section of trail. Please bring your own water and snacks. Dress appropriately for the w...

Join Park Ranger Justin Vaughn for a Trail Work Day! Meet at the park office to assist with trail maintenance or the continuation of the Highland Rim Trailhead reroute. We'll be using hand tools like mattocks and McLeods to dig out a new section of t...

Volunteer Opportunity: South Horton Trail System – Phase 3 Trail Building   Join us in expanding the South Horton Trail System! With the first 6.75 miles of trail now complete, it’s time to take the next step and build Phase 3 of this exciting p...

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...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Join the Friends of Cove Lake for a volunteer cleanup in support of the Great American Cleanup. Meet at the recreation building. Bags will be provided. Please dress appropriately and bring gloves. 

Join Park Ranger Justin Vaughn for a Trail Work Day on the Merritt Ridge Trail!We’ll meet at the marina parking lot and travel to the work area by pontoon boat. Our focus will be on the western side of the Merritt Loop, where we’ll be working on:...

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...

Volunteer Opportunity: South Horton Trail System – Phase 3 Trail Building   Join us in expanding the South Horton Trail System! With the first 6.75 miles of trail now complete, it’s time to take the next step and build Phase 3 of this exciting p...

In preparation for the upcoming garrison, we will be getting the fort ready for a busy weekend.  Work will include sweeping fort buildings, cleaning tables, light dusting, stacking firewood and other odds and ends.  Please bring work gloves; all ot...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Join the staff of Fort Pillow for our annual Spring Hike in conjunction with The Great American Cleanup Day. We will be picking up any trash along our hike and recycling what we can.

Spring Hikes are here! We will hike Keystone Trail as flowers and leaves begin to emerge and we clean up our trails from the flooding. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes. Water, trash bags, and grabbers will be provided.All donations go to the Bird of Prey...

Come help us make our trails better! We will be working on rerouting water on some of our most popular trails. Meet at the visitor’s center at 9:00 and come prepared for digging in the mud. If you have muck boots or waterproof hiking boots, bring t...

Park staff and volunteers will be cleaning up trash from the woods surrounding Mutton Hollow Landing/Boat Launch area on the other side of the French Broad River across from the island. We will be picking up old household garbage and other litter lef...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

I continued working from the Cave Branch Trailhead heading north. Work included cutting and removing five small blowdowns and cleaning six drains across the trail. I stopped at 0.38 mile north of the bridge where there is an 18-inch diameter blowdown...

Meet Ranger Hannah at the Grundy Lakes parking lot where we will hit the trail and do a clean-up! Our primary focus will be the trail, but if we have time, we will also walk the one-way road and get trash as well.  Each volunteer should have gloves...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

It takes only one person to make a mess, but a group to clean it up. We will be working with WATeR, Watershed Association for the Tellico Reservoir, by picking up litter and debris along the shoreline. Please wear appropriate clothing and closed toe ...

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...

Join park staff and friends group members as we clean up the horse trails at Natchez Trace State Park! We try to meet at least once a month to tackle a project on the trails. Everyone is welcomed to join us for the day. Each volunteer day is from 9 a...

Volunteer Opportunity: South Horton Trail System – Phase 3 Trail Building   Join us in expanding the South Horton Trail System! With the first 6.75 miles of trail now complete, it’s time to take the next step and build Phase 3 of this exciting p...

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...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

This will be an easygoing litter pickup around the park, likely focused on short trails and banks near Big Ridge Lake.

We will be hauling off downed trees in our newly mulched areas along the park. This will aid in the new growth of more native grasses in our wooded areas

Cummins Falls has acquired a new piece of property that we need help cleaning up! We recommend volunteers wear long pants and long sleeves and bring drinking water and gloves and good closed toed shoes. We will be cleaning up lots of unwanted trash ...

UPDATE: Tree Day Planting has been rescheduled to SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH due to supplier delays.Celebrate Tennessee Tree Day by assisting park staff with planting saplings across park property!Bring any tools you may have (please make sure they are l...

Join us to plant sapling trees around the park!  

Join us as we get ready for spring and plant some small trees for the Tn Environmental Council as well as pick up trash along our park shorelines!  

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...

Through Friends of the Parks at South Cumberland & Savage Gulf, volunteer must have completed two shadow sessions and passed the online Trail Friends quiz, and wear their Trail Friends gear during their shifts. Trail Friends greet and answer a range ...