Learn With Us for a Lifetime
Our team engaged people at all stages of life over the past year.
Expanded River Rescue Clears Lookout & Expands to Black Creek
Our expanded Tennessee River Rescue at Reflection Riding was a highlight of the year.
Red Wolf Conservation in the Spotlight
It was a big year for our American Red Wolf SAFE program!
Land Conservation Efforts Grow
Our land conservation team worked through a variety of important projects and, simultaneously, expanded our Native Plant Nursery into its best year yet!
Winnie the Barn Owl Comes Home
The Reflection Riding family welcomed a new member as Winnie the Barn Owl joined us through generous financial support from Love, Erin.
Conservation Events Educate and Engage the Community
Over the last year, you came out in full force to support conservation, restoration, and education at Reflection Riding.
What Are Those White Bags All Over Campus?
If you’ve spent time at Reflection Riding lately, you might have noticed mesh bags placed over the seed heads of some of our plants…
The Importance of Prescription Drug Take-Backs
What do you do with medications you no longer need or that have expired? A common choice is to flush them or pour them down the drain. Don’t do it!
Remembering King, the Great Horned Owl
Reflection Riding’s male Great Horned Owl, King, passed away June 30, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer.
The Local History of Kudzu at Cummings Cove
Check out this article originally published in Black Creek’s Stroll Magazine and written by Tom Hirsch, a Reflection Riding volunteer and Black Creek resident, about our presidential ties to the kudzu in our area.
Tennessee Department of Agriculture Supports Invasive Species Management at Reflection Riding
We are excited to announce that we have received an invasive species removal grant from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, allowing us to tackle the management of a four-acre area on campus that is overgrown with invasive species.
Looking Back on a Year of Forest Homeschool
Another amazing year of forest homeschool school year is over!
Mid-Summer Camp Check-In
We’re halfway through the summer, and Reflection Riding’s summer camps are in full swing— four weeks down, four weeks to go!
City Nature Challenge 2023 Success
Thank you to everyone who has participated and made this year’s City Nature Challenge a huge success!
Growing Our Network at Conservation Events Thanks to You
Our supporters have turned out in full force to support conservation-themed events over the last few months.
An Update on Our Boardwalk
Over the past few months, we’ve been hard at work on repairing our boardwalk. We’re close to getting it finished so that we can open it back up to the public, but we still need your help to make that happen!
BEAVERLAND with Leila Philip
Last week, we had an award-winning author in our midst! On Thursday, May 18th, Leila Phillip was at the Camp House to speak about everyone’s favorite semiaquatic rodent—beavers!
Celebration of the American Red Wolf
Endangered Species Day is May 19, 2023 and we are celebrating the American Red Wolf!
Combatting Turtle Trafficking
The illegal trade of turtles is a significant and ongoing problem. Learn more about plight of turtles and how the Turtle SAFE program aims to conserve and expand wild populations of several species of turtles.
Snakes, Why Does It Have To Be Snakes?!
Snakes are a controversial creature. Learn more about these fascinating reptiles and what do you when you encounter one.