Hike at Haw Ridge with Jimmy Groton

Haw Ridge has a lot of different habitats and several rare plants like Tall Larkspur and Spreading Yellow False Foxglove. We’ll explore the plants in some cedar barrens, lakeshore wetlands, […]

Wildflower Walk on North Ridge Trail with TCWP

Joint outing for TCWP and TNPS at an amazing spot for early spring ephemerals. Trail is covered in trout lilies, with pockets of twinleaf, foamflower, wood poppies, and spring beauties […]

Norris Grist Mill Hike with TCWP

Joint outing for TCWP and TNPS. The 2.5-mile loop starts in a valley with spring wildflowers that usually bloom a little later than some others. We will also pass some […]

Dean’s Woods Wildflower Day Hike

Join us on a 2-3 mile hike through one of the best vernal wildflower areas in Tennessee outside of the Smokies. Around 40 species may be in bloom, plus several […]

Spring Wildflowers & Dogwood Walk

Enjoy the late spring ephemerals, budding perennials, and a wide variety of dogwoods on an evening stroll through at Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum. Garden staff will share insights as […]

GSMNP Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage – April 7-10

Our 76th annual nonprofit event features professionally-guided walks, exhibits, and other learning opportunities to explore the region’s rich natural and cultural resources. Pilgrims from more than 40 states and several […]

Wildflower Pilgrimage at Frozen Head SP

Joint outing sponsored by Tennessee Native Plant Society (TNPS) and Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning (TCWP). Wildflower Walk at 10am: 1st mile on the Interpretive Loop is ideal for those […]

Cumberland Trail Section Hike

We’ll hike southbound on the Cumberland Trail 2.5 miles to Daddy’s Creek and eat lunch. The hike will take us through some rock houses. In addition to wildflowers, the mountain […]