The Clinch Coalition
Let High Knob Stand!
 
Hawk/Eagel Watch: Saturday, Sept. 18  Mendota Fire Tower
 For more information on the hike.
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TCC Newsletter available in pdf file format HERE.
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Clinch Mtn. Trail Construction
Construction on this trail has officially begun.  Want to help out?  Get more information HERE.
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Want to lend a hand?  The Clinch Coalition works to "protect the forest, wildlife, and watersheds of the National Forest and surrounding communities."  TCC offers many ways to become involved as a steward of the High Knob from forest and water monitoring, trail rebuilding, and more!  If you're interested in becoming a member, or would like to learn more about how you can help, contact Steve at shbrooks@mounet.net
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Questions about our stream monitoring program or to start or join a water testing team, email: tccstreamhealth@gmail.com or call Hannah at (276)494-5686

Save These Dates:

Next TCC meeting - Tuesday, September 14, 6:30 pm, at the Tacoma Community Center (located on 4408 Stone Mountain Road--look at a MAP here) 

June 1 - August 15:  Third session of SOS stream monitoring 

October 2: 4th Annual High Knob Naturalist Rally, Bark Camp Lake (Look at PHOTOS from past Rallys)

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Stay current on TCC events through our list serve; join by sending an email to clinchcoalition@mounet.com

 Please support our work by becoming a member or making a donation today!

  

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View photos of the 2010 Environmental Film Festival held Friday, April 23 at UVA-Wise.  Thanks to everyone who made this event such a success!


 

 

 

Winners Chosen for the 2010 Art/Essay Contest, "Clean Water, Healthy People"  

Photo above:  First Place Winner in the middle school art category, Chloe Lane (grade 6, Weber City Elementary School).  See photos of all art contest winners.  Read about this year's Art/Essay Contest participants.

 

 

 

The Fourth Annual High Knob Naturalist Rally - Oct. 2

Bark Camp Lake 10 AM to 4 PM - Lunch Included

Featuring a Horse Logging Demonstration by Chad Miano

Appalachian Ecology Hike - Anna Hess

Scenic Photography - Bill Harris

Mushroom Identification - Johnny Stanley

Wetlands Hike - Chuck Lane

General Biology Hike - Lois Boggs

Salamander & Snakes - Justin Harris

Edible/Medicinal Plants - Carol Judy

Geology of High Knob - Phil Shelton

Climatology - Wayne Browning

Geocatching - George Statzer

All Day Kids Program - Karen Hartsock and friends 

 

           A WETLANDS HIKE WITH CHUCK LANE

Photo below:  Earlier this year Chuck Lane (left) and Richard Peaks (in white hat) lead us through The Glades Wetlands on High Knob. Here Chuck points out some of the various wetland grasses to a group of participants.

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 Hike participants were treated to a blaze of azaleas in various shades (below), along with rhododendron and Mountain Laurel.

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TRAIL WORK

Two teams worked on the Benge and Little Stoney Falls Trails on June 26 clearing trees and brush that resulted from the winter snow storms.  Thanks goes to (Photo below, left to right): Ronnie Dingus, Angela Trent, Tyler Williamson, Ricky Bentley, Lucian Undreiu, Vicente Rosa and Josh Larsen.

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         Wildflower Hike with Naturalist Richard Kretz

     pinnacle_falls_group_5-2010_s.jpg Richard Kretz (third from left) lead the hike to The Pinnacle Nature Preserve on May 15.  Besides finding many flowers, the scenery was great--including the Great Falls.  Richard is also an amazing photographer!  Check out some of his main gallery photos and his Clinch Mountain and Environs galleries!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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"Boy With Newts" in banner used with permission from Richard Kretz.



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