Hidden Rivers, filmed by Freshwaters Illustrated, explores the beauty beneath the surface, showcasing native fish and mussels, and those doing the hands-on conservation work to conserve and restore the freshwater biodiversity of this region.

This showing will take place at the Family Center at Clayton Bradley Academy. Admission is free but Registration will be required.

Conservation Biologists will be in attendance with educational materials and merchandise, and will be available for questions after the film.

Register for your free ticket here!

Learn from the folks who have worked on the front lines of extinction prevention about what it takes to save a species.

Hosted by Bo Baxter and featuring Peggy Shute, Warren Stiles, Gerry Dinkins, and Todd Amacker. These biologists have dedicated their lives to the conservation and protection of imperiled native species. Listen to their stories at our free panel February 24th from 6-8pm at Remedy Coffee.

Join Conservation Fisheries for a showing of Freshwaters Illustrated's documentary Hidden Rivers!

Hidden Rivers explores the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, North America’s most biologically rich waters. The film follows the work of conservation biologists and explorers throughout the region (including us!) and reveals both the beauty and vulnerability of these ecosystems.

7pm: Hidden Rivers will begin showing - outside on the patio if weather and sunset permit

8:30pm: Conservation Fisheries biologists will be hosting a Q&A after the showing

In our current climate crisis, it is easy to think that there is nothing to be done if you are not already in the scientific field.

However, through sharing knowledge and helping our community, we can make an impactful change to benefit our local ecosystems.

In partnership with Mergoat, an organization that focuses on climate revolution through ecologically minded native landscaping, we hope to open up dialogue with the general public about Knoxville’s imperiled urban creeks.

There will be a one hour discussion with Bo Baxter, CFI’s Director, and Sorrel, owner of @mergoat.garden. An open Q&A will follow, and Remedy will be slingin’ beverages.

Bring a friend, let’s chat. There is always knowledge to share.

This is a free event hosted at:
Remedy Coffee
800 Tyson Street
Knoxville, TN 37917

Join Conservation Fisheries for a Pint Night and showing of Freshwaters Illustrated's documentary Hidden Rivers!

Hidden Rivers explores the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, North America’s most biologically rich waters. The film follows the work of conservation biologists and explorers throughout the region (including us!) and reveals both the beauty and vulnerability of these ecosystems.

CFI will be set up at Yee-Haw from 5pm-9pm

Between 6pm-8pm, $1 from any beer purchase will benefit CFI.

The showing will begin at 6:30pm, and Conservation Fisheries biologists will be hosting a Q&A after the showing at ~7:30pm

Calling all supporters of the Little River!

We invite you out to River John’s Island for a day of outdoor fun! In coordination with the Little River Watershed Association we present to you, Little River Community Day.

There is no cost for attendance, but donations to Conservation Fisheries and Little River Watershed Association will be accepted all weekend.

COME JOIN US, SATURDAY JULY 22ND, 11 AM - 7 PM FOR THE LITTLE RIVER COMMUNITY DAY!

We want to invite you, the friends and supporters of the Little River Watershed Association out to a laid back community day on the Little River at River John's Island on Saturday, July 22d from 11 AM - 7 PM

We want to open the invitation to the community that supports LRWA and our mission of protecting the Little River watershed, out to enjoy the day outdoors by the Little River. This is a special day to bring our community together and enjoy the beauty of the Little River and the tranquility of the island, totally FREE!

Bring some food, drinks, and whatever you may want for the day. There will be a grill, a pavilion and portapotties on-site to use on the island, but please note, no dogs are allowed on the island for liability reasons. 

The island will open at 11, and we will load up boats at 11:30 and then set off at 12PM sharp to do a group paddle. You are welcome to join us for the paddle, and we will have limited boats for use, but please let us know ahead of time if you need one so we can accommodate.

You are also welcome to stay on the island and fish, swim, float in the river, play games, play music, or simply just hang back and relax by the Little River.

Plus ones and family are welcome, but we ask that you fill out this form so we know how many people to expect.

If you have any questions, please email littleriverwater@gmail.com. We hope to see you at the river!

If you plan to attend, please bring all necessary items that you will require to enjoy these recreational activities, including tents, chairs, canoes, kayaks, floaties, coolers, food, fishing rods, musical instruments, and whatever else you want to for this experience.

Please note that dogs are not allowed on the island.

River John’s Island Address: 4134 Cave Mill Rd; Maryville, TN 37804

Stream School is a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics or STEM-based event for kids, geared for grades 3rd to 7th, hosted by the Little River Watershed Association! Conservation Fisheries partners with LRWA to give children a chance to experience our streams in a new way.

There are four different stations including Water Quality, Watershed Station, Macroinvertebrates, and everyone's favorite Fish Identification, which includes a snorkel in the river at the end with Conservation Fisheries biologists.

This program is a wonderful way for kids to learn about the concept of a watershed as a whole and what species inhabit our watershed system, all while practicing critical thinking skills in an outdoors, hands-on environment.

If you have any questions for LWRA, you may email them at littleriverwater@gmail.com.

LWRA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleriverwatershed/

LWRA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleRiverWatershed

Stream School is a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics or STEM-based event for kids, geared for grades 3rd to 7th, hosted by the Little River Watershed Association! Conservation Fisheries partners with LRWA to give children a chance to experience our streams in a new way.

There are four different stations including Water Quality, Watershed Station, Macroinvertebrates, and everyone's favorite Fish Identification, which includes a snorkel in the river at the end with Conservation Fisheries biologists.

This program is a wonderful way for kids to learn about the concept of a watershed as a whole and what species inhabit our watershed system, all while practicing critical thinking skills in an outdoors, hands-on environment.

If you have any questions for LWRA, you may email them at littleriverwater@gmail.com.

LWRA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleriverwatershed/

LWRA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleRiverWatershed

The John Thurman Smoky Mountain Trout Adventure Camp is a week long camp sponsored by The Tennessee Council and Trout Unlimited in coordination with the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont “to instill in youth 12 to 15 years of age the importance of conserving, protecting, and restoring our nation’s aquatic resources.”

Conservation Fisheries will be participating in this camp for a snorkel day to give camp participants a new perspective on freshwater fishes and learn streamside fish identification!

Applications for 2023 are closed as of June 1 2022, but check back January 2024 for the summer 2024 camp applications!

Join us on Wednesday, June 21st from 5pm-9pm for a Pint Night at Clinch River Brewing benefitting Conservation Fisheries! On this night, $1 from each beer sold will be donated to CFI.

We are particularly excited about being hosted at Clinch River Brewing because several of the species that we work with have a native range that includes the Clinch River! Yellowfin Madtoms and Duskytail Darters are two species we currently have in the hatchery that are native to parts of the Clinch River.

To view the event page on Facebook, click here.

This summer CFI is hosting our first annual Volunteer Appreciation Snorkel! We are so thankful for volunteers’ contribution to CFI and are eager to have you all together for a fun day out in the water.

Rain Dates (if it's raining the day of OR had rained hard enough the week before that the water levels are too high): Saturday August 12th and Saturday August 27th

RSVP: Please email Shannon at volunteer@conservationfisheries.org if you can attend by Monday 7/25 so we know how many to accommodate for. If you'd like, you may bring one (1) friend or partner.

Where: Meet at CFI and carpool to a local snorkel spot (exact spot TBD; 30 minutes to an hour away depending on water levels)

What to Bring: We have wetsuits, snorkels, and masks but you may bring your own. Please bring wading boots or water compatible shoes (such as Chacos or Keens), or we may have wading boots that fit you. We also have neoprene socks for wading boots. Please also plan to bring a reusable water bottle, as it will likely be quite hot. We recommend wearing your bathing suit under your clothes before arriving, and bringing a towel and dry clothes for the drive back.

Other Notes: Please plan to wear a facemask while carpooling with others to the snorkel spot. You are welcome to bring snacks, but we do not plan to stop for lunch on the way.