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The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation (TWRF) was established as a 501c(3) nonprofit organization to support our Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).  We support the Agency by promoting habitat conservation, responsible land stewardship and Tennessee's hunting & fishing heritage.  We also assist with TWRA youth education programs and strategic land acquisitions to provide opportunities for habitat conservation/restoration and public hunting.  Bottom line:  Through our fundraising efforts and support, we provide a synergy to help the TWRA realize its goals which ultimately are the goals of our state's fishing and hunting users. Our Heritage Club members can participate in any of the exclusive events we host throughout the year; the Tennessee Governor's One-Shot Turkey Hunt and the TWRF Regional Invitational Dove Hunts.

The Wye Marsh is a registered not-for-profit organization dedicated to connecting people to nature and promoting an understanding of the vital role wetlands play in the environment. Year-round educational and recreational programs for all ages and interests in both official languages are designed to kindle the appreciation and enjoyment of this unique wildlife habitat. You can become a Wye Marsh supporter though many different ways: Adopt a Swan, Adopt a Wild Bird, or Adopt a Bird of Prey. Or become a monthly donor, a simple and affordable way to make a significant gift. You can acknowledge a friend or loved one through tribute donations with naming opportunities on benches, trees, bird feeders or a plank on the boardwalk. For more information please see our website at www.wyemarsh.com. Thank you for supporting Wye Marsh!

To provide a wild animal rescue facility for injured and orphaned native wildlife.To provide a location for young children and students to study nature in an outdoor classroom setting using STEAM skills and activities in order to advance scientific interests and education.To aid students with learning disabilities and ASD to overcome isolation and social exclusion through animal handling activities, and to regain a sense of community using nature and art.To improve reading readiness skills and overcome dyslexia in children from low income families using animals in CENTER based reading programs to build self-confidence.To provide a location for people with PTSD to improve mental and physical health using the principles of eco-therapy, raptor handling, and holistic biofeedback.

Our mission is to protect and preserve the African elephant.