Laura Hunt is the Volunteer Coordinator for the Southeastern Grasslands Initiative. She joined SGI in 2021. Laura brings an abundance of energy, passion, and enthusiasm to the team. Her educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental and Sustainability Sciences from Lipscomb University’s Institute for Sustainable Practices. Recently we sat down with Laura to learn a little more about her and her role at the Southeastern Grasslands Initiative.

On June 18, Artemis Sportswomen, the Tennessee Wildlife Federation, and the Southeastern Grasslands Initiative hosted a field trip to Catoosa Wildlife Management Area for women in conservation. The purpose of the field trip was to learn about the conservation and importance of Tennessee’s vanishing savannas and other grassland ecosystems. It was a perfect day for a field trip. The heat and humidity of the week before had broken and left in its place one of those rare, cool, summer days filled with sunshine and a constant breeze.

Field work, education and outreach, volunteer activities, restoration work, networking, and much more are some of the many activities that SGI has been involved with this month. Read this newsletter to hear about all our exciting news and announcements, find out about upcoming events, and be reminded of our recent blog articles.