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As we come to the end of another week here’s a nature clip taken somewhere in the city you love! Can you guess where this is? Let us know in the comments below!

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Managed conservation of green spaces across the state, from backyard gardens to city parks, can provide the conditions that allow these spirited songbirds continue to thrive for generations of Tennesseans to enjoy. What’s your favorite mockingbird fact?

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“Did You Know?” Ecology Fun Facts: Mockingbird edition! 🐦 Here in Tennessee, the northern mockingbird has proudly represented the state ever since it was named the official state bird in 1933.

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Beyond its cheerful songs, this feisty little bird plays a real role in local ecosystems, controlling insect populations and spreading seeds through its varied diet.

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Here is a new Ecology Bingo Card that you can do over the week. Take a screenshot, try to get all the squares in a week’s time, share with us in the comments how many you got and/or if you saw anything cool that is ecology related!

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As we come to the end of another week here are two nature clips taken somewhere in the city you love! Can you guess what these are? Do you know more facts about them? Let us know in the comments below!

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Did you catch Metro Planning staff & partners talking housing on your favorite local podcasts? Our colleague, Greg Claxton, appeared with community liaison, Kay Bowers, on @ThisIsNashville last week to discuss how multigenerational living can address the rising cost of housing.

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Kay also featured on an earlier @citycastnsh episode to share how Metro’s home sharing partnership with @nesterly is helping residents find both affordability and community. Take a listen, then tell us what you’d like to hear about next!

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Protecting their habitat and allowing them to perform their natural functions helps maintain healthy ecosystems and supports the wildlife that contribute to Tennessee’s environmental well‑being. What’s your favorite opossum fact?

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Ecology Fun Facts: Virginia Opossum edition! ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ Here in Tennessee, the humble Virginia opossum quietly earns its keep as one of our most underrated conservation allies.

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As the state's only native marsupial, it roams everything from the Smoky Mountain foothills to backyard gardens in Nashville. Despite their sometimes-unfair reputation as pests, opossums pose little threat to humans and play a real role in keeping local ecosystems balanced.

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Here is a new Ecology Bingo Card that you can do over the week. Take a screenshot, try to get all the squares in a week’s time, share with us in the comments how many you got and/or if you saw anything cool that is ecology related!

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As we come to the end of another week here’s a relaxing nature clip taken somewhere in the city you love! Can you guess where this is? Do you have a favorite memory in this place? Let us know in the comments below!

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Take a walk, look closely, and help preserve a little piece of what makes Tennessee truly unique. What’s your favorite Cedar glade fact?

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“Did You Know?” Ecology Fun Facts: Cedar glades edition! 🌲🌿🪨

Tennessee's cedar glades are one of the rarest ecosystems on the planet, and they exist almost nowhere else but right here in the Central Basin.

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Impact from previous development and failure to understand their unique value have endangered many glades over the years, so education and thoughtful conservation are critical to their secure future.

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Here is a new Ecology Bingo Card that you can do over the week. Take a screenshot, try to get all the squares in a week’s time, share with us in the comments how many you got and/or if you saw anything cool that is ecology related!