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NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is beginning the 2010 Recreational Trails Program grant application cycle with a workshop to help government officials, parks and recreation departments and non-profit organizations understand the grant application process. The department’s Division of Recreation Education Services will host the workshop June 10 at the Fleming Training Center at 2022 Blanton Drive in Murfreesboro. It will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. CDT.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Henry, Humphreys and Obion Counties on May 30. 

NASHVILLE – Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke announced the winners of the 2009 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards today. The 14 winners will be recognized for their achievements and positive impact on the state’s natural resources in an awards ceremony to be held in Nashville on June 12.

NASHVILLE - The State Review Board will meet on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, to examine Tennessee's ten newest proposed nominations to the National Register of Historic Places.

SPARTA, Tenn. – Burgess Falls State Park will offer a series of day camps this summer for young people who will be entering the fourth or fifth grade in the 2009-2010 school year. Both a basic Ranger Camp and an advanced camp will be offered. In addition, several “mini” camp sessions will be held for students entering the first, second and third grade in the upcoming school year.

NASHVILLE – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced four Tennessee recipients will receive a total of $2.2 million in grant funding to help communities assess and cleanup sites known as Brownfields, which may be contaminated by hazardous chemicals or pollutants. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation assists communities in the application process, and applications are made directly from the communities to EPA. 

NASHVILLE – The Department of Environment and Conservation’s Division of Natural Areas will host a guided hike at Sequatchie Cave State Natural Area and Town Creek in Marion County near Jasper on Saturday, May 16.

NASHVILLE – The Department of Environment and Conservation’s Division of Natural Areas will host a guided hike at Walker Branch State Natural Area in Hardin County near Savannah on Saturday, May 16. Participants should meet at 9 a.m. in the parking lot of the Tractor Supply Company, located at 195 Water Street in Savannah.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Haywood County on May 16. 

NASHVILLE – Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family and friends while surrounding yourself with Tennessee’s natural wonders at one of eight Tennessee State Park restaurants on Mother’s Day.