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 […]
Cumberland Trail Wildflower Hike at Frozen Head SP
Join Ranger Miles for a 3-mile round trip hike on the Cumberland Trail to search for spring wildflowers. Meet at the Morgan County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center (3804 […]
Wildflower Hikes at River Bluff SWA at Norris Dam SP
Join us for a 2.5 miles hike where Park Rangers will guide us with the identification, natural history, and the folklore of our spring wildflowers. Free. March 28 at 10am: […]
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 […]