A Week at Cullowhee Native Plant Conference
TN Valley Wild Ones graciously sponsored our Native Plant Nursery Manager, Haley, to attend the famous Cullowhee Native Plant Conference.
Campfire Concert Annual Pass for AGS Members
Did you know that nearly 55% of our annual revenue comes from donations and memberships from generous community members like you? Over the last year, we’ve heard again and again from our members asking how they can support our growth, and also letting us know that they love our campfire concert series. In response to that feedback, we have exciting news… Reflection Riding is offering annual passes to the Campfire Concert Series!
Reflections from a Native Landscape Apprentice
Hannah writes about her experience as a Native Landscape Apprentice.
Annual Report 2023
We are thrilled to share this 2022-2023 Annual Report. As we put together these stories that encapsulate the last year for Reflection Riding, we always come back to what an important role you play in our work. THANK YOU for all you’ve done for this special place and for all the support you’ll show us in the years to come.
We’re Making Progress on the Framework!
Thanks to generous community support, our framework for the Future is underway!
Free Tree ReLeaf Puts Native Trees into the Community
Over the last year, we’ve worked closely with EPB to create Free Tree ReLeaf, providing free trees to Chattanooga residents.
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!