By Tina Crawford
The Chattanooga Nature Center (CNC), Reflection Riding Arboretum & Botanical Garden (RR), UTC, Tennessee Aquarium and Lookout Mountain Conservation join forces to host the 3rd annual Chattanooga BioBlitz April 30th at 3 p.m. through May 1st at 3 p.m. at CNC and RR.
Chattanooga BioBlitz combines the best of a festival, educational event, scientific endeavor and contest into a unique event. The BioBlitz brings together scientists and experts from across the region in a race against time to see how many species can be counted during a 24-hour biological survey of CNC and RR properties.
Come to Chattanooga BioBlitz to observe scientists at work and take part in free programs, including a guided bird and butterfly walk and bird presentation.
Participants can enjoy interactive educational activities, as well as take home a Backyard BioBlitz guide to do their own survey. Learn about the rich biodiversity of the flora and fauna of our region and discover how to reduce the human impact on our fragile environment.
For more information call 423.821.1160 ext. 112.
By Tina Crawford
Bring the Entire Family to Learn about Animals all over the World
On April 3rd, award-winning author Marty Essen presents his high-energy digital slide show, Around the World in 90 Minutes. This event is presented by the Chattanooga Nature Center (CNC), Reflection Riding Arboretum and Botanical Garden (RR), Tennessee Aquarium, UTC and Lookout Mountain Conservancy.
Marty’s show features interesting facts, humorous stories, and the best of thousands of photos he took while traveling the world for his book, Cool Creatures, Hot Planet: Exploring the Seven Continents. It’s the type of show where the audience has fun laughing at the stories, oohing and aahing at the photos, and then, when it’s all done, they realize just how much they’ve learned. Around the World in 90 Minutes is great for wildlife lovers from 7 to 107!
Highlights: Amazing animal facts - Debunking animal myths - Cuddly wallaroos and spiny walking stick – Charging elephants and howling wolves – Deadly snakes and friendly penguins – Bizarre creatures and endangered species – Swimming with piranhas – Kayaking in the rainforest – Hiking with the Porcupine caribou migration – Rafting with humpback whales – Surviving a hippo attack in Zimbabwe
To learn more about Marty Essen and his book visit http://www.coolcreatureshotplanet.com/.
Around the World in 90 Minutes will take place at Benwood Auditorium on the UTC Campus, Saturday, April 3rd at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults, $2.50 for children ages 4 to 11 and 3 and under are free. Attendees can pay at the door or reserve seating by calling 423.821.1160 ext. 0. Books and photographs will be available for purchase.
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Registration begins March 1st for Members & March 15th for Non-Members.
Call 423.821.1160 ext. 112 to register
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