Fresh Air Calendar
South Cumberland State Park activities: Today, 9 a.m. CDT, small wilds hike, moderate 5 miles from Foster Falls parking lot. See www.friendsofscsra.org.
Nature Center horse & carriage rides: Today-Sunday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Reflection Riding trails; $15. Reservations available by calling 821-1160.
Pedal to Paddle the South Chick Creek trails: Today, 6-9 p.m.; leisurely, guided bike ride from Tennessee Riverpark at Lost Mound Drive to Sterchi Farms for beginner-friendly canoe rides back to the start; $20, $10 for ages 6-12 (recommended to ride with 2 adults); payment in advance required. Call 643-6888.
Introduction to mountain biking: Friday & Aug. 9 & 23, 6-8 p.m., Greenway Farm; instruction presented by Outdoor Chattanooga; appropriate for ages 10-up, $10 per class, advance registration & payment required. Call 643-6888.
Soddy-Daisy chapter of Tennessee Trails Assn. hikes: Saturday, Prentice Cooper State Forest, strenuous 10 miles (meet at 8 a.m. at Food City lot in Red Bank); no scheduled hikes in August. Contact George Bonneau at george.r.bonneau@gmail.com or 842-3619.
Ocoee River whitewater days: Saturdays & Sundays through October on the No. 2 section; Section 3 will be open Saturdays-Sundays until Sept. 17; Section 1 open Tuesdays-Wednesdays through August.
Hike, Bike, Paddle & Play! Moccasin Bend: Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon, kayaking around the bend, ages 15-up (has wait list); 2-4 p.m., ranger-led hike & bike to Old Brown’s Ferry Federal Road from 10 Hamm Road; 5-7 p.m., ranger-led hike & bike to Civil War Earthworks from 10 Hamm Road; 4-11 p.m., Nature & Art Festival at 504 East Manning St. pocket park, play “Robin! Coming to a Forest Near You” at 7 p.m., live music at 9. Call 322-5014.
South Chickamauga Creek adventure canoe series: Saturday, Section 4, all equipment provided; ages 8-up, but ages 8-12 ($10) must have 2 adults in the boat; adult cost $20; pre-registration required by calling Outdoor Chattanooga at 643-6888.
Lula Lake open gate days: Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m; free admission, $2 donations encouraged. See lulalake.org.
Movies in the Park: Saturday, “Inside Out,” Coolidge Park, just after 9 p.m.; free admission, concessions available.
Family Funday at Greenway Farm: Sunday, 4-7 p.m.; canoeing ($25), archery, biking, hiking. Call 643-6888.
Rapid Learning whitewater kayaking program: Wednesdays, 6-7 & 7-8 p.m., Chester Frost Park; first-timers free, equipment provided; reservations not required. Email info@outdoorchattanooga.com or call 643-6888.
Wild Trails 200 Mile Club: Encourages improved fitness; cover 200 miles in three months under one’s own power, whether by running, biking, swimming, paddling, walking or other aerobic activities. Anyone interested can start at any time by registering at wildtrails.org/200-mile-club and recording his or her progress there. Getting to 200 makes one a member, and the membership card secures discounts at a variety of places. Club activities include a campout, barbecue and 15k/5k trail races every three months at Lula Lake Land Trust.
Local Tennessee Ornithological Society meeting: Aug. 11, 7 p.m., Ascension Lutheran Church, 720 S. Germantown Road. Contact David Stone at rockyturf@comcast.net or 238-4234.