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» Chestnut Research at Lula Lake: Winter 2004 |
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by Mark T. Alexander, Lisa Worthen and J. Hill Craddock |
 The major focus of the chestnut research at the Lula Lake Land Trust is the restoration of American chestnut to its former position in the forest. The Trust continues to be actively engaged in several aspects of this project in collaboration with the Chattanooga Chestnut Tree Project.
The American ... continue |
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» The Vortex Coin Drops at Rock City, Hamilton Place Mall, and Buck's Barbeque and Grill |
 Several years ago Rock City Gardens gave permission to the Lula Lake Land Trust to put a vortex coin drop in the gazebo by Lover’s leap. This coin drop has been a consistent source of income for the Land Trust since August of 2001. Not only are children fascinated by the swirling effect their change ... continue |
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» A Geological Look at Lookout Mountain |
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by Dr. A.E. Holmes |
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Sandstones and conglomerates are sedimentary rocks that are very resistant and chemically stable. They form the cliffs visible along the Cumberland Plateau, cliffs that permit hang-gliders to soar over the valleys and allow tourists to "See Seven States". In the past, this topography provided cooler, ... continue |
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» We greatly appreciate our Stewards who made charitable gifts from January through December 2003. |
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Thank You!
Dr. and Mrs. Michael M. Aiken
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Alexander
Corinne A. Allen
Anonymous Donation
Jim and Jill Aplin
Mel and Kay Armstrong
John and Marianne Bacon
Anne and Tom Bailey
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bailey, Jr.
Ross and Lee Ballenger
Dr. and Mrs. David R. Barnes
Harold L. ... continue |
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» Meet Matt Fox - our Land Manager/Projects Director for the Trust |
 Matt Fox, Land Manager/Projects Director for Lula Lake Land Trust, lives right down the road in Hinkles with his wife Kathryn and two children Jacob and Rachel. Matt grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. He attended Memphis State University where he graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Education/Outdoor Recreation ... continue |
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» Get involved with the Lula Lake Land Trust. |
 The Trust accomplishes most of its work with help from folks just like yourself.
Referred to as “Stewards” because of the relationship to the land their involvement with the Trust entails, our contributors receive the Trust’s newsletter, can attend special educational programs at the Trust and can ... continue |
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» Volunteer Needs at the Trust |
 Much of the Trust’s conservation work and all of its activities and programs are made possible with generous help from our volunteers. While most volunteer needs are for activities and projects at the Trust, we welcome assistance on a wide range of other work efforts. Please consider helping in one ... continue |
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» Monitoring Migratory Birds at Lula Lake |
 David A. Aborn joined the faculty in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga as a field biologist specializing in ornithological studies and as a professor in biology and ecology. Dr. Aborn took an early interest in the Trust and developed a ... continue |
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» Download this newsletter |
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The 2004 edition of the Lula Lake newsletter is avaiable for download in PDF format. The download size is 900kb. Please click here to download the newsletter. continue |
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