Summer Cedar Barrens Cleanup/Weed Wrangle®

Jefferson Middle School 200 Fairbanks Rd,, Oak Ridge, TN

This will be the second of our three annual workdays at the Oak Ridge Cedar Barrens. Located next to Jefferson Middle School in Oak Ridge, the Barrens is a joint project of the City of Oak Ridge, the State Natural Areas Division, and TCWP.  One of just a few cedar barrens in East Tennessee, the […]

Crab Orchard Mountain Power Line Fall Flowers – Saturday, September 21

Books-A-Million/Golds Gym Parking Lot 310 S Illinois Ave 37830, Oak Ridge, TN, United States

In this joint outing with the Tennessee Native Plant Society, we will caravan from Crab Orchard to the power line, then walk along the power line right-of-way to see many species of goldenrods, asters, and other fall flowers. The walk will be less than four miles round-trip, with opportunities to return early. We will meet […]

Canceled National Public Lands Day – Saturday, September 28

Elza Gate Park 101 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN, United States

On September 28, TCWP and TVA will partner again for our annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD) celebration, to be held at TVA’s Worthington Cemetery Cedar Barrens Small Wild Area on Melton Hill Reservoir in Oak Ridge. TCWP has for many years partnered with TVA to enhance and protect natural resources at Worthington Cemetery and […]

Hike in Norris Municipal Watershed – Saturday, October 5

Norris Middle School 5 Norris Square, Norris, TN, United States

For this hike, we will meet in front of Norris Middle School (across from the library) at 9 a.m. and carpool to the trailhead in the Norris Municipal Watershed. We’ll begin the hike on Foresters Trail and travel to Belmont Trail, where we will hike to an old road that is not maintained but easily […]

Fall Cedar Barren Cleanup/Weed Wrangle® – Saturday, November 2

Jefferson Middle School 200 Fairbanks Rd,, Oak Ridge, TN

The Oak Ridge Cedar Barren will again be the site of exotic invasive plant removal as we conduct our fall cleanup, our third and final cleanup of the barren this year.  Located next to Jefferson Middle School in Oak Ridge, the Barren is a joint project of the City of Oak Ridge, State Natural Areas […]

TCWP Annual Meeting – Saturday, November 9 – at Cumberland Mountain State Park

Homestead Harvest Restaurant 24 Office Dr, Crossvill, TN, United States

TCWP’s annual meeting will be held on November 9 at Cumberland Mountain State Park. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. CT, 10:30 a.m. EST. The program will begin at 10:00 a.m. CT, 11:00 a.m. EST, and will feature Mark Thurman, the Tennessee Nature Conservancy’s Director of Conservation Collaboration. President Mark Bevelhimer will give an overview […]

North Ridge Trail Invasive Species Removal – Saturday, November 16

North Ridge Trail N. Walker Lane, Oak Ridge, TN, United States

One of the best wildflower spots in Oak Ridge is starting to be consumed by invasive species. To combat this encroachment, TCWP will lead an effort on Saturday, November 16, to clear out the invasives starting to cover this amazing spot on the North Ridge Trail.  In the spring this area is covered in trout […]

Social Field Safety Seminar with Field Inclusive – November 19

Social Field Safety Seminar with Field Inclusive - November 19 – 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ZOOM. Co-sponsored by UT Arboretum and TCWP Registration is required: Social Field Safety Seminar with Field Inclusive Tickets | UT Arboretum (simpletix.com) Join us to hear from Field Inclusive co-founder Lauren D. Pharr. Field Inclusive is a nonprofit dedicated […]

GO LIVE WITH TCWP on Facebook on December 3rd

Big Ed's Pizza 101 Broadway Ave, Oak Ridge, TN, United States

Join us LIVE on Facebook this Giving Tuesday, December 3rd!   What: A celebration of the Global Day of Giving! Where: Big Ed’s Pizza - 101 Broadway Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830  ⏰ When: 5:30–9:00 PM EST Facebook: TCWPOR Come enjoy the party, or tune in as we broadcast live throughout the evening! ✨ Let’s […]

Bats – Understanding Their Important Role in Our Ecosystem

Bats - Understanding Their Important Role in Our Ecosystem Thursday, January 23 at 7pm EST Presenter: Susie Kaplar Bats play a big role in our food production.  They also help protect us from pesky mosquitoes that transmit diseases.  Unfortunately for too long people think of bats as "flying mice" or "little Draculas".  Nothing is farther […]

Cumberland Trail Alley Ford Workday – Saturday, February 8

Rock Creek Campground

On February 8 a day of trail work and hiking will take place on the 2.5-mile section of the Cumberland Trail at the Obed Wild and Scenic River between Nemo Picnic Area and Alley Ford adopted by TCWP in 1998.  Participants should dress appropriately for winter weather, wear sturdy shoes or boots, and bring work […]

TCWP History Party

Date: February 12 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Lunch Provided Join us for a special day dedicated to preserving TCWP’s 58+ years of rich history! We’ve accumulated a treasure trove of documents and memories, and it’s time to get them organized so we can better celebrate and share our legacy. Leading the charge […]

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