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Friday, April 3, 2020

Spring 2020 Education: Online Programs and Resources

Please use the following link for Wolf River Conservancy online programs and resources available during the COVID-19 situation: Wolf River Conservancy Education Program:  Online Programs and Resources WRC's Education Director, Cathy Justis, is happy to work with teachers, parents, and students.  Please contact her at education@wolfriver.org . Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Friday, April 3, 2020
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Thursday, March 26, 2020

Parking Lot Closures on the Humphreys Section

Construction crews are working on sections of the Wolf River Greenway along Humphrey’s Blvd. to refurbish certain areas and add additional amenities. At times there may be a disruption to parts of the trail and closure of the trailhead parking area on Humphreys Blvd. near Shady Grove Road. These closures are not a result of the current Covid-19 health crisis but are a part of project that has been planned for months. In addition, this project will construct another... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Thursday, March 26, 2020

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Our COVID-19 Response: Changes, Precautions, and Helping Our Community

Wolf River Conservancy Response to COVID-19: March and April Events & Projects Postponed The Wolf River Conservancy wants to ensure the health and safety of our volunteers, donors, staff and partners. At this time, we have made the difficult decision to postpone all events and projects through the end of April . We will continue to monitor guidelines from the CDC and Shelby County Health Department for how we handle future events and will keep you informed of any forthcoming decisions.... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Thursday, March 26, 2020
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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Thank You to Our Wolf River Restoration Series Sponsors and Partners!

Unfortunately, in light of the COVID-19 situation, the Conservancy had no choice but to postpone the World Water Day Cleanup at Wolf River Harbor on March 21st and the Earth Day Celebration on April 25th, the last two of four events in our Wolf River Restoration Series. We still want to give a big shout out to our sponsors, partners, and volunteers, recognizing their efforts to make these events truly great. A... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Bradford Pears: A Conservation Headache

As many of you know, invasive plant species disrupt native ecosystems.  Along the Wolf River, we are noticing an increasingly bad invasive tree taking over the edges of woodlands, openings within forests, and old fields.  Bradford Pears and their Frankenstein offspring, Callery Pears, are currently blooming white, so identification this time of year is especially easy.  Do you have a Bradford pear in your yard?  Consider removing it and replacing it with a... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

March 2020: A Message from the Director

Dear Wolf River Conservancy friend, We are all adapting to the “Safer at Home” ordinance currently expected to be in place until April 7 th .  The ordinance may be extended further if deemed necessary. Previously, we announced the postponement of our Wolf River Restoration Series activities planned for March. Due to the uncertainty surrounding a possible extension of “Safer at Home” and in the best interest of our community, we have made the difficult decision... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Monday, March 23, 2020

We Are Applying for Accreditation Renewal

Wolf River Conservancy is pleased to announce it is applying for Accreditation Renewal through the Land Trust Alliance Accreditation Commission. The accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places forever. The Land Trust Accreditation Program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Wolf River... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Monday, March 23, 2020
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Monday, March 16, 2020

Natural Highlights: Yellow-rumped Warbler

  photo by Jim Stasz The songs of Yellow-rumped Warblers preparing to migrate to breeding grounds in higher latitudes and elevations are among the early heralds of spring in the Mid-South. Warblers can be challenging to see without binoculars; they are small and seem to be in constant motion, flitting through the treetops as they glean branches and leaves for tiny invertebrates. In the winter, they are apparently unique among the warblers in their ability to... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Monday, March 16, 2020

Friday, March 13, 2020

Wolf River Conservancy Response to COVID-19: March Events Postponed

Wolf River Conservancy Response to COVID-19: March Events & Projects Postponed The Wolf River Conservancy is doing our part to ensure the health and safety of our volunteers, donors, staff, and partners.  At this time, we have made the difficult decision to postpone all events and projects through the end of March.  We will continue to monitor guidelines from the CDC and Shelby County Health Department for guidance on how we handle future events and will keep you informed of... Read More
Posted by Keith Cole at Friday, March 13, 2020

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

February 2020: A Message from the Director

As you read this, we will have the first two months of the year behind us. With March and the advent of spring come more moderate temperatures and sunshine an more opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. With 10 miles of the Wolf River Greenway trial now open and 6 more miles under construction,  we are excited about our progress in building out the full 26 mile Wolf River Greenway in the City of Memphis. We are also activating the Greenway as we go to benefit the community and... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Thank You to International Paper, Presenting Sponsor of the Annual Tree Planting Event!

International Paper, the presenting sponsor of our Annual Tree Planting event, is a long time supporter of the Wolf River Conservancy.  The company works hard to promote sustainability both locally and globally, and its employees have provided countless hours of volunteer work to the Conservancy to plant thousands of trees, clean up trash, and lend a hand with many other service activities.  The Conservancy applauds International Paper’s vision to... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Sustainable Solutions: Food Waste

Considering that many people in the world go hungry every day, it's amazing that about 40% of the food produced worldwide is wasted. Food waste occurs at every step of food production, consumption, and disposal.  It is much more than a waste of a consumer's money and time; food waste is also a waste of land, water, energy, and the opportunity to decrease hunger for others, and it contributes significantly to a warming climate.  The links at the bottom of... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Friday, February 21, 2020

The 15th Annual Tree Planting Event: Our Best Ever!

   Thanks to the efforts of nearly 400 volunteers, the 15th Annual Tree Planting on Sat., Feb. 22, was our best ever.  Together we potted and planted an astounding 5,200 tree seedlings of 10 different native tree species in a single morning at Shelby Farms Park: Short Leaf Pine, Black Oak, Cherrybark Oak, Yellow Poplar, Persimmon, Red Mulberry, Shellbark Hickory, Buttonbush, Shining Sumac, and PawPaw. A big thank you to the presenting sponsor of the... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Friday, February 21, 2020

Friday, February 21, 2020

Natural Highlights: Red Mulberry

   One of the 10 native tree species planted during our recent Annual Tree Planting event was the Red Mulberry ( Morus rubra ), a medium-sized understory tree with large variably shaped leaves, which produces a sweet fruit resembling a blackberry valued by wildlife and people alike.  Native Americans made extensive use of mulberries in their cooking, and many mammals and birds seek out mulberries as well.  The Red Mulberry is also a larval host plant for... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Friday, February 21, 2020

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Natural Highlights: Northern Flicker

Winter is a great time to get outside and get to know the winter resident bird species here in the Mid-South, which include the woodpeckers.  The Northern Flicker ( Colaptes auratus ) is common here, joined in the wintertime by some of the Flickers which migrate from breeding grounds up in the far north, and it is easily identified by its black bib, red nape, white rump feathers (often seen as the bird is flying away), and the bright yellow underside of its tail... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

MLK Day 2020: A Great Day of Service in Raleigh

It was a very cold morning on January 20th, with temperatures in the 20's, but that didn't stop 110 volunteers from coming out to the Wolf River Greenway at Epping Way Dr. in Raleigh to participate in a variety of service projects to support their community and honor thte Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service. Volunteers participated in five different projects:  1) clearing a trail down to the Wolf River, 2) picking up trash and tires along N. Highland, 3) picking up... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Thank You to Brother International, Presenting Sponsor for the Wolf River Restoration Series!

The Presenting Sponsor for the new Wolf River Restoration Series is Brother International, and the Wolf River Conservancy is proud to be working with such a great partner.   The new year brings about the introduction of the Wolf River Restoration Series. The Wolf River Restoration Series will shine a light on four existing service projects which focus on maintaining and restoring the Wolf River watershed during the first part of the year:  the MLK Day of Service in... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Monday, January 27, 2020

January 2020: A Message from Our Director

The Wolf River Restoration Series is here! What is the Wolf River Restoration Series? It is a new way to for the Wolf River Conservancy to showcase our conservation projects and involve our community as volunteers. Corporate and community partners have been looking for more opportunities to support our conservation mission both financially and via volunteer hours. The Wolf River Restoration Series now provides that opportunity. We are pleased to announce... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Monday, January 27, 2020

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Meet Findley Frazer, Our New Greenway Coordinator

Wolf River Conservancy is pleased to announce the addition of Findley Frazer to the Wolf River Conservancy’s Greenway project team. Findley is a Civil / Environmental Engineer with an Undergraduate Degree in Engineering from Vanderbilt University. He has experience across a wide variety of projects, including greenways, parks, canoe trails, masterplans, wetland and stream restorations, habitat protection plans, brownfield redevelopment, and flood reduction efforts. Findley has... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Tuesday, December 17, 2019
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Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Latest News on the Wolf River Greenway

The Wolf River Greenway project team has been hard at work designing, constructing and opening new phases of the Wolf River Greenway. This year, phase 14B (Walnut Grove north to MLGW powerline) has been completed and is open to the public. This 1.4-mile section includes 3 wonderful bridges and beautiful views of the Wolf River. Completion of this section brings the total completed length of the Wolf River Greenway to almost 10-miles! Next year is setting up to be a wonderful year for... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Monday, December 16, 2019

Thank You for a Great Year, Volunteers!

   Volunteers are essential to the success of every service project, event, and paddling trip provided by the Wolf River Conservancy.  From 2015 to 2019, volunteers have contributed about 21,000 hours - about 5,200 hours in 2019 alone - leading paddle trips, planting trees, collecting trash, clearing invasive plants, staffing events, building bat houses, and more.  We wish to say THANK YOU to every person who has given of their time to help the... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Monday, December 16, 2019

Monday, December 16, 2019

December 2019: A Message from Our Director

At the end of each year, it is customary for the staff of the Wolf River Conservancy to review our accomplishments over the past 12 months and to begin planning for the next year. Sometimes, though, we need to broaden our perspective on our organization's work.  We recently tallied up some numbers for the past five years, from 2015 to the end of 2019, and thought we should share those numbers with you. It is your generous financial support that has made it possible,... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Monday, December 16, 2019

Monday, December 16, 2019

Natural Highlights: A Few Gifts for Wildlife

While planning for the holidays with family and friends, why not remember the wild community outdoors as well?  Here are a few simple gift ideas for wildlife. Support conservation The primary driver of wildlife declines is habitat loss. Thus, protecting habitat with a donation to the Wolf River Conservancy, an accredited land trust which has helped to protect about 17,000 acres so far, is among the most important and durable gifts to wildlife that you can provide. ... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Monday, December 16, 2019

Monday, November 18, 2019

The Cornerstone Property: Expanding the Legacy of Wolf River's Ghost Section

Sweeping  views along the river are now protected in the Ghost River State Natural Area. The Bateman Road boat access is in the right (west) of the photo with the Wolf River upstream to the left (east). The Wolf River Conservancy, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) have again partnered to expand the protected habitat on the fabled Ghost River section of the Wolf River. Known as the... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Monday, November 18, 2019

Monday, November 18, 2019

Natural Highlights: Heath Aster

   The blooms of Heath Asters, also called White Asters and White Heath Asters, can still be seen in the fields and edges along the Wolf River Greenway at Epping Way, as well as in many other open, sunny places where native plants thrive.  The yellow centers of its white daisy-like flowers are now turning brown and going to seed..  As a member of the huge Aster Family (Asteraceae), the heath aster's compound or composite flowers are really clusters of... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Monday, November 18, 2019

Monday, November 18, 2019

A Successful Greenway Soiree!

Over $130,000 was raised at this year’s Greenway Soirée, with over 300 people in attendance! It was a great event: attendees were served a fantastic meal followed by dancing to the tunes of the Earnestine and Hazel’s Band.  And in between they bid on all their favorite silent and live auctions.  Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor International Paper and to all the other sponsors and  volunteers who helped make this a night to remember.  A... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Monday, November 18, 2019

Monday, November 18, 2019

A Message from the Director

Dear Wolf River Conservancy Friend, I have two very important announcements to share with you! The first is the recent transfer of the 58-acre Cornerstone Property to the State of Tennessee in order to expand the Ghost River State Natural Area.  Our long-time supporters are familiar with the Ghost River Rescue in 1995, led by the Wolf River Conservancy.  This effort by committed individuals protected approximately 4,000 acres which eventually became the Ghost River State... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Monday, November 18, 2019

Friday, October 25, 2019

Volunteers Still Needed for Greenway Soiree

Staff and volunteers at the Wolf River Conservancy are hard at work on making this year's Greenway Soirée the best ever!  We are a bit short-handed on volunteers available to help on the night of the event itself.  Please consider joining in the behind-the-scenes action on Nov. 9th;  follow this link to sign up or contact Matt Winemiller .     Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Friday, October 25, 2019

Friday, October 25, 2019

A Message from the Director

As we begin to think about putting 2019 behind us (it went fast didn't it?) and look ahead to 2020, we are reminded of the vital contributions that our volunteers, donors, and corporate/foundation partners have provided toward our success this year. Thanks to everyone for your continued support of the work of the Wolf River Conservancy.  We are excited and encouraged by current buildout of the Wolf River Greenway trail within the City of Memphis. The Wolf River Greenway trail... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Friday, October 25, 2019

Friday, October 25, 2019

Natural Highlights: Strawberry Bush

  The bright red seeds and warty capsules of the Strawberry Bush ( Euonymus americanus ) can be seen along the banks of the upper Wolf River in October.  Except during the fall, this is an inconspicuous shrub with small greenish white flowers in May and June.  It is a favorite food plant of the numerous deer roaming the woods, and the short steep banks of the river offer it and other plants some protection from the browsers.  Strawberry bushes... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Friday, October 25, 2019

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Natural Highlights: Red-shouldered Hawk

   photo by Collins Dillard Spend any time along the Wolf River, paddling a canoe or strolling on the Wolf River Greenway, and you are likely to hear the persistent "kee-ah" call  of the Red-shouldered Hawk which is at home in our bottomland hardwood forests throughout the year. Smaller than the ubiquitous Red-tailed Hawks, this beautiful bird of prey has a black and white striped tail and adults have reddish barring on the breast.  Look for... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Many Thanks to Crosstown Brewing Company!

   Our Drink a Beer, Save a River event is once again helping move the needle for fundraising and awareness of the Wolf River Conservancy. On Wednesday, August 28 ,  our organization was hosted by our partners at the Crosstown Brewing Company to raise funds for our new boat dock at the Epping Way section of the Wolf River Greenway.  The folks of Crosstown and the attendees from the surrounding area were very supportive! The weather was wonderful as well,... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Thank You to Our Service Project Volunteers

    Volunteers from Lausanne Collegiate School, International Paper, Christian Brother University, and the community-at-large participated in several service projects in the past month, cleaning up lots of trash of all sizes, clearing invasive plants, and installing nest boxes along the Greenway.     10 students from Lausanne Collegiate School, spent 4 days as Wolf River Conservancy interns, learning about our work and following up with three days of... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

A Summer Full of Family Fun on the Wolf

  THANK YOU to the more than 400 paddlers who joined us on our Wolf River Family Fun Paddles this season!  And a SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR DEDICATED RIVER GUIDES, without whom these outings would not be possible:  Mike Dawkins, Jeff Sojourner, Lee Gallagher, Chris Gallagher, Mary Finley, Fred Bromm, Kyle Dixon, Paul Deaton, Karen Latham, Cindy Mayo, Amy Ogden, Ross Mead, and Ande Demetriou — we appreciate all your hard work!   Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Monday, August 26, 2019

Natural Highlights: Cyanobacteria

      Microcystis sp. There has been a recent spate of tragedies involving pets and toxins produced by Cyanobacteria.  Most have occurred in late summer when high temperatures help to create conditions which spur the growth of bacteria and algae in ponds and lakes, while also tempting people to let their dogs play in the water.    The Cyanobacteria are commonly called "blue-green algae" but they are not algae at all;... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Monday, August 26, 2019

Monday, July 29, 2019

Thank You to Baker Donelson!

  On July 25th at the Mud Island Greenway, the BakerGreen Committee of law firm Baker Donelson presented Conservancy staff with a check for $550. Each year, the committee raises donations in support of Earth Day, and we are honored that they chose Wolf River Conservancy as the recipient of their generosity.  Thank you! Please visit this link for more information on the BakerGreen Initiative at Baker Donelson.   Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Monday, July 29, 2019

Monday, July 29, 2019

Water Quality Work Underway at Rhodes

   Dr. Patrick Kelly of Rhodes College is leading his students in studying various aspects of water quality along the Wolf River, including at Epping Way Lake, where he has placed a buoy and sensors to collect data on dissolved oxygen, temperature and light in the lake.  He will be evaluating the numbers later to understand the lake's metabolism.  He is also collecting water samples for examining plankton and conducting water quality tests. One of Dr.... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Monday, July 29, 2019

Monday, July 29, 2019

July Activities, On and Off the Water

Here's a rundown of our busy July calendar. Our river guides led a First Saturday Paddle on July 6th, and two Family Fun Paddles on July 7th and 21st.           Our annual Wolf River Stream Stroll at Bateman Bridge was held on July 13th with lots of kids and parents wading in the water.  We collected some interesting small fish, aquatic insects, and other cool critters, all of which were released back to the river afterwards. ... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Monday, July 29, 2019

Monday, July 29, 2019

Mid-South Trails Association Takes On Invasive Pears

Mid-South Trails Association (MSTA) has partnered with Wolf River Conservancy to combat a thorny invasive species that is taking over old fields and forest edges.  The Bradford Pear is one of the most commonly planted trees in Mid-South yards, but little did most know that it has the potential to be extremely invasive.  Converting native fields and young forests into non-native, fast blooming, thorny mess.  To read more on Bradford Pears, see our natural highlights article... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Monday, July 29, 2019

Friday, July 26, 2019

Natural Highlights: Coreopsis

   Take a stroll down the Wolf River Greenway at Epping Way and you can't miss the profusion of yellow wildflowers blooming along the sunny stretches of the trail.  Coreopsis or Tickseed is a genus of wildflowers in the huge Aster Family (Asteraceae) which includes daisies, sunflowers, asters, coneflowers, black-eyed susans and many others. Nearly all members of the Aster Family have dense heads (capitula) composed of multiple... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Friday, July 26, 2019

Friday, June 28, 2019

Help Us Build a Boat Dock on the Wolf River Greenway!

  the project: Wolf River Conservancy is a local nonprofit land trust that has been investing in quality of life for citizens of Memphis and the Mid-South since 1985. The Conservancy led the fundraising efforts to build out the Epping Way section of Wolf River Greenway trail, comprising over 1 mile of paved trail in the Raleigh area.  This boat dock will directly connect to the Greenway trail on this scenic 138-acre property that is effectively  the newest park in the... Read More
Posted by Ryan Hall at Friday, June 28, 2019
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Monday, June 24, 2019

Cycle the Greenway Exceeds Fundraising Goal

    This year’s Cycle the Greenway fundraising event for the Wolf River Greenway exceeded expectations! With a stretch goal of $45,000, the 13 th  Annual Cycle the Greenway event raised over $46,000!  Over 130 cyclists rode this year to show their support for the Greenway.  Winners in the various fundraising categories were:  -  Largest Fundraising Team:  FedEx  -  Top $ Fundraising Team: ... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Monday, June 24, 2019

Monday, June 24, 2019

A Shout Out to June Volunteers

  June 22 service project at Kennedy Park. Thanks and appreciation to the volunteers who helped out this month with habitat improvement, paddling trips, and special events! June 1 - Cycle the Greenway June 1 - First Saturday Paddle Trip June 2 - Family Fun Paddle Trip June 8 - Beer and Bagel Run June 22 - Saturday Service Project at Kennedy Park June 23 - Family Fun Paddle Trip Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Monday, June 24, 2019

Friday, June 21, 2019

Natural Highlights: Big Dipper Firefly

Catching fireflies on warm summer evenings is one of the great pleasures of childhood, and seeing them flash in the darkness is a joy for people of all ages all over the world. There are many species of fireflies, also called lightning bugs, and they can be found on every continent except Antarctica; Tennessee alone has over 25 species.  The firefly species which most of us remember catching as kids and which we see around dusk on summer... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Friday, June 21, 2019

Friday, June 21, 2019

Thanks to Intern Elizabeth Austin

My Internship At WRC ( Read Elizabeth's blog about her experience at this link ). My name is Elizabeth Austin and I am a rising high school senior at Hutchison School, and this summer I have had the opportunity to intern at the Wolf River Conservancy for the past two weeks. I sought out this internship because I am very passionate about environmental sustainability/environmental science, so I wanted to be an intern at an organization where conservation was the focus. Over... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Friday, June 21, 2019

Monday, May 27, 2019

May Service Projects: Great Work, Everyone!

THANK YOU to the students and volunteers who have assisted us in making our community cleaner and greener this month! May 6th: Kingsbury Middle School students installed the nest boxes they built at Epping Way.      May 8th:  More nest boxes installed at Epping by Middle College High School students.         May 10th:  Southwind High School students come out to Epping Way to complete their nest box project, but save a few... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Monday, May 27, 2019

Friday, May 24, 2019

Natural Highlights: Green Heron

   Collins Dillard, a graphic designer and Conservancy supporter, recently captured these nice images of a Green Heron foraging in the wetland along the Epping Way Greenway.  Like other herons, the Green Heron is a wading waterbird, which patiently stalks fish, frogs, tadpoles, small reptiles, and other aquatic life in wetlands and along lakes, ponds, rivers and streams.  Green Herons are quite common in this area in the breeding season, returning to... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Friday, May 24, 2019

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Come Cycle the Greenway on June 1st!

The Wolf River Conservancy’s 13 th annual Cycle the Greenway is coming up on Saturday June 1st. We hope that you will join us again this year for the event. You can  register online  by going to www.wolfriver.org/cycle . Cycle the Greenway is one of the largest fundraisers for the Wolf River Conservancy, and your support is greatly appreciated, as we continue to raise money for the Wolf River Greenway.  Event Details: Date: Saturday June 1, 2019 Event... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Thanks to Our Partner, The First Tennessee Foundation

The First Tennessee Foundation recently selected the Wolf River Conservancy to a receive a $25,000 grant toward the ongoing work in developing the Wolf River Greenway.  First Tennessee Vice President Ben Nicol is appears in the photo above presenting the check to Conservancy staff.  Thank you to a terrific partner, The First Tennessee Foundation, for helping us to do great things for our community!     Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Monday, April 29, 2019

Meet Mark Jordan, Our New Director of Development

Coming from a 30 year career in banking (mostly in Mississippi), Mark is a mid-life career changer. In 2014 he began to feel a strong desire to change his career and he knew the non-profit sector is where he wanted to be. In 2016 he accepted his first job in the non-profit world as the Development Director with the Memphis Child Advocacy Center. Then on Mar. 1, 2019, Mark joined the team at the Wolf River Conservancy as the Director of Development, assuming the role... Read More
Posted by Cathy Justis at Monday, April 29, 2019