Looking for some winter break ideas for kids? #tnstateparks have some great community events happening this month. Check out the Christmas calendar to find fairs and events focusing on cultural traditions, living history, food and more. buff.ly/2rhwBp5

"When we go on a hike, it’s not just a hike, it’s “dragon hunting.” When we go swimming in the ocean, we aren’t just swimming, we are 'exploring the depths of the great sea.' " How can camping impact a child? Read about this dad's experiences: buff.ly/2QDi1Hy

Do you remember building a bird house as a kid? Not only is it a wonderful way to help out our feathered friends, it's also a great bonding experience for parents, grandparents and children. Burgess Falls is hosting a bird house building event on Dec 22 buff.ly/2UTfmbs

Support conservation efforts this holiday season. Partnerships with Just Love Coffees and Tennessee Brew Works make it possible to "support conservation efforts through making a seasonal toast with their coffee roast or by spreading some cheer with their beer." buff.ly/2EuTGwj

Last year, we provided field trip scholarships for more than 700 students to experience #tnstateparks. We need your help to reach even more students next year! Would you consider donating today? buff.ly/2EoiiqB

Thanks to a partnership with Just Love Coffees ☕️you can now support the Conservancy with the purchase of three distinct coffee flavors celebrating East, Middle and West Tennessee #tnstateparks. Thanks to WJHL for covering this great story! buff.ly/2UXl7Vc

Did you know that 16 #tnstateparks gift shops (and the Nashville central office) now sells coffee that support the Conservancy? Check out these three new flavors from Just Love Coffees and help us expand our mission in 2019! buff.ly/2POe4uq

Looking for ways to engage the minds of your children next year? Here are a few outdoor ideas buff.ly/2R8A3xX

Will you join #tnstateparks outside on January 1 for a First Day Hike? #resolutiontohike | Find your hike at buff.ly/2rjoGI4

It was a great honor of us to open storybook trails at six different state parks next year. Will you help us open more in 2019? Make your end-of-the-year donation today and help us engage the minds and bodies of children across Tennessee buff.ly/2EoiiqB

Earlier this week, The Senate passed a sweeping public lands conservation bill, designating more than one million acres of wilderness for environmental protection and permanently reauthorizing a federal program to pay for conservation measures. buff.ly/2RZ9ryG

This article from Blue Ridge Outdoors tells the story behind a 10-Year effort to protect wilderness in East Tennessee buff.ly/2GKVEK6

Join #tnstateparks rangers this weekend for free, guided Spring Hikes at all 56 state parks! It's a great way to introduce kids to the outdoors and pursue a healthier lifestyle. buff.ly/2YeSVyM

Did you know #tnstateparks are competing for the NRPA news National Gold Medal Award recognizing them as the best state park system in the nation? Let them inspire you to fall in love with the outdoors. Check out their application video: buff.ly/2IddaG0

Come out to #tnstateparks this Saturday for service projects! This is a perfect chance for high school students to earn College for TN volunteer hours buff.ly/2KpeKZ4

Show me the honey #tnstateparks #tsphoneyproject | 📷: @standingstone_statepark

Winter is still a great time to get outside and explore your TN State Parks! Here are just a few reasons why. ❄️🏂 tnstateparks.com/blog/6-reasons…

We need your opinion! Tennessee’s Statewide Parks, Recreation and Conservation Plan 2030 will outline the recreation, parks, and conservation priorities for the State of Tennessee for the next 10 years. Tell us your thoughts at tnstateparks.info/TN10yrPlan.

We are thrilled to launch our new Memorial Tree Planting Program to improve the tree canopy at TN State Parks across the state and to honor loved ones that enjoyed and cared for the Parks! 🌳♥️

DONATE $25 or more & LET'S POLLINATE THE STATE!! bit.ly/pollinateTN We are currently in the middle of our Spring campaign. In partnership with KeepTNBeautiful, we will spread native TN wildflowers across the state to support our pollinators!