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<channel><title><![CDATA[Green Interchange Inc - News]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.greeninterchange.org/news]]></link><description><![CDATA[News]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:13:31 -0700</pubDate><generator>EditMySite</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Plant a Tree for Tennessee Tree Care Guide]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/plant-a-tree-for-tennessee-tree-care-guide]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/plant-a-tree-for-tennessee-tree-care-guide#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:50:02 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/plant-a-tree-for-tennessee-tree-care-guide</guid><description><![CDATA[&#8203;&#127793; Grow With Us: Tree Planting &amp; Care Guide  &#127909; Start Here: Watch the Planting Tutorial Before you dig, watch our step-by-step planting video featuring Green Interchange CEO John McFadden.This quick walkthrough covers:Bare-root seedlingsContainer treesProper planting techniques &#128073; [Watch the video]&#128205; Step 1: Choose the Right LocationGive your tree space away from buildings and structuresConsider sunlight throughout the dayCheck for overhead and underground  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 class="wsite-content-title" style="text-align:center;">&#8203;&#127793; Grow With Us: Tree Planting &amp; Care Guide</h2>  <div class="paragraph"><strong>&#127909; Start Here</strong>: Watch the Planting Tutorial <br />Before you dig, watch our step-by-step planting video featuring Green Interchange CEO John McFadden.<br /><br />This quick walkthrough covers:<ul style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><li>Bare-root seedlings</li><li>Container trees</li><li>Proper planting techniques</li></ul> &#128073; <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArKgcoplRPM" target="_blank">[Watch the video]<br /></a></strong><br /><strong>&#128205; Step 1</strong>: Choose the Right Location<ul style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><li>Give your tree space away from buildings and structures</li><li>Consider sunlight throughout the day</li><li>Check for overhead and underground utilities</li><li>Think about where leaves, fruit, or sap may fall</li></ul> &#9888;&#65039; <strong>Call 811 before you dig</strong> to locate underground utilities.<br /><br /><strong>Step 2</strong>: Dig the Right Hole<br />The key to success is the <strong>root flare</strong>&mdash;where the trunk widens at the base.<ul style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><li>Keep the root flare <strong>above ground</strong></li><li>Never bury the trunk</li></ul> <strong>Bare-root trees:</strong><ul style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><li>Dig just deep enough for the roots</li><li>Build a small soil cone in the center</li></ul> <strong>Container/root-ball trees:</strong><ul style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><li>Hole should be <strong>2x as wide</strong> as the root ball</li><li>No deeper than the root ball</li><li>Loosen the sides of the hole</li></ul><br /><strong>Step 3</strong>: Prepare &amp; Plant<br /><strong>Bare-root seedlings:</strong><ul style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><li>Keep roots moist until planting</li><li>Spread roots over the soil cone</li></ul> <strong>Container or burlapped trees:</strong><ul style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><li>Remove all containers, burlap, rope, and tags</li><li>Loosen circling roots</li><li>Make small vertical cuts if roots are tightly packed</li></ul><br /><strong>&nbsp;Step 4</strong>: Backfill &amp; Settle<ul style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><li>Use the same soil you removed</li><li>Remove rocks and debris</li><li>Fill halfway, water thoroughly</li><li>Finish filling and water again</li><li>Gently firm soil to remove air pockets</li></ul><br /><strong>&#127810; Step 5</strong>: Mulch for Protection<br />Mulch helps your tree retain moisture and stay healthy.<ul style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><li>Apply <strong>3&ndash;4 inches</strong> of mulch</li><li>Use wood chips, bark, or pine mulch</li><li>Shape like a <strong>donut, not a volcano</strong></li><li>Keep mulch away from the trunk</li></ul><br /><strong>&#128167; Step 6:</strong> Water Consistently<br />Water is critical during the first year.<ul style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><li>Water every <strong>7 days during dry periods</strong></li><li>Check soil more often in summer</li><li>Increase watering during heat waves</li></ul><strong>Simple method:</strong><br />Use a 3&ndash;5 gallon bucket with a small hole for slow, deep watering overnight.<br /><br /><strong>&#9986;&#65039; Step 7</strong>: Minimal Pruning<br />During the first growing season:<ul style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><li>Only remove dead or damaged branches</li><li>Keep healthy buds intact to support growth</li></ul><br />&#127795;<strong> Step 8</strong>: Staking (If Needed)<ul style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><li>Most trees <strong>do not need staking</strong></li><li>If used, allow slight movement</li><li>Remove after one growing season</li></ul><br />&#127780; Seeing Mold? Don&rsquo;t Worry<br />Some seedlings may arrive with minor mold.<ul style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><li>Plant as normal</li><li>Place in sunlight</li><li>Most recover naturally</li></ul> &#128231; <strong>Questions</strong>? Contact: <strong><a>info@greeninterchange.org</a></strong><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant a Tree for Tennessee 2026]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/plant-a-tree-for-tennessee-2026]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/plant-a-tree-for-tennessee-2026#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/plant-a-tree-for-tennessee-2026</guid><description><![CDATA[By reserving trees here, you agree to the following:&nbsp;&#8203;You understand this is a nonprofit volunteer activity intended to improve our environment and you will plant your tree on April 18-21,&nbsp;or a soon as possible after receiving your trees. &nbsp;Double-check the spelling of your email address when checking out. We want to make sure&nbsp;you receive your&nbsp;confirmation receipt. If you see a credit card charge but didn't receive a receipt, please check your spam folder. If you do [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><strong><font color="#5fa233">By reserving trees here, you agree to the following:&nbsp;</font></strong><br />&#8203;<ul><li style="color:rgb(21, 21, 21)">You understand this is a nonprofit volunteer activity intended to improve our environment and you will plant your tree on April 18-21,&nbsp;or a soon as possible after receiving your trees.</li></ul> &nbsp;<ul><li style="color:rgb(21, 21, 21)">Double-check the spelling of your email address when checking out. We want to make sure&nbsp;you receive your&nbsp;confirmation receipt. If you see a credit card charge but didn't receive a receipt, please check your spam folder. If you do not see a charge on your credit card, your order did not go through and you should&nbsp;try again.</li></ul> &nbsp;<ul><li style="color:rgb(21, 21, 21)">Tree species are subject to availability. In the unlikely event your tree species will not be available, we will offer a similar species, or a full refund if your prefer. We recommend ordering at least two trees.&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;<ul><li style="color:rgb(21, 21, 21)">You agree to pick up the seedlings on April 18, 2026&nbsp;between 9am-12pm. If your plans change and you are&nbsp;unavailable, you should arrange for a family member or friend to pick trees up for you. You&nbsp;understand that if you fail to pick trees up during that time, they may be donated to someone else. We may&nbsp;NOT be available by phone or email to help you find this information on the day of pick up, but you can find all of the needed information on this page and in the emails we are sending.&nbsp;You understand that pick-up site leaders are volunteers and are not employees of Green Interchange.&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;<ul><li><font color="#151515">Please </font><strong><font color="#5fa233">bring your own plastic bag</font></strong><font color="#151515"> to the pickup location. You&nbsp;may also bring&nbsp;a few paper towels&nbsp;moistened with&nbsp;water to keep roots damp until you are ready to plant.&nbsp;</font></li></ul> &nbsp;<ul><li style="color:rgb(21, 21, 21)">You have read&nbsp;instructions on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/how-to-plant-and-care-for-your-tree"><span style="color:rgb(109, 137, 43)">how to plant your tree</span></a>, you will plant the tree&nbsp;where it is most likely to thrive, and you will avoid planting too close to structures or utility lines. Call your city to find out&nbsp;where underground utility lines are on your property (811 in Nashville).</li></ul> &nbsp;<ul><li style="color:rgb(21, 21, 21)">You understand that if an extraordinary event beyond our control occurs, including but not limited to fire, flood, hurricane, earthquake, lightning, explosion, strikes, lockouts, slowdowns, shortage of energy supplies, pandemics, war, riots, and acts of governmental action prohibiting or impeding any party from performing its respective obligations for this event, we will do our best to deliver your trees during the agreed-upon day and time but may need to delay tree delivery. If rescheduling is necessary, we will announce and email an updated date as soon as possible.&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;<ul><li style="color:rgb(21, 21, 21)">You acknowledge that you have the physical capacity reasonably necessary to engage in this activity you waive all claims that you might have against Green Interchange and its agents, employees, sponsoring organizations, or other volunteers for bodily injuries that you might suffer arising out of your participation.</li></ul> &nbsp;<ul><li style="color:rgb(21, 21, 21)">&nbsp;You will receive confirmation and reminder emails for this event only. If you subscribe you will continue to receive our emails about other&nbsp;Green Interchange&nbsp;events and activities.&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;<ul><li style="color:rgb(21, 21, 21)">After planting, please&nbsp;take pictures of your tree and post them on social media with the hashtag #plantatreefortn and tag @greeninterchange.&nbsp;You can also send pictures or feedback to us to let us know how your tree is doing at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@greeninterchange.org">info@greeninterchange.org</a>. If you are in Davidson County, please&nbsp;register your qualified tree on the&nbsp;<a href="https://pg-cloud.com/NashvilleTN/"><span style="color:rgb(109, 137, 43)">Root Nashville Tree Plotter</span></a>&nbsp;one year after planting it.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant a Tree for Tennessee FAQs]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/plant-a-tree-for-tennessee-faqs]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/plant-a-tree-for-tennessee-faqs#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/plant-a-tree-for-tennessee-faqs</guid><description><![CDATA[I went to pick up my trees and some of my trees are missing. &nbsp;If you are missing any trees&nbsp;please fill out this form.&nbsp;If there is a way to get your trees to you, we will do our best to find it! We will be in touch with you soon with next steps. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;I missed my pickup. Can I get my trees? &nbsp;If you missed your pickup for any reason&nbsp;please fill out this form.&nbsp;If there is a way to get your trees to you, we will do our best to find it! &nbsp; We will be in  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><br /><font size="4"><strong>I went to pick up my trees and some of my trees are missing. &nbsp;</strong><br />If you are missing any trees&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JxD60pChiA2oxOEzZLqb7Cz6VS7atdxenJXA1_w_coU/edit" target="_blank">please fill out this form</a>.&nbsp;</font><span>If there is a way to get your trees to you, we will do our best to find it! We will be in touch with you soon with next steps. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><br /><br /><strong>I missed my pickup. Can I get my trees? &nbsp;</strong><br /><span>If you missed your pickup for any reason&nbsp;</span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLUf9RE3fSUFOjI8Oz58TXGfL6bNtP0kKkfXRGNoGHMsiNOw/viewform" target="_blank">please fill out this form</a><span>.&nbsp;If there is a way to get your trees to you, we will do our best to find it! &nbsp; We will be in touch with you early the week of 4/20 with next steps. &nbsp;</span><br /><br /><font size="4"><strong>I picked up my trees and don't know which species is which</strong><br />The species can be hard to distinguish -&nbsp;that is why it is important to mark them when you pick them up. We suggest searching by image on google or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@greeninterchange.org">email us</a>&nbsp;a pictures and we'll try to help you out!&nbsp;</font><br /><br /><strong>How do I plant my&nbsp;tree? &nbsp;</strong><br /><font size="4">Here is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/how-to-plant-and-care-for-your-tree" target="_blank">information about the trees</a>&nbsp;and how to plant them.&nbsp;If you did not call&nbsp;811&nbsp;to&nbsp;avoid underground utilities, or if you are unsure of where to plant it, you may want to plant your tree in a small pot or container until you are ready to plant.&nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>I'd like information about my trees</strong><br />We suggest you search for your tree on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/plantfinder/plantfindersearch.aspx" target="_blank">this database</a>&nbsp;to get more information!</font><font size="4">&nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>I'd&nbsp;like to share pictures of my trees &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><br />Please plant your tree and&nbsp;<em><strong>post pictures on social media with #plantatreefortn&nbsp;</strong></em>and please&nbsp;tag Green Interchange. We'd love to see you and your trees! &nbsp;<br />&#8203;</font><font size="4">&nbsp; &nbsp;</font><font size="4"><font color="#000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></font><br /><strong>DAY OF EVENT INFO:&nbsp;</strong><br /><strong>What if the weather is bad? &nbsp;</strong><br /><em><strong>This event will happen rain or shine.</strong>&nbsp;</em><font size="4">Only if there is extreme weather such as torrential rain, severe&nbsp;lightening/thunderstorms, tornadoes, etc, will we consider&nbsp;rescheduling and will try to reach out to you via email. &nbsp;</font><br /><br /><strong>What if I can't pickup on&nbsp;Saturday 4/18 ? &nbsp;</strong><br /><font size="4">Please&nbsp;<em><strong>ask someone to pick up your trees on your behalf if you can't make it.&nbsp;</strong></em>This is a one-day event run by volunteers. We do not have a physical&nbsp;location&nbsp;or another way to get trees to you.&nbsp;If you don't pick them up on April 18, you may not get your trees. Scroll down for&nbsp;more information on what to do if you miss your pickup.</font><font size="4">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>What if my trees aren't at the site? &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><br />Make sure you go&nbsp;to the right pickup location.Pickup sites are run by volunteers so please&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@greeninterchange.org" target="_blank">contact us</a>&nbsp;if there are any issues.&nbsp;</font><br /><br /><strong><font size="4">Bring your own bag to keep tree&nbsp;roots moist until planted!</font></strong><br /><font size="4">Pickup sites will NOT have bags for your trees.&nbsp;Bring one plastic bag to cover the roots for each different&nbsp;species you ordered.&nbsp;The plastic bags used at&nbsp;a&nbsp;grocery store checkout or in the produce section&nbsp;are the perfect size. You&nbsp;can fit roots for up to 10 trees in one plastic&nbsp;bag.&nbsp;If you do not go&nbsp;straight home after pickup - bring some paper towels or newspaper, moisten&nbsp;with water, and cover the roots before putting in the bag. If the roots dry out, the trees will not survive. Please mark each bag with the species name so you can tell them apart when you go to plant them!&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</font><span>&#8203;&#8203;</span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant a Tree for Tennessee Launches Today!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/plant-a-tree-for-tennessee-launches-today]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/plant-a-tree-for-tennessee-launches-today#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:21:16 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/plant-a-tree-for-tennessee-launches-today</guid><description><![CDATA[Plant a Tree for Tennessee is a grassroots effort to make it easy and affordable for residents across the state to plant native trees in their yards and neighborhoods. By putting native seedlings directly into the hands of communities, we&rsquo;re supporting pollinators, strengthening local ecosystems, and expanding green space where it&rsquo;s needed most.This spring we&rsquo;re offering&nbsp;Eastern Redbud, American Beautyberry, Buttonbush, Ninebark, Dogwood, Sycamore, and Wild Plum.Our statew [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><strong>Plant a Tree for Tennessee</strong> is a grassroots effort to make it easy and affordable for residents across the state to plant native trees in their yards and neighborhoods. By putting native seedlings directly into the hands of communities, we&rsquo;re supporting pollinators, strengthening local ecosystems, and expanding green space where it&rsquo;s needed most.<br /><br />This spring we&rsquo;re offering&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:600">Eastern Redbud, American Beautyberry, Buttonbush, Ninebark, Dogwood, Sycamore, and Wild Plum</span>.<br /><br />Our statewide tree distribution will take place&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:600">April 18th from 9:00 AM &ndash; 12:00 PM CST</span>, with sites currently being finalized.<br />&#8203;<br />Seedlings are&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:600">just $2.99 each</span>, making it easy for families and neighborhoods to participate.</div>  <div style="text-align:center;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="https://funraise.org/give/Green-Interchange/e6d8e9b7-59a5-4653-afc8-e2ba955371f7" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">get your trees here!</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanks to You: Our 2025 Journey]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/end-of-year-updates]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/end-of-year-updates#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Our Work]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/end-of-year-updates</guid><description><![CDATA[             [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.greeninterchange.org/uploads/1/4/1/7/141736676/1-eoy_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.greeninterchange.org/uploads/1/4/1/7/141736676/2-eoy_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant a Tree for Tennessee]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/plant-a-tree-for-tennessee]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/plant-a-tree-for-tennessee#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 19:49:50 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/plant-a-tree-for-tennessee</guid><description><![CDATA[Plant a Tree for Tennessee&nbsp;is a statewide, community-driven effort to make native tree planting accessible for everyone. Each spring, thousands of bare-root native seedlings are offered for just&nbsp;$2.99, giving Tennessee residents an easy, affordable way to plant trees in their yards and strengthen their local environment.This campaign is powered by&nbsp;grassroots leadership&nbsp;&mdash; local organizations, small businesses, churches, schools, and volunteers who host Tree Pickup Sites  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><strong>Plant a Tree for Tennessee</strong><span>&nbsp;is a statewide, community-driven effort to make native tree planting accessible for everyone. Each spring, thousands of bare-root native seedlings are offered for just&nbsp;</span><strong>$2.99</strong><span>, giving Tennessee residents an easy, affordable way to plant trees in their yards and strengthen their local environment.</span><br /><br /><span>This campaign is powered by&nbsp;</span><strong>grassroots leadership</strong><span>&nbsp;&mdash; local organizations, small businesses, churches, schools, and volunteers who host Tree Pickup Sites and&nbsp;</span><strong>help distribute seedlings</strong><span>&nbsp;in their communities. By partnering with neighborhood leaders, the program reaches areas where tree canopy has historically been limited and promotes long-term environmental justice across the state.</span><br /><br /><span>The goal is simple: empower Tennesseans to plant more native trees, restore local canopy, improve air and water quality, and build healthier, more resilient communities &mdash; one seedling at a time.</span><br /><span>&#8203;</span><br /><span>We&rsquo;re currently&nbsp;</span><strong>looking for volunteers and new distribution sites</strong><span>&nbsp;to help make this year&rsquo;s campaign a success. If you&rsquo;re interested in getting involved, sign up below!</span></div>  <div style="text-align:center;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjQyNzU5" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">volunteer or host a&nbsp;<br />&#8203;distribution site</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live Staking Stewardship Workshop & Training — Rooted in the River]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/live-staking-stewardship-workshop-training-rooted-in-the-river]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/live-staking-stewardship-workshop-training-rooted-in-the-river#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:46:55 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/live-staking-stewardship-workshop-training-rooted-in-the-river</guid><description><![CDATA[       The Nolichucky River has long been a lifeline for East Tennessee&rsquo;s people and wildlife &mdash; but years of erosion and storm damage, including impacts from Tropical Storm Helene, have left parts of its banks in need of restoration.Join us on Sunday, November 16th, 2025, from 12:00&ndash;4:30 PM at 1839 Brown&rsquo;s Bridge Road, Greeneville, TN, for a hands-on live staking training workshop.Together, we&rsquo;ll plant 1,500&ndash;2,000 native live stakes and, if water levels allow, [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.greeninterchange.org/uploads/1/4/1/7/141736676/p619056019a_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">The Nolichucky River has long been a lifeline for East Tennessee&rsquo;s people and wildlife &mdash; but years of erosion and storm damage, including impacts from Tropical Storm Helene, have left parts of its banks in need of restoration.<br /><br />Join us on<strong> Sunday, November 16th, 2025, from 12:00&ndash;4:30 PM </strong>at<strong> 1839 Brown&rsquo;s Bridge Road, Greeneville, TN,</strong> for a hands-on <strong>live staking training workshop.</strong><br /><br />Together, we&rsquo;ll plant <strong>1,500&ndash;2,000 native live stakes</strong> and, if water levels allow, harvest <strong>250&ndash;500 Sycamore stakes</strong> from the gravel bar. This is your chance to learn how to harvest, prepare, and install live stakes &mdash; key skills in riverbank restoration and habitat recovery.<br /><br />We&rsquo;ll be working with native species like<strong> Sycamore, Eastern Cottonwood, American Elderberry, Arrowwood Viburnum, Box Elder, Buttonbush,</strong> and <strong>Silky Dogwood </strong>&mdash; all vital to strengthening riverbanks and protecting clean water.<br />&#8203;<br />Please wear closed-toed shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and bring gloves if you have them.</div>  <div style="text-align:center;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="https://www.flipcause.com/secure/your_details_more_info/MjM0OTE5/176364" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">Sign Up to Volunteer</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nolichucky River Planting]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/nolichucky-river-planting]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/nolichucky-river-planting#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/nolichucky-river-planting</guid><description><![CDATA[       2,400 Trees Planted Along the Nolichucky River &mdash; Thanks to You!&nbsp;&#127795;&#128167;  Big Thanks to our Partners!   	 		 			 				 					 						                 					 								 					 						                 					 								 					 						                 					 							 		 	    	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						          					 								 					 						          					 								 					 						          					 							 		 	  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.greeninterchange.org/uploads/1/4/1/7/141736676/editor/p6190560.jpg?1755544070" alt="Picture" style="width:427;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><strong>2,400 Trees Planted Along the Nolichucky River &mdash; Thanks to You!</strong><span>&nbsp;&#127795;&#128167;</span><br /></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title" style="text-align:center;">Big Thanks to our Partners!</h2>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:33.333333333333%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.greeninterchange.org/uploads/1/4/1/7/141736676/m-amjgzt-400x400_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.greeninterchange.org/uploads/1/4/1/7/141736676/screenshot-2025-10-28-103555_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:33.333333333333%; 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padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.greeninterchange.org/uploads/1/4/1/7/141736676/tva-logo-text-rgb-blue_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteer on Cannon St.]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/volunteer-on-cannon-st]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/volunteer-on-cannon-st#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/volunteer-on-cannon-st</guid><description><![CDATA[       Event Postponed&#8203;Volunteer Opportunities &ndash; Help Us Green Cannon Street! &#127793;We&rsquo;re excited to invite volunteers to join us this&nbsp;Friday the 22nd,&nbsp;at&nbsp;Claiborne Family Church&nbsp;in Nashville!&nbsp;We&nbsp;will focus on building and installing raised garden beds along Cannon Street and filling them with soil. These new community gardens will provide fresh food opportunities, green space, and a gathering spot for neighbors.This is just the beginning &mdash [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.greeninterchange.org/uploads/1/4/1/7/141736676/published/claiborne-church-cleanup.jpg?1755636639" alt="Picture" style="width:433;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><strong><font size="5"><font color="#c23b3b">Event Postponed<br />&#8203;</font><br />Volunteer Opportunities &ndash; Help Us Green Cannon Street! &#127793;</font></strong><br /><br /><span>We&rsquo;re excited to invite volunteers to join us this&nbsp;</span><strong>Friday the 22nd,&nbsp;</strong><span>at&nbsp;</span><strong>Claiborne Family Church&nbsp;</strong><span>in Nashville!</span><strong>&nbsp;</strong><span>We&nbsp;will focus on building and installing raised garden beds along Cannon Street and filling them with soil. These new community gardens will provide fresh food opportunities, green space, and a gathering spot for neighbors.</span><br /><br /><span>This is just the beginning &mdash;&nbsp;</span><strong>more volunteer opportunities are coming soon!</strong><span>&nbsp;From planting trees and ornamental shrubs to maintaining green spaces and creating new garden beds, there are many ways to get involved and make a tangible impact in Napier.</span><br /><br /><span>All volunteers should bring a water bottle, wear comfortable clothing, and closed-toe shoes. Tools and supplies will be provided. Whether you can join for a few hours or the whole day, your help will make a difference.</span><br /><br /><span>Come help us&nbsp;</span><strong>green Cannon Street</strong><span>&nbsp;and be part of building a healthier, stronger Napier community!</span><br /><br /><strong>Date:</strong><span>&nbsp;Friday, the 22nd</span><br /><strong>Time:</strong><span>&nbsp;9am to 12pm</span><br /><strong>Location:</strong><span>&nbsp;81 Claiborne Street, Nashville, TN 37210</span><br /><strong>Point of Contact:</strong><span>&nbsp;</span><span>Charles White</span><span>&nbsp;-&nbsp;</span><span>615-878-1327<br /><br />We hope to see you there!</span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant a Bigger Tree for Tennessee Starts Next Month!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/event-coming-soon]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/event-coming-soon#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.greeninterchange.org/news/event-coming-soon</guid><description><![CDATA[         Our Plant a Bigger Tree for Tennessee&nbsp;campaign officially launches this August!Now is the perfect time to subscribe to our emails and follow us on social media so you don&rsquo;t miss a thing. We&rsquo;ll be announcing volunteer opportunities and are currently looking for distribution sites to help us get native trees into the hands of Middle Tennessee residents.When our online tree store opens, customers will be able to choose from a variety of native trees and shrubs to help gree [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.greeninterchange.org/uploads/1/4/1/7/141736676/plant-a-bigger-tree-orig_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="wsite-spacer" style="height:50px;"></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">Our <strong>Plant a Bigger Tree for Tennessee</strong>&nbsp;campaign officially launches this August!<br />Now is the perfect time to subscribe to our emails and follow us on social media so you don&rsquo;t miss a thing. We&rsquo;ll be announcing <strong>volunteer opportunities</strong> and are currently <strong>looking for distribution sites</strong> to help us get native trees into the hands of Middle Tennessee residents.<br /><br />When our online tree store opens, customers will be able to choose from a variety of native trees and shrubs to help green their yards&mdash;and green Tennessee. Every tree planted supports cleaner air, cooler streets, and healthier communities.<br />At checkout, customers will select a nearby pick-up site from our soon-to-be-published list. If you or your organization would like to host one, now&rsquo;s the time to sign up and help make this campaign a success!<br />Let&rsquo;s grow a greener Tennessee&mdash;together!<br /></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div style="text-align:center;"><div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div> <span class="wsite-social wsite-social-default"><a class='first-child wsite-social-item wsite-social-facebook' href='https://www.facebook.com/greeninterchange/' target='_blank' alt='Facebook' aria-label='Facebook'><span class='wsite-social-item-inner'></span></a><a class='wsite-social-item wsite-social-instagram' href='https://www.instagram.com/greeninterchange/?hl=en' target='_blank' alt='Instagram' aria-label='Instagram'><span class='wsite-social-item-inner'></span></a><a class='last-child wsite-social-item wsite-social-mail' href='https://www.greeninterchange.org/connect-with-us.html' target='_blank' alt='Mail' aria-label='Mail'><span class='wsite-social-item-inner'></span></a></span> <div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div style="text-align:center;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjM0MDI5" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">be a distribution site</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>