Exciting Times: A Message from Keith Cole, Executive Director
April 17, 2012
Why do I believe that all Mid-Southerner’s should support our mission? Just take a look at some of WRC’s recent events and projects!
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Wolf River Greenway Update: Check Out the New Bridge Photos!
April 16, 2012
Not only will the latest phase of the Greenway link the Memphis and Germantown trails, it will also include a new pedestrian bridge across the Wolf River.
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Thanks to Our Partners: Shelby County 4-H Club!
April 16, 2012
Under the leadership of Weida Ringley, the Shelby County 4-H Club has been assisting the WRC for 8 years.
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The Wolf River Conservation Corps: A New Summer Youth Program!
April 13, 2012
PLOUGH FOUNDATION AWARDS $120,000 TO SUPPORT WOLF RIVER CONSERVANCY URBAN YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS IN SHELBY COUNTY
Wolf River Conservancy to partner with Arkwings and the Chickasaw Council, Boy Scout of America’s Scoutreach program on regional effort to provide environmental education program to Memphis teens
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Natural Highlights: Yellow-throated Warblers and Other Migrants
April 11, 2012
The Yellow-throated Warbler is one of about 50 North American warbler species. It is frequently heard along the Wolf River.
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A True Adventure: Exploring the River near Baker's Pond
March 20, 2012
Read all about it in Ray Graham's latest blog post.
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Wolf River Conservancy Helps Shelby Farms Park toward 1 Million Trees Initiative
March 19, 2012
Nearly 200 volunteers planted over 2500 trees this past St. Patrick’s day as part of the 7th Annual Wolf River Conservancy Tree Plant.
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It's Spring - Time to Get Outdoors!
March 19, 2012
It’s here...springtime is upon us!
Recent temperatures in the 70’s make it that much easier to celebrate the end of winter and get outdoors!
It's time to get your bike out for a tune up, dust off the canoe or kayak, buy some new hiking shoes or a new field guide and get outside. At the Conservancy we work hard to accomplish our mission to preserve and protect the Wolf River and its watershed as a sustainable natural resource. However, as a member recently reminded me, our mission also includes enjoying the Wolf River and its watershed through recreational activities.
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Celebrate World Water Day - All Year Long!
March 19, 2012
International World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
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Thanks to Our Partners: Bluff City Canoe Club!!!
March 19, 2012
One of the Wolf River Conservancy’s most important collaborative efforts has been with a local canoe and kayak club, the Bluff City Canoe Club (BCCC).
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Urban Flight
February 28, 2012
Herons of a feather flock together in Wolf bottomland (The Commercial Appeal, Feb. 24 2012).
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Wolf River Conservancy spreading mission beyond namesake to other outdoor projects
February 28, 2012
Read The Commercial Appeal article by Don Wade (28 Feb 2012).
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Natural Highlights: The Problem with Privet
February 21, 2012
Privet is one of several exotic invasive plant species encroaching on Wolf River habitats. Many of our winter service projects focus on its removal.
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Natural Highlights: Planting Trees to Buck the Trend
February 08, 2012
A new analysis of aerial photographs taken from above 20 cities shows an alarming and not-green trend. Trees seem to be dwindling across urban America.
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