4-H Club Beautifies Big Ridge Park

Smoky Mountain 4-H club of Union County brings extra beauty to Big Ridge State Park by planting daffodils bulbs.
Caption for picture: Back row: Samuel Helton-Photographer, Elijah Helton-Community Service, Gracie Tindell-Hostess, Jeremiah Tindell-Sgt. Of Arms, Travis Hanna-Vice President, Kaleb Hanna-President, Jessica Garcia-Secretary. Front Row: Jonathan Tindell-Sgt. Of Arms, Silas Whitley-Scrapbook Chairperson, Meradeth Whitley-Reporter, Zeeva Boucher-Sgt. Of Arms, Natalie Graves-Recreation Leader

Submitted by Meradeth Whitley on

The Smoky Mountain Home School 4-H Club met at Big Ridge State Park on Tuesday, October 27. The club brought along many newly-built bluebird boxes. They walked through the whole park and cleaned out all of the existing boxes. Some were occupied with wildlife, but for the most part, they were full with previously used nests. The club replaced some of the old boxes and put up some additional new blue-bird boxes.

Big Ridge State Park is the perfect place to enjoy walks. Make sure you take the time to notice these 4-H bluebird boxes as you enjoy your hike. The club also planted daffodil bulbs near the Grist Mill and the entrance of the park. If you have any questions or would like more information about joining a 4-H club, please call the Union County UT Extension Office at (865) 992-8038.