Friends of Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge

03/24/2026

We are looking for volunteers! Spring cleanup is happening to the trails at the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge. If you have a few hours to spare this Saturday from 9-12 please join us for this trail cleanup. If you just so happen to have a leaf blower, please bring that along. Come to the Refuge Visitor Center at 1371 Wildlife Drive in Springville, TN.

Looking to get out on the trails this summer? Come be a part of the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge's trail cleanup day THIS SATURDAY to make sure our trails are summer ready!

Volunteers will meet at 9:00 at the Visitor's Center. Make sure to bring water bottles and dress appropriately for the weather. If you have tools (especially leaf blowers to clear leaf litter), please bring them with you!

02/13/2026

Don't forget tomorrow's free showing of the original Avatar movie at the Refuge Visitor Center big screen... complete with popcorn!

08/21/2025

Become a Tennessee Naturalist at the Paris Landing State Park chapter this year!
The mission of a Tennessee Naturalist is to teach Tennesseans about their natural world, inspire the desire to learn more, instill an appreciation of responsible environmental stewardship, and channel volunteer efforts toward education of the general public and conservation of Tennessee's natural resources. Join this great group today!

08/11/2025

07/26/2025

The new state Guide to Birding is out now and it includes the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge in Springville as one of the state’s prime spots. Sonia Outlaw-Clark, director of Visit Brownsville TN, and Scott Williams, director of

07/22/2025

ATTENTION:
Unfortunately, we are not having luck drawing in wood ducks to the trap site. Between the raccoons, beavers and a coopers hawk, the ducks are very skittish. Due to the lack of ducks, the Friends of Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Wood Duck Banding event is CANCELED. If conditions improve before the end of the banding season, the event may be rescheduled. Thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions, please reach out to our office at (731) 642-2091.

07/19/2025

This special program is just over one week from today!

Join local entomologist Glenn Lee to dive into the wonderful world of insects! This program at 10:00 on Saturday, July 26th is a free event open to anyone who wants to join in on the fun. Come out to the Refuge Visitor's Center to see what incredible new things you will learn!

07/18/2025

The Refuge will hold it's Annual Hummingbird Banding Event on Saturday, August 9th from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. The special event will be held at the Refuge Visitor Center located at 1371 Wildlife Drive in Springville, TN. Banding will occur from 8:00 am - 11:30 am with master ba**er Cyndi Routledge, who will present a special program on hummingbirds at noon. The Friends of Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge will be hosting this FREE event while also offering lunches for sale. This family friendly event has fun in store for all, from watching the banding to doing hummingbird themed arts and crafts!
There will not be a hummingbird banding event at Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge this year, but we hope to see you at the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge!

07/18/2025

Attention:
Starting next week the Refuge will be putting down new gravel on the primary public road at Cross Creeks. The project will cover the road from the refuge office all the way to Elk reservoir. This work will begin Monday July 21 and will continue for the next two months. During that time the Refuge may need to close the road temporarily or partially to accommodate the large volume of dump trucks that will be on the refuge daily.

We thank you for your understanding during this time!