Smallmouth bass with elevated levels of mercury inspired research into biomagnification in stream food webs across Abrams Creek, the Middle Prong of the Little Pigeon River, and the East Prong…
Tracking mercury biomagnification through streams in the Smokies
Smith County team wins 4-H National Wildlife Habitat Education Program contest
The Tennessee 4-H team from Smith County won the 2026 4-H National Wildlife Habitat Education Program contest in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, from July 26-29. Easton Bibbings, Emmy Bibbings,…
Monroe County team wins National 4-H Forestry Invitational
Three students from Monroe County became national champions at the 2026 National 4-H Forestry Invitational in Weston, W. Va. from July 19-23. Aiden McKenzie, Carter Williamson, and Will Thomas won…
Photos: SNR goes global with study abroad programs in Mexico and Japan
School of Natural Resources faculty members led study abroad programs in Mexico and Japan this summer. Mexico Assistant Professor Alejandro Molina-Moctezuma led the Ecology and Conservation of Neotropical Fishes in…
Tennessee team finishes in top 5 at National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships
Team Tennessee delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships, held June 22–26 in Grand Island, Nebraska. They competed against more than 700 of the nation’s…
Smith County wins Tennessee 4-H Wildlife Judging Contest
The Smith County team took home the top spot at this year’s state 4-H Wildlife Judging Contest from June 10-11 at Latimer Reservation in Van Buren County. Smith County will…
The Conversation: Students branch out and climb trees to learn
Professor Sharon Jean-Philippe told The Conversation about the Principles of Urban Forestry course! Students learn about growing and maintaining urban trees in the classroom and up in trees. Read about…
Extension Specialist Ronnie Cowan talks duck hunting, Alpha-gal syndrome on Lone Ducks Gun Dog Chronicles podcast
Outdoor Recreation Extension Specialist Ronnie Cowan spoke about introducing college students to hunting, gun safety, and retriever training through his outdoor education programs on the recent Lone Ducks Gun Dog…
SNR Professor Lisa Muller presented Excellence in Elk Country award, James R. Cox Professorship
Lisa Muller, assistant director and professor in the School of Natural Resources, received the Excellence in Elk Country Wildlife Researcher/Biologist Award from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF). They presented…
WBIR: University of Tennessee program teaches students how to be park rangers
Outdoor Recreation and Park Management Professor Ryan Sharp spoke to WBIR about the new ORPM concentration and the opportunities it offers students.
