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Boots, Bugs, and Boundaries: A Wetland and Stream Delineation Field Trip

  • Paul Johns Neighborhood Park aka: Rock Springs Park 2900 Iona Drive Smyrna, TN, 37167 United States (map)

Join us on May 19, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (CDT) for a Lunch & Learn, followed by a wetland and stream delineations field trip hosted by Pulte Group.

📍 Meet at Paul Johns Neighborhood Park (Rock Springs Park)
2900 Iona Dr, Smyrna, TN 37167

This session, “Boots, Bugs, and Boundaries: A Wetland and Stream Delineation Field Trip,” will feature Ellen Strupp of Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) and will provide a hands-on look at how wetlands and streams are identified and evaluated in the field.

Event Schedule:
• Meet at Rock Springs Park
• Lunch & Overview
• Carpool to Field Site (approx. 5 minutes)

📍 Field Location:
Burke Property – by David Weekley Homes
6304 Lee Road, Smyrna, TN

Attendees will gain insight into:
• How to recognize wetlands and streams in the field
• Why delineation boundaries matter in development
• What environmental professionals look for onsite
• How agencies evaluate environmental features
• Real-world application of state and federal regulations

This interactive field session is designed to bring environmental policy to life through practical experience—no prior knowledge required. Just bring your curiosity, weather-appropriate clothing, and be ready to get a little muddy.

⚠️ Note: This is an active construction site. Attendees will follow along newly constructed roads from the meeting point—Google Maps may not route correctly.

Lunch Provided. RSVP Required.

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