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URBAN CONSERVATION IN CHATTANOOGA

Connecting Nature,
Community & City

Urban Century Institute brings people together to protect green spaces, restore local landscapes, and build a healthier, more resilient Chattanooga

ABOUT URBAN CENTURY

A greener city begins at the neighborhood level

Urban Century Institute develops and shares practical solutions to the challenges created by growing cities. We work with communities, volunteers, local governments, and partners to encourage responsible land use and protect the natural places that make our city healthier

Our approach connects conservation with education, public participation, local history, and quality of life. We believe people and nature should remain essential parts of Chattanooga’s future

SEE OUR WORK

A living landscape for Chattanooga

Discover the vision behind Old Bird’s Mill Sanctuary and see how restoration, education, and community stewardship can transform an important local landscape

Old Birds Mill Sanctuary along South Chickamauga Creek

WHAT WE DO

Practical conservation Lasting community value

Our work brings environmental protection and community participation together through three connected areas

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Conserve

We protect and restore environmentally significant land, habitats, and waterways, helping nature remain part of a growing city.

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Educate

We create opportunities for people to learn about local ecology, responsible land use, and the history of the places around them.

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Steward

We bring volunteers and community partners together to care for trails, habitats, and public green spaces.

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Help shape a greener Chattanooga

GET INVOLVED

Healthy urban landscapes depend on people who care. Volunteer your time, support restoration work, or make a donation to help protect Chattanooga’s natural spaces for future generations

STAY CONNECTED

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Receive occasional updates about restoration work, volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and ways to support Urban Century Institute.

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