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Looking for Spring on March 20 at Forks of the River!

Posted on February 26, 2016 by

Hello, spring! Come out, come out, wherever you are! Let’s celebrate the official first day of spring on March 20 by looking for signs that this exciting season has arrived at Forks of the River WMA. This hike is for girls in grades 2-4. … Continue reading →

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Concord Park Birds and Fall Colors: Oct 4 for Grades 3-6!

Posted on September 12, 2015 by

Let’s look for the first signs of fall coming to Concord Park! We’ll be looking for early fall colors and late season wildflowers, and scanning the water and skies for birds with our binoculars. This hike and bird walk will be on … Continue reading →

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Brownies Find Flowers, Fungi, Swallows and Skinks

Posted on April 25, 2015 by

Last weekend six adventuring Brownie Girl Scouts, their troop leaders, and two Girls Outside guides hiked Ijams’ Meads Quarry and Ross Marble areas. The young hikers had eagle eyes and spotted so many neat things — almost immediately they sighted … Continue reading →

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Announcing Spring 2014 G.O. Hikes!

Posted on April 7, 2014 by

Now announcing two G.O. hikes to get your favorite girl outside this spring! Both hikes coming up are for elementary-aged girls, one for girls in grades 1-3 and one for girls in grades 4-6! Both are offered in collaboration with Girl Scouts … Continue reading →

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Spectacular winter panoramas: River Bluff and High Ground Park

Posted on February 24, 2014 by

We had great weather for our February hike this year, with temperatures in the 60s and two new hiking areas to explore, both with great views of the city. Twelve girls, grades 4-6, and five Girls Outside Guides, including four … Continue reading →

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Inside Nature’s Paintbox: An Autumn Urban Wilderness Hike

Posted on October 29, 2013 by

A simple question: “What color is that tree?” But this time of year, there’s extra room for creativity in your answer. Our Girls Outside hikers this past weekend decided the tree in question could be described as red, orange, pink, or peachy pink, reflecting … Continue reading →

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May 18: Spring Hike at the Arboretum

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

This hike was cancelled due to thunderstorms. Spring is calling, time to come play outside! Sign your 4th-6th grade girls up for our G.O. spring hike this June 1 at the University of Tennessee Arboretum from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Those that have registered … Continue reading →

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