What Nashville Can Learn From Nature, With Author Margaret Renkl

Nashville’s first official planting day of the season is here, and we’re celebrating with Margaret Renkl. The author and New York Times columnist joins us to talk about her new children’s book, The Weedy Garden, and what it means to be a good neighbor to the natural world around us. From birdwatching to backyard gardening, Margaret shares how slowing down and paying attention to nature can make Nashville a happier, healthier place to live. Early voting for the Davidson County primary election starts today, April 15th! Polls open at 8 a.m. across multiple locations, so you can choose a site near your home, work, or wherever you’ll be. Vote for select county judges, school board members, county clerks, and more. Here’s the list of candidates. Here is a sample ballot for the May 5 election with early voting locations and hours. If you haven’t yet registered to vote, you cannot vote in the May 5 primary election — but you can still register for the state and federal primary election on Aug. 6. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 15th episode: Visit Tupelo Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.