We hope to see you this year at some of our hikes and volunteer opportunities.  Please wear sturdy shoes, be prepared for creek crossings, bring a walking stick if you have one, sunscreen, bug repellent, snacks and water.  We appreciate an RSVP telling how many to expect in your party, by email at foreverwild@swantrust.org or phone message (931-964-4402).

	Little Swan Creek Tree Planting	February 25
	Langford Branch Stream Clean Up	March 10
	Little Swan Creek Tree Planting	March 17
	Discover Big Swan Headwaters Day	April 21
	Nashville Fundraiser Party	June 16
	Buffalo River Canoe Trip	July 21
	Prairie Barrens Hike	August 4
Langford Branch Stream Clean Up March 10 Langford Branch is a major tributary of Big Swan Creek in Lewis County. A 23-acre State Natural Area alongside Langford Branch and Highway 412 protects a special seep habitat that is home to the federally endangered Tennessee Yellow-eyed Grass. With portions of the property and creek running adjacent to a busy highway, the area is plagued with litter. Swan Trust sponsors regular clean up campaigns to bag trash and preserve the integrity of the stream. Lunch provided.
Discover Big Swan Headwaters Day April 21, 2012 Saturday afternoon will feature a hike to Big Swan Headwaters Preserve, established in 2004 by Swan Conservation Trust. Be sure to bring your digital camera! As a staff writer for over 10 years with Digital Photographer Magazine, I learned a thing or two about taking pictures and we'll go over some tips before hitting the trail. Wildflowers abound and will be peaking at this time. Don't miss this delightful time to experience The Preserve, spring at its finest!After we return, I will do a follow up workshop about editing your pictures on computer, techniques you can apply to all your photos.
Sunday, July 21 – 5th Annual Upper Buffalo Canoe Trip.  Cool off from the summer heat with an afternoon on the remote and beautiful Upper Buffalo River. See fewer people and more wildlife! Meet at 10:00 AM at J&C Grocery on Hwy 20, west of Summertown.  We will caravan to put in spot at Buffalo Canoeing on Hwy 99 and spend 3-4 hours on the river, so bring plenty of provisions. (last year's prices) $15/person to rent a canoe, or they will transport yours to the put-in for $10. For more information, visit www.buffalocanoeing.com.
.     Big Swan Headwaters Preserve is a 1475 acre tract with extensive hardwood forest and over 4 miles of pristine streams, abundant springs and small waterfalls.

Stay tuned to the web site for additional outings or potential changes to any of the above! Thanks!