December Science on Tap to focus on the good news from climate change, biodiversity
December 1, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this month, at the United Nations global climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, 197 countries – including the United States – signed a climate pact that included pledges to reduce methane gas pollution, deforestation, and coal financing.
That’s good news. Really good news.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held July 1st, 2021
June 29, 2021
Clarksville, TN – The warmer weather is the perfect time to get out and experience First Thursday ArtWalk in Downtown Clarksville.
Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events, and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
APSU’s Science on Tap to look at Southeastern Grasslands Initiative
April 5, 2021
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Science on Tap lecture series continues virtually on April 6th, 2021 when Dr. Dwayne Estes offers a look at the Southeastern Grasslands Initiative (SGI) based at APSU.
Anonymous gift launches partnerships between APSU Southeastern Grasslands Initiative, other organizations
November 2, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Two anonymous donors recently made a generous $50,000 commitment to Austin Peay State University (APSU) to expand the operations of the Southeastern Grasslands Initiative (SGI) into southern Tennessee and northern Georgia.
APSU’s SGI and Tennessee State Parks set “good fire” at Dunbar Cave
October 23, 2020
Clarksville, TN – On a clear October afternoon, 15 acres of restored native prairie at Dunbar Cave State Park in Clarksville, Tennessee, went up in flames. Smoke lifted high over city streets and neighborhoods, while community volunteers and officials with the Tennessee Division of Natural Areas cheered on a well-planned prescribed fire to help promote and enhance native prairie species.
Austin Peay State University’s Southeastern Grasslands Initiative spotlighted in international news story
October 2, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Southeastern Grasslands Initiative – which has its headquarters at Austin Peay State University (APSU) – recently captured worldwide attention for its efforts.
Austin Peay State University Southeastern Grasslands Initiative gets $800,000 gift from BAND Foundation
June 26, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The BAND Foundation of Washington, D.C., has continued its commitment to Austin Peay State University (APSU) through a recent gift to the APSU Foundation to benefit the Southeastern Grasslands Initiative (SGI). This contribution brings the organization’s total giving amount to date to more than $800,000.
APSU Southeastern Grasslands Initiative and Quail Forever sign MOU
January 10, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Southeastern Grasslands Initiative (SGI) and Quail Forever officially signed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) December 6th, 2019.
Austin Peay State University’s Southeastern Grasslands Initiative to establish Texas Hub at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
December 19, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Southeastern Grasslands Initiative (SGI) and The University of Texas at Austin’s Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center will advance their missions of landscape conservation and ecological restoration through a recently formalized partnership.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for September 28th, 2019
September 15, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Park has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs during the year. There are programs for children and adults.
The upcoming events are: Dunbar Cave – 1865!, Prairie Volunteer Workday.