This joint outing for TCWP and the Tennessee Native Plant Society will provide an excellent opportunity to see spring wildflowers. This will be a switch from last year: we will start from Panther Branch Trailhead. The first half-mile is ideal for those with rather limited hiking capabilities; the trail is wide and flat. For those continuing, the next one mile along Panther Branch is steeper and rougher but still only moderate. Panther Branch is a place to see dwarf ginseng (Panax trifolius).
We’ll meet at the Frozen Head State Park office parking area at 10 a.m. Eastern time. Bring water, a lunch, and bug spray. Your RSVP helps with planning and allows for notification in case of cancellation; contact Larry Pounds at 865-705-8516 or PoundsL471@aol.com.