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Lives and plays in Tennessee, believes kids need more time in nature, climate change is real, people are part of the solution, father of twins, tweets my own.

Tennessee, USA
Joined June 2011
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The alarming loss of biodiversity is not just a threat to species themselves, but to the communities and economies that depend on them. The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act is an investment in species and job creation! #RecoverWildlife preserve.nature.org/page/862…
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As we learn more information about the bipartisan #infrastructure deal announced today, initial indications show a lot of positive measures for nature and addressing climate change are included. Thread:
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Great news! Recently, we partnered with @greenforestsw and @arborday to plant 75,000 shortleaf pine plugs over two days in portions of our Bridgestone Nature Reserve at Chestnut Mountain that had been previously clear cut.
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We made great strides in protecting nature around Tennessee over the past year. Thanks to your support, we look forward to doing more in 2021. Learn more in our annual Impact Report: nature.ly/38up64I
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Best wishes for a peaceful and healthy 2021. #HappyNewYear
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This week marks Imagine a Day Without Water, a national effort to bring attention to why we need to invest in this life-giving natural resource. It is not too late for individuals, businesses and students to participate in a variety of ways. nature.ly/35fbJ5D
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Starting tomorrow, join @npt8 for a series of FREE virtual screenings/conversations around #AgeOfNaturePBS ecology series, including a segment moderated by our state director, Terry Cook, on November 5! nature.ly/30HNDil
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Dudley Edmondson's is certainly a story worth sharing. nature.ly/31Gl7xn
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Bristol Bay is the crown jewel of Alaska’s incredible salmon habitat, and salmon are key to the culture and subsistence lifestyles of Alaska Natives who have stewarded these lands and waters for nearly 10,000 years. Pebble Mine threatens all of this. nature.org/en-us/newsroom/tn…
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His enthusiasm about birds is infectious! abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/vide…
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An innovative partnership with International Paper Company, marking a milestone, and welcoming new staff and trustees are just a few news items included in the *Summer 2020* issue of Tennessee Field Notes hitting members’ mailboxes. Download it here: nature.ly/3fdJDLk
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"The Great American Outdoors Act will help ensure a better, brighter future for nature and for all of us," six former @Interior secretaries wrote to congressional leadership. #FundLWCF #FixOurParks nature.org/en-us/newsroom/fo…
ESA echoes the message of the protests: Black lives matter. We commit to redoubling our efforts to challenge and break down inequities as we advance the science and practice of ecology. A letter to the community: esa.org/esablog/ecology-in-t…
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Our friend and lightening bug expert, Lynn Frierson Faust, tells @gardenandgun how to "enjoy the show" as we head into summer. Read more: nature.ly/3dHON1i [Photo Credit © Giedrius Kartanovic]
"Nature is a mighty healer when the stress of separation weighs on us. Nature soothes our anxiety. Nature--in its beauty and rhythm--nourishes our spirits." -- Senator Bill Frist, speaks to @nashhealthorg about the healing power of nature for Watch here: nature.ly/3c2DccK
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As part of our Right Now Climate Fund, we’re announcing a $10 million grant to conserve U.S. forests, wildlife, and support nature-based solutions in collaboration with @Nature_org. #ClimatePledge #EarthDay amzn.to/2RTE7Ex
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As part of its #ClimatePledge, @amazon committed $10 million towards tapping into the important role family-owned forests play in regulating climate. This includes restoring and conserving 4 million acres of Appalachian forest in partnership with TNC. nature.ly/2XVksYu
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One year ago this week, lawmakers permanently reauthorized #LWCF. Now, they need to take the final step: #FundLWCF. It’s Time to Fulfill the Promise of the Land and Water Conservation Fund nature.org/en-us/about-us/wh… via @nature_org
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Skip the shopping mall and sit by your holiday tree or venture outdoors instead. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
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