Springville, Tenn.–The Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge and its Friends group will host an event featuring one of Tennessee’s most beloved birds, the Eastern Bluebird.
Join them from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 2nd at the refuge’s Visitor Center located at 1371 Wildlife Drive in Springville. This event will feature a short program about the eastern bluebird, its history in this area when their population numbers experience drastic decline and how bluebird boxes changed everything.
Local bluebird experts Mitz and Lora Ann Bailey will return to the refuge with their informative program about how you can make a difference while attracting bluebirds as well as other birds to your backyard. Participants will also be invited to build their own bluebird box and get tips on how to best hang it in your yard to attract bluebirds.
For those willing, we invite participants to assist with maintenance of a bluebird box trail along Wildlife Drive and Bobcat Den road. This trail was established with previous programs and enhanced due to an eagle scout project in recent years. However, these boxes require annual cleaning. Gloves and masks will be provided and participants are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing for possible muddy or brushy conditions.
The annual sponsor of this event is the Friends of Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge who coordinate all the box-kit preparation, as well as providing plenty of extra hands, cordless drills and star bits for the day. Visitors are also invited to bring their own cordless drill if they prefer.
According to Joan Howe, refuge ranger “This event will be tailored for families with children or for adults interested in conservation of the species. Who doesn’t love a bluebird or want to see one in your yard. So come on down, enjoy our interactive exhibits, shop at the Blue Heron Bookstore and take home a bluebird box to hang in your yard.”
The refuge visitor center is always open Monday – Saturday from 8:00 – 4:00 pm, please note the event is only from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Entry to the event and to the visitor center is free. For more information about this event or the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge please call 731-642-2091.
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