Do Knoxville: Ramp festival, plant sales, hikes and more
By The Knoxville News-Sentinel, Tenn. | |
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services |
The presentation will be at the
PLANT SURVEY
A new section of the
The hike distance is about four miles. Meet for carpooling at
This outing, cosponsored by
BIKES & BLOOMS
Bikes & Blooms, the "lean and green" way to explore the
This year's Bike & Blooms bike tours will begin at the Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center at
CHEROKEE EXHIBIT
The content for the exhibit was developed, by design, with significant community input allowing a more personal Cherokee story to be told. Community teams held monthly discussions to develop exhibit themes and images. Rather than presenting a chronological history, teams developed a thematic approach to sharpen the Cherokee perspective focusing on Cherokee homeland, heritage sites, tourism, family, and community celebrations.
The touring exhibit is sponsored by the
RAMP FESTIVAL
Enjoy a spring day in the countryside as the
GARDEN SHOW
Cumberland County Master Gardeners 12th Annual Flower and Garden Show will be held
PLANT SALES
What: Wildflowers, vegetables, shrubs, trees, crafters and more
When:
Where:
Info: http://ijams.org/ or 865-577-4717
What: Herbs, vegetables, hydrangeas, perennials
When:
Where:
Info: www.knoxgarden.org; [email protected], 865-862-8717
North Hills Garden Club Plant Sale
What: Wildflowers, perennials, plus lunch, snacks, garden art
When:
Where:
Info: www.facebook.com/pages/North-Hills-Garden-Club-Annual-Perennial-Plant-Sale/183224971706866
What: Wildflower and plant sale
When:
Where:
Info: 865-482-2761
What: Spring Garden Festival: vendors, master gardeners, crafts, children's activities, music.
When:
Where:
Info:
WILDFLOWER WALKS
Upcoming spring wildflower walks in the area include:
Sixty-fourth Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage in
WILDFLOWER WEEKEND
There will be a seminar on threatened and endangered species on
Visito www.mccrearytourism.com for lodging information. Please call 606-376-3008 or [email protected] for more information.
TRAIL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
The program is a partnership between
Any responsible adult, of any age and ability, is welcome to take part. Volunteers should be willing to commit a few hours each month to visit their specific trail or greenway. Even a small contribution of time will be helpful, and the experience will be rewarding and fun.
The basic responsibilities of a trail volunteer member are to:
GREET all trail users and act as goodwill ambassadors for our community.
INFORM users about the park and trail system, trail directions, etiquette and rules.
ASSIST users who are lost, need bike repair, first aid (when trained) and assist local governments or land managers concerning maintenance and illegal activity.
For information visit http://knoxcounty.org/parks/trail_volunteer/index.php.
SENIOR SOFTBALL
Join us for fitness, fun and friendship. If you are a woman 55+ or a man 60+ you are eligible to play in this special non-competitive softball league. Age rule exceptions are made for those who have a disability but can still play softball. We play on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30-11:30 at
CLASS BY MASTER GARDENERS
Knox County Master Gardeners will present a discussion on using fragrant plants that thrive in nutrient-poor soil with little moisture. Free and open to the public.
Time: 10:30 until noon
Location:
Contact: UT Extension 865-215-2340 or
TAKE A HIKE
Incredible Edibles and
Historical Tours with Heartland's
Bears of the Smokies,
Spring Wildflower and Nature Photography,
Appalachian Trail Day Hike: Clingmans Dome to
TAKE A HIKE
UPGRADE YOUR GYM
Power Systems, a
WILDFLOWERS IN THE SMOKIES
Each year, hundreds of people descend on the
This year's event will kick off with a welcoming luncheon from
The pilgrimage will include almost 150 guided walks and indoor presentations covering the region's wildflowers, fauna, ecology, and cultural and natural history. The event also will feature a photography contest, native plant growers, exhibitors, and a series of documentary and natural history films about the park.
Tickets are
For info, call 865-436-7318, ext. 222, or visit http://www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org.
UPCOMING AT IJAMS
Upcoming programs at
SMOKIES APPS
A second app features hiking and biking trails in and around the
The apps also connect visitors to
To download the apps, search "Cades Cove" and "Hiking and Biking the
Vater said the
TRAIL HELP
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