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2009 Events |
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January 10-17, 2009 |
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January 22-25, 2009 |
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| Fifth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments | February 2-5, 2009 |
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February 6-8, 2009 |
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March 1 - May 31, 2009 |
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March 1 - May 31, 2009 |
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TBA |
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April 12-18, 2009 |
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April 18, 2009 |
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April 18, 2009 |
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April 22, 2009 |
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April 29 - May 1, 2009 |
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| Third Appalachian Karst Symposium | TBA |
| 10th Bioremediation Symposium |
May 5-8, 2009 |
| 36th Annual State Natural Areas Conference | September 14-18, 2009 |
| 2009 National Environmental Public Health Conference | October 26-28, 2009 |
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64th Annual Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Conference |
November 1-4, 2009 |
| Brownfields 2009 - New Orleans | November 16-18, 2009 |
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TBA 2009 |
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| 2010 Events | Date(s) |
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Seventh International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds |
May 24-27, 2010 |
Event Dates: Jan. 10-17, 2009
Location: Pigeon Forge, TN
Music Road Hotel and Convention Center
Contact Information: Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism
Pigeon Forge, TN
Phone: 800-251-9100 or Office of Special Events: 865-429-7350
http://www.mypigeonforge.com/winterfest-wilderness.asp
*Nine-day event dedicated to the great outdoors. Includes seminars, workshops and hikes into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Event Dates: Jan 22-25, 2009
Location: Knoxville, TN
Knoxville Expo Center
Contact Information: Bob Davis
1915 Pine Ridge Rd.
Seymour, TN 37865
865-577-6405
RV Show and Sale
Proceeds from the show go to East Tennessee area charities. Past recipients include the Boy Scouts of America, Big Brothers-Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Clubs, The Wesley Foundation, UT’s Biology in a Box for High schools program, and Top Wrench competitions and scholarships for area high school graduates.
Event Dates: February 2-5, 2009
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Contact Information: The Conference Group
1580 Fishinger Road,
Columbus, OH 43221,
e-mail: info@confgroupinc.com
phone: 800-783-6338 (U.S. and Canada)
Event Dates: Feb. 6-8, 2009
Location: Reelfoot Lake, TN
Contact Information: Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council
4575 State Route 21 East, Tiptonville, TN 38079
Phone: 731-253-2007
http://www.reelfoottourism.com/eagle_fest_.htm
Includes eagle watch tours, vendors, storytelling and backyard habitat seminars from Wild Bird Unlimited.
Event Dates: March 1, 2009 - May 31, 2009
Locations: various,
Contact Information: Genette Patton
Keep Bristol Beautiful
Phone: (423) 989-4850
http://www.bristolchamber.org/BristolChamber/html/keep_bristol_beautiful.html
Volunteers are needed to assist in our annual community wide cleanup. Participants may clean up anytime from March 1 to May 31 at any location
, but are encouraged to participate on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to noon. If participating Saturday, April 25, arrive between 8-9 a.m. at the Bristol Chamber of Commerce parking lot. Complimentary refreshments, lunch and t-shirts will be provided for participants. Bags and gloves will also be provided.Event Dates: Plastics Recycling Drive
March 1, 2009 - May 31, 2009
Locations: various
Contact Information: Genette Patton
Keep Bristol Beautiful
Phone: (423) 989-4850
http://www.bristolchamber.org/BristolChamber/html/keep_bristol_beautiful.html
"Students for Recycling" is a nationwide plastic recycling drive sponsored by Keep America Beautiful, Sam's Club and Aquafina. Schools have an opportunity to win Sam's Club Gift Cards and free backpacks made from recycled plastic. Please support area schools by collecting #1 and #2 plastics for recycling. Recycling bins are available at all Bristol schools and the Bristol Chamber of Commerce.
Event Dates: 2009 TBA
Locations: Events held across Tennessee at State Natural Areas
Contact Information: Brian Bowen
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
401 Church Street, L&C Annex 7th floor
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: (615) 532-0431
Celebrate the 38th Anniversary of the Tennessee Natural Areas Preservation Act of 1971 through activities planned at many of Tennessee’s 75 State Natural Areas.
National Environmental Education Week
Event Dates: April 12-18, 2009
Location: Across Tennessee and the United States
Contact Information: Tami Coleman
Tennessee Department of Education
Project CENTS coordinator
Andrew Johnson Tower 5th floor
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: (615) 741-6055
Tennessee’s Project CENTS at http://www.state.tn.us/education/projectcents
Join millions of teachers and students in a week of environmental education activities in preparation for Earth Day.
Event Date: April 18, 2009, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Centennial Park, Nashville, TN
Contact Information: Claudia Schenck
2007 NEDF Planning Committee Chair
615-248-6500
For more info please see: www.nashville.gov/earthday
Event Date: April 18, 2009, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Pellissippi State Technical Community College, Knoxville TN
For more info please see:
Event Date: April 22, 2009
Location: Annual National Event
Contact Information: Various Events Linked Below
Government: http://www.earthday.gov/
Earth Day Network: http://www.earthday.org/
EPA: http://www.epa.gov/earthday/
Kids: http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/earthday/
Post Your Event: http://earthday.envirolink.org/
This year will be the 39th National Celebration.
Event Dates: April 29 through May 1, 2009
Location: Gatlinburg, TN
Gatlinburg Convention Center
Contact Information: Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation
Division of Solid Waste Management
Phone: (615) 532-0798
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/swm/conference/
This is the 38th Annual 'Show of the South'.
Event Date: TBA
Location: East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
Contact Information: Dr. Yongli Gao
Symposium Co-Chair
423-439-4183
For more info please see: http://www.etsu.edu/physics/appkarst/
May-June 2009 Summer courses planned in Tri-Cities, Cumberland Mountain State Park, Fall Creek Falls State Park, etc. More info. forthcoming.
"In-Situ and On-Site Bioremediation"
Event Dates: May 5-9, 2009
Location: Baltimore Maryland
Contact Information: The Conference Group
1580 Fishinger Road,
Columbus, OH 43221,
e-mail: info@confgroupinc.com
phone: 800-783-6338 (U.S. and Canada)
Event Dates: September 14-18, 2009
Location: Vancouver, WA
Contact Information: Deb Kraus
Phone: (541) 317-0199
E-mail: info@naturalarea.org
Mail: Natural Areas Association
P.O. Box 1504
Bend OR 97709
http://www.naturalarea.org/2009ConferenceAnnouncement.asp
Conference Focus: Living on the Edge: Why Natural Areas Matter
Ecological management themes with an emphasis on invasive exotic species issues
"Healthy People in a Healthy Environment"
Event Dates: October 26-28, 2009
Location: Atlanta Georgia
Sheraton Hotel
Contact: Julie Fishman
E-mail: jfishman@cdc.gov
Event Dates: November 1-4, 2009
Location: Atlanta Georgia
Omni Hotel at CNN Center
Contact Information: Robin Hill
Phone: 770-918-6789
E-mail:
Conference Theme:
Event Date: TBA 2009
Location: Columbia, SC
Contact: Rebecca Sproles
Phone: 803-896-8883
E-mail: sprolemr@dhec.sc.gov
Event Dates: May 24-27, 2010
Location: Monterey, CA
Portola Plaza & Marriott Hotels/Monterey Conference Center
Contact Information: The Conference Group
1580 Fishinger Road,
Columbus, OH 43221,
e-mail: info@confgroupinc.com
phone: 800-783-6338 (U.S. and Canada)
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