Hemlock Pest
Alert!
Read about the Hemlock Woolly
Adelgid that threatens the health and sustainability of our
eastern and Carolina hemlocks. The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid is
a fatal threat to our trees.
(PDF format - 3 mb)
9:00 AM Rappelling
at Stone Door - Sign up for a beginner rappel off
the Stone Door Bluffs. Participants must first sign up
by calling the Visitor Center at (931) 924-2980 as there
will only be 12 spots available. Equipment will be
provided. Meet at the Stone Door Ranger Station and
bring water and snacks.
Friday, June 20, 2008
2:00 PM Sport Climbing How-To-Clinic - Are
you ready to move from the world of top-roping to
sport climbing? Meet Ranger Jason at the Foster
Falls parking lot for a beginner’s course on this
different style of rock climbing. Basic skills of
climbing and rope work required. Due to limited
equipment, call South Cumberland’s Park Office to
reserve your spot. (931) 924-2980.
Sunday,
June 22, 2008
10:00 AM
Cave Program - Discover the strange but
beautiful world below the surface of the park.
Come to the Carter State Natural Area parking
lot for this strenuous 5-mile round trip hike.
Bring two sources of light, water, and a light
snack
Friends
Annual Meeting June 14
The annual meeting will
be held June 14 at the park Visitors
Center. Friends board members and
volunteers will provide lunch. Music will be
provided by the Bazzania Band. With help
from Tennessee State Naturalist Randy
Hedgepath, we are still working in a program
that both adults and children will enjoy.
The agenda will
include reports about the status of the Park
and Friends programs, election of officers
and directors, and presentation of the Jim
Prince Award.
Please join us!
So, What Have
We Done for You Lately?
Regarding how the
Friends helps the Park, you might enjoy
reading this message from Park Manager John
Christof that was posted to the Friends blog
last week. Your membership, dues,
donations and participation helps make good
things possible.
