The Middle Tennessee Group presents programs featuring speakers on nature and environmental topics. These are free and open to the public. They are held on the second Thursday on every month except December. Programs begin at 7:00 p.m. with socializing beginning at 6:30 p.m. Please join us!
The programs are held at the Radnor Lake Visitor Center, 1160 Otter Creek Road in Nashville. Enter Otter Creek Road and the park from Granny White Pike about 2 miles north of Old Hickory Blvd (TN-254).
October Program - “Nashville Long-term Solid Waste Master Plan”
What: Metro Nashville Public Works and Davidson County Solid Waste Region Board are working to create a long-term Solid Waste Master Plan with the ultimate goal of achieving zero waste to landfill in the future. The purpose of the Master Plan is to evaluate Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County’s existing waste management system and provide options to improve and enhance the system and increase waste reduction and diversion. Kelly Tipler will cover the process that was taken to create the Master Plan, a status report of where the city is on the plan, and steps that are being taken toward zero waste.
Kelly Tipler has worked in non-profit administration since 2000. She founded the Tennessee Respite Coalition in 2000, was on the founding board of Pet Community Center and most recently founded Turnip Green Creative Reuse in 2010. She has a passion for non-profit service largely focused in community organizing. She and her husband created Upturn Consulting and have helped numerous small businesses with marketing, business systems and strategic planning. Currently she is the Director of Beautification for Metropolitan Nashville Public Works, where she continues her passion of diverting materials from landfills and finding sustainable solutions. She lives in the heart of Nashville, just a few blocks from Vanderbilt, with her husband, two kids, and four dogs. She surrounds herself with creative projects and ever-changing gardens (including various forms of composting).
When: Thursday October 11, 2018, Socializing 6:30PM, Program 7:00PM-8:30PM
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November Program - Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO)
What: Inspiring Connections Outdoors is an outings program where volunteer leaders collaborate with community partners to get people outdoors, especially youth, who may not have access on their own to safely discover the wonders of the natural world. Through outdoor experiences, we promote appreciation and protection of the natural environment, provide opportunities for personal growth, and foster respect of self, others, and the environment.
Charlie High is a leader of the Sierra Club Middle Tennessee Group and Co-Chair of ICO in Nashville. He has years of experience leading young people on outings and hikes in nature. Many of these kids are from the inner city where they seldom get a chance to get close to nature and learn about the environment.
Tonight Charlie will share stories and pictures of the outings. Take a look at our Inspiring Connections Outdoors page on our Middle Tennessee Group web site. Then, when you are ready to share in Charlie's excitement go to this page and volunteer to be part of this great program for young people.
When: Thursday, November 8, 2018, Socializing 6:30PM, Program 7:00PM-8:30PM
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December Program - MTG Holiday Party
What: No program this month, but Sierra Club Middle Tennessee members and friends will gather for a holiday party on December 8. Click on the heading above to read the details and let us know to expect you.
For more info contact Russ at 615 506-4070.
Previous Programs
Our programs cover a wide range of conservation, climate and environmentas subjects. Read about our past programs.
Sustainability in Schools
Nashville Proposed Transit Plan
Climate Impact in Nashville and Tennessee
What's Ahead for Radnor Lake State Natural Area
Cultural and Natural Features of Cedars of Lebanon State Park
Citizens’ Climate Lobby
The Universe Beyond Earth
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Mandatory Fees