Garrison Creek Project
About the Project
Green Interchange is working with our partners and hundreds of volunteers to restore Garrison Creek, a tributary of Bushman Creek, in Murfreesboro. We aim to reestablish a healthy stream ecosystem and create a green space the entire community can enjoy. To accomplish these goals, we’re removing invasive plants and replacing them with native trees along a section of Garrison Creek.
This work helps people, land, water, and wildlife.
Since starting work on this project, Green Interchange and our partners have planted 365 native trees and shrubs and restored a total of 4.5 acres of the Garrison Creek stream bank.
Volunteer with Us
Join us for a volunteer day at our Garrison Creek restoration project. This event is suitable for anyone interested in volunteering in the community!
When: Saturday, November 2, 2024, 8:45AM - 12PM
Where: the Kroger parking lot at 2050 Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 near the Taco Bell
Activites include:
Register to volunteer here.
Join Us
If you would like to join us at a future tree planting or restoration event, check out our upcoming events here: volunteer opportunities.
Volunteering with Green Interchange is an excellent opportunity for businesses, schools, scout troops, garden clubs, or other groups, and we are happy to work with your group on a project. Please get in touch with us for group opportunities.
Green Interchange is working with our partners and hundreds of volunteers to restore Garrison Creek, a tributary of Bushman Creek, in Murfreesboro. We aim to reestablish a healthy stream ecosystem and create a green space the entire community can enjoy. To accomplish these goals, we’re removing invasive plants and replacing them with native trees along a section of Garrison Creek.
This work helps people, land, water, and wildlife.
- Trees prevent erosion of the stream bank.
- Roots absorb water, reducing stormwater overflow and flooding risks to nearby homes.
- Shade from the trees contributes to a healthy aquatic habitat.
- Trees provide shelter, homes, and food for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife.
- Plants help lessen pollution, lowering air and water pollution.
- A walking trail will provide access for the community to enjoy the green space.
Since starting work on this project, Green Interchange and our partners have planted 365 native trees and shrubs and restored a total of 4.5 acres of the Garrison Creek stream bank.
Volunteer with Us
Join us for a volunteer day at our Garrison Creek restoration project. This event is suitable for anyone interested in volunteering in the community!
When: Saturday, November 2, 2024, 8:45AM - 12PM
Where: the Kroger parking lot at 2050 Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 near the Taco Bell
Activites include:
- invasive plant removal
- pruning
- litter cleanup
Register to volunteer here.
Join Us
If you would like to join us at a future tree planting or restoration event, check out our upcoming events here: volunteer opportunities.
Volunteering with Green Interchange is an excellent opportunity for businesses, schools, scout troops, garden clubs, or other groups, and we are happy to work with your group on a project. Please get in touch with us for group opportunities.
Top Row Left: 5 Year Progress with Tennessee Environmental Council. Top Row Center: June 2022 with McFadden Community Center. Top Row Right: October 2022 with McFadden Community Center. Bottom Row Left: June 2023 with Amazon and Arbor Day Foundation.
THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS:
Partners include the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, Arbor Day Foundation, 1Mississippi / The Mississippi River Network (Did you know water from Garrison Creek - like most streams and rivers in TN - flows into the Mississippi River?), Tennessee Environmental Council, McFadden Community Center, Middle Tennessee Electric, Rutherford County and the Murfreesboro Stormwater and Street Departments.
Partners include the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, Arbor Day Foundation, 1Mississippi / The Mississippi River Network (Did you know water from Garrison Creek - like most streams and rivers in TN - flows into the Mississippi River?), Tennessee Environmental Council, McFadden Community Center, Middle Tennessee Electric, Rutherford County and the Murfreesboro Stormwater and Street Departments.
