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Stormwater Volunteer Opportunities
The Town of Farragut stormwater program offers a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Planting trees, removing non-native plants, cleaning streams and rivers, and more. Please browse below to see our current and upcoming opportunities.
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Invasive Plant Removal (Space Invader Clearing)
When: Saturday, February 1, 2020 AND Saturday, February 8, 2020
10am - 12pm 10am - 12pm
Where: Farragut Outdoor Classroom
220 Campbell Station Road
Farragut, TN 37934
How to Register as a Volunteer: Sign up via our opportunity page with Volunteer East Tennessee.
What to expect: Volunteers will be led by town staff and AmeriCorps members. The volunteer event will begin with an overview of invasive species, a brief safety discussion, and a plant removal demonstration. Tools and safety equipment will then be handed out. The town will provide tools, safety glasses, and gloves.
What to wear: Closed toed shoes are required. It is recommended to wear long pants as well.
Hazards: It is possible that volunteers could encounter poison ivy, snakes, and other environmental hazards. Please come prepared and dressed appropriately.
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Tree Planting
When: Saturday, March 7, 2020
12pm - 2pm
Where: Farragut Outdoor Classroom
220 Campbell Station Road
Farragut, TN 37934
How to Register as a Volunteer: Coming Soon
What to expect: Volunteers will be led by town staff and AmeriCorps members. The volunteer event will begin with an overview of the project, a brief safety discussion, and a planting demonstration. Tools and safety equipment will then be handed out. The town will provide tools, safety glasses, and gloves.
What to wear: Closed toed shoes are required. It is recommended to wear long pants as well.
Hazards: It is possible that volunteers could encounter poison ivy, snakes, and other environmental hazards. Please come prepared and dressed appropriately.
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River Rescue
Organized by Ijams Nature Center
A community-wide event focuses on up to 50 different cleanup sites along the Tennessee River and its tributaries. Each year, between 600-800 volunteers spend several hours removing tons of trash from these areas.
When: TBD, typically the first Saturday of April
Learn More: Visit Ijams Nature Center website
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Waterfest
Organized by the Water Quality Forum
WaterFest is an annual, free field trip for K-3 students that focuses on water quality and conservation.
When: Monday, May 4, 2020 9am - 1:30pm
Are you a teacher interested in bringing your students?
Are you interested in volunteering as a helper?
Email americorps@waterqualityforum.org
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Adopt-A-Stream Program is a citizen-based litter prevention initiative intended to protect the health and beauty of our local waterways.
Visit our Adopt-A-Stream page to learn more.