Working together to protect and restore the Harpeth River Watershed and provide expertise in statewide conservation policy

 
 

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Upcoming Events

Become a Volunteer

Volunteer Benefits

Around the Watershed

Restoration Projects

GET INVOLVED

New!
HRWA Establishes Bob Brown Memorial Internship Program

New! HRWA Volunteer Manual 2008

Upcoming Events

Please contact Sarah for more details or to sign up for a shift at the following event. Thank you!

Volunteers are needed to work at the HRWA booth during the Williamson County Bloom ‘n Garden Show
April 11-13th at the Williamson Agricultural Expo Center. 

Volunteers receive free admission to the show. 
4-6 volunteers needed.

Family Fun to Enjoy Beautiful Spring Wildflowers and Butterflies

April 26th, 9:30 a.m., Narrows of the Harpeth
Join Rita Venable, seasonal naturalist for Tennessee State Parks and Jane Polansky, park manager at Harpeth River State Park for a guided wildflower and butterfly hike along the trail at the Narrows of the Harpeth on Saturday, April 26th at 9:30 am. Parking is limited please carpool if possible. Please register with Jane Polansky at the phone listed below. See map of park on State Park website - link below.

Harpeth River State Park
Hwy. 70 Kingston Springs , TN 37887
615-952-2099 

 

The Lost Loon Triathlon
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Start time: 2:00 p.m.
Long Hunter State Park
(10 miles east of Nashville International Airport)

Come Bike-Canoe-Trail Run and have great fun in the woods with your friends and family!

This triathlon is the only one of its type in Tennessee. For competitive athletes, it can be quite a challenge. But it’s the only triathlon around that encourages participation by kids and allows entrants to set their own distances and pace. The Lost Loon truly has something for everybody!

Visit the Lost Loon website to register today!

 

 

Flyfishing for Beginners on May 10, 2008

Interested in learning to fly fish?  Not sure where to begin?  Then sign up for Flyfishing For Beginners.  This class will be taught by Federation of Fly Fishers Master Certified Fly Casting Instructor, Chuck Robinson.  Chuck will help you get started on your way to becoming an avid flyfisherman.  You will learn about equipment options, types of flies, where to fish and basic casting techniques.  The class will be held at Pinkerton Park in Franklin. 

Class limited to 10 participants, ages 12 and up (12-15 with adult)

Date: May 10, 9:00 AM – Noon

HRWA Members: $30   Non-members: $40

Location: Pinkerton Park – first grassy area on the left as you enter the Park.

To Register, email hrwa@harpethriver.org or call 615-790-9767

 

Volunteer Needed for HRWA Resource File Redesign

As HRWA's project load continues to expand, so does what is already a rather vast collection of resources (two large filing cabinets worth to be exact). 

Our Science & Restoration Department is seeking someone to assist with a resource file redesign project.  This would be an ideal independent project for a retired librarian, student of library science, or anyone with a penchant and talent for designing and organizing filing systems.  As you can imagine, these files house important information that we use on a very regular basis, so the task is of upmost significance. 

If you are interested, please contact Lindsay Gardner, Director of Science & Restoration at
615-790-9767.

 

 
Water quality assessment being done by volunteers
on Little Turnbull Creek

 

Volunteer Opportunities

For details on the following opportunities, please click here

Volunteer River Restoration Corps

Volunteer Scientists

Adventure Volunteers

Horticulture Volunteers

Ambassador Volunteers

Volunteer Speakers Bureau

Administrative Volunteers

Consultant Volunteers

Become a Volunteer

Download the Volunteer Application and email or mail it to:

Sarah Gann (sarahgann@harpethriver.org)
Harpeth River Watershed Association
P.O. Box 1127
Franklin, TN 37065

 

Volunteer Benefits

Each volunteer’s time and talent is extremely valuable to the Harpeth River Watershed Association. In an effort to recognize the contributions of our volunteers, several benefits will be provided to active volunteers.

Benefits may include:

• Harpeth River Watershed Association T-shirt

• Harpeth River Watershed Association Volunteer name badge

• Recognition in the Harpeth River Watershed Association newsletter

• Entrance into a drawing to win Hootenanny tickets based on hours donated

• Invitation to annual Volunteer Recognition event

• Recognition of hours donated

 

 
Harpeth River Watershed Association, P.O. Box 1127, Franklin, TN 37065, 615-790-9767, www.harpethriver.org