Interpretive and Education Programming

Interpretive and Education Programming provides education, recreation, interpretive, and volunteer programming that helps Tennesseans become active stewards of our parks. A steward takes responsibility for the careful and responsible use of the natural and cultural resources entrusted to our state parks. Stewards can be staff, volunteers, Friends, active stakeholders, responsible recreators, user-group representatives, or elected officials. Interpretive and education programming sessions are tailored to reach different groups, such as a track-chair hiking program for persons with mobility challenges and a range of programs (Kit Club, Jr. Ranger Camps, Ranger Internships, Host Programs, etc.) to reach young children, children, adolescents, and adults.