TWRA News
The 2026 Tennessee Biodiversity Summit’s final agenda has been announced. The theme of this year’s event, Moving the Needle, Wins in Conservation, will celebrate many positive conservation accomplishments from across the state.
Hosted by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), this event celebrating Tennessee’s rich habitats and species diversity, will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time at Middle Tennessee State University. All wildlife enthusiasts, including experts, birdwatchers, hunters, and anyone interested in nature, are invited to participate in this experience packed with opportunities to learn about wildlife, habitats, and conservation in Tennessee.
Eight dynamic speakers will deliver presentations centered around this year’s theme, with keynote Chris Wood, Director of eBird, kicking off the day. Participants will receive an update on the Red-cockaded Woodpecker reintroduction announced at last year’s event and the State Wildlife Action Plan, a federally guided blueprint to prevent biodiversity decline. Attendees will also gain engaging information about Conservation Opportunity Areas in which they reside.
Over 20 educati...