May 11, 2010 - 5pm-8pm

Mack Prichard - Forever Green TN Event

Celebrating the Lands of a FOREVER GREEN TENNESSEE and the Life and Work of Tennessee´s Premiere Conservationist MACK PRICHARD ~ May 11, 2010 ~ 5pm-8pm ~ Mt. Juliet, TN


• Help us pay tribute to Mack Prichard, State Naturalist Emeritus and State Archaeologist Emeritus

• Learn about the Forever Green Tennessee initiative and how you can take action to help 

• Tour a passive solar, energy efficient home

• Learn about the surrounding cedar glade from Randy Hedgepath, current Naturalist for Tennessee State Parks

• Enjoy a delicious BBQ Dinner from Lil’ Paul’s.

• Get inspired about our state during Mack Prichard´s famous, informative slide presentations.


Forever Green Tennessee is the top priority of Sustainable Tennessee Agenda. The Tennessee Real Estate Transfer Fund, established in 1986, which helps conserve land for parks, wildlife areas, greenways, cleaner water; and preserve the natural beauty of Tennessee.  These "dedicated" funds were taken in 2003 and 2008 to help balance the State budget and could be lost permanently.  This event will support our work on Forever Green Tennessee and it is a great opportunity to learn more about the issue and how you can help.  (Scroll to bottom of page to take action today!)
 
We will also present a Lifetime Achievement Award to Mack Prichard Tennessee State Archaeologist and State Naturalist Emeritus.  Mack has been preserving the majestic places of this state from the time he was 16.  From his work protecting Radnor Lake to the South Cumberland State Recreation area and the Forever Green Tennessee initiative, Mack Prichard has become a treasure among the Tennessee treasures he has worked so hard to protect.   
 
As Mack said, "So much done, so much left to do".  Please REGISTER TODAY and come to honor one of Tennessee´s greatest heroes, learn about the conservation history of our State, and learn how you can be part of his legacy in saving the great places in Tennessee by supporting the Forever Green Tennessee initiative. 

DETAILS 
 
The event will take place at the home of John McFadden, Executive Director, 923 Sullivan Bend Rd in Mt Juliet TN.  Directions:  Take I-40 E to Exit 232A/State Route 109S.  Take 109 South 0.2 miles then turn right on Leeville road.  Take Leeville Road 1.4 miles to Sullivan Bend Rd.  Take Sullivan Bend Rd about 0.7 miles and then turn left to stay on Sullivan Bend, continue 0.3 mile to 923 Sullivan Bend Rd.  We will have signs in the yard to let you know you’re there.  Parking is limited please plan to carpool!  
 
Event is an open house format, with the award presentation planned for 7PM.   We will also have tours of John’s home and the surrounding Cedar Glade from 5-7pm.  The Cedar Glade Tour will be led by Randy Hedgepath, Naturalist for Tennessee State Parks.  Randy is a native of west Tennessee, Graduate of UT Martin, and has served 25 years as a Ranger and Naturalist for Tennessee State Parks. He was chosen by Mack Prichard to be State Naturalist in 2007.

We will be collecting canned goods for Second Harvest Food Bank Nashville to support their flood relief efforts.  Please bring one or more of the following"most needed" items: canned vegetables, canned fruits, canned meats, canned/dried beans, rice, macaroni & cheese/pasta, and peanut butter.

This is a casual BBQ and we’ll be outdoors for part of the time, so jeans or casual attire is ideal! 

We will have veggie burgers and other vegetarian friendly side dishes available. 

SPONSORS
Tennessee Parks & Greenways Foundation
Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs

REGISTER
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Suggested Donation - Individual Admission: $25

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Please register in advance....suggested donation at the door is $30.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Learn more about Forever Green Tennessee and TAKE ACTION TODAY!   

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