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From: "Candy" <candycorn at bellsouth.net> 
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 01:22:10 +0000 


Dear BUG Members,

We have a couple of exciting Saturdays coming up in Brainerd. 
On Saturday, May 31 is a BUG-sponsored event, the BIG BRAINERD CLEAN UP. (I am attaching a flyer on a Power Point slide. For those of you who can open and print it, please forward or make copies for your neighbors!)  
Then, this Saturday, may 24 is CELEBRATE SOUTH CHICKAMAUGA CREEK.

Details on both events are below! - BUG 
 
BIG BRAINERD CLEAN UP!
Saturday, May 31, Nine to Noon
Neighbors, Businesses, Religious Groups, Students
Meet on Tuxedo Ave. 9 am
(between Belvoir & Moore, near the BiLo) 
Join one of the “Clean Teams”
•        Tunnel to Tunnel
•        Observatory Orbit
•        Courts to Course
•        Creek to Creek
Gloves, bags, vests provided!
Sponsored by the Brainerd Unity Group
http://BrainerdUnity.hobbies.homepagenow.com/ 
&  Scenic Cities Beautiful Commission


CELEBRATE SOUTH CHICKAMAUGA CREEK
Spend a Day on the Creek - May 24, 2008  

8 am ~ Birds & Nature on Brainerd Levee                                               
South Chickamauga Creek is a significant eastern flyway for waterfowl.  This Levee area is also designated a Wildlife Observation Area by the TN Wildlife Resources Agency. Join Ken Dubke, expert ornithologist and retired National Park Service Ranger for a walk to discover wildlife.  
Meet at the Brainerd Levee Parking Lot at Shallowford Road 
 
10 am – 3 pm ~ Water Exhibits       
Learn all about water and the organizations that support clean drinking water, stream health, aquatic conservation and recreational amenities.  Kim McClurkin, Education Director for Chattanooga Water Quality Program is in charge.   
Come to the Riverwalk at South Chickamauga Creek Terminus
 
11 am ~  Discovering Plants that Control Erosion                                     
Participants will learn to identify plants growing in South Chickamauga Creek watershed that help prevent erosion.  Discuss their benefits to water quality.  Handouts will be provided for future reference.  This easy walk will be led by Linda Harris, TVA Senior Water Resource Representative.  She has long worked with opinion leaders, agencies and citizens to cooperatively assess and address water quality issues related to preservation of our vital water resources.  Meet at Camp Jordan Picnic Pavilion overlooking West Chickamauga Creek
 
11 am - 4 pm  ~  Kayak Paddling
Rock Creek Outfitters will give you a chance to try out several difference kayaks during their annual Demo Day.  Visit the TN Valley Canoe Club booth while you are there. Meet at Shipps RV Center Lake
 
12 – 3 pm  ~  Canoe Rides, Fishing Demonstrations & Folk Tales
Two new canoe launches are being built along South Chickamauga Creek.  Try your hand at a short canoe ride, learn about fishing techniques, and hear from Dalton Roberts and Allen Hoagland who both  grew up along the creek. Native American Jamie Russell will also play his cane flute and explain how it is made.   These events will take place at Sterchi Farm, a new City Parks & Recreation Site.  Jim Ledbetter of TN Valley Canoe Club and Chattanooga Outdoors provide canoeing expertise. Meet on Sterchi Farm at the Harrison Pike Bridge across from WaterHaven subdivision.
 
1 pm  ~  Crawdads & Fish Dive                              
South Chickamauga Creek is the home of the endangered Chickamauga Crayfish and the Snail Darter.  While you aren’t likely to find either of those, learn what else is in the creek and see what you might find or what Casper Cox finds as he dives into the water.  Wear shoes and clothes you can get wet.  Bill Phillips is a stream restoration expert and owner of Envision Ecology. 
Meet at Audubon Acres in visitor center, walk to creek
 
South Chickamauga Creek Greenway Alliance is 15 years old! You are invited to join us in protecting, improving and enhancing the waters and wetlands of the South Chickamauga Creek Watershed.  Meetings are held every 4th Wednesday noon at Wally’s Restaurant in East Ridge.  For more information, call (423) 892-5237
 
 
 
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