Fresh Air Calendar
› Local Tennessee Ornithological Society meeting: Today, 7 p.m., Ascension Lutheran Church, 720 S. Germantown Road. Contact David Stone at rockturf@epbfi.com or 413-7033.
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Soddy-Daisy chapter of Tennessee Trails Assn. hikes: Saturday, Fall Creek Falls, walk along lake, moderate 6 miles (meet at 9 a.m. at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy; call Gail Stokes at 756-8219); Tuesday, west side of Lookout Mountain, starting on Lower Truck Trail, early climb but mostly easy 6 miles (meet at 9:30 a.m. at Reflection Riding or at 9 a.m. at Food City parking lot in Red Bank; call Trish Appleton at 240-3443); March 17, Brady Mountain, Hwy. 68 to 2 overlooks, moderate 5.5 miles (meet at 9 a.m. at Durham Street lot; call Boodie Fox at 842-1178); March 20, Heiss Mountain to Big Possum Creek & back, moderate 3 miles (meet at 9 a.m. at Durham Street lot; call Renee Grace at 332-1178); March 24, Retro Hughes Road trailhead to Rock Creek bridge & back, slightly strenuous 5.5 miles (meet at 9 a.m. at Durham Street lot; call John Politte at 304-8327). ›
Try Archery: Wednesdays in March, 3:30-6 p.m., Outdoor Chattanooga, Coolidge Park; ages 6-up, free, no experience or reservations necessary. For more information email info@outdoorchattanooga.com or call 643-6888. › Ducks Unlimited Great Outdoor Festival: March 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Covey Creek Farm; free, sponsored by Sportsman’s Warehouse, demonstrations & activities mainly for kids; archery, fishing, hunting, trapping, sport clay shooting, biking included; lunch provided for participants; reservations not needed.
› Chattanooga Bicycle Club meeting:
March 19, 6-7 p.m., Outdoor Chattanooga, Coolidge Park.
› Mountain to Town bike adventure:
March 23 & 24, 9 a.m.-noon, beginner-friendly Guild Trail to Tennessee Riverwalk in St. Elmo and on into downtown; ages 12-up; shuttle & instruction (& mountain bike, too, if needed) provided by Outdoor Chattanooga; $25. Pre-registration required at info@ outdoorchattanooga.com or 643-6888.
› Rapid Learning whitewater kayaking practice: April 3, 7-9 p.m., Hulsey Wellness Center, Southern Adventist University; family-friendly for ages 8-up; first-timers free (except for $2 pool fee), equipment provided, reservations not required; yearly membership $75, family membership $125. Email info@outdoorchattanooga.com or call 643-6888.
› New Cumberland Trail hiking series:
Through Dec. 1, 12 moderately strenuous Friday or Saturday guided hikes, 4-7 miles each, resume April 27, May 11, June 8 (free); Saturday-Sunday backpack ($65) April 14-15; advance registration required through info@ outdoorchattanooga.com or 643-6888. Participants earn credit toward 50-miler award from Cumberland Trail Conference.
› 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.