Today we’re looking at opportunities to support your community while meeting folks with similar interests. It’s less expensive than joining a health club and probably safer than friend-hunting online.
Knox County offers birding clubs, running clubs, biking clubs, and trash pickup on roadways and creeks. There are hiking clubs, trail-building clubs and more. Your best source for these opportunities is KnoxTNToday.com on Fridays or Legacy Parks Foundation’s Outdoor Knoxville Events Calendar, compiled by Elle Colquitt.
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Best Bets from Elle Colquitt’s Outdoor Knoxville Calendar
Knox Birds: Wednesday, December 4, 7 p.m., UT College of Veterinary Medicine, Room 118. Free. Info: Knoxville Chapter TN Ornithological Society. Meeting starts with bird sightings and club business followed by an entertaining program with favorite bird photos, mini-trip reports and more. All visitors welcome.
Bike Walk Knoxville Social: Thursday, December 5, 6 p.m., Kerns Food Hall. Free. Info: Bike Walk Knoxville. Join us for our second quarterly social to connect with other community members who are interested in biking, walking and improving safety on our streets. We want to hear your ideas about the future of biking and walking in Knoxville and share ways you can get involved.
AMBC Workday: Saturday, December 7, 9 a.m. – noon, Forks of the River. Free. Info: Appalachian Mountain Bike Club. We’ll be doing maintenance projects. Lunch provided at noon with cold beverages on ice. AMBC will provide the tools, Bring gloves, safety glasses and water.
Norris Dam State Park: Park Sign Volunteer Workshop: Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. Meet AmeriCorps Sarah Parker at the Park Headquarters to help improve our park signage. We’ll be repainting old signs and painting new signs found across the park. Register online. Free. Info: Norris Dam State Park at 865-426-7461.
